For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a bit on the competitive side. Heck as a kid/middle schooler there were times when I was told “you’re too competitive.” Being competitive can be a bad thing, but if done right I think it’s a good thing. And well, here’s my chance to unleash […]
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What Comes After Loving Yourself?
I’m a sucker for TEDx Talks, especially awesome ones. A friend shared this one, that Yesika Salgado did, with me quite awhile ago and I totally forgot to share it with you – oops! There were a few things that really stuck out to me during her talk. Let me share them and why they […]
Body Positive Photo Shoot on Daytona Beach
Participating in a body positive photo shoot is such a phenomenal experience. It’s not too often you can find a group of women that are feeling positive, love, and good things about their bodies… especially enough to gather for a photo shoot! I know from personal experience because I struggled all my life, up until […]
Auditioning for a New Plus Size Model TV Show!
One of the things I love about my move here to the PNW (Pacific Northwest) is all the opportunities there are for plus size peeps. Back in small town Northern Michigan, there wasn’t anything available. One of those opportunities was attending (and being chosen) an open casting call for plus size models and walking the runway as […]
Tips To Continue To Take Care Of Yourself Going Forward
Self-care is a process. It requires practice and dedication if you want to make it stick. Don’t get discouraged if it takes time to make this new concept a part of your life. It’ll get easier, and you’ll probably find yourself craving your self-care activities so much you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. […]
Don’t Feel Guilty For Practicing Self-Care
In yesterday’s post, we touched on the fact that many people feel guilty for spending time and resources on self-care. There are a lot of complex reasons for this within our society. Despite what anyone else may say, you deserve to focus on your own needs. In fact, it’s good for those you love when […]