February 2012
7 Ways to Become a Body Image Activist
Sat, 2012-02-04 00:36 — Margarita T
With thin-is-in and diet-focused ads, commercials and magazines, size discrimination and hysteria over the so-called obesity epidemic, our society perpetuates a poor body image and a false view of health. Fortunately, there are many ways you can use your voice to promote a positive body image. Here are seven ways you can make a difference.
5 Hints for Raising Girls with A Healthy Body Image
Sat, 2012-02-04 00:30 — Margarita T
Here are five ideas for promoting a positive body image in your daughter.
1. Teach your daughter that all shapes and sizes are beautiful.
Remind her that genetics plays a pivotal role in how we look and that beauty comes in all different shapes, sizes, colors and ages.
2. Make exercise fun.