Small Strokes Big Oaks

I have a problem with holding on to old clothing. I’m not sure why this is the case. Maybe it’s because I remember special occasions on which I wore these clothes, or maybe it’s because I bought them on vacations,… Read more ›

Terrible title, great article. Frustratingly, given the patriarchal bargain of weight-loss, being radically anti-diet as a political stance doesn’t always fit comfortably as a personal stance. Because we live in a society that punishes women for being “fat,” even the most dedicated feminists… Read more ›

I need to start re-thinking my body image, and I need to get into a healthier headspace regarding food and weight. Allow me to explain. I’m a stress-eater. When I’m stressed, I eat. A lot. I’m not a busy-eater. When… Read more ›

A quick story today in honor of Fat Talk Free Week (that’s this week, right? Im a lite behind…): I was at a bridal shower for my best friend and maid of honor, Christina, this past weekend and a huge… Read more ›

I will very rarely use this blog as venue for soliciting money from you all, but what better place to inform you of my charity of choice than here?  Why, it’s even a VERY feminist cause: The Avon Walk for… Read more ›

I strongly believe that it is just as important to discuss how men appear in advertising as it is to discuss how women appear in advertising.  Men suffer from body image issues just as women do, often as a direct… Read more ›

I’ve admitted before that I’m skinny.  Today, I’d like to admit that I work out and track the food I eat. I don’t work out as much as I used to.  In college, it was at least twice a day.  While… Read more ›

Today’s guest post on body image comes from Amanda ReCupido. You can read more on her blog, The Undomestic Goddess, and you can follow her on twitter. This post is a cross post from her blog. As mentioned, I’m doing… Read more ›

Today’s post is a guest post from Trelk.  You can find his blog here and follow him on Twitter here. Today I have decided to voice a problem I’ve had for some time. Body image. We all struggle with it.… Read more ›

This post comes from one of my former students, Sara Jacobsen, and I could not be more proud of her! By no means would I consider myself a vain or pretentious person. I am, however, well aware that when based… Read more ›

I find it sort of ironic that just a few weeks ago, I kicked off a new series on body image. Why? Because this week, my self image has been the lowest it has been in a while. I’m not… Read more ›

This post on body image comes from the wonderful, talented, and beautiful Danine Spencer. You can find her blog at http://danine.net/ and follow her on Twitter at @DanineSpencer. There are lots of reasons to hate my body. I’m overweight. I’ve… Read more ›

OK, in the interest of full disclosure (and I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again): I am skinny. I’m not saying this or showing you this for any reason other than just to set the stage for this… Read more ›