Category: + Body Talk
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Ditch the Labels that are Fables
Earlier this year in church, the pastor said something that made me pause and take note in my notebook: “Ditch the labels that are fables.” To be honest, I can’t remember the exact context of the statement in regard to that day’s teaching (sorry, Travis!), but I took away the quote as a reminder to…
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3 Ways to Greet Someone Without Commenting on Their Appearance
As I’ve reflected over the years as to what’s contributed to my body image struggles, I’ve realized I can’t blame just one thing. But rather, it’s a compilation of messages I’ve heard – things said in the media, things said in my presence about other people or things said to me, plus images I’ve seen.…
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Worth-reading Round-up
I believe an important part of creating a body-positive culture is not only sharing my story and struggles but putting as many positive body-image stories out into the universe. For too long, we’ve been bombarded by articles and images that only focus on having the best and most perfect bodies ever. I don’t know about…
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The ‘Fast’ and the Furious
Back in December, my church community group leader mentioned at our weekly meeting that the church would be doing a 21-day fast called the Daniel Fast in January. A fast (based on Daniel’s experience in the bible) that didn’t allow meat, dairy, sugar, processed foods, caffeine or coffee (even decaf!), or alcohol. I wish there…
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Eat Too Much Over the Holidays? Leave Your Guilt in 2016.
Happy New Year! The past week as people have started to transition from the holidays season into 2017, I’ve seen multiple social media posts referencing traumatic weigh-in experiences. Reports of tears after stepping on the scale … the cookies, cakes and cocktails have added up. I get it. I overindulged. My clothes are feelings a little tighter…
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Positive Eating Habits, Positive Body Image
If you’re like me, you get magazines in the mail and they end up being stacked in an ever-taller-growing pile. But there’s one magazine that I always try to read. It’s the Golden Gate Mother’s Group (GGMG) Magazine, and the article I’m excited to share today is from their magazine. GGMG has been such an amazing…
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I’ve Judged You
I’ve judged you. Ok, maybe not every single one of you who read this. But, I admit: I’ve judged people based on their appearance, their size, etc. I’m not proud of my actions. So why am I confessing my sins? Because recently, I learned something from them. First, here’s a little background. About five months…
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“Put On Your Damn Swimsuit” – WWRU
Right before Memorial Day I was in a spin class, and the instructor said something to this effect, “If you aren’t in swimsuit shape yet, you’re too late. Memorial Day is is around the corner and then July 4th – the next big pool party – is only 6 weeks away.” Um, are you trying to…
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I Don’t Want to Hear About Chrissy Teigen’s Post-Baby Body
Yesterday on Facebook, I saw multiple headlines about Chrissy Teigen’s post-baby body. I chose not to open the articles. After a friend texted me a link to one of the articles, though, and said, “Can’t they just talk about how happy she seems and/or how funny she is?!” I realized it was worth addressing. First off, I’m happy…
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The “Worth-reading Round-up”
When I debated whether I should start a blog, I thought to myself, ‘I haven’t discovered a new concept. I’m not talking about something that has never been talked about.” Those thoughts were like a little devil on one shoulder making me question myself and my cause. But then, the little angel on my other shoulder, helped…
Beloved Body 