Hello I used to post here all the time - FlamingoBingo for anyone who remembers me!
I'm on a mission to truly, unconditionally love my body - initially motivated by having four daughters who I want not to internalise The Beauty Myth. So I have my books piled by my bed:
The Beauty Myth I'm half-way through.
Fat is a Feminist Issue
Susie Orbach on Eating
I'm reading fantastic blogs like Dances with Fat.
I'm finding inspiration from articles like this about allowing yourself to be photographed for your children and this about not refusing to wear a swimsuit to play with your kids on the beach.
FWIW I'm a size 12/14, 5'1". I lost a load of weight a couple of years ago but have put it all back on. I dance at least twice a week and am fairly fit and very healthy.
Anyone else want to talk about this? What are you doing to support your daughters' body image? What work on your own issues are you having to do? How's it working for you? Have you got any body-love inspiring resources to share?
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Learning about The Beauty Myth and fat etc.
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Sulis · 20/07/2014 13:37
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