Don’t let the weight-loss industry shame you into thinking “back to normal” means a return to calorie counting and appetite suppressant lollipops. In a recent New York Times Opinion piece, Tala Schlossberg discusses the current situation regarding the weight-loss industry as people are beginning to return to a “normal” pre-pandemic life. Watch it here If…
DetailsIt can be a helpful health measure for large groups of people, but it won’t tell you much about yourself. There are few single measures in health care that seem to carry as much weight as body mass index, or BMI. We encounter it not just at doctor’s offices, but with online calculators and smart scales, at…
DetailsWe are so proud that our longest-serving volunteer, Nancy Boyle, has received the Junior League Crystal Bowl Award. Enjoy the video honoring her service. Watch it here If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn more about various care options here. EDRC provides support groups and maintains a comprehensive directory of specialized treatment…
DetailsConnie Sobczak founded The Body Positive nonprofit organization in 1996 after her sister Stephanie died from an eating disorder and faulty breast implants. Connie had healed herself from her own eating disorder in her early twenties, and Stephanie’s death sparked her determination to change the world so that her daughter Carmen would never experience the…
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