The American psyche is battered by relentless media projections of what the "ideal" body should be. While women have been targeted historically, men are an increasingly... More»

I'm in pretty good shape, and it amazes me that I can spend minutes of every day pondering cellulite. I get up in the morning and look at my butt. Take a shower and look at my naked butt. I ask myself... More»

Curvy is good, thin is good. Obese and anorexic, not so good. What do you think? More»

As a fitness instructor I am always looking for ways to teach people about health and how to honor their bodies as the vessel that allows them to have this physical experience in this... More»

Body image is a popular topic here at MindBodyGreen and rightfully so. PLUS Model Magazine is looking to stir the pot by posing plus-size models with runways models in this nude ad... More»

Actress Mischa Barton is now taking her health seriously and has since embraced a vegan diet -- which she credits for... More»

With the start of a new year, many of us probably have the word 'diet' in our heads. I've known so many friends who've said, "I just started a diet" and then a week later they're... More»

To effectively support your body to detoxify and heal so you can feel energetic and healthy, it's not just a matter of eating clean alkaline foods and preventing as many toxins as possible... More»

A fresh, new year is here, bringing with it the opportunity for new beginnings. It's a great time to commit to making changes that improve your life, whether it's by... More»

In 2011 I lost 30lbs and I plan to lose another 25 in 2012. Here's how I did it, and how I plan to continue my weight loss success... More»

I have never been one for New Years resolutions. They never seem to last, have much depth or substance, and seem rather superficial for the most part. I think a lot of times people set an... More»

I find it imperative that the older I get, that I don't get more critical of my imperfections.  After all, I have been working on being critical of how I look since my teens. I mean, are we not trained from a very early age to inspect, analyze, and criticize every zone of... More»

You might want to add meditation to your workout routine. A new study suggests that meditation can help people control their eating habits and lose weight. More»

Tis the season.  The brief period of 37 days from Thanksgiving until New Years Eve can be the MOST damaging to people's health -- not to mention waistlines... More»

While anyone is susceptible to body image, perception or self esteem issues, females seem to be most affected.  My opinion is that it has to do with the constant bombardment in the... More»