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August 15, 2013
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…More
August 8, 2013
Why do some people view the world through a weight lens? Whether it's counting calories, judging when looking in a mirror, or making assumptions about someone’s character based on their body size? I want you all to know that your body is okay. Your size is okay. You can change how you feel about your…More
August 2, 2013
Have you ever suspected that one of your clients has an eating disorder? Maybe they always seem exhausted, are taking two or three cardio classes each day, or lost a significant amount of weight. The secretive aspects of eating disorders make detection challenging and possibly go unnoticed by family and friends. This puts fitness…More
July 23, 2013
Jessie's Legacy Eating Disorders Support Group: For parents, partners and caregivers Support is crucial for everyone involved with an eating disorder: This is a support group for parents and partners who deal with the challenges and struggles of having a family member with an eating disorder. Through this group you can: Share your experiences and…More
July 19, 2013
The Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) campaign presents... love our bodies, love ourselves: Perfect is BORiNG! PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST! This unique contest invites BC amateur photographers to explore striking images that reflect beauty in imperfections! Submitted images will be showcased on our love our bodies, love ourselves blog: www.loveourbodiesloveourselves.blogspot.ca Contest Theme: Take images that capture our subtheme Perfect…More
July 17, 2013
Similar to what I posted earlier on our Facebook page, here is your assignment for the day: Take this picture, print it out, write in your Top 5 Love Your Body Affirmations, and tape it on your bedroom door and/or bathroom wall where you can see it everyday! Here's a few to get you started:…More
July 12, 2013
I have just started to realize and understand the power of living in the now. I have always been wrapped up in thinking about who I used to be, and who I will become. These thoughts inhibited my ability to fully appreciate and acknowledge where I am right now.As I was dwelling on what used…More
July 4, 2013
I have been thinking a lot about gardening lately, and have actually started a garden on the side of my building. I began growing pumpkins, tomatoes, corn and a variety of other veggies. I am amazed at the entire process: dirt that was just there, dug into with newly bought shovels and freshly painted fingernails.…More
June 13, 2013
Have you VOTED yet?? Not long ago, PEDAW entered a video contest and we need your help to win so we can continue spreading awareness and prevent eating disorders! Be sure to go online and VOTE for the Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness Campaign! Deadline for votes is June 22nd, 2013!More