Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous report 15% increase in membership
Enhanced Online News published an article about FA (Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous) reporting a major increase in membership in the past year. They report a 15% increase to be exact… If they were in the business of sales, business would be good! Hmmm, I wonder…. have people finally come to understand that food addictions […]
Countdown to Camp Six Day!
So, only six more days until I check in as a “client” at Shades of Hope. I started off kinda nervous… now I’m just excited! The whole thing reminds me of summer camp. Actually, SOH even looks like summer camp! Ohhhhhhh, I can’t help but grin 🙂 You see, I absolutely adored camp when I […]
My reflection in the looking glass
I awoke this morning with the pressing reminder about an assignment I was given. Well, that’s not correct… Sponsors, don’t issue out assignments or homework, they offer up suggestions. It was suggested to me that I write down any occurring thoughts that I might be having. You see… First, let me warn you that I’m […]
Anoxeria Athletica (Compulsive Exercising)
Anorexia Athletica, also known as compulsive exercise, athletica nervosa, obligatory exercise, and exercise addiction, anorexia is a potentially life-threatening condition. The person with anorexia athletica no longer enjoys exercising, but feels obligated to do so. Symptoms may include: Repeatedly exercising beyond the requirements for good health. Fanatical about weight and diet. May strive to achieve […]
Price check on ‘Food, Inc.’
I just love the documentaries of today 🙂 When I was a child in the 80’s, we would watch the reel to reel documentaries in class. The teacher would act as the projectionist, or select a pet for the honor, and we would all learn about the dung beetle. These docs were narrated by the most proper […]
Confessions of a FFK (Former Fat Kid)
” I’m no diet guru, and this isn’t a diet book, but if I escaped more than a decade above 300 pounds, lots of others can find relief too.” – Michael Prager I don’t know about you, but I’m way behind on my self selected reading list and journals to thumb during my morning routine. Behind […]
Pro-Ana: Freedom of Speech or Dangerous Propoganda?
“Honey, we’re all sick but some of us are sicker than others.” – My mom First thing first, what is PRO -Ana? WIKIPEDIA explains Pro -Ana as: Pro-ana refers to the promotion of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. It is often referred to simply as “ana” and is sometimes affectionately personified by anorexics as a girl […]
Sunday lunch with Ashley Judd
Ask yourself, “What are you contributing to the group?” – Ashley Judd Several weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of having Sunday lunch with The McCarty family and Ashley Judd. Now, I have worked with A LOT of celebrities… they’re all the same, and all that IT implies. When Karen asked if I wanted to have […]
Tennie McCarty appears on Dr. Oz
“Addiction is the only disease that says, you do not have it!” – Tennie McCarty Click on image to watch the clip Is food controlling your life? Do you feel out of control? Meet someone with a food addiction and find out what it takes to break the cycle.
Resentments Part One
It occurred to me, in between shots, that maybe I shouldn’t be so hard on my parents anymore. I mean, we all make mistakes, right? My friends and I were bar hopping in West Hollywood celebrating my 27th birthday, fun was expected and excessive drinking required. Ahhh, I still remember that old Irish Gaelic drinking song my friends sang […]
