Weight of the Notion
May 11, 2012 by Deah Schwartz
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Fat Acceptance, Featured, HAES, Media Literacy, Obesity, Weight Stigma
On May 7th, while still basking in the afterglow of International No Diet Day, The New York Times published a series of opinion pieces called Women, Weight, and Wellness that stirred up a great deal of discussion, debate, and commentary on the topic of…well…women, weight, and wellness! (Imagine that?!) Seeing size acceptance and HAES points [...]
Why pinterest may be bad for your health…
May 10, 2012 by Emma Wood
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Empowerment, HAES, Healthy Communication, Intuitive Eating, Media Literacy, Mental Health
Pinterest, like many new pop-culture social portals, has been tarnished by our weight-obsessed-sexualized-objectifying-of-females culture. Initially intended to be a sort of online scrapbook, Pinterest allows users to “pin” ideas, items, recipes and inspirations found on the internet on to a virtual cork-board. It is a way to pin your interests, hence “Pinterest.” When it first [...]
Exhorting Obese People to Eat Less and Exercise More Doesn’t Work
May 9, 2012 by Robyn Hussa
Filed under Activism, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bullying, Exercise, Fat Acceptance, Fat Talk, Featured, HAES, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Nutrition, Obesity, Weight Stigma, Wellness
In Gary Taubes’ article “The New Obesity Campaigns Have it All Wrong” in the May 14, 2012 issue of Newsweek, he points out some refreshing facts that help shed light on our country’s obsession with thinking that obesity is caused from “gluttony and sloth” or an imbalance of energy / food intake. He cites Hilda [...]
Jessica, if you are listening… “Your body is perfect, just as Maxwell!”
May 8, 2012 by Emma Wood
Filed under Depression, Empowerment, Fat Talk, Media Literacy, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Wellness
As many know Jessica Simpson gave birth to her first child last week, Maxwell Drew Johnson. Baby Maxwell, whose name has drawn harsh criticism (as if anyone’s opinion matters but mommy and daddy), was born at a beautifully healthy and hearty 9 lbs. 13 oz. 21 ¾. Maxi would be considered a larger baby when [...]
Vogue Magazine … Pact to Pledge.
May 7, 2012 by Robyn Hussa
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Featured, Finding Your Voice, HAES, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care
On May 3, 2012, Vogue Magazine announced its health initiative … a pact between the 19 international editors of Vogue to encourage a healthier approach to body image. The international issues of Vogue jointly pledge – among other things – to “work with models who, in our view, are healthy and help to promote a [...]
Celebrate Inner Beauty Through Arts
May 7, 2012 by Robyn Hussa
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Expressive Arts, Expressive Arts Therapies, Featured, Volunteering
It happens once a year… This year in New York City … for the first time, featuring live spoken word poetry by the brilliant Caroline Rothstein… Men and women alike come together to “celebrate inner beauty through the arts” … RESERVE YOUR TICKET HERE! Sponsored by Veritas Collaborative, “INSIDE [...]
Today Show’s Comments about Jessica Simpson: “She’s Pretty Fat”
April 24, 2012 by Robyn Hussa
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Bullying, Fat Acceptance, Fat Talk, Featured, HAES, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Pregnancy, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Weight Stigma
This guest post graciously submitted by Sarah Biskobing, RD. It seems as though once again, Jessica Simpson is under the microscope when it comes to her weight. This time, she is being criticized for being too heavy while being pregnant. Apparently, Jessica has gained around 40 pounds so far during her pregnancy. Dr. Nancy Snyderman [...]
The Power of Role Models: A Young Woman’s Lifelong Bond With One of America’s Most Influential Political Figures
April 23, 2012 by Robyn Hussa
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Eating Disorders, EDNOS, Featured, HAES, Mental Health, Politics, Recovery, Role Models, Sharing Feelings, Suicide, Treatment
When Joslyn Smith told me about her lifelong correspondence with one of America’s most influential political figures … and the resulting chain of events that ensued … I had to film her experience. For so many young people, they believe that there is no way out of their situation — regardless of what it is. [...]
Be a Part of Body Re-Imaging Revolution
April 23, 2012 by Robyn Hussa
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Featured, Livin in the Moment, Mindfulness, Wellness
Graciously Re-posted from R. Hussa’s Eating Disorders In Schools blog at Gurze Publications As a professional performer I experienced profound struggles with body image in my 20’s and 30’s. The pressure of having to be outwardly attractive in order to get a paycheck was excessively stressful. But my struggles didn’t begin in professional arenas alone. I [...]
Feeding Tube Diets And The UnEthical Doctors Who Prescribe Them
April 18, 2012 by MamaV
Filed under Activism, Body Dysmorphia, Dieting, Eating Disorders, Featured, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Nutrition, Orthorexia
There’s a new, horrifying diet being endorsed by medical professionals. Beware! The K-E diet involves a feeding tube and restricts the patients intake to a certain number of calories. I’ve said since day one that our society is creating eating disorders, I am not sure there is another such blatant examp le of proof. I’m [...]











