Eating disorders are estimated to effect more than 1.7 million Canadians each year. Since the pandemic, eating disorders in all populations have skyrocketed with adolescents and young adults seeing the largest increase.

As a child I was always on the go. My inability to sit still made for an innovative and creative approach to life. I was always making up games, playing with friends, and finding new ways to be the best athlete I could be. I was energetic, hard working, and extremely disciplined when it came to tasks I enjoyed.

There is no denying the fact that everyone loves to watch themselves in the mirror and the reflection of self, resides in the image that is seen in the mirror. So, what is body image?

Eating disorders can occur in people of any demographic. The etiology of an eating disorder is an intersection of various biological, psychological, and social factors that are unique to the individual.