How 'Lizzie McGuire' Harmed My Self Image
Since I did not live with my siblings, Disney shows were my only source of information for what to expect as a teenager. That included...
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7 Things to Remember this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday loved by many as a time to get together with family you may not have seen for a while. Thanksgiving is also a...
My Weight Does Not Define Me
This is a personal reflection on how my weight has changed the way I look at myself and how it allowed my to become a more confident person DISCLAIMER: These are my personal viewpoints on how I have struggled with being overwreight and how it came to affect me. I am not saying anything about other people who have different body types than me and all these opinions are my own and no one told me to give these opinions
Summertime Fine
The new year hits, January passes by, then comes February. Suddenly, it’s beginning to feel warm outside. You soon realize that your jeans...
How I Learned to Love Myself, As I Am
Any woman who has never experienced self- hatred is probably lying- it’s sad, but it’s true. I have hated certain aspects of my appearance...
Dropping Negativity While Dropping Pounds
Messages of body positivity flood my social media constantly. I am always seeing posts about how I should love myself because I am perfect...
Ariana Grande Just Slayed Piers Morgan In Five Flawless Tweets
This is literally everything.
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My Body is Not a Trend
Awhile ago, while I was perusing some internet hate-fuel, I saw a tweet linking to an (over one year old) article claiming that “Boobs are...
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3 Generations of Women on Body Positivity
Advice from a 10-year-old is surprisingly uplifting.
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I Wrote Three Things I like About Myself Every Day, & Here’s What I Learned
A little self-love goes a long way.
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Why Leslie Jones is a Body-Positive Icon
She's an SNL beauty queen.
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Why I Hate Having Big Boobs
It’s really not all it’s cracked up to be.
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Why Healthy Lifestyles and Exercising is Important: Advice from a Personal Trainer
As the spring season is coming around, people are constantly working towards getting that perfect “beach bod” for spring break and for when school gets out. What people do not know, though, is how to maintain a perfectly healthy lifestyle while still eating correct foods
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Eating Disorders: Serious Mental Illnesses, Not Lifestyle Choices
Currently, National Eating Disorders Awareness week is underway and does not officially end until Sunday, March 4th. This week is the...
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It’s Time for Some Tough (Body) Love
As a 90’s baby, we grew up constantly comparing ourselves to the beautiful actresses, models and celebrities of the 2000’s. We watched...
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This Is Your Self Love Pep Talk
It is January and finally 2018! With the New Year many people develop the mindset of “New year, new me” and set crazy resolutions, but let’...
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Nothing Intimidating to Lingerie
When people hear the word “lingerie,” they usually imagine a sexy, slim, beautiful model. Many people think of lingerie as a taboo sex...
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A Thank You Letter to My Body
In today’s society, it is so easy to feel unsatisfied. We are bombarded with images of beautiful women who seem to have it all: the...
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Learning to Love My Body Hair
I have always been a very hairy girl. Ever since I was little, my arms and legs have been covered in thick, dark hair. In the first few...
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Exeter Student Minds: Love Your Body Campaign
On the 27th February, Exeter Student Minds ran their Love your Body campaign in the Forum as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The...
