That's right! For this week, I am switching the Fun Fact and Work-Out days! Why? This week is an important week in relation to the topics covered in the HBC program. So, before the week is over, I thought I would share some interesting facts about just what this week represents!
1. This week is national Eating Disorder Awareness week!
2. In America, 20 million women suffer from eating disorders at some time in their lives.
3. In America, 10 million men suffer from eating disorders at some time in their lives.
4. Purple is recognized as the eating disorder awareness color.
5. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rates among all mental disorders.
If you can, wear some form of purple this week to show your support for this cause! The slogan often used in the awareness campaign is, "Everyone knows someone", and by the statistics, this may very well be true in your life. Though, many who suffer from eating disorders do so in silence. It is important to recognize the symptoms and seek proper help if you suspect that someone has an eating disorder. These problems arise from inappropriate habits that are used to attain a certain look. I always stress that wanting to feel healthy and confident is perfectly fine, but it has to be done the right way, meaning healthily and safely. If you are suffering from an eating disorder, know that you are not alone, just look at the statistics! However, if this is the case, it is imperative to speak out and seek help! There are so many resources available to help and comfort you, but it all starts with speaking up, don't suffer silently!
From: NEDAwareness.org
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