Body image is something I have struggled with for many years. I have gone through phases of obsessing to letting go and back to being obsessed. During high school it was the worst, the thought of body image never left my mind and that is not an exaggeration. Body image is such a hard thing to deal with because the thoughts are so incredibly powerful. Every time I would eat … [Read more...]
Eating Disorders in Teens – Q&A with Morgan
Hi, everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability! In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and … [Read more...]
Body Image Issues
Body Image Issues: This article includes healthy [and not so healthy] living, eating, and overall well-being in teens and young adults. According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), over 50% of teenage girls and almost 33% of teenage boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, fasting, smoking cigarettes, vomiting, and taking … [Read more...]
Love Your Body, Like A Tree
Teens these days, particularly girls, can get so extremely caught up with their own body image. The pain can be excruciating sometimes as you compare yourself to others (whether real life or from photo-shopped magazine covers and websites) and wish you could change this, this or that. But -- now here's something totally revolutionary-- have you ever considered changing your … [Read more...]
Supermodel Cameron Russell Tells of Illusion in Modeling World
"Cameron Russell has stomped the runways for Victoria's Secret and Chanel, and has appeared in many magazines. But she is much more than just a pretty face." Here's the entire transcript: Hi. My name is Cameron Russell, and for the last little while I've been a model. Actually, for 10 years. And I feel like there's an uncomfortable tension in the room right now because I … [Read more...]