BlogHer - Letter To My Body - Comments

It Can Be Passed From Mother To Daughter

Megan Smith — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:58:23 -0500

Hi Heather,

You're so right that body image issues are often passed from one generation to the next and mothers especially need to be conscious of the examples they set, how they view their own bodies, so their daughters can grow up without that scourge of "body hate."

I've often stopped by Mama Vision and was always impressed by your commitment and common sense. Keep up the great work.

Megan Smith
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/YouTube
Megan's Minute: Quirky Commentary Around The Clock

Body hate continues through the generations

mamaVISION — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:42:15 -0500

mamaVISION

Hi Ladies: For insight into how our body hate is passed down to our daughters, I'd like you to read some posts on my blog at mamaVISION.com, particularly this recent post where the young women answered my question "What do you wish your mom knew about your disordered eating?"

67 girls posted their heart felt reponse

I've spent the past 2 1/2 years serving as a voice of reason for girls, and I can't even begin to tell you how important it is that we make peace with our bodies.

Take it easy!

Heather

aka mamaV

loving self great

Wellness Informant — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:57:03 -0500

I am glad to see this keep up the good work

KNOW WHO YOU ARE, KNOW WHAT YOU EAT.

I LOVE MY BODY &

MYNEWPEACE — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:48:47 -0500

I LOVE MY BODY and I'm so glad this blog is here to aid others into loving themselves. Teach a young person to love themselves today.

KNOW WHO YOU ARE, KNOW WHAT YOU EAT

NATASHA, Radio Host and Wellness Informant

www.WHATHAPPENEDTOYOURLASTMEAL.com

true

aracelita04 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:33:14 -0500

I liked your post, and im going to get that book. i've suffere anorexia, bulimia, all diets you can imagine and still suffer body concious problems...

so thanx!!

yay!

Mandasays17 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:46:54 -0500

i love your post! and thank you for the nice comment on mine. I think we all get there in that comfort zone and just need to be reminded :)

Denise, thanks for the

glossedover — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:44:48 -0500

Denise, thanks for the mention!

Clare, I'm on board for the campaign.

This was a fantastic interview. I've never seen How to Look Good Naked--but I'll definitely check it out. I loved what Kelly said about her body being a "badge of honor." Knowing that at least one show focuses on self-esteem instead of diets makes me hopeful that, someday, the prevalent messages in the media about our bodies will be positive.

Wendy

Glossed Over: I have magazine issues.

Clare - have you seen....

Denise — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:46:47 -0500

The Glossed Over blog? If you haven't checked out Wendy's work, you should. Y'all would make a great team!

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

All steps in the right direction!

clare.ondrey — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:38:00 -0500

I adore this show (and Carson, he's always so funny) and Kelly is a woman that I can aspire to be like, which is always a great reason to tune in!
Thanks for highlighting this series and this woman!

I've also started a campaign about women's beauty in magazines - I think there are a lot of similarities between the values in this show and the what I'm hoping comes of the campaign! It can be found at thepoint.com.

Clare Ondrey

Stirring and Whirring

cooking, writing, and anything that comes along

I' m So Glad...

Megan Smith — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:59:09 -0500

Hi Karen,

I'm go glad you got a chance to see Kelly's episode and read the podcast transcript. And I love your tagline!

Megan Smith
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/YouTube
Megan's Minute: Quirky Commentary Around The Clock

Thank you!

Deaf Mom — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:02:54 -0500

Thank you, thank you for that transcript! I've seen the show a few times but not that episode. As a gal with some curves, I could really relate!

Karen

"Life is too short to pout all the time."

A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Hands & Voices

Tape this to the mirror

Lisa Stone — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:21:21 -0500

Say it, Megan:

"it's time for the curvy girls to stand up straight, look the world straight in the face, and smile."

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

Curvy Girls Are Where It's At

Megan Smith — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:36:43 -0500

Hi Courtenay,

Nothing against skinny girls, they have a place in the world too, but it's time for the curvy girls to stand up straight, look the world straight in the face, and smile.

Megan Smith
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/YouTube
Megan's Minute: Quirky Commentary Around The Clock

i'm new at this...

courtenayr — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:27:44 -0500

http://www.lifespearliscast.blogspot.com

there, better. let's hear it for the curvy girls!

love the one you're with

courtenayr — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:25:13 -0500

when i turned 40, i made peace w/ the fact that i will always have large hips. so now i just relax and enjoy my food. the ideals out there are so unattainable - i love the idea that people like kim kardashian are now being considered beautiful. and those are some hips!