We are horrified to see that Weight Watchers (don’t be fooled by the WW name) has launched an app called Kurbo to teach kids 8-17 how to diet to become customers for life. This app, while they say … [Read more...] about WW is Priming Our Kids to Become Lifelong Customers
Dealing with Toxic Lunchroom Talk and Advocating for the Possibility for Culture Change
It’s a common scenario, most of us have probably experienced it. We’re having lunch at work, decompressing, enjoying leftovers, maybe a sandwich and some cookies or takeout, and it happens. “I must … [Read more...] about Dealing with Toxic Lunchroom Talk and Advocating for the Possibility for Culture Change
Rethinking Food Addiction
By Mikalina Kirkpatrick with Hilary Kinavey & Dana Sturtevant Food addiction is a phrase you’ve probably heard. It’s been used in a wide variety of contexts, with increasing frequency over the … [Read more...] about Rethinking Food Addiction
What is Health-ism?
We have been researching the concept of health-ism in preparation for a webinar we are recording for the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). (We’ll let you know when it’s … [Read more...] about What is Health-ism?
A Gentle Reminder: Healing Takes Time
The more we learn about healing Binge Eating Disorder (BED), the more efficient and proficient the process will become. The more bias and stigma we address regarding BED, the more access we will have … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Healing Takes Time
