Wow guys, it’s been a while. The past few weeks have been INSANE (happy 2017?) and I have missed y’all. But I have the perfect post to keep things short and sweet today, so during the next coffee break you have at work – have a read. Per the title, no it’s not The Curve Confessions’ Instagram (but def follow that too). This post is … Continue reading Why you Need to Drop Everything and Follow Celeste Barber on Instagram
When I was young, bullying mainly happened in person, or maybe over a computer on instant messaging. But today, it can happen a lot more places than that – like on social media. I just came across an article about Simone Biles, 19 year old olympic gymnast, who was recently body shamed on Twitter. Let’s not forget that Simone is NINETEEN. It sickens me that … Continue reading The Downfalls of Social Media – and a Lesson Simone Biles Can Teach Us
Joey Julius, kicker of Penn State University’s football team, is a superb athlete. But what you may not know about him is that he has struggled with body image issues and binge eating disorder almost his whole life. If you’re unfamiliar, binge eating disorder is one of the most prevalent eating disorders among adults, characterized as recurring episodes of eating large quantities of food. This past … Continue reading Penn State Football Kicker’s Inspiring and Brave Body Image Story
Meet the invisible majority. 67% of American women are plus-size (considered size 14 and up), but they make up less than 2% of the images we see in mainstream media. Refinery 29 is making an effort to change that. If you’re unfamiliar, Refinery 29 is an online lifestyle site focused on fashion, beauty and style. Just recently, they launched a campaign called the 67 percent … Continue reading Refinery 29’s Moving Campaign: #SeeThe67
First things first, thanks for visiting the Curve Confessions! Before diving into my posts, I wanted to explain why I created this blog. My entire life, I’ve struggled with poor body image (definition: the subjective picture or mental image of one’s own body). From a young age, I was bullied for being fat, and from that point forward, my perception of my body has almost … Continue reading Intro: The Curve Confessions
