by Emily Wierenga | Dec 30, 2013 | binging, christmas, daughters, dieting, eating disorder, food, girls, holidays, nutrition, purging
There’s no doubt, Christmas hurts the waistline. The chocolates, cinnamon buns (Pioneer Woman anyone?) and sugar cookies, the turkey and potatoes and perogies, and for a former anorexic, the choices are overwhelming. Do I just take all five salads? How many... by Emily Wierenga | Feb 25, 2013 | a dare to love yourself, anne lamott, brennan manning, children, eating disorders, identity, link-up, mom in the mirror, motherhood, nutrition, self-love
We sat across the table from each other, and there were thin girls walking in and out, and the smell of coffee and the young girl was twisting her hands.She was telling me she enjoyed food. That she was looking forward to being released from the Eating Disorder Unit... by Emily Wierenga | Aug 10, 2012 | advice, cooking, disorder, eating, food, gardening, health, how-to, intuitive eating, nutrition, tips
i know what you’re thinking… who feeds their kid cheesies? on the bed? on white sheets? and cupcakes? at bedtime, really? i do. i allow my kids to eat “junk” food sometimes, because i never want food to rule my life like it once did. i never...