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Lori Bounce Your Way To A Better Sense Of Self

I was reading a blog today and came across an interesting entry about failure in business. As I read through the entry it made me think about the parallels between failure in business and the type of failure we experience when we don’t live up to our own expectations of self. According to Ba… Continue

Added by Lori on November 6, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Andrea Roe Building Your Confidence

During and before my struggles with eating disorders, I never felt good enough. I didn't feel worthy. Like everybody else was better than me. Like my opinion didn't matter as much as others' did. If you feel the same, I'd like you to know that you are worthy! You are special! And you can learn to love yourself! It's just a matter of working on your self-esteem. Here are some exercises that helped me during my recovery. - Stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. Of course, that's… Continue

Added by Andrea Roe on October 28, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Andrea Roe Dealing With Setbacks - Eating Disorder Recovery IS Possible

During my recovery from eating disorders I had setbacks - A LOT of setbacks. And whenever I fell, I had to learn not to beat myself up but be kind and patient with myself. It was often very hard to get back up again and continue on with my recovery and healing journey. Sometimes I was able to get back up again by myself… I'd spend some time in my misery and with my eating disorder but eventually got tired of feeling this way and somehow found the strength to pull myself back up again. And somet… Continue

Added by Andrea Roe on September 29, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

AMBIKA KAPUR Beauty pageants can be about REAL beauty

Beauty contests could work if they stood for something more that just looks/appearance. If they awarded a woman for being beautiful from the inside, for being funny, kind, courageous and generous. Rather than promote low self esteem there are ways for these pageants/contests to make women truly feel good about themselves for example i have come across this one contest which i think is inspirational to women rather than making them feel bad about themselves. It makes me truly happy to see what th… Continue

Added by AMBIKA KAPUR on September 23, 2009 at 5:09am — No Comments

Carrie A Groff Going Green with Scent Sational Style!

Going Green with Scent Sational Style!* Today, more than ever before, Americans are adopting “Earth friendly” attitudes and embracing natural products for healthier lifestyles and homes. “Going Green” has become a prominent phrase for many companies, and a conscious choice for many families. Scent Sations is leading the way! Take 3 exploding “Going Green” natural product lines, wrap them up into one dynamic business, and you’ve… Continue

Added by Carrie A Groff on September 6, 2009 at 9:25am — No Comments

Lisa Quinones-Fontanez Looking Back: A Year in the Life of a Family Dealing with Autism

There is not a book in the world that can prepare you for parenthood – not a single one, I know because I’ve read more than a few while trying to do so. And even though I believed I prepared myself for Norrin’s diagnosis, it was still a complete shock. There was that small part of me that thought the doctor would say that Norrin was “typical” and that there was no need to worry. If there was ever a moment in my life that I could actually feel my heart break, it was that moment when the doctor sa… Continue

Added by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez on August 27, 2009 at 10:50am — 1 Comment

Andrea Roe Why Baby Steps? I want to be recovered NOW!

I always hated when someone told me that recovery means taking baby steps. I didn't want to take baby steps. I wanted to take big huge steps and be done with my eating disorder and get on with my life. But unfortunately, this is not how it works...we have to learn to be patient, we have to learn to be kind to ourselves. And these are all important lessons that recovery teaches us. Recovery is a process. It takes time. Recovery does not happen overnight. Your eating disorder started years before… Continue

Added by Andrea Roe on August 26, 2009 at 2:36pm — No Comments

Tricia Muller How To Treat Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia, is a condition that can be very painful and overwhelmingly uncomfortable. The word Fibromyalgia means "muscle and connecting tissue pain." Also referred to as Fibro, it is a disorder causing widespread pain and heightened painful response to even a gentle touch. This disorder also causes fatigue, sleep disturbance, and stiffness of the joints. This disorder has also been known in many cases to cause brain fog, making it hard for the sufferer to focus. Other symptoms are memory los… Continue

Added by Tricia Muller on August 16, 2009 at 10:59pm — No Comments

Andrea Roe A Valuable Lesson

I'd like to share with you something I recently read in a newsletter. It's something that touched me and I hope it does the same for you... A motivational speaker liked to begin his presentation by holding up a $20 bill and asking, “Who in this room would like this crisp, new $20 bill?” Of course, every hand in the room would shoot up. Then the speaker would crumple the bill, throw it on the floor, and step on it. Then he would ask, “Now who still wants it?” All the hands would naturally stay… Continue

Added by Andrea Roe on July 29, 2009 at 1:01am — 1 Comment

Lori Just Bounce

Just Bounce While reading a blog today I came across an interesting article about failure in business. As I read through the entry it made me think about the parallels between failure in business and the type of failure we experience when we don’t live up to our own expe… Continue

Added by Lori on July 27, 2009 at 4:11pm — No Comments

Lori My sister is a Real Beauty

Written by: Sarah Burwick I slept through the night last night for the first time in a long time. I can't even remember the last time I didn't have to get up to pee, or get woken up by the scenery light outside my window, a thunderstorm, or the upstairs neighbor playing his… Continue

Added by Lori on July 21, 2009 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Andrea Roe Eating Disorders & Body Image Issues -- Recovery IS Possible

Earlier this month, my husband and I were at a friend’s wedding in the interior of BC, Canada (and it is gorgeous there!!). I did not know anyone there, except for my friend, who is actually more my husband’s friend. BUT, I was looking forward to our trip and the wedding celebration. During my eating disorder struggles, an event like this would have stressed me out w-e-e-k-s in advance. I would have restricted my food intake to make sure I fit into my tiniest clothes and “look good.” I would ha… Continue

Added by Andrea Roe on July 2, 2009 at 4:59pm — 2 Comments

Marianne Bridgeman Re-claim Your Inner Sexy Teleclass (FREE)

Are you ready to feel beautiful? Do you yearn to love and accept your body? Do you find yourself wearing frumpy clothing these days? Do you want to spice up your life? Then email marianne@healthyinnerbeauty.com to RSVP TODAY! Join myself and my colleague, Cora Poage, for a FREE one-hour teleclass (in the comfort of your own home) called "Re-Claim Your Inner Sexy". You will learn why many women disconnect from their Inner Sexy and learn how to get that power back. Sunday, JUNE 14th at… Continue

Added by Marianne Bridgeman on June 2, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Andrea Roe It's Not About Food And Weight

For the longest time I actually thought that my problems were about food and weight -- I really thought that was the real issue. It didn't occur to me that there were other things going on deep inside of me and the eating disorder was the sympton of these things. It took a while for me to really understand (and feel) that my eating disorder was not simply about food and weight but an attempt to use food and weight to deal with internal struggles and ultimately life. Once I really got that my ea… Continue

Added by Andrea Roe on May 29, 2009 at 1:18pm — No Comments

Andrea Roe "I was told I would always have my eating disorder... "

Recently, I was invited to share my story with an eating disorder support group... Now that I am recovered, it is my passion to spread the word of recovery and give others hope and support. One of the girls of the support group said that years ago her therapist told her that she would always have her eating disorder. She was told that she would never be able to get rid of it. Now, years later, her situation has not improved -- it has actually gotten worse. Why? Because she lost hope. She has g… Continue

Added by Andrea Roe on April 30, 2009 at 1:12am — No Comments

Andrea Roe My Story - Eating Disorder Recovery Is Possible!

Hi everyone! I am excited to be a part of this wonderful community and am looking forward to getting to know you. I'd also like to share with you my experiences with eating disorders, body image issues and depression – and most importantly, my recovery! I hated myself and my life for years. I cried almost every day. My body was in pain. My mind was in pain. I was a sad and lonely girl—constantly abusing my body, destroying my self-respect. Depression and self-hatred were a regula… Continue

Added by Andrea Roe on April 21, 2009 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Lori Do You Feel Lucky?

I just love this blog post by Jon Gordon. Check it out and let me know what you think. Enhance Your Luck -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Do you feel lucky?" It’s not just one of my favorite Clint Eastwood quotes, it’s also an important question each one of us should ask ourselves. Turns out luck, like much in life, has a lot to do with our beliefs and the energy and attitude we project. The luckier we feel and believe we are, the luckier… Continue

Added by Lori on February 6, 2009 at 2:08pm — 2 Comments

Lori A Valentine For All

From my fabulous friend, Paul February 14th is known as the day to celebrate love. Countless couples exchange gifts such as flowers, cards, candy, jewelry and dinners with feelings of admiration, affection and love for each other. For many singles, however, being alone on Valentine’s Day can evoke feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, unworthiness and even depression. People are either single by choice or because they haven’t found the right partner yet. Others are single due to separation or… Continue

Added by Lori on February 2, 2009 at 4:36pm — No Comments

Taylor support

i just have to say its great to have support....my mom and i are both on the south beach diet to get in better shape... but the greatest support i have is from my boifriend...we were reading one of the discussions together and he highlighted the part that our flaws are what make us unique and beautiful... its just nice to have someone who tells me that my weight doesnt matter to them...it also put things in perspective and i realize more and more that i dont lose weight for ppl, i dont get in sh… Continue

Added by Taylor on July 22, 2008 at 9:09pm — 3 Comments

Shanna Trying To Lose Weight...The Healthy Reasonable Way

Hi Ladies, I'm so excited to be a part of this amazing community. I actually started a blog about a month ago after hearing Gabrielle Bernstein speak. Please feel free to check it out and I'm so inspired by all of you! shanna-weightandsee.blogspot.com -Shanna Continue

Added by Shanna on July 16, 2008 at 1:08pm — No Comments

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