By Lori Hanson Do you know how to spot an eating disorder? Most people have heard of anorexia and bulimia. But many people upon hearing the words eating disorder automatically assume symptoms of anorexia. “So how skinny did you get?” When they hear the term bulimia, the automatic assumption is “Oh, you vomited”. It’s not […]
Food: Getting from Obsession to Fuel
For the millions of individuals affected by eating disorders, (anorexia, bulimia or binge eating) food is a constant obsession. Life is consumed with controlling or fanticising about food intake. Let’s take a look at the lives of three fictitious characters to fully understand this phenomenon.
It Started With Pop-Tarts MP3 Version Available Now!
The audio version of It Started With Pop-Tarts…An Alternative Approach to Winning the Battle of Bulimia is now available! Listen as I tell my story personally. This recording has the usual dose of “Lori” energy, intensity and entertainment. It also includes snippets of the music behind the lyrics I wrote as part of my healing […]
Do You Have Control Issues With Eating?
By Lori Hanson For some it’s chocolate, others cakes and candy, for another it’s that late night eating they can’t resist that kills their resolve and figure. It can start at any age. As young children our diets are controlled by what our parents feed us. Some kids get too much sugar and in other […]
Memories Run Deep – Why Eating Disorders Are Difficult to Treat
What’s the earliest memory you have? Is it a positive memory from early childhood? Something that makes you beam with delight upon recall? Or is it something you would really rather forget? Regardless of the amount of recall you have, whether you were age two or maybe even younger your memories are all there, stored in your brain–and your cells.
