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25 Faces, Body Image

25 Faces: Yolanda Marshall

[25faces_intro] A beautiful young mother of 2 adorable kids, Yolanda Marshall, an on-the-go working mom stands at 4’11½” and a fraction of her former weight. Looking at this beautiful and athletic woman, you would never know that she once struggled…

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25 Faces, Body Image

25 Faces: Nanette Reinecke

[25faces_intro] Today I want to introduce you to Nanette Reinecke. Nanette is one of the most tenderhearted, sweetest and sincerest women I know – seeing her always brings a smile to my face. I knew Nanette for close to a…

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An Open Letter to Lululemon

Not too long ago, I had no idea who or what a “Lululemon” was. You don’t carry my size so why would I know who you are? A few friends sang your praises and, intrigued, I decided to have a…

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I'd Rather be Called Fat

Yesterday I received a harsh comment from a reader identified as “Carlie” on my Am I Too Fat? blog post, I don’t believe the comment was intended to sound as cruel as it appears, but in any case I have…

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A Heartfelt Thank You

To my readers: Today’s blog post is dedicated to each and every person who stopped by my blog to read “Am I Too Fat?“. I am humbled by the amount of love and support I have received from my community…

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Am I Too Fat?

Yesterday I received an email submitted through my blog. It was submitted anonymously and simply stated: “arnt you too fat to write a fashion blog?” You asked, and now I will answer.  Dear anonymous, Simply stated, the answer is “no,”…

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