“I love her, she’s so great—but I’m really worried about her. She needs to lose weight.” These are the typical comments I read on any article or post featuring an overweight woman. And those are the kind ones. When Bridgett Everett comically hopped onto Jimmy Fallon’s desk earlier this month, … [Read more...]
Getting Disney Tattoos After 40 Says Nothing About My Parenting Skills
Yes, those are my legs, and no, those aren’t old tattoos. I’m 42 years old, and my amazing friend Karen Awesom is the artist behind each of those Disney tattoos that I’ve had done in the last 18 months. I think they’re beautiful, and there are parts of each of those characters I love so much, I … [Read more...]
My Kids’ Brutal Honesty Is Killing My Self-Esteem
“Your hair is turning really grey, that means you’re getting old.” Awesome. Thanks for that keen observation, son. Can I get some ice for that burn? I have come to the conclusion that kids either don’t have a concept of self-esteem or really don’t give a shit about your feelings. I taught … [Read more...]
My Doctor’s Refusal To Give Me Liposuction Was A Blessing In Disguise
I have always been a little bit self-conscious of my belly fat, even though I am someone that would be considered of normal weight. Even in my late teens, I had a small belly-paunch that I was concerned about. Looking back now, I didn’t appreciate the fact that I was pretty thin at less than 120 … [Read more...]
Barbie’s New Body-Positive Makeover Was Two Years In The Making
It’s hard for me to think of my childhood without Barbie in it. My sister and I shared the old-school pink plastic Barbie Dream House; we had a huge Tupperware tub full of different Barbies and their many outfits; I used to go over to my friends’ houses just to play with our Barbie dolls. I even … [Read more...]
Three Times Shorts Shopping Was Exactly Like Mean Girls
“Get in, loser, we're going shopping!” It’s that time of year again. It’s the time of year when I remember none of my shorts fit properly and my kid is almost old enough to be embarrassed by that. So, with a great deal of reluctance, I venture out into the universe in search of stuff that covers my … [Read more...]
#Mombod Takes Over The Internet
Last week, it was all about the dad bod -- the online trend praising men with realistic bodies types. The dad bod is used to describe men who are relatively fit but with some extra weight around their midsection. Think Leonardo DiCaprio, Seth Rogen and Chris Pratt (pre Guardians of the Galaxy, of … [Read more...]
Why I’m Not Trying To Get My Pre-Baby Body Back
"You know those things where you squish them and they are gushy and the stuff squeezes out through the other side of your hand? It feels like that!" my son said gleefully. What on earth was he talking about? Oh yes, that would be my belly. What does mommy's belly feel like? He was trying to describe … [Read more...]
3 Simple Rules To Actually Keeping Your Weight Loss Resolution
What did you resolve to do differently in 2015? Were you like the 38% of Americans surveyed in a 2014 study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology who listed weight loss as their number one goal? In fact, the same study ranked "lose weight" at the top of their list of resolutions for 2014, … [Read more...]
Jennifer Garner Has A Baby Bump & She’s Proud Of It
Yes everyone, the rumours are true — Jennifer Garner has a baby bump! But no, she's definitely not pregnant. The 42-year-old actress was the centre of much tabloid speculation this past August when she stepped out in a series of looser fitting tops, hiding what many people believed was a baby … [Read more...]