Body Image

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5 Tips for Practicing Body Neutrality in Daily Life

Approaches like body neutrality, body positivity, and “Health at Every Size” can help combat weight-related stigma and shame. Here’s what to keep in mind for […]

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This Body-Image Approach Can Help Reframe the Way You Talk and Think About Yourself

This past July, pop singer Jax orchestrated a flash mob in front of a Los Angeles Victoria’s Secret store, set to her body-liberation anthem “Victoria’s […]

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Cecily Tynan Would Like the Body Shaming to Stop Already

It’s 2018, and somehow people still haven’t figured out that critiquing other people’s bodies is never, ever okay. And Cecily Tynan is over it. The 6ABC meteorologist […]

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Jennifer Weiner Smashes Your Swimsuit Fears With Awesome Facebook Post

Like most of us, Philly author Jennifer Weiner is headed to the beach this weekend. And, like most of us, she’s had struggles with her […]

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Barbie Diversified!

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The Checkup: These Famous Athletes Posed Naked and Created the Best Gym Motivation Ever

• I know what you’re thinking: Of course they like their bodies, they’re top-ranked athletes, for cryin’ out loud! But you’d be surprised how many […]

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The Checkup: Does Weed Really Enhance Running Performance?

• I’m just going to leave this here: The new trend in the running world? Apparently it’s smoking a bit of weed before you hit […]

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Can We Please (Please!) Stop Talking About Body Types Like They Are Trends?

Last week, there was a pretty fascinating piece on Greatist that delved into the history of the “perfect female body,” and how much—and often—society’s perception of what […]

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“Dear Body, I’m Sorry”: A Woman’s Apology Letter to Herself

During her Be Well Philly Bootcamp talk this past Saturday, health coach Jessica Procini revealed one of her secrets to weight loss: Tell your inner critic to […]

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I’m Sorry, But Jennifer Lawrence’s New Dior Ad Is a Photoshop Fail

You can stop reading now if you think this is going to be a rant about how models/actresses who work in the fashion industry shouldn’t […]

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Do You Photoshop Selfies Before Posting Them? New Renfrew Body-Image Survey Says Lots of Us Do

Kim Kardashian isn’t the only one who employs a bit of Photoshop magic on her selfies before posting them on social media. A new survey […]