Ann Donnelly

My previous articles discuss the struggles I’ve had with self-esteem, especially about body image and food noise. Since early childhood, various interactions and events have led to a build-up of negative perceptions about myself, my abilities, my future, etc. Along with the negative perceptions, I piled on layers of what I thought I needed to be accepted and successful. I’ve … [Read more...] about Peeling Off The Layers to Find My Authentic Self – Part 1

In my early childhood years, I was small for my age, shorter, and a lower weight than average. My mother said she had to order my school uniform as early as possible to get one of the few very small sizes and then remake it to fit me. Around the time I was ten years old, we had a different problem buying clothes for me. We had to shop for “chubby” or “plus” sizes. I’d think … [Read more...] about How Fat Became My Shield – Is Fat (Still) a Feminist Issue?

Food noise can create a vicious cycle that affects you emotionally and physically. I worry about what to eat, then get stressed about making the right choices, don’t think clearly about what I eat, eat something that causes inflammation and bloating, and the cycle begins again. I’ve tried several strategies to beat this cycle: psychotherapy, working with various … [Read more...] about Food Noise – My Love/Hate Relationship with Food