by Andrea Amador | Apr 4, 2011 | Bust Out of Body Shame
Are you angry with yourself for being fat? If you are, you’re not alone. Many people struggling with weight issues have gotten the subliminal message that it’s their fault that they’re overweight. If you’ve ever been criticized for not having...
by Andrea Amador | Mar 12, 2011 | Bust Out of Body Shame, It's All Just Energy, Self-Compassion As Strength
After realizing that forgiveness has so many layers, and I needed to go back and dig deeper to be whole again, I knew that I had to face the challenge of going back to my past and resolving it once and for all. I hope that my story will inspire you to take the steps...
by Andrea Amador | Jan 2, 2011 | Binge-Busting, Bust Out of Body Shame, The Power of Forgiveness
Are you struggling with memories that are keeping you stuck thinking and living in the past? Are there places in your life where you just don’t want to go? As an abuse survivor, for years I felt imprisoned by my fears and anger, thinking and believing that I...
by Andrea Amador | Dec 13, 2010 | Body Respect, Bust Out of Body Shame
What do you do when you discover that your teenage daughter is showing signs of struggling with a negative body image? Here’s what worked for me. Several weeks ago my 14 1/2 year old daughter, Cara and I were shopping in Walmart. I learned a great deal about...
by Andrea Amador | Nov 29, 2010 | Bust Out of Body Shame, Raising Body Happy Kids
When you notice your daughter gaining weight and beginning to eat out of control, in order to help her effectively without makiing her feel unloved or unwanted because she’s heavier, you have to first deal with your own weight issues before you can help...
by Andrea Amador | Aug 13, 2010 | Binge-Busting, Body Respect, Bust Out of Body Shame, Health At Every Size, Intuitive Eating, Setting Boundaries, Stress-Relief, Supreme Self-Care
Feeling hungry again? You’d be surprised to find out how many times you’re headed for the fridge or cabinets in search of something to eat, when what you really want is to handle something that’s bugging you....