When my brother and I were in elementary school, we looked forward to one reward for cooperating during a grocery store trip. A donut. For me, it was Boston Cream-filled--the top covered in chocolate and the middle oozing with a creamy, pudding like deliciousness....
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Take It to a 2: What to Do if You are Consumed With Body Perfection
I'd consider myself an extreme person. My mama says I'm "spirited." She's right. I don't do moderation well, or sometimes at all. I'm all in (venti drinks, marathons I don't train for, volunteering as "Tribute" whenever possible) or totally out (why clean anything if...
Success:: What’s Your Definition?
As long as I can remember I have had a petrifying fear of failure. It has kept me from doing so many things in my life. I don't just want to succeed. I HAVE to succeed. I need that "attaboy" and approval that winning in life provides. I have been setting myself up for...
New March Series:: One Word Devotionals to Improve Your Body Image
Spring is coming! Whether you are thinking of a Spring Break getaway or feeling the body image pressure because summer looms on the horizon, you will be blessed by the series we are doing here at Compared to Who? for the whole month of March. We've called it "March...
Make My Heart Believe
For the better part of my life, my relationship with food, diet, exercise, and my body has been . . . complicated, to say the least. I’ve been through seasons of “plans” — i.e, Hallie’s path to less jiggle - seasons of “intentionally zero plans” - i.e., Hallie says...
Consider This When Making Weight Loss Resolutions
Did you make some weight loss resolutions this year? I bet you did. Tis the season for that sort of thing, right? Just yesterday I heard a Christian radio announcer read a story that said the top new year's resolution for many will once again be exercise more....
Wisdom Wednesday: Don’t Believe Everything You think
Don't believe everything you think. Sometimes our thoughts, even those about ourselves are wrong! I'm not sure who said this quote, but it's a good one to print out and put on your mirror, by your computer monitor or on your fridge if you wrestle negative self-talk...
From Delivery Room to Deliverance: Tess’ Story of Breaking Food Addiction
I love sharing the stories of other women who have broken free from the bondage of body image struggles. This is Tess' story. I found Tess online, we had a mutual friend, and I liked what I read. I can relate so much to her story, I bet you will too! (Have your own...
Journey to Freedom: Shannan’s Body Image Journal Week One
Have you ever wished you could read someone else's journal? Not to be a creeper or anything. . . but just so you could know that you aren't the ONLY one who thinks the way you do? Today a very brave reader friend, Shannan, is allowing us to do just that. She felt like...