Holliday says she hopes her announcement helps to stop the idea that ‘only very underweight people can have anorexia’ Eating disorder campaigners have hailed a decision by the American plus-size model Tess Holliday to announce she is receiving ... [Continue Reading]
Optimizing Sport Performance by Looking Beyond Weight
Athletes are well attuned to the conversations in sport surrounding weight and performance. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, healthcare professional, or fan, you don’t have to look far to observe the narrative in sport that says controlling weight ... [Continue Reading]
I am HERE.
P!nk’s “I am HERE” has always been one of my go to anthems, but today more than ever the line struck me:“I am here, I am here.I’ve already seen the bottom, so there’s nothing to fear.”I’ve seen the bottom. I’ve seen lots of bottoms in my ... [Continue Reading]
‘I was addicted to the high’: I became an influencer as a joke – then it nearly broke me
Comedian Bella Younger thought wellness Instagrammers were ripe for parody. Soon she was drawn in herself. Could Deliciously Stella find her way back to reality?I have always wanted to be a comedian or television presenter, but never knew how I’d ... [Continue Reading]
Daughter of Trevor Phillips dies after 22-year anorexia struggle
Sister writes that Sushila, 36, a freelance journalist, was ‘a best friend and an inspiration’A daughter of the anti-racism campaigner Trevor Phillips has died after living with anorexia for more than two decades.Sushila Phillips, 36, who worked as a ... [Continue Reading]
Eating disorders: families tube-feeding patients at home amid NHS bed shortage
Exclusive: urgent investment needed as demand grows for treatment for conditions such as anorexia in pandemic Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageExtremely unwell eating disorder patients are having to be tube fed at home by ... [Continue Reading]
BMI is no way to diagnose eating disorders. So why is it still being used? | Agnes Ayton
A surge in cases during the pandemic has shone a light on how poor policymaking is in this area of mental healthAgnes Ayton is chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ eating disorders facultyEating disorders are one of the deadliest mental ... [Continue Reading]
Jameela Jamil Defends Demi Lovato Calling Out Froyo Shop: ‘Keep Raising Awareness’
After the singer went viral for accusing Los Angeles froyo shop The Bigg Chill of perpetuating diet culture, the "Good Place" star weighed in on Instagram. SOURCE: Eating Disorders - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Why You Should Think Twice Before Praising Someone’s Pandemic Weight Loss
Well-intentioned compliments about weight changes can have a dangerous effect. Here's how. SOURCE: Eating Disorders - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]