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Why does my Jewish grandmother want me to eat so much?
“Eat! You’re too skinny!” “Fill your plate!” “Have some more” (when the plate is only half empty) It’s no secret that Jewish mothers and grandmothers like to feed people, especially their families; the above are actually direct quotes from my paternal grandmother, of blessed memory (also pictured here). My mom was a bit like this too. She loved me…
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How to be okay with pandemic weight gain
My body changed during the pandemic and I’m okay with that. I’m not entirely sure if I gained weight or how much, because I don’t weigh myself (part of my recovery), but I have noticed some changes in the way my body looks and feels, and the way my clothes fit. For a very long time, I…