Dealing With Eating Disorder Triggers
May I just say, recovering from an eating disorder is the worst! In today’s environment, it sometimes feels like everything is triggering in one way or another! For me personally, it can be especially hard being at home. My family certainly doesn’t mean to...
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Last Monday, my dad thought it would be a brilliant idea to take the family to Hardee’s and taste-test their Beyond Meat burger. My family is vegetarian and the craze around new and improved meat alternatives has got my dad especially excited. Beyond Meat was...
Super Hungry at the Super Bowl
Yesterday was the Super Bowl. I’m not huge into football, but when the Super Bowl comes around each year, I get into the competitive spirit and cheer on whatever team I choose the morning of (usually the underdog). Last night I cheered for the Chiefs (who won,...
Will I Always Be Insecure?
Yesterday I had a massage. While massages are supposed to be relaxing experiences that rejuvenate the body, I found myself lying on the massage table stressing. I was stressing about all the things I needed to get done and wondering what I was going to eat for supper....
Eating Disorders and Accepting Compliments
A few days ago, I was at my university’s gym running on the treadmill. I wish I could say I was there purely to strengthen my body, improve my mood, and dwell on my overall health and fitness. But nope. I was exercising because my eating disorder told me I had...
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