Feeling frustrated [with yourself] and want to create a lasting change in your life? Here's inspiration for sharing the steps to lasting change... As I’m writing this I’ve just returned from volunteering for 5 days in Los Angeles at Tony…
A Conversation With Kathryn Hansen About Her Second Book: Brain Over Binge Recovery Guide I read Kathryn Hansen's first book, Brain Over Binge, in June of 2014 and wrote a glowing review of it and began recommending the book to…
Bulimia - The Physical Health Issues A post from my friend and writer/blogger Laura Chapman. Generally, when bulimia is discussed, it is the psychological effects of the condition which are highlighted. This is in many ways right - Bulimia Nervosa…
I was recently contacted by Dr. Elysa Roberts, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle in Australia. She is part of a group conducting a study and is looking for participants to work with them in the next few…
You already know it's possible to break the painful cycle or habit of binging (and purging) because you've seen or read about people who have done it. So why haven't you stopped yet? I think about that question often when…
I had the honor of interviewing Kathryn Hansen, the author of Brain Over Binge, last week and I'm excited to share the recording with you here. You can jump to very bottom if you just want to listen to the…
Guest post by Leslie Vandever There are so many good reasons to exercise. Exercise builds and maintains strong muscles and bones. Exercise burns calories that might otherwise be unused and stored as fat, and it helps to maintain a healthy…
I’ve had a powerful realization in the past week and I would like to share some of my dirty secrets. Not because I really want to, but because I want to show you how it can be done …and what…
I’m reminded of a few stories today that are carrying me through a transition period in my life. Well, I guess one is really a quote and one is a story. You see, I’m in the midst of separating from…
One of my favorite things to teach about the bulimia recovery process is The Triad. The Triad is how you create your state of being - or just your "state" - and is made up of three important factors. Body…
I received a text from a subscriber today that said... "We have had some major family health issues and ED was taking over me. I've had 5 good days in a row and hope to have a whole week. My…
If you're living with the secret of anorexia or bulimia, please understand your eating disorder behaviors thrive on your shame. The more you isolate yourself, the more you keep it a secret, the more it leads to suffering. If you…
If you're not already on my email newsletter, you may not have heard that I'm putting together bulimia support group/coaching calls right now. I have not promoted them online or posted the dates/times yet because I'm still inviting people to…
I was at this internet conference in San Francisco last weekend to learn more about social media for bulimia and anorexia recovery. Ok, the conference wasn't specifically focused on that - in fact I think I may have been the…
This is a follow up post from my friend and fellow recovered bulimic, Danielle from Texas. Danielle shared her new-found bulimia recovery story a year ago. She emailed me over the holidays to share an update. I was so excited when…
If you saw my last post on shame and vulnerability where I shared about Brene Brown's talk on TED, I just wanted to add a little more today after reading more about her books and her work. I just ordered…
Yesterday's NEDA Walk in San Luis Obispo was a huge success. A huge thank you to Emily Marr, Cal Poly student who organized the event and invited me to speak. If it wasn't for your determination and commitment to spreading…
I just read that HealthPoint announced their "Best Eating Disorder Apps of 2012". The link takes you to all of the top 13 apps for eating disorders for both the iPhone and Android platforms. If you could do me a…
Background Everyone thought I had it all. My “dream job” at an auction house, an Upper East Side apartment, a great roommate who I had known through college and complete independence. Looking at my lifestyle my family and friends thought…
Recovery is Possible - Help Spread the Word! Welcome! Today is Bulimia Awareness Day on my bulimia recovery blog and around the web. I’m celebrating this day in collaboration with a community of self-love and women’s empowerment bloggers. We want…
Self-love is one of the keys to lasting eating disorder recovery in my opinion. Yet I've come to realize recently that it is the feeling of appreciation (of anything, not just ourselves) that creates a shift in our lives. When…
While bulimia support can take many forms I think the best thing I can offer you today is to share what I've been noticing in my life over the past few days. The more I come to understand Abraham's teachings…
I was struck today by a new idea about my bulimia recovery journey. What I realize and want to share is the notion that recovery is a live and learn process. (Like all of life...really.) When we're young children we…
How is bulimia recovery like a travel bug? I’m not sure if we’re born with the bug to travel or if it’s something you get after your first big trip, but I’ve had the travel bug for as long as…
When a friend has an eating disorder, because you care about them naturally you want to help. As someone who had bulimia for 20 years, I can think of very few friends who I let know I had an eating…
I want to open up the discussion of bulimia recovery to your comments and questions with this post. I was having a conversation with my friend Maira today who's a wonderful life coach and eating disorder therapist. As we talked…
I know that's a strange headline, but it will become clear in a moment - trust me. Have you ever had one of those days you just knew you were in the flow? Your life was naturally unfolding and every…
I'd like your input about what helped you the most to overcome bulimia...please read on if you're willing to help me here :) A few weeks ago I posted about the website Operation Beautiful (no longer live/active, sorry) and suggested…
With all of the bulimia treatment options available these days it can be overwhelming and at times discouraging to find the one that will give you lasting recovery from your eating disorder. I get that - because I was there,…
As reported on the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) website, they've launched an interactive teen website, Proud2Bme.org, during their annual conference in the fall of 2011. NEDA provides wonderful bulimia support resources and this new website will prove to be…
You’re going to like what I have to share today. I can just feel it! I came across this great site as I was again looking for eating disorder recovery ideas and inspiration for my bulimia blog. This one is…
Part of the loneliness of being a blogger is you can write and write for days and never hear a thing from readers. Please don't get me wrong. I'm so fired up each day I can write about recovery I…
If overcoming bulimia is really important to you then what better way to change your focus from your overeating disorder and put it instead on something empowering and positive like being happy! If you’re a fan of Oprah and her…
I was doing some research for my eating disorder recovery website and came across the recovery symbol from the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA). I’m not sure if it’s just their logo or is actually a symbol they created…
As I was thinking about a bulimia help tip I wanted to post on my blog, I was inspired to go back and listen to an earlier teacher of mine, Brian Tracy. Brian Tracy is an amazing personal development speaker,…
I caught myself two weeks ago in some really negative and self-defeating self-talk. Yes, even after nearly 7 years of eating disorder recovery, I still catch myself having moments of negative thoughts. The key to recovery is catching or being…
Part of my eating disorder recovery practice is continually learning how to love myself, exploring my personal growth and inner self. One of my favorite sources of growth at this point in my bulimia recovery is the teachings of Abraham.…
I just love listening to Abraham-Hicks videos. The bulimia stories and various addiction, recovery and self-help teachings from Abraham and the students who seek personal growth have taught me so much. I'm always excited to share great videos I stumble…
I've been thinking a lot these days about women who are reading my blog and my articles around the web and wondering what life is like for them. Bulimia finally seems like a far, distant thing for me. Something that…
Food plays such a big role in overcoming bulimia that I think it’s important to give you some of the reasons I became a vegan, and share with you how it can help with bulimia. Changing our eating habits is…
If you’re on the bulimia recovery path this year I want to give you a big hug and remind you that YOU CAN DO IT. It was 20 long years I lived with bulimia and my story is like many…
As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 12 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried…
As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 11 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as…
As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 10 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.…
As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 7 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. Have you ever read the book…
As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 6 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. I…
As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 5 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature…
As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 4 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. It’s only step 4…
As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 3 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the…
As part of my continued Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics this post is about Step 2 of Overeaters Anonymous, which reads: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to…
A big part of bulimia self help is to see that you actually already have a lot of positive habits. Our habits shape our lives and help us get through our day with greater ease. Habits can be a good…
This is the first post (Step 1) in my holiday tribute or Ode to the 12 Days of Christmas for Bulimics and Anorexics. My goal is to provide a light and uplifting explanation to the 12 Steps of Overeaters Anonymous…
There are many good things that you can do today and every day to release your eating disorder. You can overcome and avoid the long-term health risks of bulimia if you are committed to recovery. I’d like to share a…
Bulimia can be a sign of a disordered spiritual connection with your own self. It is a disconnection that I experienced and when I got help with bulimia I learned my inability to find peace within myself caused a lot…
Would you agree the holidays are supposed to be a fun time of year? All of the holiday lights, classic songs, visiting with friends and family – oh, and of course the gifts! Most people enjoy this time of year…
Ever notice how so many of us make ourselves a last priority? And women tend to be particularly guilty of making themselves their own last priority. With all the many things we have on our plate, this can certainly exacerbate…
The main objective of my bulimia blog is to offer others help with their bulimia. Since I was in the grips of this eating disorder for 20 years, and have been in recovery since 2005, there are some valuable bulimia…