As 2015 comes to an end, I’ve done some reflecting. If you follow TBITC blogs on a regular basis, you may already know that this past year has been a trying one for me. I’ve adjusted to life as a newlywed, been faced with an intense struggle with depression, relapse in unhealthy and maladaptive coping […]
Insta-Famous
We now live in a world where social media dominates our lives, even if we won’t admit that it does. A “look at me” selfie, filter, photo shop obsessed world. People often portray themselves and their lives to be more grandiose than it really is. An image of perfection, glamour, popularity, and happiness can be […]
Orthorexia, the eating disorder hidden in plain sight
If you follow “healthy” food trends, then you’re likely familiar with the Food Babe, Vani Hari. Maybe you’ve read her book, seen her on TV, or visited her blog. The Food Babe is famous for being brave enough to take on the big bad food companies, calling them out for their egregious use of chemicals, […]
My body after pregnancy
As a 30ish-something in recovery from an eating disorder, I have often wondered how my history would impact how I feel about my body while pregnant, post-partum, and probably most importantly how I model positive body image to my child(ren). I wonder if old insecurities will creep back into my life, leading to unhealthy habits. […]
Gratitude
“It is impossible to feel stressed when you feel grateful.” I heard this while listening to a gratitude meditation. At the time I didn’t put too much thought into it, but once I did I realized the truth behind this statement. Feeling sorry for ourselves and like the whole world is against us feeds into […]
17 shots in St. Louis
I was sitting at one of my favorite breakfast spots this morning reading the paper and half-way listening to the news on the TV screen behind me. The announcer said an 18 year old man in St. Louis was shot 17 times last night by police. My heart just sank. I started thinking about how […]
“Read the Label”
I wrote a blog two months ago called, “Defining your life with numbers.” It discussed how some people focus on numbers all day regarding their weight and how many calories, fat grams, carbs, etc., of what they are eating. I explained how detrimental this can be and how much it fuels an eating disorder. This […]
I am Worthy
This is a powerful phrase: I am worthy. Many times, it is the message I seek to plant in my clients. They deserve to feel empowered and to believe that they are worthy, just as I see them. For those struggling with an eating disorder, the journey towards self-acceptance is not that simple. Believing “I […]
It’s hard to be a vulnerable man
My dad liked to tell the story of being a young man, about 15 years old, and getting into fights. His favorite yarn entailed getting the crap beat out of him by this one particularly tough kid who clocked my dad right in the gut so hard that he doubled over in pain. This gave […]
What is a ‘weight-inclusive’ doctor?
My wife went to see her primary care doctor a month ago to get help with her migraines. After doing a thorough workup and blood panel, the doctor took my wife down the hall to the office’s “wellness director” and was told she will be put on 1200 calorie a day diet. Huh? How will […]