Guest Post: Julie Sweeney

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On Saturday, October 5th I had the privilege of presenting and holding a booth at the Teen Fest in Victoria, BC! I wanted to be involved with Teen Fest because I believe that working with Teens is vital to creating change in society. I believe that the younger we can start promoting a healthy body … Read More

Weight Stigma Awareness Week: Changing Attitudes in a Weight Bias World

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Changing Attitudes in a Weight Bias World Amy Pezzente works for the Jessie’s Legacy Eating Disorders Prevention Program and coordinates the Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) campaign. BEDA promotes cultural acceptance of, and respect for, the natural diversity of sizes, as well as promoting a goal of improved health, which may or may not include … Read More

Reblogged: How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Body

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How to talk to your daughter about her body, step one: don’t talk to your daughter about her body, except to teach her how it works. Don’t say anything if she’s lost weight. Don’t say anything if she’s gained weight. If you think your daughter’s body looks amazing, don’t say that. Here are some things … Read More

Back to School, by the amazing Sioned Dyer

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Well there is no turning back now, school is ON! Going back to school can be an exciting time but it can also be a stressful time too. It’s exciting because you can reconnect with friends you hadn’t seen much of over the summer and there is something comforting about getting back to a routine … Read More

WINNERS of our Photography Contest!

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PEDAW PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST WINNERS! We truly appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm to help us bring awareness of eating disorders and imperfection.  This is such an important topic and your active role and support helped start meaningful, preventative, and engaging discussions around eating disorders, so for that, thank-you. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~   “The photo is called ‘Never thin enough’ It … Read More

Guest Post: The beautiful Sioned Dyer

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I remember when I was in high school and I would spend hours scouring magazines, cutting out articles on how to lose weight and get the body that would finally make me happy. In reality, I was an athletic young woman who did not need to lose weight, but everything around me was telling me … Read More

Top 10 Suggestions…

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1)  I am only food. Thou shall not give me more time and attention than you give to your faith. 2)  Thou shall not count calories when you should be counting your blessings.  3)  Thou shall not spend money on diet programs that could be spent to feed the starving.  4)  Remember to honor thy … Read More