Mirror Mirror on the Wall; Who’s the Fattest Girl of All?

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It is everywhere: splashed on walls, promoted on blogs, competing messages of self-loathing, self-determination, shame and strength. Where do I turn? Where does anyone turn? Two dear friends post about their weight loss/fitness challenges. They want to change their bodies in the next few months. They want to eat healthier. They want to exercise more. [...]

Three little words, “Baby making hips.”

Baby Making Hips

When I was in my mid-twenties I had a lot going for me. I had a job I loved, was single, worked out a lot and had a good social life. I was strong. I was healthy. I felt great about myself. I had self-confidence. I was happy. Then I was thrown off kilter, just [...]