Here’s a secret: everyone has hang-ups about their body. Body confidence is more than just trying to appear confident to others; this is about your attitude towards your body, and the way you perceive yourself. Your feelings about your body shape, your sense of control of your body, and your opinion of your personal appearance all contribute to body confidence. Take a second right now to think about the role of body confidence in your life. Would you consider yourself very co

“Are you ready for bikini season?” “Celebrity secrets to a hot body.” “Get skinny in just one week.” “Ten miracle foods that really work.” “In every situation, somebody will judge you on the way you look.” These are all phrases from General Mills latest ad campaign, which features young girls reading common diet messages in the media. The company coined the phrase “dietainment,” which is “unhealthy diet messages disguised as entertainment.” This campaign and petition comes as

Celebrity Lauren Conrad made a major announcement yesterday that her website will be banning body-shaming words. I covered this story in my latest Elite Daily article. This article is one of my favorite I have written thus far; it is definitely worth a read! Read the article here: http://elitedaily.com/women/beauty/lauren-conrad-paving-way-anti-body-shaming-movement/1051773/ Xoxo, Stefani *This article was originally published on Elite Daily. #elitedaily #bodyimage #wellness

What's your opinion of the current "love your body" movement? Do you truly love your body, both inside and out? Read my latest Elite Daily article on body confidence and wellbeing: http://elitedaily.com/life/loving-body-inside-crucial-wellbeing/905717/ Xoxo, Stefani *This article was originally published on Elite Daily. #elitedaily #bodyimage #inspiration