Gaga Get Your Gear On!
I’m not sure if I missed some monumental shift in society that deemed clothes an option. But, if the fashion chronicles of her ladyship Gaga are anything to go by, it would seem that less is more when it comes to a day at the baseball match, concert performance, hanging out at a concert or just shopping. Is it just me or is it a tad weird and plain ridiculous to get out an about in your bra and panties???? Does the lack of clothing make you more creative? More of an artist? Ummmm..don’t get it! Recently she fronted up to a ...
The most important post I have ever written.
Images from TheScarProject. It was Thursday, April 22, 2010. I was sitting at work plugging away when my cell rang and I saw it was "HOME" calling. [caption id="attachment_5803" align="alignright" width="180" caption="My sister-in-law Christine Rademacher"][/caption] What's up? I said to my husband. "Chris has cancer" he said. "What? How? What?" I responded, totally and completely dumbfounded. His dear sister, my dear sister-in-law had breast cancer. Christine Rademacher is the wife and mom of two incredible boys (read her Caring Bridge Journal here). She is 43 years old, bald, and fighting. The hair went months ago, and chemo is wrecking havoc on her body until her double mastectomy ...
Eating disorders: pregnancy and beyond, tell your story!
This article by Contributor Heidi Dalzell PsyD brought back memories for me, a former eating disordered person (now healthy mom of two age 8 and 10!). And since Contributor Lissa is currently pregnant and Contributor Candice had a baby recently, I thought it would be fun to hear perspectives from all different points of view -- JOIN IN! TELL US WHAT YOU FACED (AND HOPEFULLY CONQUERED) DURING PREGNANCY REGARDING BODY IMAGE. You’re thinking about having your first baby, and are focusing not of your bundle of joy but how you will get back into those pre-pregnancy jeans. Unusual? It’s not. mv: I was ...
Mom of the Year, Gisele says “Quit treating your body like a garbage disposal.
Gisele Bundchen I have two words for you..SHUT UP! From your proclamation that there should be a law to breastfeed for at least six months, to your suggestion that if us mere mortal moms didn't turn into "garbage disposals" during pregnancy we too may be eligible to grace the cover of a Sports Illustrated issue in a teeny bikini with not a post-pregnancy bulge in sigh .... Seriously shut it! You are on your own island, where you should stay until you get a little reality check of your own. Here's the deal G. ; Most ...
I did naked yoga.
Oh, yes. I really did it. But I kept my bottom half covered. So that means I went topless. Now allow me to explain. Naked Yoga has been alive in the States since the 1960s. It might sound gross, bizarre and maybe a little perverted, but according to a recent MSNBC article, it’s proving to be a budding trend with naked classes popping up – whether informally in someone’s home or in a studio – in big cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston. Classes can be men only, women only, or co-ed, and ...
Body Image
Gaga Get Your Gear On!
I’m not sure if I missed some monumental shift in society that deemed clothes an...
The most important post I have ever written.
Images from TheScarProject. It was Thursday, April 22, 2010. I was sitting at work...
Eating disorders: pregnancy and beyond, tell your story!
This article by Contributor Heidi Dalzell PsyD brought back memories for me, a former...
Mom of the Year, Gisele says “Quit treating your body like a garbage disposal.
Gisele Bundchen I have two words for you..SHUT UP! From your proclamation that there...
I did naked yoga.
Oh, yes. I really did it. But I kept my bottom half covered. So that means I went...
Pathological dieting: precursor to eating disorders
Heidi Dalzell, a psychologist specializing in eating disorders, and a writer for...
What Does “Too Thin For Her” Even MEAN?!
I admire Jennifer Hudson and her remarkable recent weight loss. Coming off the most...
Michelle Obama: No Friend to Fat Kids
Dear Mrs. Obama, In response to your e-mail of July 18, 2010, from which I quote: “…help...
Change the Way You See: Join the Operation Beautiful Movement!
Operation Beautiful hits store shelves this week! I am so excited to get my copy...
When Your Body Is Not The Norm
Obviously many of us here are used to living in bodies that are outside the perceived...
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Eating Disorders
Selective Eaters: A new eating disorder?
Are you a picky eater, or should I say “selective eater?” The American...
Eating Disorder Recovery – Post by Author Marya Hornbacher
Here is a post about recover from life-threatening eating disorders by the amazing...
Bring Change 2 Mind: Glenn Close & Sister on mental illness
This public service announcement by Glenn Close and her sister brought tears to my...
Free Emotional Eating Teleconference
There is going to be an emotional eating teleconference, happening this Thursday,...
Real Life Super Size Me – Binge Eating
I found this video on YouTube of a brave young woman, byebyebelly, filming herself...
Summer Socialization
Summer is almost here and that means parties, gatherings, get-togethers galore....
Puppy Love
Meet Rocco, who is seven weeks today! Anyone who reads my blog is probably has probably...
“It’s My Body”
I present to you today a guest post by the author of “goodbye ed, hello me”,...
How did you recover from your eating disorder?
I am often asked to tell this story, and I’d like to hear yours. Background...
Eating Disorders & Meds: should you try em’?
The decision to go on meds for an eating disorder is a tough one, often a last resort...
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Media Madness
Mom of the Year, Gisele says “Quit treating your body like a garbage disposal.
Gisele Bundchen I have two words for you..SHUT UP! From your proclamation that there should be a law to breastfeed for at least six months, to your suggestion that if us mere mortal moms didn’t turn into “garbage disposals” during pregnancy we too may be eligible to grace the cover of a Sports Illustrated issue in a teeny bikini... [Read more of this review]
“You Can Never Be Too Thin” Campaign Flattened.
New ads from Pretzel Crisps will be taken down thanks to one tenacious blogger from the NYC Blog who cried B.S on this campaign targeted smack dab at those living the pro-ana lifestyle. When will these Marketing Execs learn?? Perry Abbenante, Vice President of Marketing at Snack Factory LLC, maker of Pretzel Crisps, responds. In addition to repeating... [Read more of this review]
Change the Way You See: Join the Operation Beautiful Movement!
Operation Beautiful hits store shelves this week! I am so excited to get my copy in the mail, as Operation Beautiful is a cause I stand 110% behind. In honor of “Change the Way You See Not the Way You Look” Week this week (Aug 2-7), I thought I’d join the movement on behalf of WeAretheRealDeal and add a post to the mix (All bloggers... [Read more of this review]
Marketing Spin Disquised as Self Esteem Change
Today’s post welcomes a new contributor, Snezna Kerekovic, from Sydney Australia. She is the creator of Bellaboo Babe brand cosmetics, organic, and made just for teens. The best thing about Bellaboo is the focus is on positive self esteem and body image, and getting REAL (while also celebrating being a girl). Snezna and I met a few months ago,... [Read more of this review]
Teen Toxing
Today I read a post about a new craze so disturbing I am not sure where to start! It was written by one of my Facebook friends, Snezna Kerekovic titled Teen Toxing. Proof of beauty obsessiveness gone stark raving mad is the up and up rise of teens turning to Botox – known as teen toxing. Yup…you heard right. According to stats from the... [Read more of this review]
Want to step into the FatBooth?
Have you heard of FatBooth? It’s an iPhone/iTouch/iPad app that lets you take a picture of your face or someone else’s and make it fat. Ohhh, hahahaha, oh boy! How funny! What a brilliant use of anyone’s free time! Let me go run out and get an iPad right now so I can make people fat. [Read more of this review] Bookmark on... [Read more of this review]
BOYCOTT: Dove’s “Real Beauty” Campaign is Totally Bogus/UPDATE 6/29 Dove Responds
UPDATE 6/29: Dove responds “Message Not Brand Approved”– see comments below for more. Not sure what happened to the “Real” in Dove’s campaign for Real Beauty, but it seems they are more interested in defining real according to their imaginary standards. What a total disappointment Dove! I have been a total believer,... [Read more of this review]
If this isn’t “pro-ana” I don’t know what the hell is.
We recently reported on a story about a magazine that decided to “fatten up” the anorexic model they chose for their cover. This reverse-airbrushing trend is just another sign of the times. On the flip side, here is what we are up against when the publisher doesn’t even have the common sense to realize their model is too frickin’... [Read more of this review]
Julia Roberts Waayyyy Airbrushed For Lancome Campaign
I love these airbrushing stories. Maybe its because I am forty and as I see the wrinkles set in, and sad to say it, its kinda hard to deal with. Julia Roberts, mom of three little ones, has been airbrushed poreless for her latest Lancome campaign, for which she earned $20,000,000 smackeroos. For that kind of cash, we can’t blame her, or can we? As... [Read more of this review]
When a Double Standard is Debatable
What is it about us women that as soon as we’re the ones to lose weight, we’re able to look at other women and say, “Love yourself as you are”? I bring this up today after reading this recent People.com article about Jennifer Love Hewitt who, in 2007, was ripped apart for her fuller figure. She claimed at the time she didn’t care and loved... [Read more of this review]
Anorexic Model Airbrushed Look Healthy
Everything is wrong about this story -EVERYTHING (and don’t your dare rip into me about calling her anorexic, I don’t even want to hear it, let’s just call a spade a spade already and stop with this PC non-sense). Here’s the point; Healthy Magazine (oh, the irony) has digitally altered a model to appear to weigh more than she... [Read more of this review]
The Lane Bryant Skeleton Commercial Is A Fraud
UPDATE: 5/27/10 It has been confirmed this video is a fraud, created as a viral video using Lane Bryant as their subject. The creators duped us, Huffington Post, Jezebel, and Media Post….a rarity. We regret the error. I don’t like to use the phrase OMG, but I don’t know what else to say about this, except maybe OMFG!!! What in the... [Read more of this review]
Lady Gaga Eating Disorder?
When Lady Gaga was recently asked by the magazine if there’s anything special she does to maintain her figure, other than dancing a lot and possibly hitting the gym as well every once in a while, Gaga’s answer was as blunt as it is potentially upsetting for the fans who look up to her. “It’s all about starvation! Pop stars don’t eat.” Now... [Read more of this review]
Plus size is not physically healthy or flattering to fashion
The fashion freaks are dissing plus-sized women again, so I had to share. “It’s not such a good thing to show plus-size because it’s not really physically healthy and not always flattering to fashion,” according to Fashion blogger Garance Dore. That’s news to me lady. Quotes like this simply promote eating disorders.... [Read more of this review]
Dr Oz + Super Models = Anti-Aging Secrets
On Dr Oz today, he invites past super models to talk about Anti-Aging and how they managed to stay young and healthy looking. Ant-aging….UGH! The buzz word I have come to dislike only because I am getting older and I don’t want to look older so I am attracted to all things ‘anti-aging”. When I hear of a product that is the miracle... [Read more of this review]
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