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 
Category: Real Stories
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
"I Quit Dieting, Quit Changing My Body…Instead, I'm Changing My Life." A Story of Hope From a Reader in Slovenia
Wow. I got this incredibly inspiring note from a 24-year-old HealthyGirl.org reader in Slovenia and just had to share it with you guys. Polona has slowly but surely… read
How Early Did Your Food Issues Being? This Woman Was a Binge Eater at 8 Years Old
Today the anonymous blogger from Confessions of a Compulsive Overeater is sharing a bit of her story with us. I love hearing how things just sort of snapped… read
Why It's Important to Tell The Person You're Dating About Your Food Issues
I got a great email from a HealthyGirl.org reader, Jen, last week that I just had to share. It’s an example of how opening up and being vulnerable—and… read
"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… read
Are You Blind to Having a "Problem"?
Thanks to HealthyGirl.org reader Caroline, 26, for sharing her Real Story today. I so relate to not wanting to admit to having a problem. But it’s so freeing… read
Words Can Hurt: What's the Worst Thing Anyone's Ever Said to You About Your Body?
HealthyGirl.org reader Aria, 22 sent in a Real Story the other day in which she talks about making a list of all of the hurtful things people had… read
It's Time to Talk About it: Binge Eating and Sexual Abuse
Research shows that people who experience trauma during childhood such as physical, sexual or verbal abuse are more likely to grow up to have eating disorders and/or addictive… read
Real Story: Are Those Ho-Hos Calling My Name?
Thank you to HealthyGirl.org reader Stacy, 22, for sharing this tale of emotional eating and very loud little Ho-Hos. Have you ever felt like a food was calling… read