The Biggest Loser study: Why contestants can’t keep the kilos off
(Trigger warning: Unsafe dieting practices, weight, calories) By Georgina Lavan Earlier this month, the Obesity Journal released astonishing results on…
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‘BodyMatters’ and ‘The Yoga & Body Image Coalition’ are uniting!
By Emma Sheens What is the ‘Yoga & Body Image Coalition’? The ‘YBI Coalition’ is a group of yoga teachers,…
BodyMatters welcomes Georgie to the team!
NICKNAME: Georgie, Gigi or G QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Psychological Science and Graduate Diploma of Behavioural Science (Psychology) ACHIEVEMENTS: Up until now, I could…
Feeling Good Fridays!
Reposted from Eating Disorders Blog with permission. Adapted from original article by Greta Gleissner. Feeling Good Fridays: because it is SO…
13 things that are sure to make you feel crap about your body…
By Sarah McMahon Compare yourself with others, and focus on their "good bits" Engage in "body checking" behaviour, such as…
How much is too much? When exercising becomes unhealthy
By Madalyn Oliver When incorporated as part of a balanced lifestyle, exercise can play an important role in keeping your…
Private yoga classes with Love Body Yoga’s instructor Lauren
Never tried yoga before and interested in learning about how yoga can help with eating disorder recovery? Interested in…
What to Do When Diets Fail
Reposted from Eating Disorders Blog with permission; Adapted from original article by Karen Koenig. If you’ve heard the “news” that diets…
Exploring Perfectionism with Tania Veronese
By Madalyn Oliver Perfectionism is defined as the tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself that are unrealistic. Failure…
The Role of Shame in Bulimia
By Madalyn Oliver Shame, a key element of Bulimia, is one of the most uncomfortable human emotions we can experience.…