Bodies

Veronica, creator Ron Lit

Strategies For Recovery And Body Positivity

Veronica shares some great tips and resources for eating disorder recovery and general body positivity. An eating disorder survivor herself, Ron dedicates a large amount of her YouTube channel to helping others with similar struggles.

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OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

My Life With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

My compulsions feel like the manifestation of all my faults, rather than what I logically understand them to be: symptoms of an illness I happen to have. I am so ashamed of them that I go to extreme lengths to hide them from the people around me.

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Hey Fitness Instructors! Lay Off The Abuse, OK?

As someone who’s been a group fitness class attendee for the best part of 15 years, I’ve seen it all when it comes to instructors.

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The Weight Loss Treatment That Seemed Like B.S. ... Until I Tried It

I’ve tried almost everything to get rid of my cellulite. Coffee scrubs, anti-cellulite creams, seaweed wraps, Tracy Anderson workout tapes, juice fasts, fad diets, and nothing has worked. Until now.

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3 Ways To Relax Your Racing Mind After A Stressful As Hell Day

After hours of driving "fast and furious," there's a fear of letting go. After all, what if you drop the ball on something when you let your guard down? What if you lose your edge or can't ramp back up into productive mode again? People even become addicted to the rev of busyness, making withdrawal downright scary.

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A 3-Step Plan For Asking For Help When You’re Struggling With Your Mental Health

You. Are. Amazing. And I mean that. I want to commend you for all of the hard work that you’re doing to put yourself in a place that feels healthy and happy. And even if you feel like you’re not doing much, you’re clearly doing something by reading this in the first place.

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Working Out Isn't . . . Working Out

Was I hungry? Was it low blood sugar? Were my feet falling off? Was I crazy? Was I dying?

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11 Things Your Doctor Wishes You WOULDN'T Do Before A Pap Smear

“It’s a good idea to empty your bladder.”

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