Gotta Love Your Genes

Did you know about 8 million Americans have an eating disorder? What’s interesting about that is 95% of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25. In acknowledgement of National Eating Disorder Week, SFA is having “Love Your Genes Week” to help celebrate and promote positive self body image and self-esteem. It’s important to build self-awareness and self-esteem. With a society like ours, it’s really important to appreciate yourself, and to appreciate others.

 

 

Here is a run down of “Love Your Genes Week”:

Monday, February 25^th:

·      "I Pledge to Love My Genes": 11am-1pm in the BPSC Plaza

o   Here’s an opportunity for people to donate jeans.  They’ll also get to share what they love about themselves and “Pledge” to love their genes.

·      Love Your Genes Partner Yoga: 5:30pm-6:30pm outside (Meet at Rec Welcome Desk)

Tuesday, February 26^th:

·      Step Up "Bystander Intervention" Training: 6pm-8pm in the Rec Meeting Room

o   The Campus Rec Dietitian Sarah Drake along with The Office of Multicultural Affairs, health educators and counselors are having a discussion panel about eating disorders and how to get involved with helping others.

Wednesday, February 27^th:

·      "America the Beautiful" Film and Discussion: 11am-Noon in the BPSC Tiered Classroom

o   It’s like a lunch-and-learn where people get to see a great film about America’s culture of beauty and then discuss it. (Lunch is provided)

Thursday, February 28^th:

·      "Breaking Down Boundaries" with RHA: 10am-2pm in front of the Education Building

o   In this exercise people will tear down blocks showing statements that they may like or may not like about themselves, in the hope of breaking down stereotypes. 

Throughout the week you’ll also be able to donate old pairs of jeans to the Family Crisis Center of East Texas. Just simply drop off your jeans in the box at the Rec Center lobby. We will also be selling Love Your Genes shirts for $7. Also look out for large posters that will be posted in the spirit lounge addressing a variety of information and stats.

So next week when you’re going through your daily routine, remember, love and be yourself, because everyone else is taken.

- Thought from Dev. Hill