eating disorder awareness – Living Out Loud

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The Doctors TV Appearance

There’s a first for everything! Having the opportunity to share part of my journey on The Doctors TV Show was one of the best experiences of my life and one I’ll remember forever. The fact that my family –my superheroes –were also included is a gift to me words could…

Posted on October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

CHOICES

🌀CHOICES There are many things in life that are not our choice, nor are they in our control. It’s easy when you feel out of control to try to grasp onto something that brings familiarity. What if you grasp onto a false sense of control? What if you’re holding on…

Posted on August 7, 2018 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

Are You “Happy” or Happy?

🎭 I was H A P P Y ... Because my "happy" in the past persuaded me to believe life was as good as it was going to get. I could not see that my "happy" actually ranked about a 1 on a scale of 100. So I kept…

Posted on June 1, 2018 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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Hello Giggles | This Woman Posted Dramatically Different Eating Disorder Photos

Burgunder has weighed from 56 to 221 pounds over the course of her recovery process, and when she was at her lowest weight, her family was apparently told to start “planning her funeral.” An active social media user, Burgunder often says she never thought she’d have the healthy, body-positive life…

Posted on March 1, 2018 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

Do You See What I See? | #NEDAwareness 2018

⋅ 💚💙What do you “see” when you look at this photo? ⋅ Let me tell you what I see... I see a girl with low self-esteem, a girl who’s lonely and never feels good enough. I see anxiety -fear, doubt, paralysis, suffocation. I see depression -isolation, turmoil, defeat,…

Posted on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

On My Mind

A Picture of Health

⋅ 🌿It’s impossible to “see” a full picture of health when looking at someone. Health is not a weight, an image, eating your fruits and vegetables and going to the gym. Health is multifaceted with endless layers and components unique to each individual. Our outward appearance can be affected by…

Posted on February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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13 Lies About Eating Disorders That Almost Stopped Me From Reaching Recovery

Written By Brittany Burgunder. Published by Elite Daily Too many people believe that losing weight will take care of all their problems. Unfortunately, they equate the notion of “skinny” with happiness and being “perfect,” which is a dangerous connection to make. Although not everyone who diets will develop an eating…

Posted on July 22, 2016August 17, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

Guest Post: Rachael Steil’s Story | Running in Silence

"My goal is to spread awareness for eating disorders beyond just the 'worst case' accounts we read of anorexia and bulimia. You can't always see an eating disorder! -Rachael Steil I am honored to share Rachael Steil's story with you all. I have followed Rachael's journey for quite a few…

Posted on May 21, 2016August 17, 2017 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

Recovery Thoughts

Perfect in Every Weigh

Don't miss out on 95% of your life just to weigh 5% less It all starts from within. If you don't work on loving yourself and accepting yourself as you are in this moment; I can promise you that losing weight, changing your appearance, etc., is never going to be the…

Posted on February 26, 2016 by brittanyburgunder by brittanyburgunder

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12 Things You Shouldn’t Say To People Recovering From Eating Disorders

Written by Brittany Burgunder. Published by Elite Daily From my personal experience, I can tell you that recovering from an eating disorder is a full-time job. Day in and day out, it takes a tremendous amount of mental, emotional and physical effort to fight the familiar ways of living and make the positive…