body image

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Megan Jayne Crabbe AKA bodyposipanda: Writer, Advocate, Possible Mermaid?

Megan, aka bodyposipanda is brave and beautiful and now I've used all the adjectives I can think of. Just take my word for it and get her book.

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I made it my goal that by the end of 2018 I would leave my negative self-talk behind.

How I Learned To Combat Negative Self-Talk

I made it my goal that by the end of 2018 I would leave my negative self-talk behind. Here’s how I’m learning to do just that.

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My hair softened those sharp edges. It neutralized the threat of me. It said I was no trouble.

How A Haircut Changed My Life

My hair softened those sharp edges. It neutralized the threat of me. It said I was no trouble. My haircut changed my life.

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The real reason I didn’t shed my bathing suit on Burriana Beach was because I was insecure about how my body looked.

Having My Body Issues Stripped Bare Among European Sunbathers

I was insecure about how my body looked. The European sunbathers shamelessly demonstrated that we can be perfectly satisfied with what we have.

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Natalie Hage by Rosey Beeme

Transition Your Plus-Size Wardrobe From Summer To Fall 

Layering adds intrigue to an outfit, but it’s also incredibly important when you’re trying to maximize your closet and transition your plus-size wardrobe.

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Here are a few ways we can help kids develop a healthy body image.

We Need To Talk About Body Image With Our Kids Early And Often​

The media and the fashion industry overwhelmingly continue to promote a body type that’s not realistic. We need to talk to about body image with our kids.

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“I just love your squishy belly!” Then, as only children can do, he gave it a nickname: belly jelly.

Learning To Love My Belly Jelly​

“I just love your squishy belly!” Then, as only children can do, he gave it a nickname: belly jelly. So I'm learning to love my belly jelly.

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Fat shaming and skinny shaming are harmful. We need to stop allowing the media to pit plus size and thin women against one another.

Fat Shaming And Skinny Shaming With Actress Reid Cox

Fat shaming and skinny shaming are harmful. We need to stop allowing the media to pit plus size and thin women against one another.

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