"Is HealthyGirl Only For 'Young' Women?"

I got this note from a 51-year-old reader and wanted to share. The “age” question is one I’ve gotten more than once: Q: Is this site only for… read 

"There is ALWAYS Hope!" A Message From Someone Who Hit a Little Bump in The Road

There were a few times during my recovery from binge eating disorder when I thought, “Hey, maybe I’m all better!”…and then found myself a week or a month… read 

Hopping From One Weird Eating Behavior to Another—Have You Done It?

When I was writing my book, experts told me that it’s incredibly common for people to use several different disordered eating behaviors over their lives. You might start… read 

"I Eat Until I Hurt and I Cannot Stop. Help!"

I got an email from a young woman the other day who seems to have been bouncing between different disordered eating behaviors for a few years and is… read 

Good News About HealthyGirl.org!

Hi all! I’ve gotten a couple of emails from readers asking if everything is OK and what’s going on (you know, since the last post was before Xmas).… read 

Going Home For The Holidays…And Bingeing. Are You Worried?

Going Home For The Holidays…And Bingeing. Are You Worried?

For many people with food and body issues, the holiday season can feel like a minefield. Rather than just enjoying being with your family and friends, and nibbling… read 

Cabbage Soup, Master Cleanse, Zone, South Beach—How All These Diets Just Led to Binges

Cabbage Soup, Master Cleanse, Zone, South Beach—How All These Diets Just Led to Binges

A big thanks to Nina at Help for Eating Disorder for sharing her Real Story of recovery with us today: I was always an active and athletic child… read 

Body Image Week: A Top Model's Thoughts on Air Brushing and Body Image

Body Image Week: A Top Model's Thoughts on Air Brushing and Body Image

I’m on vacation this week in California—my sister’s getting married!—so I’ll be re-publishing a series of body image posts from the HealthyGirl.org archives. This one originally ran in… read 

Body Image Week: Why Weight Ups and Downs Don't Matter As Much As You Think

Body Image Week: Why Weight Ups and Downs Don't Matter As Much As You Think

I’m on vacation this week in California so I’m re-publishing a series of body image posts from the HealthyGirl.org archives. This one is originally ran in July. We… read 

Body Image Week: 7 Amazing Steps to Loving Your Body More Just the Way It Is

I’m on vacation this week in California so I’m re-publishing a series of body image posts from the HealthyGirl.org archives. This one features Tiffany Stewart, Ph.D., of The… read