Category: Q&A
Words of Encouragement Needed for This HealthyGirl.org Reader…
Hi guys. HealthyGirl.org reader Rachael, 21, left a comment this morning that I just had to share with you—and ask you to please weigh in on: Can someone… More 
Posted on September 14, 2010 by Sunny - 
15 Comments
Filed under Q&A | Tagged binge eating disorder, Q from reader, recovery
What Caused Your Food Issues? Here's What I Think "Caused" Mine
Reader Jennifer, 38, emailed me the other day asking what I think kicked off my food issues: I was wondering what were some of the personal and emotional… More
Posted on September 9, 2010 by Sunny - 5 Comments
Filed under Q&A | Tagged causes of eating disorders
Do You Believe Bingeing (and Purging) Could Actually Be an Addiction?
I got a long letter from HealthyGirl.org reader Ingrid, 23, in which she told me a bit of her story with food and her body (read it here).… More
Posted on August 31, 2010 by Sunny - 6 Comments
Filed under Q&A | Tagged addiction, Q from reader, support groups, therapy
The Danger of Comparing Your Eating Habits to Someone Else's
Ever find yourself staring at someone else’s plate and feeling bad about what you’ve chosen to put on your own? Thinking they’re being “good” and you’re being “bad”?… More
Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sunny - 11 Comments
Filed under Everyday Eating, Q&A | Tagged Q from reader, recovery, stress, work
"Is it Too Late For Me to Get Better?"
Victoria, 29, wrote me a while ago, saying she was worried that perhaps she’s spent so long bingeing that she won’t be able to change. It’s never, ever… More
Posted on June 13, 2010 by Sunny - 9 Comments
Filed under Body Image, Q&A, Real Stories | Tagged recovery, weight
Is It Just A Bump in the Road, or Are You "Failing" at Recovery?
HealthyGirl.org reader Jessica, 20, has been having a bumpy time and has started to question whether she’s maybe just…a lost cause. She’s written in before and found all… More
Posted on June 11, 2010 by Sunny - 10 Comments
Filed under Q&A | Tagged failing, recovery, ups and downs
Is it Possible to Lose Weight Without Slipping Back into Disordered Eating Habits?
I think the answer to that question is yes. But timing—timing is absolutely everything. Here’s a question from reader Heather, who’s wondering if she’s ready to deal with… More
Posted on June 7, 2010 by Sunny - 9 Comments
Filed under Q&A | Tagged dieting, recovery, weight loss
Is Your Food Problem Bad Enough to Require Therapy?
“Is my problem bad enough to require therapy?” That’s the question I recently got from HealthyGirl.org reader Katie, 16. Can you guess what my answer’s gonna be? Please… More
Posted on June 2, 2010 by Sunny - 7 Comments
The Fleeting, Powerful, Feeling of Control
I got an email from a 17-year-old HealthyGirl.org reader named Hope a couple of days ago that reminded me of how powerful the feeling of controlling your food… More
Posted on April 20, 2010 by Sunny - 10 Comments
Filed under Q&A | Tagged fasting, nutritionist, parents, reader Q, restricting, therapy
Why It's So Important Not To Keep Your Eating Issues a Secret
Today I’d like to share a letter from one of the youngest HealthyGirl.org readers I’ve talked to in a while: Yuki, who’s just 15. Please feel free to… More
Posted on April 12, 2010 by Sunny - 13 Comments
Filed under Q&A | Tagged binge eating disorder, Q from reader, secret eating, teen
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