My Polar Opposite » body image

On Big-Girl bras and why I’ve never liked Kathie Lee Gifford (REVISED)

mypolaropposite — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:12:49 +0000

Uh, in what world is THIS not sexy? (image courtesy of LaneBryant.com)

Imagine a beautiful, voluptuous woman going to meet a lunch date wearing nothing but sexy red lingerie under her trenchcoat. If you’re the woman, you feel empowered, strong and just a little naughty. If you’re the guy she’s going to meet, you’re probably [...]

Become the change you wish to see, or why I need to lose 40 lbs

mypolaropposite — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:16:34 +0000

On Monday I turn 38 and, as is wont to happen around my birthday, my penchant for self-reflection intensifies as I contemplate the next year of my life. This year, I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to lose this nagging 40 pounds (okay, maybe 50 for good measure), get back into a size 8 [...]

All I want for Christmas is self-esteem

mypolaropposite — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:00:33 +0000

But pointy shoulder blades, protruding elbow joints and thighs the same size as your calves don't say, "I'm eating healthy now," they say "I have an eating disorder." [...]