The Pursuit of Coherence
by Fall Ferguson, JD, MA My previous blog post (“The Pursuit of Happiness”) explored dimensions of the “thin equals happiness” meme. At the end, I asserted that the meme actually… Read More »The Pursuit of Coherence
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The Pursuit of Happiness
by Fall Ferguson, JD, MA There is a deep cultural story in the U.S., evidenced by the wording of our Declaration of Independence, that we have a “right” to pursue… Read More »The Pursuit of Happiness
Welcome Me—Don’t Shame Me! Communicating With Fitness Clubs and Exercise Professionals
by Amy Herskowitz, MSc Have you ever had an experience with a health club, fitness class or personal trainer that left you feeling like your body was unacceptable or that… Read More »Welcome Me—Don’t Shame Me! Communicating With Fitness Clubs and Exercise Professionals
Looking through HAES-colored glasses for Rosie
by Deb Lemire As you have no doubt heard, earlier this month Rosie O’Donnell had a heart attack. I am a big fan of Rosie’s, always have been. She is… Read More »Looking through HAES-colored glasses for Rosie
WHAT’S MISSING? Promoting Health at the Workplace (Part II)
by Jon Robison, PhD In the first part of this 3-part series, we traced the roots of our traditional approach to health promotion and health promotion at the workplace as… Read More »WHAT’S MISSING? Promoting Health at the Workplace (Part II)
Embodying the Health At Every Size® Model
by Fall Ferguson, JD, MA I just taught a weekend course entitled “Embodiment as Transformative Practice.” It was an incredible privilege to have the opportunity to participate in a 10-hour… Read More »Embodying the Health At Every Size® Model
Pollydana The Pit Bull Learns a Lesson—Taking the Health At Every Size® Model to School, Part 2
by Dana Schuster, MS In early April I shared with you some of my experiences promoting a HAES® framework in local school wellness efforts. Now I feel I must confess—since… Read More »Pollydana The Pit Bull Learns a Lesson—Taking the Health At Every Size® Model to School, Part 2
HAES® Matters: The Skinny on Fat and Thin
From time to time the Health At Every Size® Blog will be sharing HAES Matters “roundtable” posts with our readers. The questions that appear in the HAES Matters posts are based on questions generated by participants at ASDAH’s… Read More »HAES® Matters: The Skinny on Fat and Thin
WHAT’S MISSING? Promoting Health at the Workplace (Part I)
by Jon Robison, PhD, MS Like many people in this country, I have a chronic “pre-existing condition” which has me paying exorbitant rates for mediocre health insurance and prohibits me… Read More »WHAT’S MISSING? Promoting Health at the Workplace (Part I)
Healthier At Every Size
by Fall Ferguson, JD, MA My friend and colleague Bill Fabrey (founder of NAAFA and current Board Member of ASDAH) recently used the phrase Healthier At Every Size in an… Read More »Healthier At Every Size