Dear Lesley: Why is It So Difficult to Eat in Public?

Dr. Lesley Williams is a certified eating disorder specialist, family medicine physician, and positive body image advocate. She co-owns Liberation Center, an eating disorder treatment facility, in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Williams is dedicated to ensuring that all women and men who struggle with eating and body image issues receive the help that they need to […]

The Thaw: Embracing My Eating Disorder Recovery Process

Growing up, I always wanted to say that something would “unthaw” when my mom would pull it from our freezer for dinner. It was one of these words that I always used in the wrong context; I was always saying “unthaw.” Thinking about my life now, it was some sort of foreshadowing. When I entered […]

8 Ways to Be An Ally to LGBTQ People in Recovery

An ally is defined by the Human Rights Campaign as “someone who is supportive of LGBTQ people. It encompasses non-LGBTQ allies as well as those within the LGBTQ community who support each other, e.g., a lesbian who is an ally to the bisexual community.” Allies to the LGBTQ community have always been valued, but in […]

You Are Not Alone: Self-Care Tips and Resources for Trans Folx

Here at NEDA, we find it vital to recognize the unique experiences of individuals from marginalized communities who are affected by eating disorders. In today’s difficult climate, we’ve compiled a list of helpful resources, support posts, and self-care tips catered to our transgender and non-binary friends. Self-Care Tips: 1. Stay self-aware. Be conscious of how […]

Going the Distance in Eating Disorder Recovery

Training for a marathon is exhausting.  I don’t mean just physically; that one’s obvious. But mentally and emotionally, too. There’s the time commitment, having to plan each week out in advance to ensure I can fit in every workout and the inevitable short nap that follows (hey, what can you do?). Then there’s the constant […]

15 Ways NEDA Made a Difference in People’s Lives

Here at NEDA, we aim to provide education, support, and options for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Recently, we asked our supporters on Facebook and Instagram to share how NEDA has helped them or a family member in maintaining recovery. In honor of over a decade and a half of service, here are […]

Are You Ready for Your First Recovery Tattoo?

Though tattoos are not for everyone, some individuals choose to get inked for a variety of reasons. Especially when overcoming hardship, a tattoo may serve as a reminder of the battles you’ve won and the feats you’ve conquered. For many of us recovering from eating disorders, recovery tattoos represent strength, hope, and motivation to continue […]

#NEDAchat: Eating Disorders and Body Image in the Dance Community

Today’s #NEDAchat will be focusing on eating disorders and body image in the dance community. We have an incredible panel lined up, and we wanted to introduce you to them. Read on to see who they are and what they are doing to tackle this discussion in the dance community. Cathleen Meredith from Fat Girls Dance […]

Notoriously Dapper’s Kelvin Davis is Inspiring Body Confidence in Men

Kelvin Davis is a body-positive men’s fashion blogger. He is a model for Chubbies, an admin for Eff Your Beauty Standards, a dancer, a modern-day gentleman, a style icon, and a celebrator of body positivity on Instagram. Kelvin is now an author as well, with Notoriously Dapper: How to Be a Modern Gentleman with Manners, […]

A Dark Ride – On Writing What I Know

Those who know me well know that I’m naturally drawn to the dark. My mind always goes to the worst case scenario. My first thought after a positive thing happens in my life is: great, but when is the other shoe going to drop? You might say that I’m a pessimist, or cynical (my mother […]