From the New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist: a searingly honest memoir of food, weight, self-image, and learning how to feed your hunger while taking care of yourself. "I ate and ate and ate in the hopes that if I made myself big, my body would be safe. I buried the girl I was because she ran into all kinds of trouble. I tried to erase every memory of her, but she is still there, somewhere. . . . I was trapped in my body, one that...

Recovering Bodies features college students on the subject of eating disorders. They share their stories and experiences about the wide range of pressures that can lead to disordered eating, while providing valuable personal insights into the variety of psychological and physical symptoms involved. Also features expert commentary from professionals, and provides invaluable and empowering information about successful recovery and healing strategies....

Cynthia Rowland was an outwardly vivacious and successful television news reporter, who inwardly had slipped into the depths of bulimia. An addiction to binging and purging and heavy doses of laxatives finally landed her in treatment. The Monster Within tells the story of her descent into sickness, her struggle to learn why she was engaging in slow suicide, and the courage and grace it took to get well. This updated edition includes a section of answers...

For 11 years, I lived with Lillie, my secret eating disorder. She crept like a shadow, invading every corner of my life, stealing my joy and whispering sweet you'll-be-nothings. Now, I'm free and happy and I want to share my secrets of freedom with you. * If you're holding this book, there's a part of you that wants your life back. That part of you stretches to believe in the possibility of recovery and a life of freedom and happiness. Throwing...

Surviving an Eating Disorder has become a classic since it was first published in 1988. It was one of the first books to offer effective support and solutions for family, friends, and all others who are the "silent sufferers" of eating disorders. This updated and revised edition provides the latest information on how parents, spouses, friends, and professionals can thoughtfully determine the right course of action in their individual situations. With...

• Do you feel trapped in a cycle of food obsession, cravings and over eating? • Are you either being 'good' with food or inhaling the contents of the kitchen cupboards? • Does one slice of cake frequently lead to devouring a family sized one in a single sitting? • Do you reach for food whenever life feels stressful, overwhelming or out of control? If so then, The Hungry Soul is your new guidebook on how to put an end to binging, over eating,...

ANOREXIA Anorexia is a condition that afflicts many people, particularly young women although it can affect men also. This book will explain to you what anorexia is, the different types, the causes, signs and symptoms, and most importantly the strategies for overcoming it. Anorexia is primarily, considered a psychological condition, and can tear families, friends and lives apart. Worse still, it can cost the sufferer their life if not treated. This...

“It's Not What Things You See, It's How You See Things” deals with many of the issues that are plaguing people in every walk of like. These things may not seem to be as destructive as the pandemic or natural disasters, but I guarantee they are extremely damaging to those involved. Suicide plagues the United States at a clip of over forty-eight thousand a year. Many of those suicides are due to how people look at themselves. It is estimated that...

Do You Want to Lose Weight in 2020 - and to Keep It Off the healthy way? Are you struggling to live a healthier lifestyle and want to improve your overall health this year - while still being able to eat your favorite foods? If so, read on... If you have been experiencing the pain of trying to lose weight, this isn't an uncommon feeling. So many have tried different solutions in order to lose weight. And although there are those that work, they...

Statistics suggests that as many as 2.5 percent of American women suffer from anorexia; of these, further research indicates that one in ten of these will die from the disorder. This is the only book available that addresses the particular needs of anorexics with the techniques of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a revolutionary new psychotherapy. The authors of this book are pioneering researchers in the field of ACT, with numerous research...