eating disorders

Unable to control his binge eating, a morbidly obese teenager nicknamed Butter decides to make a live webcast of his last meal as he attempts to eat himself to death.

Readers will learn about the perils and pitfalls of the drastic, fast-fix diets advertised all over the place ... Gives readers a matter-of-fact look at what a healthy diet looks like and contrasts it with the unhealthy and sometimes dangerous diets that make outrageous claims for quick and easy weight loss.

Discusses binge eating, the serious health risks associated with it, and how to overcome it.

Journal entries, based on the life of the author, depict a teenage girl's struggle with an eating disorder.

Anorexic seventeen-year-old Lisabeth Lewis, appointed Famine, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, revels in the freedom that comes with traveling the world on her steed, and having to visit places where hunger is a real part of everyday life gives her a new perspective on her own eating issues.

Nancy Tucker reflects on suffering from anorexia and bulimia in her childhood, and the road to health and recovery as an adult.

Presents fifty mindful and healthy activities to help replace the need to overeat.

Karen Newman had an eating disorder. When it was out of control, Karen was filled with shame and self-loathing. But then a diagnosis of breast cancer changed everything. A world-class triathlete, dietitian, and mother, Karen continued her training and competitions throughout her grueling cancer treatments. Her story reveals the incredible power of words and never giving up.

Enduring regimented and intrusive treatment at an eating-disorder center, seventeen-year-old Stevie is haunted by guilt for her brother's fatal accident and secretly plans to commit suicide on the anniversary of his death.

Unable to control his binge eating, a morbidly obese teenager nicknamed Butter decides to make a live webcast of his last meal as he attempts to eat himself to death.