love our bodies, love ourselves

Confessions of a Recovered Individual There’s no tension when I eat around my family I no longer weigh myself anymore I no longer live my life in fear or with self-hatred and sadness I no longer have my mood or actions dictated by a number on a scale or the amount I exercised I exercise … Read More

Thank-you to Elizabeth Varcoe and the Girl Guides of Vancouver Pathfinders Snow Camp!!

Q: The other day I was asked what my values were, and I really value being thin— more than anything else I can think of.  Is this such a bad thing? A: Hmmm, I think I want to challenge this value.  Remember that there are two types of values: intrinsic and instrumental values.  An intrinsic … Read More

Good morning everyone! Check out this awesome video made by an amazing and inspiring person right here in our own Province for PEDAW!  Carmen Saucier, a Burnaby resident, wanted to create something to raise awareness for eating disorders!  So she decided to create this video on her own to help people celebrate what they love … Read More

Ten Phases of Eating Disorder Recovery 1. I Don’t Think I Have a Problem. It’s my body so leave me alone. There are people who are a lot thinner (worse) than I am 2. I Might Have a Problem But It’s Not That Bad. I only throw up once in a while. My physical didn’t show … Read More

Q:     Why am I having a hard time giving up my scale? A:  I know exactly how you feel.  I remember when I would weigh myself first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and if I had the time, throughout the day. I find that looking to the scale for reassurance is a … Read More

Dear Amy, I have a hard time in social situations. I never really want to go to parties or clubs, and it seems like when I’m there, everyone is having a better time than me. I’m always trying to find ways to leave or not go at all. Is there something wrong with me? ~Dragon … Read More