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Women Body Image

Even Celebs Fight the Body-Image Battle, so Why Judge?

masalamommas | Posted 05.23.2013 | Canada Living
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Lately I've been thinking a lot about how people in general (and women themselves) judge each other based on body image. I've read various posts that are saying that Jessica Alba is a horrible role model for new mothers, and is pressuring moms to lose weight fast -- I disagree. Reading statements like that online break my heart, because women and especially moms should play on the same team.

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How To Flatter Your Figure With Shapewear

TheKit.ca | Marissa Stapley Ponikowski | Posted 03.12.2013 | Canada Style
Read More: Shapewear, Women Body Image, Spanx, Video, Body Image, Canada Style News

Shapewear in general seems, at first glace, to be a one-minute miracle. Can I drop a dress size? Sure! Will you make me as bootylicious as Beyonce?...

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Will We Ever See a Curvy Woman on Victoria's Secret's Runway?

BeauCoo | Posted 02.13.2013 | Canada Style
Read More: Women Body Image, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Body-Positive, Body Image, Average Model Weight, Female Role Models, Plus Sized Models, Average Female Weight, Canada Style News
BeauCoo

What holiday would be complete without the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show? I'll be honest, I caught a glimpse of the show. It pained me to think of the negative thoughts it provoked in its female viewership. Would we as women feel more empowered and positive about our own body image if the models varied in sizes? And I'm not referring to a size 0 to size 4.

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