Watching the Olympics this Winter? Here's what a trip to the games taught me about comparison! There's a well-dressed woman who always slips into the sixth row at church. Obviously, she has it all together. Though she rushes in, she's somehow, always, right on time....
Body Image
Three Ways to Be Thankful For Your Imperfect Body
Do you have to be thankful for your body? No. No... You don't HAVE to be thankful for anything, really, do you? But, I'd like to give you three ways that can help you be thankful for your body -- even if it doesn't look exactly as you'd prefer. No, your body may not...
Looking for More Help? Affordable Christian Body Image Coaching
Affordable, effective, and God-honoring body image coaching is now more accessible than ever. If you need a Christian body image coach, look no further than Heather from Compared to Who? How much freedom could you find if you had someone to talk to about what's...
Why We Must Stop Saying, “It’s What’s on the Inside that Counts”
It's what's on the inside that counts. -Everyone I distinctly remember how I felt when someone told me, "It's on the inside that counts." Frustration! All through my teens and twenties, I wanted to care less about my weight or my skin or my hair. But, I didn't know...
My Beauty Idol: Mindy’s Story
Today, I'm so thrilled to share with you the story of my reader friend, Mindy and her journey to finding body image freedom and uncovering her beauty idol. Mindy's words are powerful! She breaks down this issue in a way that I know will help so many of you who are...
Tired of Trying to Be Better? Me Too…
I'm officially over hearing about how to be a better mom. You can also keep your ten tips to being a better employee, your six steps to being a better friend, and your secrets to being a great wife lists. Additionally, I'm rejecting all alliterations for building a...
Why I Quit the Gym
"Come with me! We're going for a walk." She shrugged her indifference, then slid on her pink sneakers. It's not always sunny and 75 degrees in February. We maintained a leisurely pace for a few minutes before she took off running. "Can't catch me!" she taunted from...
A Bug on the Windshield: How Body Image Issues Affect Your Future
I pulled out onto the highway and drove at least a mile before I noticed him--a tiny lady bug stuck smack dab in the middle of my windshield! (Isn't it ironic that lady bugs are male? I digress. . .) Attempting to keep my eyes focused on the road and the cars around...
3 Good Reasons to Stop Comparing
Need some reasons to stop comparing yourself to others? Read this. You slip into your brand new one-piece. It looked okay in the store's dressing room. I can do this. You think to yourself. But one accidental glance at the tag's picture of the gorgeous woman wearing...
How Victoria’s Secret Impacts Body Image: A Letter to My Daughter
I wrote this quick letter to my daughter about her value a few months ago, the evening that the Victoria's Secret swimsuit special aired on national television. I think our girls have it tough on the body image front in this Victoria's Secret world we live in. I...