My question would be:

How would Jess recommend reconciling maintaining or improving self-esteem, specifically around body issues, even when one knows that one actually would be healthier if they got more fit...including losing weight?

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.org

"Life doesn't begin five pounds from now"?

I cannot count the number of friends I have who put their lives on hold because of their perception of their bodies. I'm talking about amazing, beautiful women want to date, to go on exotic vacations, to change to a new job, to (fill in this blank with something exciting and aspirational).

What do they tell me?

"I just need to get in shape first."

What does Jess and what do you two recommend I say to friends who are willing to put themselves in a corner until their bodies change? Particularly since I think in some cases that the physical self is an excuse for other fears, which really is terrible for their health and self-esteem?

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

Oh god, YES. Please talk about hiding inside our bodies because there are issues we fear to address.

Debra
A Stitch In Time
Deb's Daily Distractions

Women perceive their body's to be larger than they actually are. Similar to the questions raised above,

Do you have an exercise that helps women separate their view of happiness from their mental image of their body?

I look forward to hearing the Podcast!

We are excited to be interviewing Jess and participating in this important campaign. We look forward to posting the audio so the BlogHer community can hear her answers to your fabulous questions. It's going to be a great discussion!

~~Claire and Magali
5 Resolutions and Inside Beauty