How far are you willing to go to be beautiful? Are you willing to suffer, be disfigured or die to be beautiful? There are some who are willing to take beauty to the extreme because they have a misconception that you must be beautiful in order to be loved.

Have you ever felt like an ugly duckling but really wanted to be a swan? Have you ever felt you could shine - if only you had the opportunity to show your talent or if someone would just give you the time of day? Here is the story of one person’s dream becoming a reality.

A collection of quotes about beauty and body image – including sayings about perfectionism, life, charm, and being happy.

Acceptance of self means acknowledging where you are and who you are. It means accepting the fact that the body you have is the body you have. To change something in ourselves, we must first accept ourselves as we are. Otherwise, some of our resources are tied up in struggling or denying.

Your body is a miracle. It is a powerful expressive piece of equipment. Your relationship to your body is the first relationship you have, and it is perhaps the most important relationship of your life. Yet it is an uneasy one for most people in Western society.

There is no single disease which causes more psychological trauma, more general insecurity and feelings of inferiority than does acne, especially for teenagers. Adolescence is probably the most emotionally sensitive time of a person’s life. So many physical, emotional and social changes are taking

Spring is in the air! It is time to shed those winter doldrums. Winter is often a time when we are less active and may have gained a pound or two! Do not stress about it! Here are some ideas to shed those extra pounds and look slim without going on a diet.

How much time to you spend thinking about your body? Are they positive thoughts or negative? Body image is a complex topic. It has been suggested that touch is a powerful method of communication as well as an important foundation in developing our sense of self.

The actual title is “Embracing Your Big Fat Ass: An Owner’s Manual”. After reading the book, I was very put off by it. It had many positive aspects. After much consideration I came to the realization that there were some pearls of wisdom, so I concentrated only on them.

Why meditate? On one level, meditation is a tool. It can help combat stress, fosters physical health, helps with chronic pain, can make you sleep better, feel happier, be more peaceful, as well as be ‘present’. But on a deeper level, meditation is a doorway into the unknown.