love our bodies, love ourselves

We're in a contest through Westcoast Families to win a remarkable opportunity for marketing through their magazine! First, if you haven't voted, you can vote for us here.  Simply click on the Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) campaign!   Want to help #spreadtheword?  Here are three ways you can show your support: 1.  Post a Facebook status: Have you…More

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…More

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…More

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…More

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…More

Thank-you to all the wonderful entries of our 'Perfect is BORING' Photography Contest! Be sure to check back for future contests and events! #loveourbodiesMore

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…More

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…More