An Open Letter To My Body: I'm Sorry
Dear body, Yes, we’re counting calories again. Yes, we’re trying to lose weight again. I almost immediately want to apologize; I know that...
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Jameela Jamil Talks Activism & Social Media at AerieReal Event
"We all need to feel a little more comfortable with being scary." - Jameela Jamil
Bad News: Diets Don't Work
For the first time in their lives, some people are hearing it just this year, in 2019: diets don’t work. They don’t. Diets do not result in...
Why Is My Weight Always An Issue?
For as long as I can recall, I have always been considered and seen myself as a bigger girl. My mom says I was born weighing less than any...
Your Weight Does Not Define You
In society, there is unfortunately a huge pressure on how we look and our weight. With so many celebrities and magazines promoting...
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
How I Lost the Freshman 15
You’ve probably heard of the “freshman 15,” a phenomenon where students tend to gain weight in their first semester of college. Between the...
Dear Diet Companies, I Don't Want Your Detox Coffee and Tea
With bikini season coming around the corner, many diet companies are targeting women and convincing them that they can achieve the ‘ideal’...
How to Avoid the Freshman 15
Little changes make a big difference.
Why You Should Throw Out the Scale
That little machine in the corner with the spinning dial that tells you how much you weigh is not really your friend, trust me. Want to...
The Punishment for Being Fat
In elementary school, I was able to eat merienda with my Lola (grandma) after school, and every day it was the same type of snack which was...
5 Essential Benefits of Essential Oils
Looking for a natural alternative to chemically based skincare products, or an inexpensive and organic stress reliever? Look no further than the simplicity of essential oils and the beauty of aromatherapy!
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle In College
From the outside, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can seem pretty complicated, but it doesn't have to be.
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Yes, I'm Fat, & Yes I'm Beautiful — Stop Expecting Me to Be Self-Conscious
This piece has been syndicated from Her Campus at Utah. You can join a chapter at your school (or start your own !). Hi reader, it’s that...
Freshman Fifteen: How to Stay Confident
The freshman fifteen (or twenty) will affect all of us. With all the free food around campus, newfound independence, and stress, it’s no...
Why You Should Stop Worrying About the Freshman 15
Any incoming freshman has heard of the horror that is the “Freshman 15.” Your first year is already stressful, especially with the looming...
Winter Detox Tips
It’s wintertime and all you want are those holiday cookies, cakes and more. These treats are endless, and slowly but surely, they catch up...
Wanting to Be "Nothing" - The Influence of Our Society's Views on Weight
I cannot recall a time that “skinny” was not in my lexicon.
I Haven't Weighed Myself In Two Years
During the first semester of my senior year of high school, I put on a significant amount of weight. After realizing that I wasn’t happy...
