eating disorders

An Open Letter Amanda Bynes On Her Eating Disorder
Recently, Amanda Bynes has been featured in the press often for erratic behavior and comments, which often refer to her own eating disorder. We would like to reach out to Amanda and let her know that we feel it is important for her, as well as her fans, that she make a real effort to heal and recover from this horrible experience.
Like Tumblr & Pinterest, Instagram Has Pro Ana/Thinspo Problem [Candy Dish]
The use of thinspo and pro ana images on social blogging platforms is nothing new unfortunately. Tumblr has, in the past, made an effort to censor much of the images that feature very thin girls with taglines like, “Would you rather have a slice of pizza or a thigh gap?”

Sex in the News: Anorexia the Socially Transmitted Disease
By university, most ladies probably know someone who has battled with anorexia, bulimia or some form of an eating disorder. Though it’s not a gender specific disease, it is most prevalent in young women. Researchers from the London School of Economics recently did a study on eating disorders, finding them to be “socially transmitted diseases.”
True or False: All Dancers Have Eating Disorders
Eating disorders seem to have become an integral part of our culture’s idea of what it means to be a dancer. In just about every Hollywood movie about dancers, at least one of them has an eating disorder. The most recent example of this is Black Swan, in which Natalie Portman’s character is bulimic.
If Demi Lovato is “Fat,” then I’m a Buffalo
The “Skyscraper” singer walked the red carpet wearing a tight, body-hugging silver mini-dress with a plunging neckline. She accessorized with some metallic bangles and a pair of Louboutin pumps, and even though 99% of us would never be able to pull off a look like that if we tried, Lovato was subject to a lot of criticism that night. So what was everyone upset over? Her body.
Liar Liar(exic)
There’s a new buzzword in town: Liarexic. Apparently the dozens of other “exic” expressions just weren’t getting it done, so someone decided to throw this one into the mix. Because what’s an eating disorder without a proper classification? This “new” disorder is meant to address people who lie about their food intake.
Eating Disorders Aren’t Just For Women
The best thing about Glee is that despite the spontaneous song-and-dance routines, is that it feels authentic. Ryan Murphy stays committed to this ideal: despite the fact that the characters are all attractive (albeit in a way that is relatable) they struggle with the same things as actual teenagers do: financial woes. Unrequited love. Body issues.

Down to the Bones: An Interview With Anorexia and Bulimia
My friend Tina (not her real name, obviously) suffered alternatively from anorexia and bulimia for years and she agreed to share her story. Her anorexia began when she was around eleven years old, and continued on and off. When she began to suffer from bulimia, she was fifteen. She used to throw up after every meal, no matter how small it was.
Eating Disorders: How To Help a Friend in Need
Here at CollegeCandy, we’ve discussed and confronted body issues many-a-times. Whether its about the downfall of too-skinny models, or the recent obsession of using plus-sized models for “contrast”, these articles always incite heated debate. Even posts unrelated to the subject get pulled into the fire!
Easy and Effective Ways To Boost That Self Esteem
February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month, and I think it comes at a perfect time. We could all benefit from a little (or big) boost of self-lovin’ when the holidays are long gone, the weather is cold, and school is starting to get stressful again.
Coffee is Good, Vegetables Are Not
Health guidelines and facts are constantly changing as we learn more about the human body and what we need to stay strong. To maintain optimal health, you need to keep up to date with the newest in fitness, nutrition and medical research. Check out the latest headlines about that unique body of yours:
Body Blog: Striving for Perfection is Dangerous
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Attention World: Jessica Simpson is NOT Fat
Dear Mean Bloggers/News Outlets of the Americas,
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Curb-Stomping the Freshman 15 Into Oblivion: A Tutorial
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Girls Suffering From Eating Disorders Find Support On Facebook
It’s not official unless it’s on Facebook.
You know the phrase is true. Did you hook up with a new b…
Girls Denied Insurance Because of Online Revelations
Every college girl has been alerted to the fact that they should detag incriminating pictures o…