Size Acceptance
Your size and shape are part of what makes you unique! Honor your body by listening to it, giving it what it needs, and accepting it. Strive for health and wellness, not a particular size or shape.
BBW Network [offsite link] A fun, welcoming site that encourages online and real-life socializing. There are chat rooms and message boards that cover all kinds of topics, links to BBW-friendly personals to help you find love, and a place to post (and view) photos. Breaking the Bad Body Image Habit Without Dieting  Changing the way you think about your body is easier than you think – and it’s more than a worthy goal or a New Year’s resolution. It’s a way of life. Focus on Fitness Not Fatness [offsite link] A good article to help you focus on leading a physically-fit life with a primary goal of being thin. Going Beyond Your Inner Critic to a Healthy Body Image  Your inner critic points out all the flaws of your body. Learn how to answer this critic and cultivate a happier, more positive outlook. It's Not About the Size of Your Jeans  You are more than your physical body; in fact, your shape and weight are the least important parts of the Total You. Discover five other, more important, aspects of your personality and soul… Jellyroll´s Home Page [offsite link] A look at life through a BBW´s eyes, including lots of resources for clothing, size-acceptance, and personals. Real Women Have Real Curves  Dove's ad campaign is making waves from Turkey to Canada. Is it just another media ploy to increase sales? And if so, does it matter? Role Modeling Health and Wellness  How can you help your daughter, niece, little sister – or any girl in your life – grow up with a healthy body image? Five Do’s and three Don’t's. The Five Stages of Grief and Body Image  A woman´s body goes through many changes that can effect body image. By allowing a grieving process, women can learn to accept these changes and maintain a healthy body image. What is Body Image, Anyway?  As women, we may be extra sensitive to our physical bodies because our daily lives are more focused on bodily functions – ours and other people's – than men's. You Are Beautiful - Believe It!  This article offers an idea for women to create their own definition of beauty. It offers the idea of making beauty an individualized idea instead of a cultural norm. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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