Blogger Mary Jelkovsky Uses Social Media To Spread Self-Love
Mary Jelkovsky, the founder of the Mary’s Cup of Tea blog , podcast , Instagram account and self-love retreats is using her platform to...
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Eating Disorders: Characteristics, Symptoms, and Resources for Support
With the rise of "toxic" beauty standards in modern society, eating disorders have also become more prevalent. This article discusses the characteristics and symptoms of three common eating disorders, as well as where to find help and support.
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How To Eat Healthy During Quarantine Without Restricting Yourself
The era of COVID-19 has brought along many struggles that many of us were previously unfamiliar with. Watching the news, going without...
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How the Body Positivity Movement Still Excludes Fat Bodies
There’s been a push among the younger generation to embrace “body positivity” for bodies of all shapes and sizes. But who is the face of this movement – and should they be?
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Talk Nerdy To Me: Hunger: A Memoir of My Body by Roxane Gay
Probably one of the most poignant non-fiction books that many women can relate to.
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‘The Bachelorette’ Started a Conversation We Need to Have About Men & Eating Disorders
Ben opened up about his 15 year struggle with bulimia.
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Breaking Down and Out: Anxiety and Fitness
Take a moment, if you’d like, to look at me from my point of view. Old and new.
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TW: Eating Disorder
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Let's Talk About Bulimia
Content warning: This article talks about eating disorders and mental health conditions that may be sensitive to some readers. Eating...
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TW: Body Dysmorphia, Body Image, Disordered Eating
Before I get into this article, I want to explain that I am in no way writing this to gain any type of sympathy, I just feel like I need to...
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A Fat Girl in a Skinny World: A Journey to Self Love
A tale of never being the skinny girl
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How a Cancer Scare Changed the Way I View My Health
It is not new for me to mention my health in articles I write on here. In fact, I have gone into many details regarding my mental health...
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YouTubers Who Helped Me Feel Beautiful in a Bikini
Two YouTubers who changed my perspective on wearing a bikini, and who might change yours too!
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For whoever else can identify, it isn't JUST a number.
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The Grueling Reality Of Quarantining While Recovering From An Eating Disorder
Despite taking all the precautions necessary to stay safe from COVID-19, I was placed on a 14-day quarantine in mid-September due to...
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Chewing Yourself Out: Dealing With an Eating Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I would like to preface this with a huge trigger warning . If you believe that reading about eating disorders will upset you, or you are in...
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Why I Decided to Ditch the Scale
Last week, I was sitting in my living room scrolling on my phone when I heard my roommate squeal, “My package is here!”. Intrigued, I...
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A Journey of Recovery and the Joys It Brings
Meet Emily Gass, a senior at BU balancing classes, friends, and a viral Instagram account promoting eating disorder recovery.
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#HerHeroes: Rebecca Novak and the ambiguity of sugar
Edited by Tanmaya Ramprasad Trigger Warning: Eating Disorder Exactly one night before meeting with me, Rebecca Novak rips hair off her...
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How Staying Active Helps Me Make Peace With My Body
I was a dancer from the time I was eight to seventeen years old. I danced several hours a week, taking ballet, tap, jazz, etc. As much as I...
