Meagan McDowellSep 55 min read5 Ways Eating Disorders Affect Mission ReadinessMission readiness in the military is not just important; it's urgent. It relies on various factors, including physical and mental...
Taylor HesterJul 307 min readHow Diet Culture Impacts Military Children and What We Can DoMilitary children are often praised for being strong and resilient, but that doesn’t mean they are immune to the impacts of diet culture,...
Meagan McDowellJul 115 min readThe Dangers of Weight Restrictions for Military Service MembersThe height and weight standards or Body Composition Assessment (BCA) were once effective tools for selecting suitable military...
Meagan McDowellJun 68 min readEating Disorders vs. Disordered Eating in the Military While at first, it might sound as though they could be interchangeable terms, “eating disorders” and “disordered eating" are entirely...
Meagan McDowellMay 84 min readDisordered Eating Behaviors in the Military: The Real ImpactDisordered eating behaviors have become prevalent in our society. Behaviors like skipping meals or following extreme restrictions are not...
Meagan McDowellMar 53 min read10 Free Eating Disorder Recovery GroupsEating disorder recovery or even just healing from disordered eating, can feel lonely, especially if you’re in the military and feel you...
Geoff WalkerDec 3, 20236 min readA SILENT BATTLEFRONTLike many who struggle with eating disorders, my battle with Bulimia began as a means of exerting control but ultimately led to a loss of...