Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Fat is typically seen as a negative thing. For some, it’s the worst word they can be called. I have always been overweight pretty much my whole life. No matter what word you use, I’m fat. Honestly, that’s all there is to it. So why am I afraid of a word that literally […]
The Body Is Not An Apology – Sonya Renee Taylor
Photo by Emily Rudolph on Unsplash I’ve known about Sonya Renee Taylor and her website The Body Is Not An Apology for a year or so now, so when I was sent The Body Is Not An Apology by her for review, I was psyched. I’ve been on a self-love and body positivity journey for a few years […]
Why I Decided to Not Lose Weight for My Wedding
Photo by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash I decided to not purposely lose any weight for my upcoming wedding, and this seems like a novel/revolutionary concept to some people. I’ve attended a few bridal expos with my fiancé, and there are always a lot of gyms, weight loss management centers, etc. in attendance. If you want to lose weight […]
F*** Flattering
Let’s talk about the f word: flattering. I am more than over that word. I think it’s so played out in our culture, and I’m just over it. Most people think of it as a compliment, but I don’t. If anything, it’s more of a back-handed compliment because it means you look good while purposely […]