For more information about eating disorder specialist
and author Carolyn Costin, visit www.carolyncostin.com
and www.montenido.com
(eating disorder treatment center)
Jocelyn Golden, author of "Learning To
Be Me - My Twenty Three Year Battle with Bulimia", talks
about the realities of Bulimia and how recovery is possible.
unlocking the door to hope, Shannon Cutts, speaks about
the media's influence on body image, eating disorders
and self-esteem for today's young adults.
Winner and eating disorders survivor Shannon Cutts
shares a song from her debut album, Modern Day Eve.
Shannon is a survivor of a fifteen year battle with
anorexia, bulimia, depression and anxiety disorder.
Shannon's debut CD, Modern Day Eve packs into
one 12-song CD every drop of wisdom, inspiration and
encouragement Shannon herself drew upon to overcome
her life-threatening battle with her eating disorder
and begin to live the life she'd always dreamed of!
This ad focuses on young girls who question their appearance
and seem to wonder if they can measure up to the collective
standards of beauty. Dove's Self-Esteem Fund's mission
is to help girls worldwide develop a more positive body
image. Their motto, "because every girl deserves
to feel good about herself and see how beautiful she
really is" is at the heart of this campaign. Dove
was initially criticized by industry insiders for their
strategy of using real women instead of models in their
campaigns. However, this move has been applauded by
female consumers.