Female Celebrities Who Are Plus Size And Proud Of It

October 25, 2010

Plus Size Actress America FerreraPeople, mostly us women tend to relate a perfect figure to stardom and success. We come to believe that looking good makes us feel good and that in turn affects our confidence and approach towards life.

But that should in no way  affect your ability and inner strength  to reach out for success.  Just as these women proved that even with the extra weight around themselves, they have the courage and talent to make it big in their lives.
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When I Love Myself The Way I Am Others Do

July 24, 2010

Love YourselfI used to work with two guys. I  enjoyed spending time with one of them but not so much with the other.
In one instance, I was in the office of the one I like when the other entered. I had on an outfit that showed my silhouette and noticed the expression of surprise his face when he saw the size of my butt.

I felt ashamed and felt like I needed to cover up. Unfortunately I took his response as my issue when I shouldn’t have.

We tend to think women are this way but men are too.
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Lane Bryant Behind The Scenes Plus Size Model Commercials

May 3, 2010

I just discovered this video of Lane Bryant Behind the Scenes plus size model commercials shooting.
Nobody fits you like Lane Bryant.

It appears the television network ABC has pulled out a commercial featuring one of those plus size models (Ashley Graham) because they find its content inappropriate.
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How To Really Enjoy Our Bodies – The Way They Are

April 20, 2010

Beautiful East Indian WomanI have a difficult time enjoying myself the way I am.  No matter what I find myself hoping I had more of this or less of that. When I was a shapely size 6, I wanted smaller arms.  I hated the sunken area around my neck and my very sunken cheekbones.

Well the problem was that size 6 was too small for me regardless of what size my arms were.  My mother said I looked emaciated and my “sort of” boyfriend said I was still too heavy around the hips and arms.
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How To Find The Bra Right For You

April 8, 2010

Plus Size Bra ShoppingHaving the right bra makes a huge difference. You feel better when you wear a bra that supports your body properly.  The cup, side and back panels all need to fit right.  Your entire breast needs to fit in the cup and there cannot be “extra” sticking out the sides or over the top like a muffin.

You should not be able to fit two fingers under the front of the bra. If you can, the bra is too big.
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