Tag: self-acceptance
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5 Things I Wish Other Moms Told Me About Postpartum Body Image
Read more When I first became a mom, I had some expectations about how my body would feel and look post-delivery. But as I quickly learned, the reality can be quite different. Here are five insights I wish fellow moms had shared with me about navigating body image after childbirth. 1. The Shock of Change…
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School Photoshopped Student’s Missing Teeth: A Misguided Trend
Get Pregnant Fast School photos hold a special place in a parent’s heart. They capture fleeting moments of our children’s growth and quirks, creating lasting memories we can revisit for years to come (and inevitably use to tease them at graduations or weddings). So, it’s no surprise that one mother was taken aback when she…
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I Don’t Think You’re Prepared for This Confidence (And Honestly, I Don’t Care)
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to summer swimsuits, I don’t think you’re quite ready for the confidence I’ve got — or for the reality of my curves. Yes, I have noticeable veins, a bit of extra softness, and stretch marks that tell stories of my life. And guess what? I’m rocking it all, unapologetically.…
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Women Over 40: Embracing Body Positivity and Locker Room Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast Entering the fitness world later in life has been an interesting journey for me. In my younger years, I took my fast metabolism for granted, indulging in whatever food and drink I pleased without a thought of hitting the gym. Occasionally, I would brave the treadmill and high-energy aerobics classes, but I…
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Aly Johnson Condemns TSA Agent’s Inappropriate Remarks About Her Body
Get Pregnant Fast Aly Johnson has taken a stand against body shaming after facing disrespectful comments from a TSA agent during a recent airport security check. The two-time Olympian shared her upsetting experience on Twitter, highlighting the need for greater awareness around body positivity. While navigating through the security line, a female TSA agent recognized…
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I Chose to Get Breast Implants, and I’m Done Worrying About Your Opinions
Get Pregnant Fast For much of my life, I lived with small breasts that barely filled an A cup. On good days, I felt perky, but on others, I barely filled out a training bra. When a self-proclaimed modeling agent offered to pay for my breast augmentation, I hesitated and ultimately said, “No thanks.” Deep…
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You May Not Recognize It, But You Are Beautiful
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday, I did something I usually avoid: I stepped on the scale. I’m not sure what made me trek upstairs to unearth that digital contraption, but I found myself standing there, bare feet on its dusty surface, taking a deep breath. After glancing down, I was taken aback by the number staring…