We are often our own worst critics aren’t we? So many times I look in the mirror and that negative tape we all know so well starts playing. It’s a constant battle to shut it off and remind yourself that a quiet voice in your head has absolutely no power over you. But it’s not…
Instagram Musings: Radical Body Love
View this post on Instagram Radical body love. Lately I’ve been trying to speak into the lives of my friends and family about excepting their own bodies. My journey doesn’t have to just focus on me but I’ll be honest, others don’t seem to receive it well. The concept of health comes up where I…
Boobies!
Photo credit: Sabrena Rexing Photography As many of you know, August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. This one’s particularly special to me because I’ve thought multiple times within the past couple of months that my supply was completely gone. Going back to work after having my son has completely destroyed me. I feel like I…
Memories of Skinnier Pasts
You know how Facebook will show you photos and videos from past memories? Well the other day I saw one taken the day before my wedding. As I stood there looking at my past self 9 years ago many thoughts came flooding in. The very first thing I noticed was how skinny I was back…
Curvy Summer Scene
I’ve continuously been blessed with the Thighs and Lows Blog community on Facebook. While I certainly try to keep up with the industry, there is no doubt that I initially miss things while stretching my time from blogging, being a mommy and working full-time. Thanks to group member Tierra, I was turned on to an…
Instagram Musings: The Scale
View this post on Instagram The scale has not been good to me lately. A lot of the weight I lost at first from nursing is slowly creeping back. My lack of ability to get adequate exercise or eat well isn’t helping my case. Most of the time I’m stuffing my face quickly so I…
Repost: Just Snap the Photo, Mama
If you’re a mom, there’s a good chance you don’t have many photos of you with the family. Most of that is because you’re probably the one taking the photo. I know I’m always the one that wants to capture the memory. I can’t tell you how many times I tell my daughter to not…
What I Learned From Watching Netflix’s “Chef’s Table”
Have you ever seen an episode of Netflix’s docuseries, “Chef’s Table?” It’s beautifully produced and explores some of the world’s best chefs. Recently I heard from a friend that the series had added a pastry section to the series. I was pretty excited to hear that news because I love any show that features desserts….
We’ve Found Our Plus Size Disney Princess!
A few weeks ago I shared on Twitter how much I’d love to see Disney give us a plus size princess: Am I the only person who is totally ready for a #plussize Disney princess? #bodypositive pic.twitter.com/7L2z4epbmJ — Jillian Pedersen (@jillianhailey) April 26, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Wouldn’t it be wonderful for our sons and daughters…
Instagram Musings: Scars
View this post on Instagram This weekend has been a big one for teaching my daughter to be body positive. She’s been noticing differences from person to person lately. It all started with the question, “Mommy, when will your tummy go back down like mine is now that the baby is out?” I’m so glad…
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