Leap into self-love

Happy Leap Day, Everyone! In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and Leap Day, I'd like to take a minute to remind everyone that the first step in healing is acknowledging that there is something that needs to be healed. If you or if you suspect that someone you love is developing dangerous, self-injurous eating habits, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline to find out how you can start the healing process.

On Leap Day, we are granted one extra day to enjoy. Have the love for yourself that you deserve and give yourself the chance to be the healthiest you can be by enjoying nutrient-rich foods, having fun being physically activte, taking the time to rest when you need it, and enjoying the experiences life has to offer. Live in the moment and take advantage of this extra day!

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News Update: Tumblr Bans Self-Harm Blogs "In addition to taking down blogs that support eating disorders, cutting and suicide, Tumblr will refer readers to appropriate help organizations when they search for self-harm content."

Be well, and enjoy the extra time this year has to offer today on Leap Day!

Everyone Knows Somone: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

February 27th-March 3rd marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. An important week for us here at Guiltless

Who is affected by eating disorders? Approximately 7 million girls and women, and approximately 1 million boys and men struggle with eating disorders. Everyone –including those who suffer, their loved ones. Men, women, children, older adults. Eating Disorders do not discriminate across age, socioeconomic or race boundaries.

So what can YOU do?

• The Barefaced & Beautiful, Without & Within campaign is challenging women to go without makeup on Monday, February 27th, and promote their participation through their social media networks by tweeting a photo or changing their Facebook profile picture to one of their natural self.
• Read: What can you tell by someone's weight? Not much
  
• Join National Organization for Women for a twitter chat Wednesday, Feb. 29th, 4pm - 5pm Eastern Time #LoveYourBody
• Talk about it. Everyone knows someone. Keep ED out of the closet or hidden away. In the light of day they are weaker.
  
• Be guiltless about your own body and your relationship with food. Exude this guiltlessness to those around you!

If you don't like the way the world is, you change it. You have an obligation to change it. You just do it one step at a time."
--Marian Wright Edelman,

Guiltless Recommends: Proud2Bme

I think we can all attest that the teen years were both fantastic and horrible at the same time. You're learning so much about yourself and the world, sometimes it's hard to stay positive, and have a strong self-esteem in the neverending battle of popularity and who will be homecoming king and queen. That's why i was so excited to see this new website:

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) recently launched Proud2Bme, an online community created for teens by teens, the inspires positive body image, health and happiness. It covers everything from fashion and beauty to news, culture, and entertainment—all with the goal of promoting positive body image and encouraging healthy attitudes about food and weight.You can be inspired by teens that traveled to Capitol Hill to push for eating disorder insurance coverage legislation , read other thank you letters to our bodies. If you are worried that a friend might have an eating disorder this article tells the best way to approach that friend. Because you don't need to be a size zero to be a hero...



So spread the word! If you're a teacher, tell your students. If you have a little brother or sister, tell them. If you are a teenager share this with your friends! You can also follow Proud2Bme on Twitter and like them on Facebook.(Oh and Happy Halloween!)