Read the original article here Written by: Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS Yes, males can develop an eating disorder. It may not seem like it, as you rarely hear about it. Males do not seek treatment as often as others. Their behaviors are different. Their language is different. But the negative impact on physical, mental, […]
Health at Every Size is a Home for Every Body
Written by: Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS Founder and Executive Director of The Body Image Center Read the original article here. If you have not heard of Health at Every Size (HAES), you’re not alone. It is a relatively new concept with early writings dating back less than 20 years. Simply put, HAES proposes that […]
TLC’s ‘Hot and Heavy’ show about ‘mixed-weight’ couples could hurt and stigmatize fat people, experts say
On December 10, TLC shared the trailer for its upcoming show “Hot and Heavy” that follows “mixed-weight couples,” meaning one partner is heavier than the other. The release sparked criticism right away, in part because in each case, the woman is the heavier partner, suggesting women’s bodies affect their relationships more than other non-physical aspects […]
Does This Photo Make Me Look Fat?? — Ken Gehring Photography
by Ken Gehring via www.kengehring.com First of all, let me start by saying that I am not a writer and this is the first time I have ever written a blog so I thought that I would start with something very dear to me. I’m a man and I’ve spent my life ashamed of my […]
The Body Image Therapy Center Opens Residential Accommodations for Eating Disorder in Baltimore
The Body Image Therapy Center, a nationally-recognized eating disorder treatment center, is now proud to offer residential living accommodations near their Baltimore, MD location. Clients in the partial hospitalization program (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP) have access to safe, affordable and recovery-focused housing arrangements at the nearby Nelson Kohl Apartment Building. The residential apartments are a […]
Corden and Maher are both wrong on fat-shaming
By Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW CEDS Bill Maher and James Corden have been sparing about fat-shaming on their respective late-night TV shows. While Corden has been championed for defending all who are fat-shaming, the truth is both celebrity comedians get this wrong. Maher is known for identifying American culture war issues and grandstanding on them […]
Opinion | More male representation needed in body positivity movement
By Paige Lawler, For The Pitt News Since its founding in 1996, the body positivity movement has gained popularity, growing from a single organization to an international movement — but it’s still missing a crucial demographic. Founded by two women, the movement aims to create a community that embraces bodies of every size and is free of […]
Our Insta-famous desires
By Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS Since the rise to fame of the Kardashian family, and Kim Kardashian especially, we have been given a new term – Insta-famous. Using the social media app Instagram, individuals like the Kardashians no longer rely on Hollywood or the music industry to become famous. It’s all about how much […]
“Shedding for the Wedding” is a Dangerous Practice
It’s June, the biggest month of the year for weddings. It’s that magical time for love, commitment, celebration, and, yes, crash diets and other risky measures in order to fit into that perfect wedding dress. The normalization of this extreme culture of #sheddingforthewedding has become alarming, with brides as well as grooms seeking to become […]
How to Be a Positive Body Image Role Model
Poor body image can have a range of negative social effects. Body image is how we think and feel about our bodies and how we imagine we look. Our image may have nothing to do with our actual appearance; it’s all about our self-perceptions. Poor body image can lead to disordered eating, compulsive exercise, depression, […]
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