Amanda Bruce
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Another Piece of Cake
http://another-pieceofcake.com/
Pissed about the way women are treated by the media? Pissed off by your friend who is diet-obsessed? Pissed by the amount of women dying slowly from eating disorders everyday? Well, here’s where you can get angry. As a woman who’s been on the other side of food obsession, I consider it my duty to share my story, and to advocate for a society which promotes healthy body image. No calories, weight numbers, or body-checking allowed here.
Who am I? Just another city-dwelling, thirty-something professional who found the courage to be normal. For eating disorders bring us to the extremes – they render us emaciated and silent, or out-of-control and belligerent. I used to swing between both extremes, but now I hover somewhere near the middle. I am lucky. I have supportive friends, a great therapist, and a laugh that cannot be contained.
Spread the word. The madness has got to stop. And I hope you can find a little hope and inspiration here.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 95 )
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Screw the Easter Bonnet…
gender stereotypes start young… “What is she wearing?” I was asked that question 35 times the week before Easter. It was as if my child was going to a debutant... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2013 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
I Never Thought I’d Say This, But Lay Off Kim Kardashian.
Any of you who know me understand that I can’t stand celebrities like the Kardashians. I don’t touch reality TV with a 10 foot pole, and basically think it’s... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2013 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Pregnancy and Body Image: Some Surprises
I’ll never forget the way I felt when I saw the “Yes” on the pregnancy test screen. First there was disbelief, then panic, then later, after crying in a dazed... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2013 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Making Brownies YOUR Bitch.
You know what I’m talking about. It’s in your kitchen. It’s speaking loudly to you. It arrived yesterday along with your child’s well-meaning Grandmother. Read more
Posted on 22 March 2013 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
St. Patrick’s Day
Two leprechauns. This is my Dad and I at a St. Patrick’s Day party last night. Before I ramble on about my latest food thought, I feel the need to introduce... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2013 COMMUNITY -
Why Do People Diet? Diets Don’t Work.
So, I have to confess, I’m annoyed on a daily basis. Why? Every day, I hear about another celebrity or friend or whoever getting on a new, fad diet. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2013 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Guest Post: Introducing Tayla James
I am thrilled to have Tayla James, author of She’ll Be Free, guest post on Another Piece of Cake! Please check out her blog – she is honest, spirited, and... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Doo-dads and a Confession
1. I HAVE AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Heh, heh. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is just around the corner – February 24th – March 2nd. Stay tuned for... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Why No One Will Ever Imply That My Toddler Weighs Too Much Again
just perfect.“She looks like she enjoys her food!” My mother had taken Fiona to her playgroup last Tuesday and this is what she heard out of the mouth of the... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Day 9: Falling In and Out of Old Traps
I’m so annoyed at myself. I’ve let myself get focused on the external results of my tummy love project, instead of the internal. Yep, that’s right. I’m focused... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2012 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Can We Talk About Anne Hathaway For a Minute?
dried oatmeal paste works! Sister please. By now, we ALL know that Les Miserables (the movie adaptation) is pretty kickass, minus some Russell Crowe... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2012 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Day 8: Dealing with Reality
The love is growing… Hey all. I said I’d post 30 days of Tummy Love, but I didn’t say they’d be consecutive My daughter got the croup for a couple of days, s... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2012 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Day 7: Belly Mantra
I am so tired…Must. Keep up. With. Tummy Love. Challenge! Therefore, I am posting the link to this amazing poem/belly mantra –... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Day 6: Staying Present with Belly Meditations
So, as evidenced by my skip in posts yesterday, I admittedly have been struggling to post every day this month – Christmas duties have tied me up, and the... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Day 5: Gratitude
Today, I took my daughter on a walk. Before we went outside, I bundled her up against the cold December air in her blue fleece with the snowmen on it. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2012 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, WOMEN'S ISSUES