It takes a lot more than willpower to make lifestyle changes. Sometimes, people are scared to make these changes because of the financial implications of such a drastic change. Making dietary changes does not mean incurring unnecessary expenses. Especially with the mindset that if the goal is to lose weight, […]
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At first, when you embark on your weight loss journey, it tends to start smoothly. You’re pumped full of energy, and you begin to see results. Months in, you realize progress has slowed down or has disappeared entirely. You’re not losing any more weight, or your weight begins to go […]
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It is no longer news that the moment a plus-sized woman steps into a place, she becomes the object of attention. The question is, what kind of attention? Now what makes this attention worrisome is that heads are turning in your direction not only because you look stunning, or have […]
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Your feet are another delicate and vital part of your body. It is necessary to protect them as well as keep it as comfortable as possible so that they can enable you to do more and be active as you carry on with your activities. Be it walking, standing or […]
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It will not come as a surprise to learn that you have been tagged unhealthy a number of times, just because you are plus-size. And we all know that that is a false notion which is most times quite far from the truth. Everybody needs to go to the gym. […]
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What is your definition of fun? Is it hanging out with family or friends in a relaxed and pleasant environment and having a good time? Or Spending quality time with that special person you love and care so much about? Or Going to the cinema and enjoying a good movie […]
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When you hear beauty regimen, you think high-end, expensive skincare products and you resign to thinking that skincare might not be for you at all. As a woman, especially a plus-size one, your plate is already full with expectations, beauty standards and judgment from others. Your skin tends to act […]
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In the mainstream media, mostly the television networks (broadcast), print media, the movie industry, and, most recently, the blogging space, there has been continuous marginalization of the thicker woman. In industries where other sizes thrive, plus size women have had to put in twice the effort, only to get the […]
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To say a person is confident means that such a person believes in herself. Words that are synonymous with confidence in this context are faith, trust, belief, reliance, dependence, courage, to mention but a few. These words relate to how you feel about yourself and not others. Simply put, having […]
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Stereotype simply refers to the people’s misconception or wrong idea/belief about other people, group or thing that is mainly based on how they look. In most cases, these beliefs are not true. When it comes to the plus-sized community and how most people view them, they tend to associate their […]
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