There's Nothing Wrong with Your Body.

There's a lot wrong with today's views on body image. We're told to look skinny, because that's beautiful. But beauty is not limited to being skinny. It can be curvy, tall, short. Don't let someone's idea of beauty be the limit.

Beauty is Found in the Curve

Ways to Love Your Body.

Have you been less than kind to your body?  That needs to change, and here's 10 ways to help you love your body from 2dayswoman.com

One Woman's Stand on Body Image.

This is a photo of Stella Boonshoft a New York student who set off a rather large debate over a photo she posted on her blog: Body Love .She took courage to post a picture of herself in a bikini and stated the following:

"WARNING: Picture might be considered obscene because subject is not thin. And we all know that only skinny people can show their stomachs and celebrate themselves.

Well I’m not going to stand for that. This is my body. Not yours. MINE. Meaning the choices I make about it, are none of your f****** business. Meaning my size, IS NONE OF YOUR F****** BUSINESS.

If my big belly and fat arms and stretch marks and thick thighs offend you, then that’s okay. I’m not going to hide my body and my being to benefit your delicate sensitivities.

This picture is for the strange man at my nanny’s church who told me my belly was too big when I was five.

This picture is for my horseback riding trainer telling me I was too fat when I was nine.

This picture is for the girl from summer camp who told me I’d be really pretty if I just lost a few pounds.

This picture is for all the f****** stupid advertising agents who are selling us cream to get rid of our stretch marks, a perfectly normal thing most people have (I got mine during puberty).

This picture is for the boy at the party who told me I looked like a beached whale.

This picture is for Emily from middle school, who bullied me incessantly, made mocking videos about me, sent me nasty emails, and called me “lard”. She made me feel like I didn’t deserve to exist. Just because I happened to be bigger than her. I was 12. And she continued to bully me via social media into high school.

MOST OF ALL, this picture is for me. For the girl who hated her body so much she took extreme measures to try to change it. Who cried for hours over the fact she would never be thin. Who was teased and tormented and hurt just for being who she was.

I’m so over that.

THIS IS MY BODY, DEAL WITH IT."

 

 

This was the origional photo she posted that went along with this text.

 

 

 

A Comparison.

Jezebel has compared several photos of Victoria Secret models. Taking the origionals and putting them up to the final photoshopped version.

To see them all, click here.

A Beautiful Campaign to End Negative Body Image

 There's a video out there by a group called, The Body Image Project. It' in effort to stop negative body image that's been brought upon by media standards that are un realistic.

You can see this amazing video by clicking here.

Science Tells Us Chocolate Makes Us Smart!

 In a new study published by the New England Journal of Medicine headlines that countries whose populus consumes more chocolate has more Noble Prize winners.

You can read more by going to Shape.com

Lace is In

Americanshapewear is having a sale. Get 10% off your next order through October 23 by using the code: Lace.

Do Everything In Life You Want With Passion.

Do Small Things with Great Love- Mother Teresa

True Words

This doesn't just apply to someone you marry, it applies to people you bring into your life at all stages.

When you Don't Dress Like Everyone Else..

 I simply love this message about standing out and being your own person.

Kat Dennings

A funny opinion from Kat Dennings.

Against Body Snark.

Body Snark has got to stop. I'm in agreeement with The Lingerie Addict. It's an ugly thing people do.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month of October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please if you haven't done it yet, visit a doctor to get examined.

from The Lingerie Journal.

A Strong Message to your Children.

via bodyheart.com 

Want to Buy Vintage? Know your Size First.

If you're thinking about buying some vintage paterns online in order to make your own clothing. You should be aware that sizes from the 40's,50's, and 60's were different then they are today. A size 14 was a bust measurement of 32 inches. Making it a size 4 by today's standards.

If you're intrested in learning more, click here.

Plus Size Strength

The newest issue of Plus Model Magazine serves as an inspiration for plus size women everywhere to truly love their bodies. "The words in this issue speak of body wellness- a topic we no embrace in fatshion. It's important to love all of our curves. The rolls, the giggles-everything!"-GorgeousInGrey.com

Christina Aguilera Tells Lotus 'I'm a Fat Girl, Deal With It'

Christina Aguilera was forced to meet a "toothpick-thin" image of beauty, time and time again. She's not standing for it anymore. Chirstina reclaimed her body when she told Lotus "you are working with a fat girl. Know it now and get over it."