Tag: body acceptance
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5 Reasons I’m Embracing My Late 30s
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate through my late 30s, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has shaped me. After years filled with challenges—like growing up amidst divorce, experiencing anxiety, and enduring the ups and downs of motherhood—I’ve learned a thing or two about resilience. Now, as I approach my 40s, I’m realizing…
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Advice for My Younger Self: 4 Lessons I Wish I Knew
Get Pregnant Fast “Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.” – The Velveteen Rabbit There was a time when I was a…
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Anne Hathaway’s Relatable Take on Weight Gain: A Lesson in Self-Love
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid Instagram post, Anne Hathaway recently shared a heartfelt message about the ups and downs of body image and weight fluctuations. “Love what you have been given,” she encouraged her followers, striking a chord with countless individuals who have faced the frustration of clothes that no longer fit. Let’s face…
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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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A Heartfelt Note to My Belly
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Belly, We’ve had our ups and downs, haven’t we? There have been moments when I’ve turned away from you, times I’ve held you in too tightly. Let’s be honest: I’ve tried to keep you in check, and it hasn’t always been kind. Remember those days when I wrapped you in shapewear,…
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Dear 40-Year-Old Me
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, future self. Let’s chat about something we both know all too well—body image and confidence, especially in swimwear. Remember that time you donned that G-string bikini at the pool party? You felt shy, clinging to the wall, but you owned it. Today, though? That daring spirit seems to have faded,…
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Navigating the Emotional Journey of Accepting Your Post-Pregnancy Body
Get Pregnant Fast So you’ve just welcomed a new life into the world — congratulations! But as you gaze down at your once firm, bowling-ball-like belly that has transformed into something softer and rounder, you might be feeling a mix of emotions. The reality is that whether you were content with your pre-pregnancy body or…