As long as we’re on the topic of body image, let’s talk about the things I’ve learned about my own body image at 8 weeks postpartum: 1. Leggings are good. 2. Spanx are bad. 3. It was not, in fact,… Read more ›
This year – 2011, that is – I started by adopting a new mantra. In every situation that seemed really terrible, I’d ask myself, “What’s the worst that can happen?” If I don’t get these papers graded, what’s the worst… 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’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 ›