Challenges of dieting and body image issues 13 Articles

by Fiona Smith

Personal Armour I've decided that I no longer need my personal armour. That's the flub I carry around on this 5 ft. 3 in. frame that my inner critic believes will keep it safe from 'everyone out there'...at 30-somet...read more

by M.W. Craig

Living in Distortion It is hard to talk about, it's hard to write about, it's hard to live with, but it affects more people than we think. It involves self-love, or better said, lack of self-love. You may be...read more

by Lesley Fuller

I admit it: in the last two years since I have gotten married, I have gained weight. A lot of weight. Not just the 10 or 15 pounds that typically come with the first year of marriage. No, I've gone from cute and petite ...read more

by Le Vie

Ever since I was about 13 I started to gain weight. In high school, I felt like a fly on the wall, like no one noticed me. This didn't help my self esteem and I turned to food as my best friend. It comforted me after a lon...read more

by Emily Neff

Isn't our whole society these days geared toward how a person looks? It's true. You can't go 5 minutes without either seeing a TV ad for a new diet pill or weight loss program; go to a newsstand and flip through article ...read more

by Ivy Pluchinsky

Teens do not have good role models anymore. With Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie looking all skin and bones, it's no wonder a lot of teen girls are so skinny. Where are the curves? I personally think that curves are sexy. I h...read more

by Karen Salstrom

No, not again! All she wants is to get through just one day without a reminder. She typically avoids this room, but now, here it is-in plain sight. There is no getting around it. It has to be dealt with, but how? He...read more

by Hillary Wheeler

Anorexia is one of the most common eating disorders, characterized by the persons intense fear of gaining weight, self-starvation, and dangerous weight loss. They severely limit the food they take in, exercise compulsively...read more

by Holly Golightly

This subject is very close to my heart (literally). Having struggled with weight gain, and loss and weight gain, its been a constant battle. Fortunately I am a tall person and can carry so much of it off, but lately I ha...read more

by Latisha Johnson

Ever since I turned 9 years old. I started to go through puberty. Yes, I know at such a young age. Well during health class my teacher had told everyone that it is totally normal to gain weight during puberty. Once I heard...read more

by Jennifer Blaney

Radio Idiot: Obstacles to Self Esteem I was on my way to work this morning, sipping my grande nonfat mocha and listening to my favorite radio morning show (Kent and Alan on Star 101.5 in Seattle). They are celebrating...read more

by Elsa Carbajal

I have a love-hate relationship with my body. Most women I know can relate. The majority of us will try fad diet after fad diet. Carbs will become our archenemies. Dry lettuce and a splash of lime will substitute our da...read more

by Matthew Abuelo

In 1969 a model named Twiggy had invaded the American conscienceness and the careers of many classic models came to screeching halt. For America, the message was clear, the fame of this new style model meant extremely thin...read more