Body Image: Let’s Take a Stand


We are headed out on a much needed family vacation for the next few days. The kids are out of school and we figured what the heck. We haven’t had a long family holiday in a while. I’ve been super stressed out and not feeling myself, so hopefully it will be just what I need to bounce back.

Before I go offline for a few days – I wanted to mention something that has been in the news the past few weeks. Body Image…

Girls LEarn to Hate Their BodiesRecently a bit fuss was made over the change in looks of actress Renee Zellweger and of course there are countless gossip columns that live to ‘report’ on the fading youth of some of America’s beloved celebs. Just a few weeks ago, I highlighted the photoshopping of Camille Leblanc Bazient and what message it sends to young women who look up to her.  A fellow CrossFit athlete/blogger explained the harm it can do in a recent post:

Camille Leblanc-Bazinet: Strong, Real, and Less-Than-Perfect

It’s ingrained in our culture and it has taken a toll on everyone.  We all need to take note and push back as much as we can when we see examples of this.  It’s true that little ripples make big waves… 

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Rule Your Mind or It Will Rule You

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