Spring is finally here, which means that soon it will be sunny and warm and…bathing suit season! Did your heart begin to palpitate just now? Before your anxiety and self-loathing get the best of you, I need you to hear me out.
body image
It’s Time To Talk About… (NEDA Week)
February 26-March 4 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDA Week). While I’ve never struggled with a diagnosable eating disorder, I’ve lived my fair share of body image issues, food-induced guilt/fear, and unhealthy “habits.” Because so many women (and men) struggle with these same issues, I believe it’s important to share our experiences and how we’ve…
What Is Your Happy Weight?
Don’t hate me, but I’ve always been one of those enviable (to some, not to all) people whose weight has mostly stayed the same since I was a teenager. Sure, my weight has fluctuated 10 or so pounds over the years (it still does), and then there was that time I gained close to a…
10 Things That Are Better Than A Bikini Body
Hey, hey! How is your week going? I’ve been having a good week (minus a freak-out yesterday and a stuffy nose that suddenly hit me right after my lingering cough went away—are you kidding me?), but I’ve been having the most intense writer’s block. Fairly normal, right? I’m sure you’ve been there. Sometimes when I…
The Body You Deserve (& What Does That Mean?)
Last Thursday night’s cardio barre class was one of the best I’ve taken in a while. There was a good energy, and despite the 2 donuts I ate prior, I felt great the whole time! I’ve mentioned it before, but I really like our instructor. She’s energetic, motivating, and hands-on, but this time, something she…
Body Knows Best
If I’ve learned one thing throughout my pregnancy and first year as a mother, it’s this: our bodies are remarkable, and we could do a great deal of good to trust them. I’m sure you’ve heard—when someone is asked what kind of diet or exercise regimen they follow—“oh, I just listen to my body.” In fact,…
Body Image: Revisited
I’ve talked about body image somewhat recently, but after this past weekend, I realize I have a long way to go when it comes to truly accepting and loving my own body. Apart from maybe Jennifer Lawrence (who, according to this opinion, may be inadvertently “body-shaming” through her unapologetic attitude regarding food, Hollywood, and her own…
Finding Confidence & Loving Your Body
Let’s talk about confidence. After pondering body image in the last few months and reading this insightful post from Sam at Better with Sprinkles, I started thinking a bit more deeply about my own body image and recent surge in confidence. I use the word “surge” with trepidation—because I frequently have days where I feel…
The Skinny: Why I Hate Clothing Sizes and the “Nothing” Ideal They Promote
Last month I read a brilliant post by Charlotte about women’s clothing—specifically the size zero—and the negativity resulting from trying to fit a certain size. I’ve long felt the same way she does, so I thought I’d share my two cents on the subject. I’ve always been a petite person (except maybe in kindergarten, where…
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