Let's Talk about Binge Eating Disorder
I’ve been binge and restriction free for 8 months now. I’ve consistently faced my life rather than running and hiding from it. I’ve allowed myself to fall in to emotions without judging them or myself, and I’ve expressed how proud I am of myself when I see growth. I’ve taken[…]
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Starting May (Mental Health Awareness Month) with a milestone celebration in my recovery, was the perfect opportunity to use this month as a springboard to the next chapter of The Fat.Ugly Blog. Not 100% sure what that looked like, but feeling a shift inside, Mental Health Awareness Week gave me an[…]
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As I’ve been approaching the six month mark of being binge and restriction free, I had expectations of feeling on top of the world and full of accomplishment. Unfortunately, those expectations were misplaced. In complete contrast, I’ve felt like someone threw me in to a dark pit. How can I[…]
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Did you know that demand for Beat’s Helpline services has soared by a staggering 170% since the pandemic began? I mean, it’s not surprising is it? Not only did lockdown and the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic have a significant impact on mental health in general, but it felt like the[…]
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Confession: I no longer have ‘cheat’ days, ‘days off’ or vow to ‘get back on track’. My goal is to eat without guilt, every day, and live my life to the fullest. There’s more to a trip to Haagen-Dazs than calories Ice cream. Calories. Fat. Forever. *insert freak out and[…]
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