Liv Tyler Says Motherhood Helped Her Let Go Of Body Issues

Weekly Check-Up: Post-Natal Exercise Is Good

Strollerderby — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:58:32 GMT

Okay new moms, are you ready to sweat? That was me doing my best aerobics instructor voice. But it's true, post-natal exercise can be helpful for all the reasons this nice personal trainer Tracey Mallett hits us with: Helps to reduce post-natal depression

re: Liv Tyler Says Motherhood Helped Her Let Go Of Body Issues

lagniappe — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:48:33 GMT

I know this is late, but Latia, I am just ike you size-wise. I am 4'10 and weigh 95 pounds.

Viciousrumors, I've put up with comments about my size my entire adult life. People intimating that I don't eat much is something that started about five years ago. I always assumed everyone got comments about their build or looks. It wasn't until my husband was shocked one day at someone asking me how much I weighed that I realized this doesn't happen to most people on a daily basis. I've gotten some cruel comments from other women about my size. I was even recently told by a so-called friend that I would never be part of the club as I don't have fat thighs to complain about. It was truly rude and I haven't spoken to her since that day.

re: Liv Tyler Says Motherhood Helped Her Let Go Of Body Issues

minnie — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:19:46 GMT

so far, no, i can't say tht being pregnant has done anything good for my body image... but all i can do is work on it i guess.

re: Liv Tyler Says Motherhood Helped Her Let Go Of Body Issues

viciousrumours — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:37:23 GMT

Latia, Do you find that people automatically assume that you are starving yourself because you're petite? I have friends that are naturally tiny....always have been. They run into people all the time telling them that they are setting a bad example for other young women because they are so skinny.

I think it's just as big a bias as assuming someone that's overweight isn't taking care of themselves.

re: Liv Tyler Says Motherhood Helped Her Let Go Of Body Issues

Latia — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:04:37 GMT

I'm more worried about setting good examples for my daughter than looking like a size zero.

I'm a very petite woman, so if I get over my suggested weight range (95-105 lbs) I'll look ill- proportionate.

In order to stay in that range, I have to eat healthy, work out, and dress appropriately for my age (21) and size (1)-

I still care about my apperance. I still like to dress up and wear make-up. But being a mother has given me so much confidence that I've found that my beauty comes from within rather than from make-up and fancy clothes.

I really hope that my daughter understands that being healthy, happy, and confident with herself is more important than keeping up appearances for the public.

re: Liv Tyler Says Motherhood Helped Her Let Go Of Body Issues

viciousrumours — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:18:36 GMT

Except for a brief period of insanity between the ages of 16 and 20, I have never been overly concerned with how I look. My body image has always been pretty secure.

Since having children though, I've let go of any and all need to purchase, put on or care about make-up or hair care products (mousse is now something we actually EAT at my house.) The freedom of not having to put on eyeliner or mess with a blow dryer is wonderful.

I've aso learned to WANT to excersise and eat right. Not because I want to fit into a smaller pair of jeans, but because it will keep me healthy and because it sets a good example for my chidren.