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Pica — the persistent craving and consumption of non-food substances — is often misunderstood, overlooked, or dismissed as a rare curiosity. But for countless individuals, from children with autism to adults coping with trauma or nutritional deficiencies, pica is a serious behavioral and medical concern.

Our food and support systems are lacking. We feel that we are never good enough. We wear ourselves out trying to achieve societal expectations. This leaves us exhausted and empty, soothing ourselves however we can. By going deeper into our urges, nutrition biochemist Juniper Devecis guides us to find peace. Juniper combines expertise in biochemistry, nutrition, psychology, and energy work with her personal experiences to provide an easy, actionable step-by-step path to healing.

Freedom Feasts: Overcoming Binge Eating and Food Addiction through Affirmations is your indispensable companion on this transformative journey. This empowering guide blends the science of affirmations with a compassionate, step-by-step approach to help you redefine your relationship with food and foster a profound sense of self-love.

I nostri demoni possono solo essere domati, mai uccisi. In "Non mi sono mai piaciuta", Valentina Dallari ha raccontato come era arrivata a pesare 37 chili, a non voler più sentire, né vedere, né vivere, e il modo in cui è riuscita a smettere di autodistruggersi. Ma fragilità, rabbia e paura trovano sempre nuove forme, rinascono ogni volta che rinasciamo. Come l'uroboro, il serpente che addenta la propria coda, simbolo antico dell'eterno ritorno: l'inizio e la fine non sono poi così diversi.

That magic diet, detox, flush, or pill that promises a 10-pound weight loss in a week is tempting, isn't it? We know it won't last—and wonder if it works—and yet when you find yourself staring longingly into the refrigerator for comfort or stress relief, start a diet with good intentions but lose focus, reach your goal and then yo-yo back up or gain even more weight, it's not hunger driving you.

When food is used as an emotional coping mechanism, it holds a certain power over you. Author Jenna Barbosa knows this frustrating struggle all too well. Through her journey of understanding why she has felt powerless under the pull of food, she invites you to join her in this journey of looking at the spiritual, mental, and physical components of the emotional eating cycle.

Stress Holds Secrets: From Overthinking to Balanced Dieting is more than an informative resource; it's your guide to transformation. You'll find actionable steps to combat stress, manage its physical manifestations, and embark on a life characterized by improved well-being. Are you ready to outlive the grasp of stress, heal from its effects, and regain control over your life? Do you want to break free from stress-induced skin and digestive problems and master the art of calm living? Then this book is the perfect companion for you.

El ayuno ha sido parte esencial de muchas civilizaciones hasta el día de hoy, además a través de la historia se ha utilizado como método curativo para un sinnúmero de condiciones de salud. El interés creciente que existe por el ayuno en la actualidad ha dado vida a Mi ayuno intermitente, dirigido a quienes buscan respuestas a sus condiciones de salud, a su obesidad, y se ven atrapadas en un estilo de vida que no les permite salir adelante.

Congratulations on beginning your life changing journey! This is not a fad diet plan or a plan with empty promises. Your choice to follow this plan is at your own risk. This is my story–it worked for me, and it may also work for you! Results may vary.

Women and girls everywhere are being played, hungrily chasing after a brand of broken beauty that leaves us disconnected, damaged, and so desperate for acceptance that we fuel our own exploitation with our shame and money. In the midst of battling an eating disorder, Melissa Johnson, a marriage and family therapist, was given new eyes to see the widespread fallout of this ultimate deceit. With piercing insight and tender encouragement, Melissa helps women capture hope and freedom as she shows that true beauty is not impossible—it abounds all around us.

As soon as we are born into the world, we are hungry. We have an instinctual need that must be regularly addressed. It’s a habitual tug that makes us human. We need food and nutrients to strengthen our bones, fill us up, and satisfy our cravings. When we are grown, we get the choice to decide what we do with that innate longing.

Anxious Eaters shows that fad diets are popular because they fulfill crucial social and psychological needs—which is also why they tend to fail. Janet Chrzan and Kima Cargill bring together anthropology, psychology, and nutrition to explore what these programs promise yet rarely fulfill for dieters.

There is a path to learn how to be one of those "normal" eaters—and this book explains how to get there. Jenn Hand, who has inspired thousands of women through her blog and podcast, outlines how to overcome binge eating, how to find freedom from dieting, and how to, finally, make peace with food. With practical and actionable steps, she offers personal stories, simple strategies, and reassuring words to help you end the diet-binge cycle forever.

Zoom in on any of the momentous occasions in Ryan Althaus’s life, and you’re certain to see a certain shadowy someone lurking in the background—his "friend" Ed. But Ed’s not quite the friend you are envisioning. Ed is short for “eating disorder”, and he has an obnoxious way of infusing himself into every aspect of Ryan’s life—but not for long!

People want to live with fewer restrictions on their lives and achieve meaning, purpose, and success. Those with eating issues and disorders have been given limiting thoughts on their relationship with food and what they can achieve. This audiobook gives positive messages and a calming background to help change to a positive mindset.

Growing up as a fat kid is hard. Growing up as a fat and gay kid in a religious community is extra hard. William J. Ufton recalls his early childhood navigating trauma, mental health issues, and issues surrounding food.

Verstehe dich endlich selbst und lerne dich zu akzeptieren und zu lieben! Attraktiv und schön zu sein wünscht sich heutzutage vermutlich beinahe jeder. Die damit einhergehenden Vorteile und Privilegien sind nicht von der Hand zu weisen und können das gesamte Leben eines Menschen maßgeblich beeinflussen. Doch leider sind die modernen Schönheitsideale oft nur schwierig zu erreichen oder gänzlich unrealistisch. So stellt sich natürlich die Frage, ob und inwiefern es überhaupt einen Sinn ergibt, diesen Idealen nachzueifern und sich dabei ständig unwohl und ungenügend zu fühlen.

The Obesity Factor stands at the beginning of all diets, all weight loss plans, and all weight loss goals. It deals with the one reason why all these things inevitably fail. It deals with who you are being right now. This is your current mindset. You’re not winning the weight loss game because your mind and body are working against you.

Grace McCready was a thin, beautiful girl; but when she looked in the mirror, all she saw was fat and ugly. What started out as Grace trying to lose a little weight by slowly changing her diet led to telling lies, starving herself, and exercising herself nearly to death.

Anxiety is on the rise, and teenagers are not immune. In fact, the prevalence of social media makes social anxiety in adolescents more likely than ever. Does your teen compare themselves to the influencers and pop stars they see on Instagram? Our teenagers are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to self-image. They’re surrounded by airbrushed photos and the pressure to live up to an impossible ideal–even more so than we were when we were younger.