Category: Commentary
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Victoria’s Secret is Out: Their Fit Techniques Do Not Work
Read more: Victoria’s Secret is Out: Their Fit Techniques Do Not WorkHello Ladies, On my last excursion to Victoria’s Secret, I was a teenager with zero knowledge about bra sizing or fit. My 38DD hand-me-downs were in tatters with wires poking out the front and lace torn around the cup, prompting…
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Weight Loss Week Part IV: Building Self-Esteem
Read more: Weight Loss Week Part IV: Building Self-EsteemHello Ladies, When I discussed my weight loss journey yesterday, I focused on the dietary and lifestyle changes I implemented, so to conclude this blog series, I want discuss how I improved my self-esteem and body confidence along the way. …
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Weight Loss Week Part III: Losing the Right Way
Read more: Weight Loss Week Part III: Losing the Right WayHello Ladies, Over the course of ten years, I went from being petite and thin without a curve in sight to above average height and plus-size with too many curves to count, and I experienced both sides of the body…
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Weight Loss Week Part II: The Yo-Yo Cycle
Read more: Weight Loss Week Part II: The Yo-Yo CycleHello Ladies, Yesterday I discussed my own initiation into the business of body hate that began with mean-spirited comments slung at women on the thinner side of the size spectrum. Today, I want to continue by talking about the dreaded…
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Weight Loss Week Part I: The Skinny on Being Skinny
Read more: Weight Loss Week Part I: The Skinny on Being SkinnyHello Ladies, Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of posts about body image, weight loss/gain, and size discrimination, and as a result, I wanted to dedicate this week toward discussing some of the battles I’ve faced and what helped me…