From a young age, children idolize their parents. As a child grows older, he or she starts to realize that parents are just adults trying their best; however, parents make a huge impact upon children’s body image, perhaps more than we realize.
Starting college is rough on everyone, especially when you’re coping with an eating disorder or body image issues. But your first semester doesn’t have to be so stressful, even though you’ll definitely miss not paying for laundry! A few Proud2Bme bloggers offered their best pieces of advice for staying body positive, making friends, and coping with triggers. Armed with these helpful tips, you’ll be ready to conquer campus!
If there was ever a time to applaud a Kardashian, it would be now. Kourtney Kardashian stood out on a recent episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians when she asked her mother not to say “fat” in front of her daughter.
Society will continue to judge, ridicule, police and ostracize no matter the reason, but one brand is encouraging us to realize we can stop believing the ridiculous rules society makes. I can’t think of a greater act of rebellion.
Over the years, what I’ve realized is that the journey towards overcoming the negative thoughts we have about our bodies and ourselves has to be something that we embrace every single day.
EBONY Magazine’s March cover is considered groundbreaking to many. Others might think the cover is promoting an unhealthy body image for women. Here are five reasons why the cover might be groundbreaking.
During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Proud2BMe is honoring the work of young activists. Read about this activist who worked on the first-ever Confidence Walk.