Do these look like Plus-Sized Models to you?

The average American woman is a size 14. Average size model is a size 0. Average “plus” sized model is sized 8-14. Check out the latest round of SuperModel’s for Ford, ranging in size from 8 to 18. This week Ford Modeling Agency unveiled Ford+ Models, its new division of plus-sized models meant to turn [...]

HUNGRY is not an attractive look on a woman….

Great guest post from Chris … Someone posted a picture today that really made me stop and think about perceptions and the definition of beauty. Think about it, who do women dress for? Other women. How many women live on a diet? I don’t know about you, but practically every woman I know is striving [...]

We are TOPS!

Voted one of the Best Body Confidence Sites by 4Beauty “Body confidence is a hot topic on 4Beauty. These are the websites we think are fighting a fantastic campaign to help people love their bodies. Let us know in the comments below if we’ve missed one that’s knocking your socks off.” Additional Sites recognized by [...]

A unique way to focus on body image: The Philly Naked Bike Ride

Learn to appreciate your body. Remember, beauty is a state of mind, not a state of the body. Overpower negative thoughts with positive ones.

What would you do to feel beautiful?

Body image is a sensitive subject no matter where you are in the world, but after watching National Geographic’s television program “Taboo,” I gained some harsh perspective on the extremes people will reach to fulfill their desires to feel beautiful. From neck stretching in Thailand to breast ironing in Cameroon to silicone implants for both men [...]

Lingerie League: A League of HIS own

Gobsmacked, incredulous and a serious WTF moment hit me this week as I was watching a current affairs program with a story about Lingerie League hitting Australian shores. As I watched in disbelief, a group of highly attractive, model-esque girls battle it out on the football field….in their lingerie! Yup – teeny knickers, bra, essential [...]

“Just the way you are” by Bruno Mars — er — Rihanna?

Every time I hear “Just the way you are” by Bruno Mars I get ticked off. Why do women need someone to tell us we are beautiful, or funny, or skinny, or whatever? Why can’t we just stand on our own? Why can’t we take a compliment? The really pathetic part about this song is [...]

Yoplait pulls commercial after being deemed triggering for eating disorders

I heard the news of this commercial Yoplait commercial that was pulled after receiving pressure from the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) from several people and finally had a chance to see it this morning. My reaction; 1) This is triggering. 2) The second woman who grabs the yogurt, the one who inspires the first [...]

Are you desensitized to body image news?

This post is from Voice in Recovery, an amazing blogger that should be added to your daily reading list. The message here is one we believe will resonate with the WATRD community. Looking forward to your feedback! Be sure to check out Voice in Recovery! ————– When I first read the survey in the UK [...]

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 [...]

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