Body Image on Shine

Hey Shine: I'm sick of reading about dieting!

nospam@example.com (RJ) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:22:28 -0800

Every time I browse Shine, I'm a bit dismayed by how many articles are about losing weight or dieting or generally focusing on fat. Wouldn't it be wonderful if Shine went an entire week without mentioning those words? No "weight loss tips" or "diet mistakes" on the…

Parenting a Girl

nospam@example.com (Scary Mommy) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:41:07 -0800

Having a girl is hard. I mean, mine isn’t even six yet; she’s years away from puberty, and it’s still hard…

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I have issues with food. I am beginning a diet for the 397th time on Monday. The Monday after Thanksgiving, as I…

Men Weigh in on Your Most Common Body Issues

nospam@example.com (RealBeauty.com) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:36:05 -0800

Every woman has (at least) one body part she

Does your eating disorder have a name?

nospam@example.com (Jessica Ashley, Shine staff) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:14:33 -0800

When I read this piece in the New York Times today about a new category of eating disorder not encapsulated by traditional definitions of anorexia and bulimia, it reminded me of the classes I taught on body image when I was an adjunct professor at two colleges in Oregon.

After making my way through many studies, texts, student papers, and other research for those classes, I came to the sweeping conclusion that too many women fall within the bounds of categorized eating disorders and all women have, to some degree, disordered eating and distorted body image.

Could Self-Hypnosis Be the Secret to Losing Weight?

nospam@example.com (Allure Daily Beauty Reporter) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:48:36 -0800

Did you put on pounds over the holidays? Or make a New Year's resolution to get fit? Since diet and fitness are on everyone's mind this time of year, every Wednesday in January, we'll be bringing you special guest bloggers: experts in nutrition, diet, and fitness.

Today,…

"Girl, it's time you made peace with your butt!" (TM)

nospam@example.com (MyJunkyTrunk) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:49:59 -0800

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Cause: You're Beautiful

nospam@example.com (Martha) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:11:52 -0800

Remember that your true nature is your beauty, that the way you value yourself is your power, and that your true and right place in this amazing experience called Planet Earth is cultivating a loving relationship with yourself by listening deeply to your heart's desire and taking the appropriate…

The Best Boots for Large Calves

nospam@example.com (Marie Claire) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:19:24 -0800

Finally--boots that fit every calf! Marie Claire's full-figured fashion diva,

7 Body Parts Men Love--Just the Way They Are

nospam@example.com (YourTango) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:25:42 -0800

Solange Magnano, 37-year-old model and former Miss Argentina, died recently of complications resulting from elective surgery on her buttocks. It's unfortunate that Magnano felt she had to undergo plastic surgery in order to make herself more bootylicious. While we're well aware of The Power of the Butt—our god-given behind has drawn lots of eyeballs on its own—there are limits to the lengths women should go in order to make themselves more attractive to others. Beef Up Your Booty

Especially when it seems that men have a soft spot for our natural beauty.