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In an effort to support the #BlackLivesMatter, I've been sharing prints on my social media all week. Please feel free to save any of...
Laney Gipson
Jun 5, 20201 min read
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What Happens When You Gain Weight
Let’s talk about WEIGHT GAIN. You’ve probably seen Adele’s “amazing weightloss” floating around the internet by now. Her recent Instagram...
May 12, 20202 min read
When Quarantine is Over...
I hope we run to the water. I hope we jump right in. I hope we dance like no one is watching. I hope we sing at the top of our lungs....
Apr 30, 20201 min read
Working Out as a Curvy Woman
My entire life, I’ve been nervous to own up to how much I do or do not workout. When I don’t work out “enough,” I feel like other...
Apr 20, 20202 min read
No Weigh
I stopped weighing myself about 2 years ago. So, for two years, I’ve had no idea what I weigh. And it’s freakin’ glorious. Maybe...
Jan 23, 20201 min read
My Surprising Goal While Finishing 100 Workouts
Yesterday, I finished Morning Meltdown 100, a 100-workout program by Beachbody (I’M NOT A COACH & this is not an #ad). #mm100 As you...
Jan 2, 20202 min read
Christmas at Any Size
Y’all “fitting room talk” is still alive & well. I’ve been back in the retail setting for only a few days now & I’ve already heard some...
Dec 14, 20192 min read
Small Decisions
One of the greatest things I ever did for myself, was realize that with or without self-hate, I was still going to have my body. Let...
Oct 30, 20191 min read
Grace for Today
Sometimes I think it’s really important to stop and ask yourself a few questions: ➖ WHEN do I feel the most joy or peace? ➖ WHO...
Oct 30, 20191 min read
Butterflies
This cellulite? Yeah, I see it. It’s definitely there. A few bumps, scars and an uneven skin tone too. What about it? ...
Oct 27, 20192 min read
Bad Habits
I used to search “thinspo” pics on Pinterest. I used to skim the pages looking for that ONE quote that just GOT me. Maybe it would be the...
Sep 23, 20192 min read
Notes on Pizza for Dinner
I can look at this picture & tell you how many carbs are in everything I ate last night without looking at a single label. I can tell...
Sep 7, 20191 min read
Inner Monologues
Thinking today about thoughts - or more specifically my inner monologue. I’ve written before about fighting for control over the...
Aug 15, 20191 min read
Body Acceptance & Relationships
When I stopped being dependent on his affirmations of my body, our relationship changed. For years, all of my relationships with boys...
Aug 13, 20192 min read
Growth
I was reminded of this picture last week. It popped up in my “On This Day” Apple-generated album on my phone. At first, it meant...
Aug 1, 20192 min read
Taking Back What's Mine
We give far too many people the power to take experiences away from us. The ones that make eye contact with us in the train. The...
Jul 8, 20192 min read
Jul 6, 20190 min read
to Be Skinny
Sometimes I’d give anything to be skinny. Yes, those feelings still exist. And it’s probably a thought I think at least once a day. Heck,...
Jul 5, 20192 min read
"Stop Eating so much Sugar"
A boy came up to me in class today and asked if I followed any sort of a diet. He then proceeded to ask about if I go to the gym or...
Jul 1, 20192 min read
Mind Reading & Other Casual Things
Do you ever look at strangers & know what they’re thinking? My guess is: you think you do. Ya see, that’s the thing about all of...
Jun 27, 20192 min read
Truth Talk: Uncomfy Edition
TRUTH TALK: My inner thighs are chaffed so bad they burn. 🔥 My under-boob sweat is SO real rn as I figure out how to navigate life...
Jun 25, 20191 min read
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