Bikini Body

“So be #veryfat #verybrave and go out and terrorize the world with your #bravery. You can literally substitute a bikini for anything you’re scared to do. I just want you to know that only you stand in the way of you.”

-Nicole Byer, #VeryFat #VeryBrave

Fitting In

to describe myself as fat is not to describe myself as ugly, lazy, worthless, or undesirable.
– it’s my self-acceptance movement
amanda lovelace

(Not So) Teenage Acne Drama

Dear Pimples,If you’re going to live on my face, I need to see some rent. Let me start this blog by introducing myself. My name is Rachel. I’m 30 years old, and I have struggled with acne for over HALF of my life. Friends, I have tried it ALL. I’ve seen a dermatologist on and…

Crop Tops Saved My Life

Ok, I’ll admit it: that title is a little dramatic. Even if a crop top didn’t directly save me, it helped to boost my confidence to live a fuller, better life. My crop top journey actually started as a bikini journey. I hadn’t worn a two-piece bathing suit that showed any part of my stomach…