Category Archives: Body image
Aging Gratefully
I’m reluctant to admit this, but for about a year now, I’ve been acting like a baby about getting older. Of course, I realize I’m mortal and therefore not immune to the inevitabilities of aging, but I suppose I didn’t … Continue reading
How to Save a Life
I’ve been reading a lot about eating disorders lately and have talked with several registered dietitians who specialize in treating eating disorders—research for an article I’m writing to update dietitians on available resources. I’m familiar with the topic as I’ve … Continue reading
Help Kids Have a Healthy Body Image, Part 3
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009 Help Kids Have a Healthy Body Image, Part 3 I love reading and writing for magazines, but when I was a teen, reading popular magazines messed with my mind. Back then, I didn’t realize … Continue reading
Thou Shall Not Compare: Healthy Body Image, Part 2
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009 Thou Shall Not Compare: Healthy Body Image, Part 2 I’m attending a national conference with several hundred other women. As I looked around during the opening session, I saw women of all different shapes … Continue reading
Body Talk: Build a Healthy Body Image, Part 1
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009 Body Talk: Build a Healthy Body Image, Part 1 The next time you’re feeling bad about your body—or talking bad about your body—stop and think of all the things your body does for you. … Continue reading
The Perfect Fit: Dress Your Best
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009 The Perfect Fit: Dress Your Best I wish every woman could spend some time with Stacy and Clinton from TLC’s What Not to Wear. Or, at least learn to see themselves the way Stacy and Clinton … Continue reading
The Power of Perseverance
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2009 The Power of Perseverance Christine Doolittle 2009 Healthy Lifestyle Challenger From over 100 applications to participate in Healthy & Fit magazine’s 2009 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge, Christine Doolittle’s application was one of three chosen. As a participant in the … Continue reading