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…
I’ve been reading the recently released memoir of Nikki Dubose called Washed Away: From Darkness to Light. I sense so much hope from this woman and her life's message. To read about what she’s been through and how she is…
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…
I was recently contacted by Laura Greathouse (cool name!) from the UCSD Eating Disorder Center for Research. They are actively seeking participants for a study of eating disorder recovery and the brain. Below are some of the details and please…
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…
I’ve been reading the book Breaking Addiction: A 7-Step Handbook for Ending Any Addiction by Lance Dodes, MD recently. I have highlighted many parts of this book because there are lots of key insights about addiction that I want to…
I want to use a personal example to demonstrate the power of asking questions to help you on your path to answering "how can I be happy?" I had this awesome ah-ha moment this morning that inspired this post. I…
I recently bought a few more books on addiction and habits that I look forward to sharing insights with you about as I read them. The one I'm studying now is called Breaking Addiction: A 7-Step Handbook for Ending Any…
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'm diving deeper into the study of habits - how they're created, what triggers them, how to change them and the like - so I was recently absorbed by the book The Power of Habits reading it from cover to…
As I enter my 10th year of bulimia recovery sometimes I forget how much it helps to share my life and experiences with people who are still struggling to find their way to lasting recovery. I had an opportunity to…
I recorded a podcast with Alen Standish of ProgressNotPerfection.com last week and it was so much fun. Click here to listen from Alen's website to our 1 hour call on Creating Happiness! As I was preparing for the interview, I…
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…
This is Lesson 2 of what I learned from my first Abraham Hicks workshop that I recently attended. Just to catch you up if you want to know about the entire series, here's all 7 of the lessons I'm working…
A post from my friend and writer/blogger Laura Chapman. Like most people I had always associated eating disorders with women, but that was until two of my male friends disclosed to me that they were struggling with their relationship with…
I’m traveling for a business trip in Florida over the next two weeks. I decided because I had so much travel time that this would make for a great opportunity to catch up on some books I’ve been wanting to…
Ever see yourself in the pit of despair or really upset about something and ask “How the hell did I get here?” or “why is this happening to me? What did I do to deserve this?!” Boy, I sure have.…
Last month I attended a week long workshop called Date with Destiny with Tony Robbins in Palm Springs, CA. It was a wonderful program and Tony was definitely on his game. I met so many wonderful new people from around…
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…
If you're a Pinterest lover like me, be sure to check out my Pinterest board of eating disorder recovery quotes and inspirations. I was just reading my own pins and I'm inspired by how much love and hope and light…
I'd like to share a bulimia recovery tip, but I think this advice applies to all women - whether you have bulimia, anorexia or no eating disorder at all. This is what I refer to as my "prescription for extreme…
I'm honored to share that this little bulimia recovery blog of mine was honored again this year to be awarded one of The Best Eating Disorder Blogs of 2013 by Healthline.com. I'm so grateful. I'm so hopeful. I'm freakin' motivated…
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…
A lot of the coaching clients I work with enjoy this technique I have to share with you today for your bulimia recovery. The Personal Check In The personal check in is an emotional status check with yourself. Watch this…
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…
Want to know how to stop bulimia? Great, I have an answer to that! A lot of the women who contact me for coaching - or who just want some simple advice - for how to stop bulimia have three…
I'm in the midst of starting up what I hope will become a huge network of bulimia support group calls (and all ED's really). If you're not on my newsletter, you may not have seen my message about these calls,…
Do you know how when you come across something and wish you had come up with it because it's awesome?! That's how I felt when I read my friend Julie Parker's post called "14 Ways to Love Yourself More (update:…
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…
What if I told you you were a meaning making machine? You go around through your day making meaning of all of the things you see and that come into your life. In every situation your mind is giving meaning…
I'm excited to share a few bulimia help tips in the form of my recommendations for 13 rituals for sustained bulimia recovery. If that left you asking, "what do you mean by rituals?" Allow me to explain. You are your…
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…
I'm excited to share this eating disorder help idea I have for you. Early on in my bulimia recovery I learned about the process of manifestation which says our... Thoughts --> Feelings --> Actions --> Results I think this definition…
Will this structured meal plan make me gain weight? If I have dinner with a friend, will I be able to stop the urge to binge after we eat? I've had this eating disorder for 15 years, what if I…
It's time to tell a new story.I realize now that if you want recovery from anorexia or bulimia you can't keep telling a story of addiction, shame and not-good-enough.That ah-ha moment hit me yesterday as I hiked for three hours…
In the last week I'm not sure what's happening (Mercury retrograde or whatever) but a number of women shared with me that they're either at the end of their rope with their eating disorder or have relapsed - some after…
I'm happy to share this guest post by Fiona. In my experience, the dynamics between family and the person with an eating disorder (aka me) when it comes to support have been more turbulent than I care to recall. Mum…
Today is all about one of my favorite [natural] secrets to overcoming bulimia and eating disorders. Serotonin. Now this isn't to say that you just need to pop a pill filled with serotonin and your bulimia or anorexia will disappear. …
Healthline.com recently announced their top 14 eating disorder recovery videos of 2012. I haven't had a chance to watch them all yet, but I wanted to make sure you had a link to them right away so you could check…
It's been just over a year since I originally posted my series about the 12 Steps of Overeaters Anonymous in time for the holidays.Many years ago the 12 Steps of OA (akin to the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous) was…
I have a deck of affirmation cards I keep in my bathroom to remind me of uplifting and inspirational ideas. The one I read today said, Decide that you are worthy. If you say you're worthy, you are. If you…
Today is the Thanksgiving Day holiday in the US and I have been reflecting on all of the things I'm thankful for. What makes it especially easy to notice what I'm thankful for is because of the fact that we…
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…
I listened to this amazing TEDx Talk from a charming woman from Houston, Dr. Brene Brown, about the distinctions between shame and guilt and her study of vulnerability (embedded videos below). I highly recommend a listen to both of her…
This insight came about in sort of an unusual way for my bulimia recovery blog. But I figure if "my life is my message", then whenever I have new insights about recovery I'll share them. Whether my learnings about life…
If there’s anything I’ve learned about recovering from bulimia the past 7+ years it’s doing what makes me feel good. I wasn’t always this way. Well, sort of… I was an only child and I’m learning right now that I…
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…
This post is about a reply I emailed to one of my newsletter subscribers when she asked some of the more common bulimia recovery FAQ's I receive (or see online in forums). I am basically cutting and pasting the email…
There is a new TV show in the works called "Breaking the Cycle" from Cineflix Productions. I received a memo this week from one of the casting directors looking for parents or people with eating disorders who would like to…
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…
Hello, My name is Emily Marr and I am a third year nutrition major, Psychology minor at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo (SLO). I am hosting a National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) walk in SLO at Mitchell Park on…
If you were to spend a day with me you'd notice pretty quickly that I can be very driven, focused and determined when it comes to my work. If I set my mind to something I get it done. That's…
I receive a lot of emails from women who are struggling with how to stop being bulimic and want advice. As I sift through all of their stories and my responses to them in my mind I had this visual…
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…
I'm so inspired by the bulimia help exercises I've learned from Maira Holzmann, the eating disorder therapist and coach who's helping me co-facilitate my Spiritual Warrior Mentoring program this month. The grounding techniques she's shared for how to stop a…
My blog is one of the top 18 eating disorder blogs of 2012 according to Healthline.com. Wow - I didn't know there was an award for that! How awesome is that?! If you've ever found yourself with a writing project…
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…
I don’t know what you were doing back in 2005, but I was coming out about my big secret - my life with bulimia after two decades of misery. I share my full bulimia recovery story in my ebook, so…
This is an email I received from Meg who's a recovering bulimic and receives my bulimia recovery newsletter. She had some great insights about her bulimia recovery, nutrition and stimulants. Check out what working for her (and what she gave…
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…
I'm so inspired tonight as I write this. About 2 hours ago I received an email from a woman who was on my blog and emailed me. I'll call her "Z". She emailed me needing bulimia support out of sheer…
A thought for you today...is your bulimia recovery quest based upon motivation or inspiration? I couldn't have said for sure what the difference between the two was until I listened to an Abraham video recently that helped clarify things for…
Just want to share a powerful interaction I had tonight with a new friend. Chloee reached out to me through an online forum I joined. She shared that she's a bulimic struggling with purging twice a day (down from about…
I joined an online fitness community today just so I could post a bulimia help answer to a recovering bulimic's question about meal plans. In her question she asked the community to share their food plans (how many times a…
I've been so touched and inspired by the bulimia recovery stories people have shared with me over the years. Today, I'm moved to share a rampage of appreciation for all of the women who've shared their stories plus my recovery…
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…
My husband and I were spending time browsing some of our favorite videos and I'm inspired to share a few. In recovery, bulimia support comes in many forms. Doing what makes me feel good, raises my vibration or even moves me…
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…
I did a post the other day to try to provide you help for your bulimia recovery about letting go of the complaining and blaming in your life. Mostly I was talking about it because I was noticing how much…
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…
When I see people still struggling and asking the question"how do I stop bulimia?" the first thing I think of is instead of that question you would do best to answer the question "what do I have to be thankful…
Our Bali Trip in 2011 - Going With The Flow For those of you just starting your bulimia recovery journey, I want to help you understand that each day of life in recovery is a little different. Just like when…
I've been wanting to share about how to be happy for a couple of days. As you may have noticed, I love hiking. I live in San Luis Obispo, CA, and we have some of the best hiking spots on…
[/caption]I was driving yesterday and remembered this line that I first heard at a seminar about six years ago. Everything happens for a reason...and that reason is there to serve me. The first time I heard that it sounded one…
I'd like to share with you what I experienced yesterday to provide you help for bulimia recovery - teaching by example. I'm riding the high of yesterday as I step into today. Yesterday was one of those gloriously joyous days…
I was up late last night reading through a bulimia story that Hayley submitted on my eating disorder recovery website (GetBusyThriving.com). Hayley's a sweet girl from England who is really struggling right now with her bulimia. She's offered up her…
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…
I have so much to share about today I'm not even sure where to start. First, let me say a big thanks to all my readers, my friends, my husband, my community who are such a big part of who…
I'm changing things up a bit here on my bulimia recovery blog. I've enjoyed reading the blogs of many great bloggers for years and started to wonder what direction I wanted to go in with my blog to make it…
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,…
If you're in recovery and are reading this article about how to build self-confidence, you're already looking for eating disorder help and taking action. Good for you! I had an eating disorder for 20 years and learned that self-love and…
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…
I’ve been reading – and writing - a lot of articles lately about how to build your self-confidence and self-esteem. With every part of my being I know that lasting eating disorder recovery comes when we learn to love and…
I'm totally excited to share this with you! Louise Hay and her company, Hay House, are hosting an amazing looking conference in 2 weeks. If you can get yourself there, I highly recommend checking it out in person. If not,…
This week’s dose of bulimia help is all about sharing what I’ve learned recently about how to build self-confidence. I want to start by sharing a great distinction I learned this week: Self-confidence is the way you present yourself, self-esteem…
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'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…
10 exciting resolutions that will help you with bulimia in the new year. The holidays are hard for everyone and even more difficult when you’re struggling with bulimia. Make sure if you are fighting this disorder that you have a…
With a new year on the horizon, it’s a good time we stepped back and looked at how hard we’ve been on ourselves. If you find that the negative in your life is outweighing the positive then you are not…