A1. Body image refers to the perception of your own body and can be influenced by the media, parents, culture, etc. #NEDAwareness

A2. Society's beauty standards are narrow and limiting. Anyone who doesn't fit this often impossible mold is meant to want to change their body. #NEDAwareness

A3. Surround yourself with people who appreciate you as you are and uplift you. Pay attention to the media you consume and the messages it sends about your body. You can always follow disempowering accounts/choose not to engage! #NEDAwareness

A5. Avoid making comments about others' appearance. Instead, talk about their amazing qualities that have nothing to do with size, weight, or other physical attributes. #NEDAwareness

A6. Shout out to Nalgona Positive Adiós Barbie @bodylove_ryb @mayamoonpoet Iskra & Aubrey Gordon isn’t here. ❤️🧡 #NEDAwareness

A8. Decreased confidence and self-esteem issues, factors that can play a role in the development of EDs. #NEDAwareness

A9. This isn't your fault and help/resources (like NEDA) are available. You are worthy of support! #NEDAwareness

A10. Try to catch yourself when you bash your own body. Step back and redirect those thoughts to something more positive. Change starts internally. #NEDAwareness

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common #eatingdisorder in the United States, yet there are numerous myths and stigmas surrounding this disorder. Get the facts here: #recovery proud2bme.org/content/myth-b…

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"If your motivation for #exercise is solely focused on calories or weight loss, you may need to re-examine your relationship with exercise." #recovery proud2bme.org/content/five-q…

We admire & applaud the children & teens who are standing up to #EndGunViolence today! Trauma is a leading factor in the development of #eatingdisorders. Young people deserve safe communities where their ideas, bodies & lives are celebrated. #NationalWalkoutDay

Today, students just like you got #NationalWalkoutDay trending across social media. Here's how you can get started using social media for social good! proud2bme.org/content/how-i%…

Exciting news: NEDA is preparing to revamp its youth program! NEDA invites people ages 13-26 to take this brief survey. Your responses will be vital in helping NEDA create this important space for young people! bit.ly/2FT1Rnf #bodyimage #recovery #activism

We see you. We hear you. If you're between the ages of 13 and 26, take NEDA's survey today - your responses will be vital in helping to create an important online space for young people! bit.ly/2FT1Rnf #bodyimage #recovery #activism

"When food and eating take precedence in our lives, we lose space for so much else that there is to experience." #recovery #health proud2bme.org/content/what-w…

The best way to enjoy your #springbreak is to go on it as your happiest, healthiest self. Here's some advice on how to do just that! #recovery nationaleatingdisorders.org/blog/dealing-b…

Here are five ways that Annabelle learned to develop healthier attitudes around food and weight as an autistic woman. #AutismAcceptanceMonth #recovery proud2bme.org/content/5-eati…

"People who pursue these careers can become sources of inspiration to others, as they serve as living proof that a healthy and successful life beyond an #eatingdisorder is possible." #recovery proud2bme.org/content/activi…

"If the women in my family weren’t happy with their not-thin bodies, then how could they be happy with mine?" #bodyimage #recovery proud2bme.org/content/do-fam…