Posts tagged Body Image

Body After Baby: How I (am trying to) Stay Sane About Food and Weight

My daughter (that’s her on the left, experiencing grass for the second time in her whole little life!) just turned 7 months a few days ago, and I… read

3 comments | Posted under Body Image on March, 21 2012

Not Cool, Pepsi. Not Cool.

Are any of you also a little upset by Pepsi’s new marketing campaign for their “skinny can”? They launched it during NYC Fashion Week—a time when historically, all… read

7 comments | Posted under News on February, 18 2011

"I'm Not Bingeing Anymore, But I Still Dislike My Body. Help!"

AAAAAAAAAAAA! That’s me screaming because I’m so frustrated at how much girls and women pick apart and loathe their bodies. We do amazing things with our lives, we… read

5 comments | Posted under Body Image, Q&A on November, 16 2010

How to Defend Yourself Against Other People's Food and Body Weirdness

We’ve all been there: A friend, sister, coworker, or, heck, even our mom starts talking about their “fat thighs” or their new diet, or how “bad” they’ve been… read

8 comments | Posted under Body Image on November, 3 2010

"I Read Something Really Hurtful Online About 'Fatties'; How Can I Get It Out of My Head?"

Have you ever read something online, or in the opinion pages of a paper, or seen someone on TV saying something that hurt your feelings or pissed you… read

13 comments | Posted under Body Image on November, 1 2010

Why You Can't Compare Yourself to Pictures in Magazines (or Images on TV or the Big Screen)

Beliefs about weight and our bodies come from all kinds of sources, including family, friends, art, fashion, movies, books, and yes, magazines. That’s why it’s so important for… read

6 comments | Posted under Body Image on October, 25 2010

Can You Go One Week Without Bashing Your Body? (Or Anyone Else's?)

Monday was the start of Fat Talk Free Week—an event created by Delta Delta Delta to help fight bad body image in girls and young women… read

10 comments | Posted under Body Image on October, 19 2010

A Top (Plus Size) Model's Thoughts on Airbrushing and Body Image

Whitney Thompson has had big success since being the first-ever plus-size winner of “America’s Next Top Model” during cycle 10. But that doesn’t mean she’s a… read

9 comments | Posted under Body Image on October, 12 2010

How Much Do Looks Matter to You—and Is It Messing Up Your Efforts to Get Sane About Food?

HealthyGirl.org reader and contributor Erica is back today with a guest post about finding herself in a bit of a tougher spot than usual with food and her… read

14 comments | Posted under Body Image, Fitness, Guest Post on October, 11 2010

Your Inner Little Girl Needs to Watch This Video

It’s a book trailer for Good Girls Don’t Get Fat by Dr. Robyn Silverman. Whether the book is right for you or not, this video is sure to… read