I've felt self-conscious about one thing or another during nearly every season of my life. Different things. Big and small things. Not always my looks, but more often than not. (Or my loudness in general and pour choice of words. I call it "conversational remorse." #thestruggleisreal) It's that … [Read more...]
The Key to Transforming Your Body Image
This post is part of a series titled Radiant: 31 Days to Loving Your Reflection. Make sure to check out the other installments here. When I had my twin daughters, my struggle with body image became more of a pressing matter. I didn't want to pass on my body image issues, the self-consciousness … [Read more...]
Aging and Body Image
This post is part of a body image series titled Radiant: 31 Days to Loving Your Reflection. You can check out the other installments here. I turned 35 this year. All my friends seem to be hitting milestone birthdays. 30, 35, 40. And with each age the changes in our looks and our bodies. We … [Read more...]
Body Image After Baby
This post is part of a series titled Radiant: 31 Days to Loving Your Reflection. You can check out the other installments here. I knew my body would change after baby. I knew about those postpartum pounds. I also had a sense of urgency that the weight needed to come off now. Right … [Read more...]
Pregnancy and Body Image
This is part of a body image series titled Radiant: 31 Days to Loving Your Reflection. You can check out the other installments here. We were married for 7 years before I got pregnant. I knew I would have some things to work through from my childhood, but I didn't anticipate the body image … [Read more...]