A River of Tears

Connie Sobczak — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:11:19 +0100

Evening, January 31, 2012

Today I feel deep sadness for the young ones who are in pain over the size and shape of their bodies. Some days I can handle it and other days, like today, I am overwhelmed by the amount of needless suffering. I am unable, obviously, to speak to them all. I am frustrated with the obstacles that block so many fRead More...

The Ultimate Compliment...or perhaps not

Connie Sobczak — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:04:11 +0100

In honor of the millions of New Year’s Resolutions being made in this moment by people who vow to lose weight, and to do my own small part to combat the onslaught of weight loss messages we are about to see and hear everywhere, I decided to publish an essay I wrote in 2004 about the most dangerous “compliment” a person can receive.

'Tis the Season to Be Squishy!

Connie Sobczak — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:34:04 +0100

I woke up this morning thinking about the struggles people go through with their bodies as winter sets in. I’ve heard many comments over the past week from people about feelings of discomfort with their bodies—tight, achy, tired, sluggish, and physically low. They are noticing their desire for foods that are high in sugar and fat, and feel baRead More...

Loving your body did NOT almost kill you!

Connie Sobczak — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:58:42 +0100

This blog was written in response to the article, Loving My Body Almost Killed Me, by Jess Weiner

Dear Jess,

We at The Body Positive congratulate you on your recent improvements to your health. There are points in your article, and in your messages over the years, that can help both women and girls in their pursuit of size accepRead More...

Dancing Back to Myself

Jessica Diaz — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:54:39 +0100

I have been through this before…periods in my life when I wasn't dancing, at least not formally. I dance in my room, in my kitchen, in the shower (no singing but dancing!), in my car, but it is in a dance class is where I really appreciate my body. As you can tell, I dance everywhere, but the feeling of being in a class and working on sometRead More...

Radical Self-Love: It Can Be Yours!

Jessica Diaz — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:57:37 +0100

Hello Body Positive Community!!

I am coming off of an amazing weekend at our Be Body Positive workshop at the College of Marin. I am full of energy and have renewed commitment to the work of self-love. There is something amazing that happens during these weekend workshops. By the end of two days, the love in the room seems to burst at thRead More...

2011 - The Year to LOVE YOUR BODY!

Jessica Diaz — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:47:13 +0100

Happy New Year from The Body Positive!

The new year is here, and with it comes the expectation to better your life, change what you didn't like about yourself last year, and create an "all new you." I am happy to share my New Year's resolutions with you, and I hope you'll do the same in the comments section of my blog (resolutions thaRead More...

Is Accepting Ourselves Enough?

Jessica Diaz — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:25:12 +0100

I recently found the book, The Fat Girl’s Guide to Life, and from the opening quote, “Make your choice. Are you ready to be strong?” (quoting Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one of my favorite TV shows of all time), I thought this is the next book that will reaffirm everything I do, everything that I am, and support me in how I love myself AND my bodRead More...

When I Became a Woman

Jessica Diaz — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:40:39 +0100

I have always had this sense of wanting to become a woman. To me, a woman was power, grace, a 'juicy mama', a goddess, a warrior. My childhood was full of examples of these women. Either in books of faraway lands and the magical and fruitful women who inhabited them, or in my mother, my teachers and my community. When I was younger, I thought that becoming a woman was the gRead More...

Be Body Positive Day

Connie Sobczak — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:26:45 +0100

When I founded The Body Positive, I was motivated by a desire to protect my daughter from the suffering I experienced as a teenager due to my eating disorder. I am grateful that because of this work, Carmen has grown up with a healthy relationship to her body.

In August, Carmen will be attending her first year of college. I’m thrilled to know thRead More...

Joy--one day at a time

Jessica Diaz — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:50:24 +0100

When we commit ourselves to self love, it doesn’t mean our insecurities, worries, or fears magically disappear. But somehow—and maybe it is magical—when we hold ourselves with love, we have the wisdom to know that no matter what negative thoughts creep in, we are inherently good, and exactly who we areRead More...

Dancing: What a way to love your body!

Jessica Diaz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:40:47 +0100

When I am on stage and the lights are on me, I feel so full of love. I love putting on a show! The second the lights come up and the music starts, and I can feel the audience's eyes on me, I feel at home. I enjoy every moment of being on stage and when I catch myself in the mirror I even gasp at how truly beautiful I am. This is the real me. The me that is full and hRead More...

Welcome to The Body Positive

Jessica Diaz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:14:57 +0100

Welcome to The Body Positive's new blog! Much of our work centers on creating community and sharing stories. This is your opportunity to share, comment, ask questions of, or just relate to this community! I want to welcome those of you who are new to The Body Positive and welcome back those who have anxiously awaited the launch of the new site!

We believe that women can Read More...

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