How is your body image?

What is my genetic predisposition for my body?

What does obsessing about my body/weight distract me from?

Does my weight define my worth? Why or Why Not?

Is my perception of beauty distorted from years of media exposure?

Am I living a life congruent with my values and integrity?

If I had to gain a little weight, but could be free of the eating disorder,
would it be worth it to me?

THE EDC ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL LOBBY WEEKS, AUGUST 10 - 28

(FORWARDED ON BEHALF OF THE EATING DISORDER COALITION)

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD IN THE HEALTH CARE DEBATE!

ADVOCATE FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM AND EATING DISORDERS WITHOUT COMING TO DC

THE EDC ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL LOBBY WEEKS, AUGUST 10 - 28

Meet with Your Legislators during the August Recess!

The Eating Disorders Coalition is hosting our very first EDC Virtual Lobby weeks from August 10-28, 2009, coinciding with the recess on Capitol Hill. This is the perfect time to meet with your representatives while they are in their hometowns and make your voice heard!

Click here to download all the materials you'll need and learn more about how you can make a difference this August.

We look forward to your participation!

Eating Disorders Coalition

Why Anorexic Patients Cling To Their Eating Disorder

Anorexic patients drastically reduce food intake and are often not capable of changing their behavior. This can lead to life-threatening weight loss. Using MRI technology, scientists at Heidelberg University Hospital have discovered for the first time processes in brain metabolism that explain this disturbed eating behavior.

The research work of the Department of Psychosomatic and General Internal Medicine at Heidelberg University Hospital (Medical Director: Professor Dr. Wolfgang Herzog) arose in cooperation with the Heidelberg University Hospitals of General Psychiatry and Neurology. The results of the study were published in the prestigious American Journal of Psychiatry in June 2009.


Complete article available at Medical News Today @ http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/159752.php

New Research Finds That Bingeing Increases Opioids In Brain Area That Controls Food Intake

Overconsumption of fatty, sugary foods leads to changes in brain receptors, according to new animal research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The new research results are being presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), July 28 - August 1, 2009, the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior. The results have implications for understanding bulimia and other binge eating disorders.

» Read full article on[Eating Disorders News From Medical News Today]

Adapting & Expectations

I find that I often cannot control circumstances and this can be S-T-R-E-S-S-F-U-L! I observe many of us folks with a tendency toward eating disordered behavior seem to have a particularly low tolerance for frustration and stress. Hence the eating disordered behaviors becomes an attempt to self soothe. It is actually far more effective to examine our expectations and consider adapting to "what is" rather than "what we expected". I can reframe a frustrating situation by telling myself "I would prefer that............but, I can accept that it is this way for now". Results in a happier person who can live in the moment more fully!

EDC FUNDRAISING EVENT: COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE!

Are you located in or near Washington, DC? Then come support the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) in their fight against eating disorders! Enjoy a night of hand-pressed cocktail infusions, raffle prizes from area restaurants, spas, yoga studios, and a live auction, hosted by EDC Junior Board members Allie Moore and Jamie Larson. All proceeds go directly to the Eating Disorders Coalition.

When: Wednesday, July 29 at 5PM

Where: Wisdom Cocktail Lounge
1432 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Admission includes a hand-shaken cocktail, a raffle ticket, and free appetizers.

Click here to register

Don’t miss the party and the chance to support the EDC in Washington!

Eating Disorders Coalition

How Americans feel about their weight and size

US Weight perceptions changing? http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/10/attitudes.overweight/index.html

Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee is looking for ROLE Models whose real beauty shines from within for Fashion for EveryBODY 2009. Sound like anyone you know? If so, we want to make them a "ROLE model"!

Nominate yourself or someone you know by Wednesday, July 15, 2009 for a chance to walk the runway with country recording artists Emily West and Dean Brody.

http://www.fashionforeveryBODY.org

A project supporting families of people with eating disorders faces close because of a loss of funding.

Norwich-based Beat needs £20,000 to continue a project helping the siblings of people with eating disorders for another year.

Property investment company Targetfollow funded the first year but now needs the money for other projects.

Beat chief executive Susan Ringwood called the loss of funding for the project disappointing.

Finish reading article at source(BBC News Channel):

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/norfolk/8136161.stm

Men and Eating Disorders

'Crisis In Masculinity' Leads To Eating Disorders In Straight Men

Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Young heterosexual men are falling prey to eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia just as much as women and gay men - and their numbers are increasing, a leading specialist has warned.
Read article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153277.php