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According to a new survey, nearly 65% of American women report some sort of eating disorder.  The most common disorders are anorexia and bulimia.  Binge eating disorders receives less attention than anorexia or bulimia, but they are also viewed as a genuine health…

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While “death” is not a word that many people most likely associate with food, that grim reality is one that has become quickly attached to women and disordered eating.

According to the National…

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Late last year, I was contacted by a young woman named Erin Pufunt, 22, a student who was about to celebrate her “Recovery Night” and wanted to invite me (I had previously interviewed some of her friends who make these…

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Many of you may know Charlotte, a frequent guest on the Weighting Game who possesses great insight, a tremendous talent for writing and is both incredibly witty while also being very sensitive to others’ needs. I wanted to post a blog of…

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The evils of anorexia are constantly described, in vivid, sometimes painful detail, on television talk shows and magazine profiles with what feels like constant playback. By now, we all know the symptoms: a refusal to eat or to acknowledge an unhealthy weight, combined with…

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It’s not news that a heaping plate of cookies, despite its deliciousness, is not the best meal choice. Neither, however, is a stick of celery.

In a culture of fast food, junk food, and nutrient-starved meals on the run, it’s nearly impossible…

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It’s a sad fact that anorexia nervosa is a common problem among young women, particularly female athletes. Not only does undernourishment compromise the athletic abilities of these young competitors, but, more importantly, malnourishment means the risk for early-onset osteoporosis, thanks to the secondary amenorrhea…

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For many busy women, it can be a struggle just to fit in that recommended thirty-minute daily dose of physical activity. But for a growing number, an effort to get regular exercise has been replaced by an obsession with burning calories and fulfilling rigid…

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For immediate release: 30 million women in the U.S. have an eating disorder - Dr. Trisha Gura’s new book, Lying in Weight, explains how to break the cycle in women 25 and older.

In her breakthrough book,

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HerActiveLife.com is excited to introduce the following regular Sunday Column to its site!  Senior writer Katie Drummond waxes philosophical, dishes out healthy recipes, engages us with her nutritionl savviness, and invites us on her personal health and fitness journey. In this first column, Katie lyrically…

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The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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Editor’s Note:  The publication of ”Lean Dreams: Eating disorders on NCAA teams” has created quite a splash in the running community.  The headline has been picked up by such publications and news services as

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We see her running at cross-country and track meets every season; we watch her as she propels her thin arms and legs, conspicuous ribs, hollow cheeks and eyes, bulging veins and concave stomach forward. The visible markers on her body shout that something is…

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