I have a slight addiction to exercise equipment. When a new gizmo or workout type comes along, I’m anxious to be a guinea pig. I sign up to pay the four easy payments of $19.99 and I begin to fantasize about how great my life will become once my new exercise regiment...
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Compared to Who? Poem by Amy Owens
I'd like to introduce you to Amy Owens, a poet in Ireland who put beautiful words and rhyme to the struggle with body image and comparison. I know they will touch your heart. Consider leaving a comment at the very bottom if they do! I know it would encourage Amy!...
When Holiday Parties Make You Feel Like You Don’t Fit In
You managed to squeeze into your okay-est jeans and a festive top. It's a Christmas Party after all. You've got to look the part. But, who greets you at the door? Well, if it isn't Miss Perfect. The "Hostess with the Most-est" in a form fitting red dress that shows...
Meet Tiana: A Inspiring 14-Year-Old Helping Girls Who Struggles with Body Image
Today, I'd like to introduce you to Tiana. Tiana is 14 years old and she runs a blog for girls called, "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made." Tiana has a passion for showing girls the truth about the ways they were created. Though I know most of my readers are over the age...
Five Things Happily Married Women Do
I celebrate twelve years of marriage this week and, though I’ve come a long way, I still have much to learn! This past summer I had the opportunity to observe a few happily married women who’ve past the three, four, and five (Wow!) decades mark of marriage and are...
The Edge of the Brownies: Comparison Lessons for Chocolate Addicts
I didn't know that anyone preferred the crispy edge of the brownies. In fact, when someone invented the Edge Brownie Pan I thought, "That thing will never sell. No one likes those edges." For decades, I would systematically remove all the edges from the brownies as I...
Hope for Ugly Days: When Life Hits You Upside the Head
I'm not the only one who's had life hit them upside the head, right? My 30s have definitely topped my 20s for learning who God is and who he created me to be. Once I let go of expectations others had for me, I dove head first into the freedom that Christ gives...
Confessions of a Compare-aholic
My name is Becca, and I'm a compare-aholic. It takes many forms. Somedays I try to delude myself and call it "looking for inspiration." (You know that embarassing, guilty pleasure thing where we torment ourselves by sifting through social media and comparing every...
Can “Beautiful” People (Really) Understand Body Image Issues?
"Beautiful people" - they seem to be everywhere. On our screens. On billboards. In our news feeds. On the Compared to Who Contributors page. Wait??!?!?! What was that last one? Read Allyss' first CTW post and find out: Can "beautiful" people (really) understand body...
Growing Up Rejection: Finding Freedom from Fear of Rejection
I remember we were riding in the car on the way to a friend’s birthday party, maybe I was 11 or 12. My dad starts talking, he taught me a very important lesson that day. He told me to include everybody. He said “No one likes to feel left out. Make every girl there...