Author: belovedbody
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Health Is Greater Than Fitness
Historically, I believed the more I worked out and the fitter I was, the healthier I would be at that very moment, and as I got older. So, imagine my surprise about 3 years ago when my body started “falling apart” even though I was in my 30s and teaching and taking fitness classes. It…
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How E.T. is Improving My Family’s Health
As my daughter has officially entered the full-on kid phase (in my mind she’s still a preschooler, but nope – she’s going into first grade), I’ve been inspired by an amazing nonprofit called START (Stand Together and Rethink Technology) to think about my tech use — and whether I’m modeling the way I hope my kid uses…
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4 Powerful Podcasts
For Mental Health Awareness Month, I’ve been sharing on Instagram some powerful podcasts that can help in many areas of life – your emotions/feelings, family, children, etc. I remember years ago hearing people talk about how they loved podcasts, and I didn’t get it. I didn’t know where to begin to find good ones, or…
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If you have a brain, mental health matters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I am pumped to talk about mental health all month long. Yep, I said PUMPED. Not the word choice you’d expect with the topic of mental health? I get it. But here’s why I’m so excited. Whether or not you are part of the 20% of U.S. adults…
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Worth-reading Roundup: Kids and Body Image
This Worth-reading Roundup is dedicated to parents, grandparents and anyone who has a kid in their life whom they love. I’ve got one article (for adults) and one podcast/story (for kids & adults). If you’re interested in other body image articles and resources, check out previous roundups here! 7 Ways to Help Your Daughter Love…
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Amen, Athleta! Worth-reading Roundup
As I sit in an empty bedroom waiting for all of my belongings to arrive from California, I’m feeling grateful to have a post to share – thanks to a guest blogger! My cousin and friend Tiffany compiled an amazing Worth-reading Roundup list below. She is an excellent writer and a voracious reader. In fact,…
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A Different Kind of Holiday Gift Guide
I am so excited to have a holiday gift guide! Not just because gift guides are fun, but because it means there are multiple gift-worthy items focused on body image, mental health and compassion out there. And THAT is worth celebrating … (and buying and gifting!) So let’s get to it. (From top left to…
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Need a Hand?
Need a hand? I’m guessing 99% percent of you reading this post are nodding your head ‘yes’. You guys – this year has been ROUGH … for everyone. Holy guacamole. I have been on the struggle bus for sure. Along with COVID, virtual schooling, and limited opportunities for socialization, I’ve been dealing with chronic aches…
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Dear Girl: A letter about the costs of trying to achieve the perfect body/look.
I wrote this letter below as part of an assignment in a body image program I recently took part in. Whether you’re a girl or a ‘grown-up girl,’ I hope this letter is helpful. +++++++++++ Dear girl, I see you. I see you reaching, grasping, obsessing trying to achieve the appearance ideal. And I feel…
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Netflix’s “Animal Crackers” Belongs in the Trash
Any parents out there on the constant look out for new movies and TV shows to entertain their kiddos during COVID? Me! That’s why I was excited this past weekend to see a new movie called “Animal Crackers” on Netflix. This circus film has a star-studded cast, including Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Danny Devito, and…
Beloved Body 