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Category: Body image
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February 11, 2020
I Volunteer In An Eating Disorder Ward. Here’s What I Wish Everyone Knew About It
Despite some progress, eating disorder awareness is still incredibly low. It’s a fact that’s only been reinforced for me since I started volunteering in eating disorder wards.
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August 26, 2019
The Unhealthy Truth Of How We Talk About Healthy Eating
In a pluralistic society, there’s one area where it’s trendy – even encouraged – to be judgemental and moralistic. Healthy eating.
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April 15, 2019
Five Body Positive Sayings (That Aren’t Body Positive At All)
Body negativity is so normal in our culture that we can perpetuate it without even realising it. Here are some examples.
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February 6, 2019
Dear Christians, We Need To Talk About Body Image
Body image is a major concern for many people – so why aren’t Christians talking about it? Here’s why we need to start the conversation – and what to say.
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August 1, 2018
The Real Meaning Of “Body Positivity”
Body positivity is a hashtag of a term, thrown around so often that we don’t always really know what it means. Here’s a practical definition of body positivity, and how you can practise it every day.
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June 13, 2018
Fitspiration (And Why It’s Bad For Your Health)
Fitspiration – it’s everywhere, from your Instagram feed or to your gym’s wall. But is it really as positive and motivational as it’s cracked up to be?
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March 23, 2018
Why It’s (Nearly) Impossible To Make A Responsible Film About Eating Disorders
Netflix’s To The Bone made many people ask, “Is it possible to make a responsible film about anorexia?” Here’s where the controversy comes from.
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March 23, 2018
5 Strategies To Promote Healthy Body Image In Young People
Our culture’s obsession with health – ironically – is pushing teenagers into poor body image and eating disorders. Here are some practical tips about how to encourage healthy body image in teens.
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