Tag: body image
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Marriage Is About More Than Just a Number on the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I have faced significant challenges in our marriage over the past year and a half. After 18 years of marriage and 22 years together, we found ourselves navigating a relationship filled with resentment and frustration. Following a particularly heated argument, we made the conscious decision to work together to…
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Next Time You Glance in the Mirror and Feel Displeased with Your Body, Try This Exercise Instead
Get Pregnant Fast This week, I had the pleasure of shopping with one of my closest friends, who has an undeniable knack for finding great deals at local boutiques. It’s always a joy to shop alongside her because she exudes confidence and beauty — tall, slender, and with incredible hair, she could easily be mistaken…
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The Impact of Self-Talk: A Lesson for Moms
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions around body image and self-perception, one viral post is shedding light on a crucial aspect of parenting: the way we talk about ourselves can significantly influence our children. Research has shown that a staggering 72% of daughters take cues about beauty from their mothers, emphasizing the importance of our…
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Stop the Noise Around ‘Post-Baby Bodies’: Here’s Why We Should All STFU
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of childbirth, our bodies endure a whirlwind of changes, and it’s high time we give ourselves a break. UK-based actress and writer, Mia Thompson, recently shared a relatable video on her Facebook page that resonates with every new mom out there. In her candid address, she humorously admits to…
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This Mom Completed a Triathlon to Show Her Daughter the Power of Perseverance
Get Pregnant Fast In an inspiring journey, Lisa Turner, a single mother from Cleveland, Ohio, transformed her life to teach her daughter the invaluable lesson that anything is achievable. At 35 years old and weighing 395 pounds, Lisa faced a moment that many mothers dread: her daughter began grappling with self-esteem issues. Struggling to find…
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I Was Surprised by My Son’s Body Image Struggles (It’s Not Just a Girl Problem)
Get Pregnant Fast The issue of body image isn’t exclusive to women. I have no recollection of being a little girl. Absolutely none. My past lacks those memories because I’ve never experienced life as a girl. Instead, I vividly recall moments from my childhood, such as my grandfather affectionately nicknaming me “Butterball” and my father…
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I Tested 10 Different Scales—Here’s What I Discovered
Get Pregnant Fast The scale is a topic that has intrigued and frustrated me for a long time. It’s the device we often turn to for validation, yet it remains cloaked in uncertainty. When the number is higher than expected, we doubt its reliability; when it’s surprisingly low, we question that too. Each time we…
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A Candid Photo My Son Took Shifted My Perspective on Body Image
Get Pregnant Fast On a regular afternoon, my 7-year-old son excitedly brandished my phone, showcasing a candid shot he had captured of me without my knowledge. The image was blurry and poorly lit, but all I could focus on were my perceived flaws: the double chin, the wrinkles that have started to show, and the…