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Summertime is a great opportunity for most to go on vacation. Some people long for the chance to get away from everyday stresses of life, and let loose. I love to go on vacation for that reason, but sometimes when I am taken out of my everyday environment I do tend to get homesick. Does vacation give you a chance to break free from your eating disorder for a short period of time, or does it take you into an uncomfortable environment? If it puts you in uncomfortable environment does it make the eating disorder worse? Share your feelings about vacations, and past or present experiences.
-Ashley
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
summertime
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How does summer affect your eating disorders? I know for me in the summertime I am less hungry, because it is so hot in Texas it takes your appetite away. The thought of wearing a bathing suit can also be scary to many people.I really love summertime, but my favorite season is fall. In fall the temperature is perfect, the scenery is beautiful, and I am back on my regular schedule.What is your favorite season, and why? Does there seem to be a better season when dealing with your eating disorder?
-Ashley
How does summer affect your eating disorders? I know for me in the summertime I am less hungry, because it is so hot in Texas it takes your appetite away. The thought of wearing a bathing suit can also be scary to many people.I really love summertime, but my favorite season is fall. In fall the temperature is perfect, the scenery is beautiful, and I am back on my regular schedule.What is your favorite season, and why? Does there seem to be a better season when dealing with your eating disorder?
-Ashley
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Chronic Pain and Eating Disorders
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Listen to Jacquelyn Eckern, MS President of Eating Disorder Hope, LLC at www.health.voiceamerica.com
Jacquelyn Ekern discusses the relationship between chronic pain and eating disorders with host Helen Dearman.
-Ashley
Listen to Jacquelyn Eckern, MS President of Eating Disorder Hope, LLC at www.health.voiceamerica.com
Jacquelyn Ekern discusses the relationship between chronic pain and eating disorders with host Helen Dearman.
-Ashley
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Feeling Alone
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It has been estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder, seven million of those being women and one million men. Having any problem can make one feel alone and isolated from the rest of the population. When fighting an eating disorder it is you vs. your body and this can make you feel very alone. So many people battle this disease daily and have conquered it! How do you stray from the isolated feeling? Does going off to inpatient clinic make you feel more alone?
It has been estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder, seven million of those being women and one million men. Having any problem can make one feel alone and isolated from the rest of the population. When fighting an eating disorder it is you vs. your body and this can make you feel very alone. So many people battle this disease daily and have conquered it! How do you stray from the isolated feeling? Does going off to inpatient clinic make you feel more alone?
Genetic link
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Researchers have found that there might be a biological predispostion to eating disorders. With this thought did you find out that someone in your family also had the same problem? If you did find that a family member also suffered from an eating disorder, how did it make you feel? Did ya'll encourage eachother in a healthy or unhealthy manner?
Researchers have found that there might be a biological predispostion to eating disorders. With this thought did you find out that someone in your family also had the same problem? If you did find that a family member also suffered from an eating disorder, how did it make you feel? Did ya'll encourage eachother in a healthy or unhealthy manner?
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
The Meaning of Food
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The body needs five things to survive Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water. To many people food is so much more then the gift of survival. Food is family, art, happiness, health,memories, home, culture, and many more things. One thing that food is to me is fun,I love getting to try different foods and customs. When I get to try these new foods I feel it gives me an understanding of that cultures traditions and way of life.
On a positive note, what is food to you?
The body needs five things to survive Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water. To many people food is so much more then the gift of survival. Food is family, art, happiness, health,memories, home, culture, and many more things. One thing that food is to me is fun,I love getting to try different foods and customs. When I get to try these new foods I feel it gives me an understanding of that cultures traditions and way of life.
On a positive note, what is food to you?
Monday, April 10, 2006
Winning the battle
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What are some techniques you use to overcome bad thoughts and habits? These things you do may help other people overcome some of their biggest battles.
So lets get to sharing....
One of my bad habits is procrastination. To overcome this problem I make myself do one piece of homework a day. If I skip a day I have to stay home one day on the weekend to make up for it! If I am overwhelmed with homework I go for a run, it seems to always clear my mind.
-Ashley
What are some techniques you use to overcome bad thoughts and habits? These things you do may help other people overcome some of their biggest battles.
So lets get to sharing....
One of my bad habits is procrastination. To overcome this problem I make myself do one piece of homework a day. If I skip a day I have to stay home one day on the weekend to make up for it! If I am overwhelmed with homework I go for a run, it seems to always clear my mind.
-Ashley
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Celebrities and Eating disorders
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Thanks for all the comments on the last blog, they were all very good and interesting discussions!
Lately there has been a lot of debate dealing with specific stars and how thin they have become. Some stars like lindsey lohan have came out and admitted that they do have a problem and get help from it. Other stars have remained underweight and appear to be emancipated. These stars claim that they just have a great trainer or a great chef. How does all of this debate make you feel? When you see some of the stars that have not came out with their problem yet, what do you think?
-Ashley
Thanks for all the comments on the last blog, they were all very good and interesting discussions!
Lately there has been a lot of debate dealing with specific stars and how thin they have become. Some stars like lindsey lohan have came out and admitted that they do have a problem and get help from it. Other stars have remained underweight and appear to be emancipated. These stars claim that they just have a great trainer or a great chef. How does all of this debate make you feel? When you see some of the stars that have not came out with their problem yet, what do you think?
-Ashley
Friday, March 03, 2006
Nutrition vs. Calories
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Considering what little calories are taken in by most people with eating disorders every bit of food ingested needs to have the best nutritional value possible. So when choosing foods to eat do you ever consider nutritional value over calories? Or even nutritional value over fat content?
Considering what little calories are taken in by most people with eating disorders every bit of food ingested needs to have the best nutritional value possible. So when choosing foods to eat do you ever consider nutritional value over calories? Or even nutritional value over fat content?
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Perfection
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Every gift or personality trait that people possess can be used in a good or bad way. It is said that a lot of people with eating disorders strive for perfection in many aspects of their lives. Perfectionism can take either a healthy or a destructive form. How have you used your perfectionism positively in your life?
Every gift or personality trait that people possess can be used in a good or bad way. It is said that a lot of people with eating disorders strive for perfection in many aspects of their lives. Perfectionism can take either a healthy or a destructive form. How have you used your perfectionism positively in your life?
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