Given the constant emphasis our society places on being thin, it isn’t surprising that many people believe dieting is both a normal and necessary part of life. However, constant attention to weight, calories, fat, and body size can quickly turn into a destructive...
Transgender and Eating Disorders Christie Caggiani, RDN, LDN, CEDRD It has long been said that eating disorders don’t discriminate: we know they affect people of all ages, education levels, ethnic backgrounds, lifestyles and genders. We’ve become clear that it...
Learning to be the Expert of Your Own Body We live in a society filled with mixed messages about body image, health, and what loving ourselves truly means – it can be overwhelming! How do we navigate the confusion and learn how to be experts of our own bodies? What...
Our lives can be so busy that we can burst past opportunities to enjoy the “slow moments” of our lives. The first moments upon waking are such an opportunity. Rather than jump out of bed and get moving straight away, why not try the following...
In May, Team Oasis had the pleasure of meeting Lindsey Averill, feminist activist, scholar, and filmmaker. Averill, a PhD candidate at Florida Atlantic University, is currently working on her first documentary. Fattitude explores representations of overweight people...
