Dive into the journey from body positivity to body neutrality, as we unravel the nuances of self-love, acceptance, and the impact of societal beauty standards. Learn about the shift from celebrating physical appearances to valuing our bodies for their functionality and capability. Discover how body neutrality offers a fresh perspective, helping us detach self-worth from looks, and fostering a world where every individual, regardless of body type, feels accepted and cherished.
How I Bought Body Positivity With Expensive Trendy Clothes
To say that I have been in a period of extreme financial restriction would be an understatement. I’ve begrudgingly redirected my resources into other aspects of my life, and as a result, I haven’t been able to keep up with…
6 Effective Ways To Overcome Body Negativity
For those days when our body confidence is lower than low, influencers of all sizes share their tips for finding your way back.
Introducing Undone Beauty: A New Affordable Makeup Brand
I’m so excited to be part of the launch of a new affordable beauty brand that believes in unretouched images & formulas with vegan & cruelty-free ingredients.
The Time I Got My Fat Feelings Hurt
A couple of weeks ago, someone I know made hurtful comments on social media about overweight people. The context of their perspective isn’t important, because regardless of their personal activism, their words were insensitive and hurtful. Many people I know were outraged,…
My Body Is Changing & I Don’t Know How To Feel About It
I’ve started & stopped this draft many times, mostly because my feelings keep changing. Here’s what I know: I got health insurance this year (thanks Obama!) and I’ve finally started seeking treatment for my PCOS. On my first visit to…
Why #DropThePlus Is Problematic
Six days ago, a press release for a campaign called #DropThePlus landed in my inbox. Although I typically ignore movements that lean on plus size in an attempt to gain publicity, the conversation has finally risen to a level that I can…
How I Learned To Love My (Digital) Self
I’ve told the simplified version of this story countless times. The “how I learned to love myself” story that everyone thinks has a finite finish line, and the moment you cross over the universe gives you $200 and a great…