Day 4 we talked about surrounding yourself with Girl Heroes or women who motivate you to be your best self. Today, we are going to talk about the Girl Villain. In my world, I call her Garbage Girl. And she’s me. Garbage Girl uses many weapons but one of her most deadly is “comparison”. It’s […]
31 Days to a Better Body Body: Day 1 – A Flower blooms from the roots up.
Tron and Chasing Perfection
The Wild Abandon of Women Who Love Themselves.
I’m not a disordered eater nor am I a ballet dancer (although I don’t mind pretending I am in the kitchen) but today an article about a recent controversy regarding a New York Times critic and a NYC ballerina’s weight caught my eye. In a recent review, Alastair Macaulay said, “Jenifer Ringer, as the Sugar […]
Fluffy Friday: Flight PG-13
“Ladies and gentlemen, as we start our descent, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened…” I listened to the pilot’s voice over the intercom and double checked my seatbelt even though I hadn’t unbuckled it once the entire duration of the flight […]
Fluffy Friday : “Reality TV Breeds New Body Ideals”
Title is from a headline on CNN. New body ideal? Really? Since when is slender (so they’re not stick thin) with big breasts & full butts “new“? Since the last Maxim cover? (Don’t even get me started on the above headlines.) Admittedly, I’ve never watched the show. I haven’t had tv for over 10 years […]