Good morning!
I hope you slept well, even slept in a little. Sleep is very important for your state of mind and your ability to think clearly. See if you can remember your first thought upon awakening. Was it a positive thought or a negative one? If it was a positive one, good for you! Tomorrow, notice your first thought upon awakening and if it is a friendly negative thought that comes to visit you, so early in the morn; try replacing it with a more positive thought. Perhaps you might even laugh at yourself for worrying so much!
Whatever your plans are for today, I hope you enjoy them. Are you relaxing at home; are you meeting with friends, catching up on some work, or running to the beach before summer’s end? Well, whatever your plans are, I hope you’ll take at least 15 minutes this morning to sit quietly and journal about your day ahead, breathe, stretch, run to the gym, or take a walk.
Make sure that you eat something nutritious before you go out, something that appeals to you. You need energy for your day. Self-care is so important for you and YOU DESERVE IT! HELLLOOOO!!!!
Okay, before you head out the door, take a nice deep breath, blow it out… and say something positive to yourself about your day and about yourself! Then go, have a great time! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Activity: Facing Your Eating Disorder
Who's Life is It Anyway?
Here's an exercise you can try...
Find some time alone when no one will disturb you. Gather some crayons (many colors) and drawing paper. Sit for a few moments with your eyes closed and try to imagine what your eating disorder might look like. Draw a picture of your eating disorder. It doesn't have to be human, it can be symbolic or random. Whatever comes to your mind. When you finish your picture, make up a name for your eating disorder and write it on your paper.
Each day take out the picture of your eating disorder and talk to it by name. Tell your eating disorder that its power over you is weakening and that you are creating a new identity that makes you happier. You may feel shaky at first in the face of this adversary, but each day you will feel more confident. Whose life is it anyway?
Tips: Don't worry if an image does not come to you quickly or at all. Try again another time. If nothing truly comes to you, perhaps this is not an activity that you would benefit from. Don't worry, there are plenty of others coming!
Here's an exercise you can try...
Find some time alone when no one will disturb you. Gather some crayons (many colors) and drawing paper. Sit for a few moments with your eyes closed and try to imagine what your eating disorder might look like. Draw a picture of your eating disorder. It doesn't have to be human, it can be symbolic or random. Whatever comes to your mind. When you finish your picture, make up a name for your eating disorder and write it on your paper.
Each day take out the picture of your eating disorder and talk to it by name. Tell your eating disorder that its power over you is weakening and that you are creating a new identity that makes you happier. You may feel shaky at first in the face of this adversary, but each day you will feel more confident. Whose life is it anyway?
Tips: Don't worry if an image does not come to you quickly or at all. Try again another time. If nothing truly comes to you, perhaps this is not an activity that you would benefit from. Don't worry, there are plenty of others coming!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Groups Help Those Struggling with Eating Disorders
Growing up in a family that prized body image, having four babies, and moving to an affluent community had Brooke Carico on the edge, dangerously close to giving in to the triggers she's spent years learning to overcome.
“I'm going to be honest with you,” said Carico, who moved to Katy from St. Louis in June 2007. “St. Louis itself is not really a cosmopolitan city; there are not a lot of cosmetic doctors or frou-frou high-end cocktail parties.
‘‘Here, I remember going to the pool and I was like, How on earth did you pop out children and have the body of a 17-year-old after that? What are you doing that I didn't do?” said Carico, who started her struggle with anorexia when she was in the ninth grade.
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“I'm going to be honest with you,” said Carico, who moved to Katy from St. Louis in June 2007. “St. Louis itself is not really a cosmopolitan city; there are not a lot of cosmetic doctors or frou-frou high-end cocktail parties.
‘‘Here, I remember going to the pool and I was like, How on earth did you pop out children and have the body of a 17-year-old after that? What are you doing that I didn't do?” said Carico, who started her struggle with anorexia when she was in the ninth grade.
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Sunday, August 16, 2009
Body Image Lessons Will Curb the Rise of Eating Disorders in Children
Children should be taught about body image and self-esteem in school to help prevent eating disorders, a Welsh Assembly Member has said.
Bethan Jenkins has called on Education Minister Jane Hutt to include the subject in the national curriculum.
Her campaign comes amid concerns that 11 and 12-year-olds – especially girls – are already comparing themselves to pictures of emaciated models widely used by the media.
It coincides with a similar call from stylist and television presenter Gok Wan for schools to take a lead on tackling teenagers’ concerns about their appearance.
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Bethan Jenkins has called on Education Minister Jane Hutt to include the subject in the national curriculum.
Her campaign comes amid concerns that 11 and 12-year-olds – especially girls – are already comparing themselves to pictures of emaciated models widely used by the media.
It coincides with a similar call from stylist and television presenter Gok Wan for schools to take a lead on tackling teenagers’ concerns about their appearance.
Read More >
Welcome to the Eating Disorders & Body Image Group
This is a wonderful opportunity to join other women who struggle with some form of eating disorder. Talking about your eating disorder in asafe and caring atmosphere is the first step toward recovery.
Some of the issues we discuss are:
Some of the issues we discuss are:
- Isolation vs. Reaching Out
- Thoughts vs. Feelings
- Stuffing vs. Acknowledging Feelings
- Criticism vs. Praise
- Aggressive vs. Assertive Communication
- Black and White vs. Rainbow Thinking
- Emotional vs. Physical Hunger
The group meets one weeknight per week for 6 weeks.
Please call if I can answer your questions.
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