All Entries For body image
Body Acceptance at Any Size
As long as I’m healthy and fit, that’s what matters most. But I’m not going to lie and say I don’t have those days where my imperfections start to bug me.
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How Loving Myself Led to Losing Weight
Do you feel desperate to lose weight, yet incapable of sticking to a diet or fitness program? It may be counterintuitive, but ''giving up'' on weight loss may be the answer...
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Your Words: Weights or Wings?
Do your words help or hinder you with your healthy lifestyle goals? SparkPeople member, MICHCLEARY, talks about the power of our own words.
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Mommyrexia: Growing Trend or Trendy Term?
Some pregnant women have a hard time with the weight gain, which has lead to a new trend called "mommyrexia." Is this really a widespread problem, or just media hype?
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Will Photo Editing Eventually be a Thing of the Past?
Most magazine ads have the benefit of photo-editing software to smooth out every line and give a look of perfection. Now the AMA has adopted a policy discouraging this practice.
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How I Learned to Rock My Swimsuit with Confidence
Coach Nicole formerly confessed that she hadn't donned a swimsuit in eight years. Now she's sharing how she conquered her fear of the dreaded bathing suit--and you can, too!
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Liposuction Might Not Be the Solution
Could liposuction give you the body you've always dreamed of? New research says it's not a permanent method of fat loss.
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Eating Disorders Strike Later in Life
Of the over 10 million people who suffer from some kind of disordered eating (anorexia, binge eating, bulimia, etc.) the percentage of middle-aged women is rising.
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Ravenous: The Practice of Food
An excerpt from Dayna Macy's memoir, "Ravenous: A Food Lover’s Journey from Obsession to Freedom." This is a must-read for anyone who's ever had emotional issues with food.
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Body Bliss: 8 Ways to Honor Your Body Today
Is it possible to go from loathing your body to LOVING it? We think so. Here are some simple tactics to start thinking more positively about your body--and yourself!
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Are You Something Beautiful?
It is the start of a new year with a new movie night opportunity aimed to help us find what is most beautiful.
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One Celebrity Who's Happy to be a Healthy Size
It’s easy to think that size 0 is the norm in Hollywood. I’m always pleasantly surprised to hear about successful, famous women who look healthy and are confident about it.
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My Fat Doesn't Have Feelings; Does Yours?
Turn your fat feelings into empowerment with food evaluation and a little introspection.
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Obese Children are More Likely to be Bullied
There are lots of reasons kids get bullied. A new study shows that obese children are more likely to be bullied, regardless of things like class or race.
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Body Bliss: Dress for the Body You Have Today
Want to lose weight? Go shopping! Find out how some new clothes could help you win at weight loss.
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