We Are The Real Deal Voted Best Body Image Blog
Ashley Solomon, Psy.D created the Nourishing Body Image Awards to honor those individuals and organizations that make a difference in enhancing the way that each of looks at our bodies, minds, and souls. Pretty nifty cause.
Below are ALL the winners, take a peek through, you’ll find some awesome sites to keep you kickin’ some serious A!
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Best Body Image Blogger
Runners Up:
Elizabeth Patch of EliabethPatch.com
Katie McLaughlin of Health for the Whole Self
Caitlin Boyle of Healthy Tipping Point
Margarita Tartakovsky of Weightless
Kate Fridkis of Eat the Damn Cake
Winner:
Elizabeth Jarrard & Stephanie Horton at Guiltless
Elizabeth and Stephanie work tirelessly as dietetics students, advocates for sustainable local food systems, body image advocates, and authors of multiple blogs (the others being Don’t White Sugar Coat It and Food for Real Life). Stephanie and Elizabeth have created Guiltless as a forum for fostering self-love with thoughtful posts and helpful advice. Check it out!
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Best Body Image Website
Runners Up:
Winner:
WeAretheRealDeal is the brainchild of mamaV (aka Heather Blessington), who says the site evolved out of frustration at the body-hating messages proliferating the web. WATRD was her answer. What is so phenomenal about this site is that it pulls together body image activists from all over the blogosphere to create a firestorm of amazing pieces on everything from photoshop sagas the sexualization of children. Seriously, check it out NOW.
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Most Body Positive Television Show, Movie, or Documentary
Runner Up:
FAT: A New Feature Documentary
Winner:
Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising Image of Women
I personally can remember the first time I saw Killing Us Softly many years ago. I was stunned as Jean Kilbourne, the series creator, deconstructed the images that we see in the media thousands of times per day. In the latest version, Jean takes a fresh look at how advertising traffics in distorted and destructive ideals of femininity.
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Most Body Positive Magazine or Book
Runners Up:
The Beauty of Different by Karen Walrond
MAEVE Magazine
Winner:
Beautiful You by Rosie Molinary
Rosie Molinary did not write a philosophy book. Instead, Beautiful You is a practical, how-to guide to developing a healthier sense of self and regaining confidence. It offers readers a 365-day action to empower them to reframe and break habits of self-criticism and be the champions of their own well-being. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Most Body Positive Advertising Campaign
Runners Up:
Dove Campaign for Real Beauty
Fruit of the Loom “Flawless” Ad
Winner:
Victorian Government’s Office for Youth Body Image Campaign
How amazing for the Victorian Government to create such a relevant ad campaign to promote body image initiatives through its website, youthcentral. The aim of the ad is to create awareness of the unrealistic nature of media ideals. To this I say, Bravo!_ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best Body Image Post or Article
Runners Up:
Raising Zoey Jane :: Happy Birthday to Me in My Birthday Suit (NSFW)
Body and Brood :: My Very Own Dakota Fanning
Winner:
Medicinal Marzipan :: Thoughts on Being a “Pretty Fat Girl”
Mara’s brilliance and ability to just “get it” never ceases to amaze me. Her writing is beautiful and provocative and this post is no exception. Here’s an excerpt I love:
Sometimes, you have to dig down deep to scratch away at the layers and layers of hurt that you have accumulated throughout your life. And sometimes, even when you think you are entirely done eradicating all of the built up layers of shame and trauma, something will trigger you and you will realize just how much work is left to do.
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Best Body Image Boosting Organization
Runners Up:
Boulder Youth Body Alliance
Winner:
i am that girl is a movement with the ambitious but important mission of redefining society’s narrow definition of beauty and bringing women together on the same team. With a reach that spans across the globe and around the block, i am that girl is spreading awareness, education, and empowerment.
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Most Body Loving Company
Runners Up:
Winner:
FLOW Training
If you think fitness training is about being yelled into submission, you don’t know FLOW. Caroline Correll Gebhardt, the company’s owner and founder, is not only a certified personal trainer, but a yoga instructor and eating disorder advocate. She created FLOW with the motto of “Love Yourself, Move Your Body, Live Free,” which speaks to her holistic approach to helping clients listen to, not punish, their bodies. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best Body Positive Photo or Image
Runners Up:
Winner:
Exposed Movement
One of my personal favorite things to have ever discovered on the internet (right after facebook stalking and Snood), , Mish’s Exposed Movement was also born out of frustration. She was tired of hating her body and decided instead to celebrate it in all it’s glory – and she inspired over a hundred other bloggers to do the same. Wow. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Most Body Positive Celebrity
Runners Up:
Kate Winslet
Jessica Simpson
Jennifer Jonaseen
Winner:
The 20-year-old daughter of famous rents Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver has faced her own share of body image woes, some of which she describes in her self-esteem manual, Rock What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty. In the book, Katherine shares tips on being proud of who you are. She said in a recent interview, “I want girls to read this and feel that it’s OK to be themselves.”
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Thanks again to all of those nominated and to those who work hard each day to make our world a more beautiful and accepting place!
I\’ve truly had an incredibly problem loosing weight and whenever I can discover guidance to help me personally is extremely valued. Thanks a ton mamaV for the suggestions I am hoping I may at long last drop the remainder of this weight I\\\’ve gotten since having my child!