Tag: body image
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What Changed When I Stopped Obsessively Counting Calories and Embraced Life
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while attending a Zumba class, something struck me. I noticed a trainer kneeling beside a woman who was struggling through push-ups, offering gentle encouragement. The determination in this woman’s eyes resonated deeply with me, reflecting a journey I was all too familiar with. It brought me to tears, reminding me of…
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Research Reveals the Perks of the Dad Bod: Women Respond with Eye Rolls
Get Pregnant Fast According to Dr. Alan Thompson, a professor of anthropology and biology at Harvard University and author of The Evolution of Male Health, chubby “older fathers tend to enjoy longer lifespans, attract more partners, and are better suited for passing on their genes” compared to leaner, more fitness-focused men. Really? A man has…
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Embracing Honesty with My Daughter About Body Image Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast In a moment I never anticipated, I found myself weighing in front of my daughter today. It was one of those automatic actions—tapping the scale and stepping on—when I suddenly noticed her curious gaze fixated on me. “Uh-oh,” I thought, realizing that I had inadvertently opened a door I promised myself would…
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Why I Supported My Daughter’s Decision to Buy a Bikini
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, can I choose a bikini?” My 12-year-old daughter’s voice carried a mixture of excitement and nervousness. As I glanced at the vibrant array of swimsuits on display, I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed. The assortment of nylon and spandex in every imaginable color and style was a lot to take in.…
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Women Are Sharing Their Clothing Sizes for a Vital Cause
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of ongoing discussions about body positivity, women are stepping up to share their clothing sizes as part of the impactful #NoSizeFitsAll campaign. It’s a well-known fact that despite our fitness routines and the numbers we see on the scale, clothing sizes can vary dramatically between different brands. This inconsistency…
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Magazine Teaches Young Girls How to Improve Their Swimsuit Look
Get Pregnant Fast As summer approaches, we find ourselves inundated with the usual barrage of body image comparisons and fashion advice aimed at women. However, a recent controversy involving “Discovery Girls” magazine has raised eyebrows, as they published a feature aimed at girls as young as eight, advising them on how to appear better in…
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The Journey to Embracing Body Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my life at 37, I can’t help but think about how I once perceived this age—like it was the beginning of the end. In my mind, thirty-seven was the point where fun faded, and Spanx became a necessary accessory. I wasn’t particularly excited about turning 37; the years…
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Why I Fear Teaching My Daughter Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I once penned a heart-wrenching note to my mother. It read something like this: “Mom, I’m sorry that I’m overweight. I hate myself. I know you probably don’t love me. I should just run away. I wish you didn’t have such a heavy daughter.” — Mia Reflecting on that…
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Navigating Middle-Aged Parenting: My Journey with Weight and Body Image
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 2, 2016 Originally Published: May 16, 2013 As stress has a way of affecting our appetite, I’ve found an unexpected silver lining: I’ve managed to lose about 7.5 of the 10 pounds I aimed to shed. I often joke with my friends that if this stress continues, I’ll reach my…