Category: Body Image

The diet industry is a multi-billion dollar business that preys on people’s insecurities and promotes harmful fad diets. But one woman is saying enough is enough. Julie Goodwin, winner of the first season of MasterChef Australia, has publicly declared her stance against the diet industry and its damaging effects on our mental and physical well-being.…

Well…we already know according to the advertising, media and consumer worlds that we have serious issues with our cleavage, thighs, bottoms, tummies, cellulite, wrinkles, sun spots etc.  All are in desperate need of serious overhaul because they aren’t smooth enough, thin enough, or just…enough.  All have to be poked, prodded, creamed and dieted into conforming to…

With the warmer days taking a little longer to arrive than expected, I thought we may need a little excitement here at Body Positive to ensure we are ready for (and chanting) ‘spring’ in anticipation of the season to come! If like me, you feel that it has been far too long between a decent dose of…

A lot can be said about how we hold ourselves throughout our lives, I know I personally admire others who hold themselves well and walk tall (not literally, this is not a post to discriminate against a persons height!). But our posture is something that we can control and when we are walking tall, I…

Update: *Someone requested that I put an ED trigger warning on this and the comments so far. So here it is. Always happy to add trigger warnings if you drop me a line* S x Female One:  ”Ugh. Look at how fat that kid is.” (Referring to a kid about aged 8 in the pool)…

This is something that I’ve been wondering about for a while, and something that has come up in conversation with a few friends in recovery lately. I get the feeling that this is something that people are perhaps hesitant to talk about because we don’t want to be seen as judging others based on body…

Well, okay. I’m 100% vegetarian, and a “relaxed” vegan. I eat vegan the vast majority of the time, but I will make occasional exceptions (like, for example, the fun size reese’s pieces that I’m having right now). I went vegetarian at 16, when my eating disorder was active. I will be honest and say, yes,…

Following its acclaimed Australian premiere at the Tap Gallery , New York City playwrite Alana Ruben Free is bringing Beginner At Life back for two performances at Newtown Theatre and one at the Bondi Pavilion during April and May. This is a wonderful and inspiring event that I highly recommend. I attended three performances of Beginner At Life …

What should you do if you notice a change in your grandchild’s eating habits? The first thing to do is to talk to your child (the parent) about your concerns so that you can share ideas to help your grandchild and collaborate on a course of action. If your child, who is now the parent,…

Well, actually I’m not. I’d like to, but I don’t have a horse. Also, I don’t really know how to ride. I’ve only done it a handful of times, and I’m *still* amazed that I didn’t bounce right out of the seat when I hit a canter. I want to address this article about eating disorders…