self-acceptance
Why Is BMI Even A Thing?
Your BMI (Body Mass Index) is supposed to be an objective measure about your weight, but it sucks.
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.
What’s Wrong With Me? Breaking the Stigma
What’s wrong with me? Do I really look like this? Is my stomach really that big? Why are pants so tight. Uuggghhhh, I need to lose weight. I’m sure we’ve all said these things out of our mouths.
Columnist Rachel Micheletti: Burlesque – Get Naked and Dance!
If you had asked my 25-year-old self if I could see a future in which I would take my clothes off in front of a live audience (on purpose!) I would have probably laughed, or maybe cried, and walked away quickly.
How I Fell In Love with Me
Hello, my name is Cassandra Mans, called San by family and friends. I want to share my story of my journey to body positivity.
My Story: Shine Bright Like a Diamond
Being plus-size is a beautiful thing. My curves are round, my thighs are thick and wide. I feel enormous love and pride for myself. We are not all meant to look the same or wear the same size, just as our race and skin color are not the same.
How Beauty Pageant Life Has Empowered Me as a Plus-Size Woman
Single mom of two teenagers, formal wear style consultant, former teacher and … plus-size beauty queen?
Dating Outside Your Type
Do you have a type? If someone were to round up your three last partners, would they appear to be triplets separated at birth?
Your Boobs Have A Point or Two to Make
Hello up there. It’s us, your boobs. We have a couple of points to make. (Our model Is Rachel Micheletti.)
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.