Paige Fieldsted
Taking Up Space Outdoors: White Water Rafting
Ashley Manning is a self-proclaimed plus-sized outdoorswoman. From hiking the Appalachian trail to working as a white water river rafting guide, she prefers being outdoors above all else, and she loves changing the perspective of those around her while doing it.
Paige Fieldsted Column: How I Ditched the Body Image Struggle and Finally Learned to Love Myself
My story isn’t unique. I grew up as the fat friend, I have always been plus-size, I’ve tried all the diets, done all the workout routines.
5 Ways to Practice Body Love During Social Distancing
No doubt you’ve been practicing social distancing, or maybe even lockdown, for at least a few days. We are all spending more time at home, more time walking past our mirrors, more time alone with our thoughts and insecurities.
Paige Fieldsted: The Power of True Friendship
As I get older I am realizing that friendship — true friendship — is one of the most important things we can cultivate in our lives.
Columnist Paige Fieldsted: What Going All Natural For 7 Days Taught Me
In a world of photo filters, Photoshop and the highlight reel that is social media, we have women convinced we have to do more and more to fit the mold. I took a challenge from one of our readers and decided to step away from the idea of looking “perfect” and to embrace just being me by going all natural for seven days.
Surviving the Holidays with Your Self-Esteem Intact
The holidays are upon us. The weeks from Thanksgiving to Christmas are filled with family gatherings, holiday parties, seeing people you haven’t seen since last year, and enough food and sweets to last us a whole year.
Living a Body Positive Life — How I Practice What I Preach
So you’ve finally figured out how to love your body, or at the very least be at peace with it. Now what?
Why Body-Based Compliments are Harmful and What You Can Say Instead
Why Body-Based Compliments Are Harmful and What You Can Say Instead
How Practicing Body Gratitude Changed My Life
What would it take for you to be grateful for your body? For me, I had to almost lose my life.
How to Raise Kids Who Don’t Hate Their Bodies
A lot of us are doing the hard work of learning to love our bodies just as they are. But how can we raise our children to love their bodies, sparing them the hurt we went through?