Tag: body positivity
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I Am Beautiful Just As I Am
Get Pregnant Fast Every time I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror, I can’t help but feel a wave of disappointment wash over me. My body, marked by stretch marks and extra pounds, seems foreign. After two C-sections, the belly pouch feels permanent, and I often find myself in tears, overwhelmed by a…
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An Open Letter to My Uninvited Post-Pregnancy Belly Flap
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Unwanted Abdominal Flap That Emerged After My Childbirth, Let’s get straight to the point—I really can’t stand you. Honestly, I’m at a loss for what to even call you. Is it a “flap,” a “shelf,” or something entirely more clinical? Regardless, I know one thing for sure: you are nothing but…
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JC Penney’s Empowering New Ad Campaign Celebrates Women’s Stories
Get Pregnant Fast In its latest campaign, JC Penney is sending a powerful message to women everywhere: you don’t need to shrink or disappear to fit in. The #HereIAm initiative encourages women to proudly share their narratives, showcasing the beauty of body positivity. The ad opens with a striking remark from Laura King, author of…
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Another Compelling Reason to End Body Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever had one of those days where you glance in the mirror and feel like you’ve packed on a few extra pounds? You might catch yourself saying, “Ugh, I feel so fat!” and start fixating on every little imperfection, leading you to feel down and discouraged. But what happens next?…
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Alyssa Milano: Embracing My C-Section Scar
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid moment, actress and mother of two, Lily Anderson, recently expressed her love for her C-section scar, saying, “It’s where my children came into this world.” It’s refreshing to hear someone openly acknowledge the often-overlooked reality of motherhood. In a society that frequently presents a polished and romanticized version of…
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A Woman’s Inspiring Instagram Post Reminds Us That the Scale Doesn’t Define Us
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to monitoring our health, many of us often turn to the scale as our ultimate judge of fitness. However, one woman’s empowering Instagram post is making waves, reminding us that the number on the scale is far less significant than how we feel in our own bodies. Fitness influencer…
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5 Insights I Wish Other Moms Shared About Postpartum Body Image
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days of motherhood, the reality of a postpartum body can be overwhelming. I remember when my friend, Sara, shared her struggles in our local moms group just a few weeks after giving birth, asking for advice on how to shed her baby weight. My heart sank because I knew…
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My Postpartum Journey: Embracing the Body That Created Life
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare for a shower, I catch a momentary glimpse of my postpartum self in the mirror. Usually, I’d quickly divert my gaze and move on, fully aware that my body isn’t where I envisioned it to be. But today, I take a moment to truly see myself. It’s been six…
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A Mom’s Authentic Postpartum Fitness Journey: Embracing Imperfections
Get Pregnant Fast “Not everyone can spend their lives in the gym, and not every mom will flaunt abs after baby.” The postpartum phase can be a challenging time for many mothers as they confront changes in their bodies. From fluctuating scales to stretch marks and everything in between, the struggles are real. However, one…
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Kendra Anderson Celebrates Motherhood with Honest Stretch Marks Selfie
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt gesture on Mother’s Day, Kendra Anderson took to Instagram to express gratitude towards her children by sharing a candid selfie that showcased her stretch marks. The former reality star and model wrote, “Look at what my two little ones did… They made me so happy!” This raw and authentic…