by Kayla Carson, Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 There is great hope at the turn of a new year and 2020 is even a…
“I am speechless about Selah House,” true words from someone who was broken and needed help. Growing up, Kammie remembers herself as being the “chunky” sister. Although she was athletic – playing soccer and tennis – she still struggled with her weight. By age 18, she had turned to laxatives and compulsive exercise to help…
Jenni’s story begins when she was in middle school. Like so many of us, she struggled with body image and wanting to lose weight. She always had issues with the way she looked and felt the only way to accept her body was to change it. At that moment, Jenni began restricting food and exercising,…
We are constantly overloaded with information about the benefits for exercise and our body’s need for it. Despite the fixation, there is the point of “too much of a good thing,” and that’s where compulsive exercise can come into play. Often the person who is compulsively exercising is getting compliments from others on their commitment…