Cameron Diaz Announces Release Of Body-Positive Book With Au Naturale Photo
It’s an exciting time for actress Cameron Diaz, and now she’s got us pumped as well! On December 11th, Cameron posted a smiling makeup-free photo of herself to her Instagram account, gushing about her new nutrition book, The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Amazing Body. “One of my proudest moments! Receiving the first bound copy of The Body Book!! @thebodybook LADIES!! I wrote this book for YOU and YOUR BODY.. And I’m so excited to share it with you!! You…
Learning Our Limits
Occasionally the news or day time talk shows will run a story on how so many percent of women take on too much, that they put themselves last when it comes to family and run themselves ragged taking on too many tasks. They always talk about how women feel the need to be superwoman and do it all. Why do we take on so much and spread ourselves so thin? Are we trying to prove to the opposite sex or our peers that we can do it all? What is…
Mark your calendars Sept. 23-27 for Weight Stigma Awareness Week!
Imagine a world where people are supported in living happy, healthy lives, free of judgment about the size of their bodies…this is the mission of BEDA’s Weight Stigma Awareness Week. You can help bring that vision to life! Late September marks the 3rd Annual Weight Stigma Awareness Week, (September 23-27), hosted by the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) and supported by our good friends at BingeBehavior.com! You may recall that earlier this year, we participated in Binge Eating Disorder Awareness Week with these two great organizations. We’re happy to support and spread…
Teen Pregnancy Ad Causes Controversy
The Chicago Department of Health ran an ad campaign directed towards preventing teen pregnancy that has been getting a lot of attention. The ads, which will be featured on buses and train platforms, features young males sporting a pregnant belly with the words “Unexpected? Most teen pregnancies are. Avoid unplanned pregnancies and STIs. Use condoms. Or wait.” The response for the ads have been mixed. One comment on the ad by Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health said that the images are insensitive and poke fun at transgender males. While I…
Binge Eating Disorder resources and info
This month, Binge Eating Disorder – previously misunderstood and under-diagnosed – has finally been included in the DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). With this inclusion comes recognition, the call for more research and greater possibilities for treatment and help. During Binge Eating Disorder Week, we’ve worked with two amazing organizations that focus on providing help and resources for BED: BingeBehavior.com and Binge Eating Disorder Association. BingeBehavior.com BingeBehavior.com is a social network created to support people who struggle with bingeing and impulse control disorders,…
