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By Stephanie • 14 years ago

From a recovering “Perfect Girl”

I just finished Courtney Martin’s “Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters”. It profoundly affected me. I have been struggling with my body for several years now, coming very close to a full blown eating disorder in my sophomore year of college. I’ve been trying very hard over the last couple months to stop the destructive thinking about my body. My partner is totally supportive, but I also know it’s frustrating for him, since he doesn’t really get it. I picked up Martin’s book and read the introduction midway through my last semester in college, and I knew right away it was going to help me. Unfortunately, I felt so overwhelmed in my last semester, that I didn’t think I should undertake such emotional/psychological reading. After graduation my mom took me to Vegas, so I had plenty of time on the plane/by the pool to read and reflect.
I feel more beautiful already. Her book was refreshing and honest. I seriously recommend it to every woman, who has ever thought about food, dieting, exercise, her weight, etc in a way that could possibly one day lead to an eating disorder. I have a better understanding now of why I obsessed for so long about my body: my desire to be perfect in every area of my life. I did feel a lot of pressure growing up – and I noticed that the same pressure was not put on my brother. If he got C’s, he was ...

By Stephanie • 14 years ago

Get HOTTT for summer

Ugh. I just have to vent about this because I feel like I am about to flip. Is anyone else already tired of hearing the commercials about losing weight/getting in shape for summer?
I just saw a Wal-mart commercial, in which a woman saw summer desserts or something and said “Oh no” or something (clearly I wasn’t really paying attn…) and then Wal-mart was there to save the day with Alli and Slim Fast.
My summer does not depend on how I look. I am going to have fun regardless of my weight. Stop trying to sell me all your stupid products because you think my weight determines whether or not I enjoy my summer.
In general, I don’t have ...

Ugh. I just have to vent about this because I feel like I am about to flip. Is anyone else already tired of hearing the commercials about losing weight/getting in shape for summer?
I just saw a ...

By Stephanie • 15 years ago

I just think this is a little weird

I just read this article on CNN.com. The author, Fernanda Moore, discusses how she tried to discipline her husband by using the techniques she picked up in parenting guides – and which have been successful on her children.
Beyond the weirdness of treating your husband like a child, the author also seems to resent staying at home with the kids and portrays her husband as ungrateful.
I don’t know. It all seems strange. I’d prefer a partner – male OR female – who doesn’t need to be treated like a child, who respects me, and who helps around the house without being “creatively disciplined.”

By Stephanie • 15 years ago

Palin’s Appearance

I know, more Sarah Palin?
But this article blames her appearance for John McCain’s loss in the election.
Oh yes.
“It wasn’t her appearance per se” that soured people on Palin, Heflick said in an interview. “It was the effect her appearance had on their perception of her competence and humanity. Those variables made people less likely to vote for her.”…
Here’s the rest of the article.
I find this interesting…and a little ridiculous. What are your thoughts?

By Stephanie • 15 years ago

Oh the Simpsons

Soooo. I’m not necessarily a Jessica or Ashlee Simpson fan. BUT I find it alarming when any woman (Jessica) is called out for putting on weight or not living up to any other ridiculous beauty standard. And I definitely admire when another woman (Ashlee) can speak out against it. Check out this news article and share your thoughts!