By KDAF-TV (Dallas)
It is called 'thinspiration,' or 'thinspo' for short. They are blogs written by people with anorexia or bulimia, where the writers discuss their experiences as they try to lose unhealthy amounts of weight.
The blogs include shocking photos of emaciated women, some photos with captions like, "Waking up thin is worth going to bed hungry." Other blogs have simple posts like "
Showing posts with label eating disorder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eating disorder. Show all posts
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Students may develop worrisome eating behaviors
By Cleburne Times-Review, Texas
As schools raise awareness about childhood obesity, there has been a steady climb in concerns about eating disorders among children and preteens.
According to a recent report from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, some parents have concerns about school-based obesity prevention measures and the effects such programs could have
As schools raise awareness about childhood obesity, there has been a steady climb in concerns about eating disorders among children and preteens.
According to a recent report from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, some parents have concerns about school-based obesity prevention measures and the effects such programs could have
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Eating Disorders Can Last Well Beyond Teen Years
By HealthDay
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are typically thought to be diseases of young women and men. But researchers are finding that the personal demons that drive a young person to an eating disorder may linger into adulthood.
More and more middle-aged and older people are coming forward to receive treatment for eating problems that began in their youth and have been
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are typically thought to be diseases of young women and men. But researchers are finding that the personal demons that drive a young person to an eating disorder may linger into adulthood.
More and more middle-aged and older people are coming forward to receive treatment for eating problems that began in their youth and have been
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Teen conquers eating disorder with help of her family
By St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Katherine “Katie” Seal, 19, sat in a Kayak's Coffee & Provisions eating a slice of zucchini bread and drinking a latte, recalling her life-threatening bout with anorexia and bulimia.
It's not something she likes to discuss. “It's blurry now,” says Katie, 19. “I just remember it was not about the food. It was more, eating bad foods made bad things happen.”
Annie Seal
Katherine “Katie” Seal, 19, sat in a Kayak's Coffee & Provisions eating a slice of zucchini bread and drinking a latte, recalling her life-threatening bout with anorexia and bulimia.
It's not something she likes to discuss. “It's blurry now,” says Katie, 19. “I just remember it was not about the food. It was more, eating bad foods made bad things happen.”
Annie Seal
Monday, November 28, 2011
Tracey Gold overcame an eating disorder and found her 'inner tomboy'
By McClatchy-Tribune News Service
People who remember the sunny little girl, Carol Seavers, on "Growing Pains" would be surprised to see Tracey Gold today. An energetic, 42-year-old wife and mother of four boys, she not only overcame the burdens of being a child actress, she also vanquished an eating disorder that almost killed her.
Gold is trying to help other women who find themselves in the
People who remember the sunny little girl, Carol Seavers, on "Growing Pains" would be surprised to see Tracey Gold today. An energetic, 42-year-old wife and mother of four boys, she not only overcame the burdens of being a child actress, she also vanquished an eating disorder that almost killed her.
Gold is trying to help other women who find themselves in the
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Eating, exercise disorders need to be addressed
By Dayton Daily News
DAYTON, Ohio -- A healthier heart, greater bone density, strength and muscle mass, decreased body fat and stress reduction are just a few of the benefits of an exercise program. The key to enjoying safe, long-lasting benefits and results, however, is to recognize and understand the difference between training and over-training.
Although not widely publicized, a growing
DAYTON, Ohio -- A healthier heart, greater bone density, strength and muscle mass, decreased body fat and stress reduction are just a few of the benefits of an exercise program. The key to enjoying safe, long-lasting benefits and results, however, is to recognize and understand the difference between training and over-training.
Although not widely publicized, a growing
Friday, October 28, 2011
Men struggle with eating disorders, too
By Dayton (Ohio) Daily News
Traditionally thought of as affecting mostly women, eating disorders among men are on the rise.
Harvard research results from the first national study of eating disorders in a population of nearly 3,000 adults found 25 percent of those with anorexia or bulimia and 40 percent of binge eaters were men. It was previously thought that men accounted for only about 10
Traditionally thought of as affecting mostly women, eating disorders among men are on the rise.
Harvard research results from the first national study of eating disorders in a population of nearly 3,000 adults found 25 percent of those with anorexia or bulimia and 40 percent of binge eaters were men. It was previously thought that men accounted for only about 10
Monday, August 8, 2011
Leaving the sport, gaining an eating disorder
By Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES — Alyssa Kitasoe studied herself in the mirror, and the image was shocking.
She had been standing near the bathroom sink, vomiting into a plastic container. When she looked up, through eyes blurred with tears, she was disgusted by what she saw.
"It was like seeing a ghost of yourself, or a monster," Kitasoe recalled. "I remember just staring at myself."
A year
LOS ANGELES — Alyssa Kitasoe studied herself in the mirror, and the image was shocking.
She had been standing near the bathroom sink, vomiting into a plastic container. When she looked up, through eyes blurred with tears, she was disgusted by what she saw.
"It was like seeing a ghost of yourself, or a monster," Kitasoe recalled. "I remember just staring at myself."
A year
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Anorexic Worries Parents By Refusing Treatment
NOTE: This is an "Ask Amy" column question that I thought might interest some of my readers
Anorexic Worries Parents By Refusing Treatment
By Amy Dickinson
Tribune Media Services
DEAR AMY: I am a young adult and I was diagnosed with anorexia three years ago. My parents forced me into an inpatient treatment facility against my will.
I'm now in college, and life during the school year is much
Anorexic Worries Parents By Refusing Treatment
By Amy Dickinson
Tribune Media Services
DEAR AMY: I am a young adult and I was diagnosed with anorexia three years ago. My parents forced me into an inpatient treatment facility against my will.
I'm now in college, and life during the school year is much
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Eating Disorders Can Harm Women's Fertility
By HealthDay
Women with the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia may take a bit longer to get pregnant than other women, a new study has found.
U.K. researchers asked 11,088 pregnant women to complete questionnaires at 12 and 18 weeks of gestation. Of those women, 171 (1.5 percent) had anorexia at some point in their lives, 199 (1.8 percent) had bulimia, and another 82 (0.7 percent) had
Women with the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia may take a bit longer to get pregnant than other women, a new study has found.
U.K. researchers asked 11,088 pregnant women to complete questionnaires at 12 and 18 weeks of gestation. Of those women, 171 (1.5 percent) had anorexia at some point in their lives, 199 (1.8 percent) had bulimia, and another 82 (0.7 percent) had
Monday, August 1, 2011
Classes can reduce eating disorders
By NY Times Syndication
Weaving nutrition and exercise lessons into middle-school classrooms can reduce eating disorders among girls and ultimately save medical costs, a study by Boston researchers concludes.
The researchers analyzed data from an earlier study at 10 Massachusetts middle schools, including five that adopted an obesity prevention program called Planet Health, and five that did
Weaving nutrition and exercise lessons into middle-school classrooms can reduce eating disorders among girls and ultimately save medical costs, a study by Boston researchers concludes.
The researchers analyzed data from an earlier study at 10 Massachusetts middle schools, including five that adopted an obesity prevention program called Planet Health, and five that did
Monday, June 27, 2011
Health Tip: Avoid Unnecessary Eating
Don't use food as a 'pick-me-up'
By HealthDay
Eating when you're not hungry, or simply bored, can make those unnecessary calories add up. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mentions these common cues that may trigger "mindless" eating:
Seeing your favorite snacks in the pantry or cabinet.
Watching TV.
Sitting near a vending machine at work.
Having a stressful meeting.
Feeling
By HealthDay
Eating when you're not hungry, or simply bored, can make those unnecessary calories add up. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mentions these common cues that may trigger "mindless" eating:
Seeing your favorite snacks in the pantry or cabinet.
Watching TV.
Sitting near a vending machine at work.
Having a stressful meeting.
Feeling
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Drunkorexia: Latest eating disorder?
By Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Maddie Zerbe, a 20-year-old Texas Tech sophomore, wasn't surprised to learn some of her peers had been eating less so they could drink more alcohol.
"Girls are obsessed with their weight," she shrugged.
Colleges and universities have programs in place to prevent eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. But some counselors are starting to take
Maddie Zerbe, a 20-year-old Texas Tech sophomore, wasn't surprised to learn some of her peers had been eating less so they could drink more alcohol.
"Girls are obsessed with their weight," she shrugged.
Colleges and universities have programs in place to prevent eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. But some counselors are starting to take
Friday, April 29, 2011
Bringing Partner Into Anorexia Treatment May Aid Recovery
By HealthDay
Margie Hodgin of Turnersville, N.C., was in her early forties when she developed anorexia nervosa, and she knows how isolating the condition can be.
"In the middle of a disorder like that, you don't know how to explain your feelings to those around you," she said.
Luckily, Hodgin sought the care of a therapist who suggested a new and often effective treatment: an intensive
Margie Hodgin of Turnersville, N.C., was in her early forties when she developed anorexia nervosa, and she knows how isolating the condition can be.
"In the middle of a disorder like that, you don't know how to explain your feelings to those around you," she said.
Luckily, Hodgin sought the care of a therapist who suggested a new and often effective treatment: an intensive
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Demi Lovato reveals her diagnosis of bipolar disorder
By Noelene Clark,
LA Times
Demi Lovato, who last week tweeted her support for Catherine Zeta-Jones' "brave" decision to be treated for bipolar II disorder, revealed that she too is bipolar.
The 18-year-old Disney actress discovered her diagnosis during her three-month stay at a rehabilitation center in Illinois, where she was treated for anorexia, bulimia and cutting.
"I never found out
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Are Adult Onset Eating Disorders the New Midlife Crisis?
By www.medcitynews.com
Each year, pediatricians see increasing numbers of very young children, who have fallen prey to eating disorders (EDs), in their clinics and hospitals. But the specter of anorexia, bulimia, and other eating-related disorders can manifest in people of any age. Increasingly, women in their thirties and forties fall prey to these devastating psychological disorders.
Starving
Each year, pediatricians see increasing numbers of very young children, who have fallen prey to eating disorders (EDs), in their clinics and hospitals. But the specter of anorexia, bulimia, and other eating-related disorders can manifest in people of any age. Increasingly, women in their thirties and forties fall prey to these devastating psychological disorders.
Starving
Sunday, February 20, 2011
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Today is the start of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Here is some information via the awareness week's official website -- http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org:
The aim of NEDAwareness Week is to ultimately prevent eating disorders and body image issues while reducing the stigma surrounding eating disorders and improving access to treatment. Eating disorders are serious,
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