I choose to let the body negativity blare in the background. “Thanks for sharing, goodbye.”
Column: Body Image
It is 100% possible to realize you have worth outside of what your body looks like and to allow yourself to live a full life without body image holding you...
I will close with what is the most important point: as a parent, you are the leader. Lead by example with self-love and body positivity.
Remember, mindful eating is flexible and built in non-judgement. Practice curiosity while eating and find what works best for you.
As you probably know, it’s really tough these days to escape diet myths. Nutrition information is everywhere and much of it is a twisted form of the truth.
Body image is defined as what you believe about your own appearance, how you feel about your body, and how you feel in your body.
This type of language--negative body talk--is meant to shame. It's meant to silence. But we won't let it. Body positivity is truly a radical movement.
When it comes to getting ready for swimsuit season, ignore the magazines, billboards, and ads that try to convince you you’re anything less than awesome.
However it looks, it's important to recognize that body-shaming is not personal. They are just words--brain-generated thoughts spewing on automatic.
Just for today, I will wear clothes that fit my body. I toss the box in the donation bin. I am saying goodbye to a good friend. A good friend who is not good...
It has taken a lot of practice and years of work and self-discovery to shift my thinking, love myself as I am right now, and accept the fact that no diet is...
The New Year has the potential to be a great time for those of us who struggle with mental health. It is a time to clear our minds of last year, make new...
This month, Libero is focusing on accountability. We’re exploring what it means to be accountable and to whom we need to be accountable with to...
I don’t have to be an athlete to love my body. I don’t have to workout to love my body. I don’t have to restrict myself to love my body. I just have to open my...
There are so many negative body image messages permeating society today. How do we counteract the harmful effects of the media? At times it can seem all...
As I sit down to read the paper, with my breakfast and coffee, I’m confronted with not one, but three, diet articles. That’s no surprise – it’s the fifth of...
I struggle with internalizing these comments and suffering from horrific body image. If you are part of the LGBTQ community, I hope you find some solace that...
Swimsuit season? Bring it on! I’m healthy, I’m recovering, and I’m going to teach the next generations to love their bodies, especially when they’re in...