Tag: body image
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The One Piece of Pregnancy Wisdom I Wish I Had Embraced
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant, I gained an extraordinary amount of weight—far more than the medical guidelines suggested. While my pre-pregnancy self was fit and agile, my pregnant self seemed to balloon beyond belief. Over the span of four years, I welcomed three beautiful children into the world and watched as my weight…
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I’m Tired of What Emotional Eating Has Done to My Body, but I’m Ready to Start Healing
Get Pregnant Fast This year has been quite the journey for me. I’ve packed on the pounds—not just a few vanity pounds, but a substantial amount. At nearly 200 pounds on my 5-foot-6 frame, I find myself feeling less than fabulous. But before anyone jumps to conclusions about my perspective on body image, let me…
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Embracing Body Neutrality: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: I’m not exactly my own biggest cheerleader when it comes to how I look. Others may have their opinions, but catching a glimpse of my reflection in the mirror is often a disheartening experience. The blemishes on my skin, the shape of my nose, the wildness of my hair,…
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My Mother Never Uttered The F-Word: A Reflection on Body Image and Family
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, I never once heard my mother say the word “fat.” It was as if it lurked somewhere in the shadows of our household—perhaps hidden, perhaps unspoken. As my mother carried me, a robust 9-pound baby, I can only imagine the thoughts racing through her mind. Was she concerned about her…
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I Can’t Embrace the ‘No Hair’ Trend
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I attended an event focused on ending violence against women. It was a powerful gathering, with various speakers shedding light on important issues. One particular moment struck me deeply: a young woman recited a passage from Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, starting with the line, “You cannot love…
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The Evolving Journey of a Fitness-Focused Mom: Embracing Real Life
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting and fitness, it’s easy to fall into the trap of perfectionism, especially when social media constantly showcases seemingly flawless lives. A few years back, Jessica Lane became a controversial figure online when she boldly posed the question, “What’s Your Excuse?” flaunting her toned physique just months after…
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Retail Site Sparks Outrage with Offensive Plus-Size Shorts Ad
Get Pregnant Fast In a stunningly inappropriate display, an online retailer has caused a stir with a photo that features a petite model awkwardly crammed into a single leg of a pair of plus-size shorts. This incident serves as a stark reminder that disrespect towards plus-size individuals remains rampant in the digital world. Far too…
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3 Essential Body Image Lessons to Share with Our Daughters (And Ourselves)
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s dive into a topic that’s both personal and universal: body image. I used to tip the scales at nearly 300 pounds. At 5 feet 4 inches, I found myself firmly in the “obese” category, and to say I struggled with self-acceptance would be an understatement. Mirrors were my enemy, photos were…
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I Resented Being Compared to a Celebrity, But Not for the Reasons You Might Think
Get Pregnant Fast “Hey there, look it’s that famous girl!” That’s what an aggressive stranger shouted at me while I was walking home in New York City one chilly evening in 1998. It was one of many moments when I found myself at the center of unwanted attention, all because I resembled a certain infamous…