Category: Body Confidence
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You Are Not a Before Photo
Before and after photos readily collect likes, approval, and undisputed praise. A social media darling, they most often display a melancholy figure juxtaposed with a smaller, happier version of him or herself. The passionate caption accompanying the image tells of a life revitalized and of health restored. The underlying message is clear: You, as you are… Read more
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Refusing to Participate in Body Talk is a Courageous and Healing Act
Negative food and body talk have become a normalized, socially acceptable form of camaraderie among women in our culture, perhaps especially in the worlds of sport and fitness. You’d be hard-pressed to go even a day without overhearing, reading, or participating in conversations surrounding bodies, exercise regimens, and restrictive diets – both of others and our own. These criticisms,… Read more