All Entries For body image
Is A Thin Body Celebrated More Than A Fit One?
Most female Olympic athletes wouldn't grace the cover of a women's magazine or walk the runway at a fashion show. Why? Because they aren't skinny.
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When Does Plastic Surgery Go Too Far?
Celebrity plastic surgery has been in the news recently. My opinion has always been that people should do what makes them happy. But is there a point where it becomes too much?
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How 'Precious' Star Learned to Love Herself
The confident and talented Gabourey ("Gabby") Sidibe can teach us all a thing or two about self-love and acceptance.
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Giving Thanks For My Body
I have so many things in my life to be thankful for. Writing this blog made me stop and think about some of the things I should be thankful for that I often overlook.
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Mom's Dieting Leads to Daughters' Eating Disorders
Growing up, my mom was always on (or off) of a diet. I swore I would never go through those struggles, and although I haven't had to, it's made me very conscious of my weight.
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This Week, Ban the 'Fat Talk'
Think all those self-deprecating comments are harmless? Think again. This week, banish the "Fat Talk" from your life. Take our challenge!
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Confession: I Obsessively Dieted Down to an Unhealthy Weight
Coach Nicole reveals her previous struggles with extreme diet and exercise--and what she learned along the way.
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Confession: Getting Older Really Stinks, but I Guess it Beats the Alternative
From the minute we are born, the aging process begins, but I refuse to go down without a fight.
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The Pressure To Be Thin Is Starting Sooner
When it comes to body image, I can't imagine what that pressure is like for young girls these days. New research provides some interesting insights.
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Poll: Are Women More Critical of Other Women's Bodies than Men?
Could other women's opinions shape your body image more than you realize? Weigh in on our latest poll!
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The Magazine Photo People Can't Stop Discussing
Glamour magazine recently featured a revealing photo of a "real" woman, and now the Internet's aflutter over it. Have you seen it? What do you think?
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Confession: I Let Comments about My Weight and Appearance Affect My Self-Esteem
Just as cruel taunts deflated my self-esteem in high school, friends' compliments about my body boost it. But why should I let any one adjective affect how I feel about myself?
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Your Mind, on Exercise--Or--Why Exercise Won't Turn You Into a Cookie Monster
Master the fine art of "soul-making" to put yourself in charge of your eating and your happiness.
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Confession: I Have Cellulite and I Won't Be Ashamed Anymore!
If more than 90% of women have cellulite, why are we so embarrassed by it? Coach Nicole makes the case for accepting your body--cellulite and all.
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Confession: Size Really Matters To Me
Do you ever find yourself fixated on the size on clothing labels? Logic tells me it's ridiculous and size shouldn't matter, but for some silly reason, it does.
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