Author: frivvy89
After reaching her goal weight in 2020, Rebel Wilson is revealing how — and why — she decided to get serious about her health. “It’s been, like, a little bit over a year from when I first started and I want you to, first of all, know that I’m not frickin’ perfect about it,” the 40-year-old actress began on Tuesday, December 1, via Instagram Live. “It’s not like I’ve had some incredible discipline and I’m just, like, every day restricted or worked out like a beast. I mean there’s been days where I’ve done that, but it certainly hasn’t been…
In this story, we look at parent coaching for Alicia, whose adult daughter Quinn is in eating disorder recovery and has become estranged. Quinn told Alicia that she has bulimia since the age of about five, but Alicia never knew. Soon after entering treatment for her eating disorder at 32, Quinn told Alicia that she needed time apart from her. Quinn has requested that Alicia not contact her unless there is a serious illness or death.Alicia feels as if her heart is shattered on the floor. “I can’t breathe, I can’t sleep, and I really don’t know what to do,”…
26 Things I’m grateful for on this 26th of November. Jesus. Oh so thankful for Jesus.Not having to spend this holiday in the hospital.All of the texts, emails and cards my friends and family sent me while I was in the hospital. They meant the world to me.The incredible friends I made in treatment.The amazing staff that took care of me in the hospital, from my doctor to the nurses to the techs, therapists and everyone in between.My job that I love, and everyone I get to work with.For my tiny, perfect apartment with its Christmas lights in the window…
Well… most people don’t binge at Thanksgiving dinner… It’s usually after. Thanksgiving Binge? It’s okay. most people don’t binge at Thanksgiving dinner. They usually eat until they are comfortably full or even uncomfortably full. The binge comes when they get home. Because for people with eating issues, being full is NEVER comfortable. Usually the binge comes when you’re in the kitchen cleaning up, or after you get home, or after everyone has gone to sleep. And it’s pretty much always alone. I have been getting emails all day from people telling me that they overate or binged on Thanksgiving and…
A long, long time ago, in a lifetime that is so far from the one I’m currently in, I had one of my first major, major forays into deeply disordered eating on Thanksgiving. It was 1986, I was twelve years old (12 YEARS OLD!!!!) and we were having our Thanksgiving dinner at my Grandmother’s boyfriend’s daughter’s house. Said boyfriend’s daughter also had a daughter who was about the same age as I was, only she was a much better person than I was. I knew this because my grandmother kept insisting “why can’t you be more like Allison?” I didn’t…
I’ve been home for 5 full days now, and I don’t know what to do anymore. I just don’t fucking know. I thought that things would be easier coming home this time around, that something I learned in those 8 long weeks would have stuck with me enough to spark a real change. But so far, that is not proving to be the case. And I don’t understand why. Or maybe I do. I mean, I have a little bit of insight, I think. It’s hard for me to admit, because it requires being vulnerable, and I know that was…
Thanksgiving is a week away. I’m already looking forward to having a slow, relaxing day at home with my family. But I know not everyone feels the same way. For those with eating disorders, the holiday season is a time of guilt, anxiety, and high stress levels. So I’ve created a guide to help you through this week of Thanksgiving festivities. Talk to an adult or family member about how you’re feeling. Let someone know upfront that this is a difficult time for you. Ask them for accountability. Be specific about the kinds of thoughts you’re having. Getting it all…
“This Is Us,” the critically acclaimed NBC television show, is tackling a new issue in their fifth season: eating disorders during pregnancy.The show first introduced the character Madison in season one as part of a weight support group, and since then she has had varying amounts of screen time until this season. Even though it has rarely been brought up, I’ve never forgotten that Madison has an eating disorder. From the very first scene in last week’s episode (5×03, “Changes”), I was on high alert. Her waking up early to put on makeup: a sign of poor body image. She…
It’s been a minute since I’ve last posted, mainly because I’ve spent the past 8 weeks back in inpatient treatment and have been too occupied trying to, you know, recover, to post. But tonight is my last night here, and I have journaled all along the way, so over the next few weeks, I’ll be updating this blog with treatment journal entries as well as current postings. I didn’t anticipate being here as long as I have been. I thought this would be a quick 2-3 week deal, 4 at most, but here I am, exactly 8 weeks later, still…
As we find ourselves in the middle of a pandemic, watching the election south of the border and starting to think about what the holidays could look like this year, you’d be forgiven if you’re turning to food for comfort.Nostalgia and food often go hand-in-hand. We can smell and taste the memories from our childhood — it’s why we crave specific meals that take us back to that time and place. During times of stress, studies show that our need to feel comforted can be triggered by food. It makes sense that during the pandemic, studies show we’re eating emotionally now more…