I stand in front of the full length mirror, naked. I breathe in, deeply – the breath I’ve not allowed myself all day. I caress the swell of my belly, the rough cellulite on my butt and thighs, my hairy arms and legs. I trace each scar – seen and unseen, each memory. And I…
Tag: body positivity
A long awaited update – body positivity walk
So, I’m sure my 5 or so followers are all really preoccupied with what I’ve been up to lately and whether or not I’m OK, right?! 😉 Well, I am! OK, that is. A little stressed, a lot busy, and if we’re being honest also quite a bit proud. As I’ve alluded to in previous…
Book review: Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
5/5 stars As with Body Positive Power, I think this is a very important book that anyone who struggles with weight, food and/or body image can benefit hugely from reading. It is an anti-diet book, but it does not promote being unhealthy. Rather, the basic principle of the book is making peace with food, and…
Book review: The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss and Body Confidence by Jessica Ortner
4/5 stars I liked this book. There was a lot to recognise and a lot to reflect on. It doesn’t get a full score from me for a couple of reasons, so let me just address those quickly first: I don’t feel this is a very thorough introduction to the practice of energy tapping, as…
Book review: Love your body, change your life (#1) by Emma Wright
3/5 stars So, this is one in a series of books I have been/am reading in order not only to help myself but prepare to help others with issues related to eating, weight and body image. J bought this one for me on a whim and it turned out to not really be my thing….
Book review: Body Positive Power by Megan Jayne Crabbe
5/5 stars. This may be the most important book I’ve read in years. And for that alone it deserves top rating. It’s also well written, thoroughly researched and deeply personal, which adds another dimension to it. Sure there are a few minor things to remark on such as it focusing almost solely on the fashion…
Too much time, and too little. 