• “Surround yourself with people who want to see you grow”

    “Surround yourself with people who want to see you grow”

    Okay, so at this point you guys have to know I love quotes (yep, I’m pretty cheesy). This quote is compliments of the Vallette Cleaners sign in my hometown – but it couldn’t be more true and completely stuck with me this past week. So heck, why not do a post focused on it? Since…

  • Penn State Football Kicker’s Inspiring and Brave Body Image Story

    Penn State Football Kicker’s Inspiring and Brave Body Image Story

    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…

  • Next Time You Talk Negative, Think of Your Best Friend

    Next Time You Talk Negative, Think of Your Best Friend

    In tandem with World Mental Health Day earlier this week, Yahoo Finance posted an eye opening and emotional video of best friends saying negative things they’ve thought to themselves about their bodies, but aloud to each other. Check it out here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=LzT2ZzDXceg  Watching this video brought tears to my eyes. To hear these women body…

  • Refinery 29’s Moving Campaign: #SeeThe67

    Refinery 29’s Moving Campaign: #SeeThe67

    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.…

  • “Happiness is a journey, not a destination”

    “Happiness is a journey, not a destination”

    One of my favorite life quotes and words to live by, this is something we all need to be reminded of from time to time. I’m at the age where girls are starting to either get serious with their relationships, get out of them, or get scared of the lack thereof (🙋). And we’re all…