All Entries For body image
How to Remain Grateful to Your Body While Working to Improve It
By adopting some positive-minded strategies, you can look past what's ''wrong'' with your body and see all of the admirable—and even downright miraculous—things it does for you.
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You Got Called Fat. Now What?
You don't have to let a three-letter word derail your progress. While you can't control people's hurtful comments about your weight, you can control how you react to them.
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The Eating Disorder Hiding Behind One Woman's ''Perfect'' Body
As a personal trainer and recent fitness competitor, Stacey Ferrari is as fierce as they come. Hiding underneath her strong exterior, though, is a story of struggle.
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Body Bullies and Happy Tears in This Month's Go Get It Guide
When the news is getting you down and nothing seems to be going right, this month's Go Get It Guide has a little something to make you smile.
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Could Posting ''Flaws and All'' Photos Boost Your Confidence?
There's a movement happening on your news feed: Real men and women are pulling back the curtain on those perfectly posed photos. One member shares why she thinks its courageous.
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Why Don't SparkPeople's Images Feature People Who Look Like Me?
Perhaps you're wondering why we consistently feature average-sized or even thin models in our article and blog images. The answer might actually surprise you.
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Why You Should Embrace Humor and Your 'Thunder Thighs'
Baseball is upon us and you would be smart to insert some of their goofball humor into your spring training plans. Plus, an inspirational video that will make you feel flaw-free.
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Shelli's Journey from 'Shame Yourself Thin' to Body Acceptance
The body positivity movement is alive and well. Find out what one SparkPeople member has to say about the movement and how she learned to love herself over the years.
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The Fuel You Need to Go After Your Goals This February
February, also known as the month where New Year's resolutions go to die. Reignite your drive with a new move that will challenge your calves and a GIF you won't soon forget!
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7 Tips to Boost Your Body Confidence
Body confidence is so important, especially on the journey to weight loss. Learn how to embrace your body, flaws and all, with these seven tips.
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How to Master the Art of Self-Acceptance
Instead of entering swimsuit season with the typical reluctance or dread, why not declare this the summer of self-acceptance and learn to love your body?
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Pioneers of the Plus-Size Movement
This season, some brave, beautiful plus-size women are leading the charge toward a more accepting beauty industry.
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Will Hollywood Ever Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Real Bodies?
As female celebrities work to break body image stereotypes, is anyone in Hollywood listening?
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4 Things Nobody Tells You about Your Post-Partum Body
Wondering if your after-baby body is normal? Here are four honest truths about the post-partum body, from a fit mom who's been there!
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4 Tips to Stop the Fat Talk for Good
Stop beating yourself up about every little flaw! Here's how to accept your body right now--not 10 pounds from now.
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