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Weight gain is inevitable and necessary in a heathy pregnancy, unless you are overweight prior to pregnancy. The following diagrams show the amounts of weight the average healthy pregnant woman gains and also what that weight gain constitutes. These are just simplified guides however so you should not expect to gain exactly this much in pregnancy, always listen to your doctors advice :)https://www.health-and-parenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Weight-Gain-Pregnancy.jpghttp://celebbabylaundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/weight-gain-in-pregnancy-chart.jpgAlthough I was expecting to gain weight when I fell pregnant, I don’t really know how I feel about the 7-8 kilograms I have gained so far (I am currently 21.5 weeks). Some days, I feel a little…
Disclaimer: Please note that the content in this piece refers only to non-abusive relationships. Source: Fizkes/Shutterstock No couple sees eye to eye on everything, and thank goodness for that. It means the relationship is comprised of independently thinking individuals. So when romantic partners deal with an issue that causes friction, what’s important for them to bear in mind as they strive to communicate as constructively as possible? Arguably, many of us would likely propose steps such as listening, speaking respectfully, paying attention to our tone of voice and body language, seeking to understand our partner’s perspective, and endeavoring to compromise…
Many distinct psychiatric diseases share a common genetic structure, according to new research by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, an international team of investigators. Psychiatric disorders affect more than 25 percent of the population in a given year. In the largest-ever study of its kind, published in the journal Cell, researchers identified more than 100 genetic variants that affect the risk for more than one mental health condition. A gene is made up of segments of DNA; an alteration in the DNA sequence produces a gene variant, which can increase or decrease the risk…
Chalk isn’t exactly something most adults consider a delicacy. From time to time though, some adults (and many children) might find themselves craving chalk. If you feel the compulsion to eat chalk regularly, you might have a medical condition called pica. Over time, pica can result in digestive complications. Here is more information if you have questions about eating chalk. Pica is the desire to eat non-foodstuffs, or materials that aren’t meant for human consumption. People with pica want to (and often do) eat raw starch, dirt, ice, or chalk, among other things. Pica is considered a type of eating…
Ed is that unwelcome guest at holiday occasions. He inevitably shows up at each festivity, and he ruins everything. At least, that was my victim thinking many years ago. I blamed Ed, because it was easier and less scary than being accountable for myself. Ed is not a crazy ex-boyfriend but my ex-eating disorder. In therapy, I learned to treat anorexia nervosa, which I named Ed (an acronym for “eating disorder”), like a relationship — rather than an illness or a condition. Personifying my eating disorder helped me to separate from it and to make room for the real me. Eating…
To the Editor:Re “Go Ahead. Eat Your Holiday Feelings,” by Christy Harrison (Sunday Review, Nov. 24):“Emotional eating” is when you are hungry from the heart, not the stomach. There is a large spectrum of problematic eating behavior: overeating, compulsive overeating, binge eating, bulimia, self-starvation, laxative abuse, orthorexia (an obsession with eating foods that one believes are healthy), compulsive exercise and chronic dieting. No matter where people fall on the spectrum — from an 80-pound anorexic to a 450-pound binge-eater — their relationship with food and their bodies is fueled and driven by emotions too hard to digest: depression, anxiety, frozen…
Ed silences us. Recovery helps us to find our voice. That is just what Morgan Blair shows us with her new book, Unpolished Journey: An Uncensored Look at Recovery from an Eating Disorder. Congratulations, Morgan, and thank you for donating signed copies! For a chance to win a signed book, see information at the bottom of this post. Unpolished Journey: An Uncensored Look at Recovery from an Eating Disorder 06/23/16 “The body is a machine. You must use it or it gets rusty.” Win a Copy! See details below. I came across this line written in one of my journals…
One of the common causes of overeating is skipping meals, which makes you more likely to overindulge later on. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages Whether it’s eating a whole bag of chips in front of the TV, or the entire tub of ice cream when you’re feeling sad, you’ve probably overeaten at some point your life. And while occasionally eating too much is totally normal, it can still feel physically uncomfortable and trigger feelings of guilt and regret. Here, we’ll explore why people overeat, when it becomes a problem and how to put the kibosh on it for good. There is no…
When people say they “binge-watched Netflix all weekend” or “binge-read the entire Harry Potter series,” it’s much different than saying you binge ate, and can even make light of a very serious eating disorder. We’ve asked registered dietitians and two eating disorder therapists to explain what binge eating is, how it differs from overeating, and how to prevent it. What Is Binge Eating?Binge eating is eating a large quantity of food in a short period of time and often feeling guilty afterwards, explained registered dietitian Brenna O’Malley, founder of The Wellful, who specializes in helping people move away from dieting…
This is a book that I will recommend again and again! Thriving after Trauma is a beautifully written, inspirational account of courage and resilience. Thanks to author Shari Botwin, LCSW, for both sharing your courageous personal story as well as your expert clinical wisdom. Not to mention, your compassion and heart make this book really hit home. For a chance to win a signed book, see information at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check out Shari Botwin’s website to learn more. Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing From Chapter 7: Reaping the Benefits of Your…