I've talked about body image/self image on here more times I can link or number. It's an important thing to me. Having struggled for so, so long with a dangerous, damaging view of myself and my physical body (there was quite some mental/emotional toxicity going on, too), and having crossed to that other side where …
things i currently need #8: swimsuit edition
I will preface by telling you that This Square Peg is perfectly fine in her swimming trunks, a tankini top, and a cover-up. Because she's quite comfortable with being comfortable--including at the beach. And as much as I adore the beach for being the great body unifier (in other words, no matter what you feel about …
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Straighten Up and Fly Right.
Let's talk about posture, shall we? When your Square Peg was a precocious tween, I used to walk around the house with a book on my head like the photo to your left. But it had nothing to do with posture. It was just the excitement of getting from one side of the room to …
On Visuals and Inspiration.
The most popular question I get as I continue on this gaining health journey: what inspired you to want to lose weight in the first place? I don't mind the question; to me, it's natural that people want to know. And so I tell them: I was making very unhealthy choices in my life and …
Choose Beautiful.
Every day I go through the average door. But yesterday was a unique day. So I chose to go through the beautiful one. Therein lies the power of Dove's new inspirational ad campaign. (They've been quietly setting a new precedent when it comes to ads about beauty and women, Dove. I love it and I don't think …
Belly Love.
I saw this question on a post from The Curvy Fashionista from last year and was moved to answer the call. Thanks for the inspiration, TCF. Ok, here we go. Dear Belly, You're giving me the side eye, aren't you? Because I chose you as the favorite part of my body? And you're like, please …
This Curvy Square Peg?
Last night, as I stepped into my friend's car for us to head to an appointment, she regarded me with a blank expression on her face and said the following: Friend: I almost didn't recognize you when you came out of the house. Me: Huh? Friend: That pencil skirt, that blouse. You have curves! WHY HAVE …
35.
35 is a very attractive age. London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years. -- Oscar WildeReflecting: we've been together for three months now, me and 35, and I have to say that I'm enjoying it so far. A few things...1. …
This Square Peg. 