Do you ever feel like everyone seems mad at you at the same time, and you can’t seem to make anyone happy? You hear criticism from every angle – especially around the holidays, and every step you take is deemed a misstep by people around you. (Or maybe you’re actually the judgmental one.) Well, it’s… Continue reading The Art of Listening, Or How to Avoid a Holiday Horror Show
Category: Health & Beauty
Blog posts about healthy living – from nutrition and supplements to fitness and beyond.
How I’m Wired: Inside the Mind of an Introvert
I’m the girl at the office who gets labeled “the quiet one.” I’m often passed over in social situations by more charismatic, loud go-getters. I’m not what you would call the “life of the party.” But, I am thoughtful and studious – the book nerd – with my head down working and writing frantically all… Continue reading How I’m Wired: Inside the Mind of an Introvert
Cheating the Fashion Industry: Size 16 Style and Shopping Advice
I'm a size 16 – the new national "average" size of a woman. What it's like to be a sexy size 16 is different for each individual woman. I'm grateful to have good health, friends, and a great career, but when it comes to my personal style, it can be a challenge. The fashion industry is… Continue reading Cheating the Fashion Industry: Size 16 Style and Shopping Advice
Sexy Size 16: The New American Woman Claims Her Curves
In the last decade, women’s body measurements in the U.S. have drastically changed. While the “average” size was a 14 in the early 2000s, the new average American woman is now a size 16 or 18, which falls at the low-end of what retailers consider “plus-size” clothing, according to a study in the International Journal of Fashion… Continue reading Sexy Size 16: The New American Woman Claims Her Curves