We argued back and forth for at least a couple minutes. Neither of us would budge. I was trying to convince my three-year-old daughter that she is, in fact, beautiful, but her rejection of my compliment came swiftly and forcefully. “But you are beautiful.” “NO, I NOT!” “You are! You’re smart and funny and beautiful.” … (Read More)
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Do you really hate your body (or is it about something else)? My chat with Liz DiAlto – lizdialto.com
I’m not exactly sure of when I became aware of Liz DiAlto. She’s on YouTube, and she’s a trainer, so I’m sure I had her in my line of vision on more than one occasion. Yes, I’m checking them ALL out. But I do know exactly when I became VERY aware of Liz DiAlto. She … (Read More)
The “Skinny” on Amanda Russell: You Have 4 Minutes with the YouTube Fitness Star and Creator of the AR Fit Program
Today’s video was actually the first one I planned to do with Amanda Russell. Our 4-Minute Abs Workout and beginner meditation videos were just afterthoughts – something we thought that you guys would enjoy and that would be a fun way to compliment our interview. We first met when we were both selected be part … (Read More)
Inspiration: Having the Body You Want Starts with Loving the Body You Have #blissedin
Today, I am completely in love with my body. It’s the same body I had yesterday, but yesterday didn’t feel the same. Today, I fed my body delicious healthy food and took it outside for some fresh air. Then, I took it to the gym and did lots of work to make it stronger. After … (Read More)
Photoshopped To Look Heavier #loveyourbody #blissedin
I feel like the subject of whether or not it’s ok to Photoshop models or celebrities to look skinny or flawless has been done to death. And after all the debate, we’re still in the same place. Magazines still do it, and we still hate it… but do we? Why do we keep buying into … (Read More)
WHEN MOM SAYS “I’M FAT” – How Mothers Influence Their Daughters’ Self-Esteem
Body image is a legacy passed down through generations. Love your body and your kids will love theirs too. >> tweet I tweet that a LOT, because I think it’s such an important message to remember. Like I told you in my video on HOW TO BE AWESOME, I keep a little notebook full of … (Read More)