everything I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving

I'm grateful to be happy, healthy, & comfortable in my own skin. a reflection on this Thanksgiving & those past.

lifestyleNancy ChenNovember 23, 2017eating disorder, mental health Comments

why "me" days are key to avoiding burnout

it's ok to take a mental health day. it's ok to avoid all responsibilities for a bit and just do you.

health & fitnessNancy ChenSeptember 6, 2017mental health Comment

how following a paleo lifestyle helped me overcome my eating disorder

by focusing more on what I ate, I began to heal my body (and my mind). written for my 1 year Paleo-versary!

health & fitnessNancy ChenNovember 27, 2016mental health, eating disorder, paleo Comments

why I juice cleanse (& it has nothing to do with losing weight)

so I'm one of those weird people who love juice cleanses. not because I'm trying to lose weight or detox or because I think it'll make me "healthier," but because I see it as a reset for my body.

recipes & food, health & fitnessNancy ChenJuly 31, 2016vegan, mental healthComment

what recovering from an eating disorder feels like

it's freedom, it's fighting an uphill battle, but it's so much more than just that.

health & fitnessNancy ChenMarch 7, 2016mental health, eating disorderComment