Self-esteem and body image have always correlated with one another. Each year that goes by, women’s bodies continue to take a granular lens of scrutiny.
One food-heavy holiday has come and gone and as we prepare for the next and the many parties in between that will serve up many delicious cookies and cocktails our wills can be tested. Especially if, like me, you struggle with the image that stares back at you in the mirror.
We have all seen those exercise videos that line the shelves of various department stores and are advertised all over YouTube. But what effect do these videos really have on people?
People are going to talk, whether you’re doing good or bad. So don’t give in to the false #LifeGoals, and never forget to distinguish reality from illusion.
Dear body, it may have taken two decades for us to get to this point, but I am here proclaiming my love for you and showing my gratitude for all that you’ve enabled me to do.
Many of us have been there: your friend is making uncomfortable comments about how fat they feel, how much weight someone gained over summer break, or going on about how much you both need to get to the gym.