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No One Knows I Worry About My Body Image
I was scrolling through Pinterest one day and found the Christian Body Image Awareness Quiz. Out of curiosity, I took the 5-Day Email Challenge and it confirmed something I already kind of knew: I have a problem. No one would be able to tell, but I struggle daily with...
Make My Heart Believe
For the better part of my life, my relationship with food, diet, exercise, and my body has been . . . complicated, to say the least. I’ve been through seasons of “plans” — i.e, Hallie’s path to less jiggle - seasons of “intentionally zero plans” - i.e., Hallie says...
Enjoy Life!
About a year ago, a woman who I love and respect sat with me and listened as I shared all of the perils of my current life as a 25 year old female. I had no idea what I wanted to do for a career (despite plenty of searching), all of the good guys were taken and I was...
Body Theology 101 – Your Body is Not a Container
Hello Friend, I’m just going to come right out with it. My lifelong understanding of what the human body is, what my body is, has been dangerously contrary to the teaching of the Bible. Yep. I’m 36 and although I’ve been a Christian since I was 12, I’ve held to false...
Best Christian Workout Songs
Here's the reason I'm writing this list of the best Christian workout songs: A few years ago when the song Gangnam Style topped the charts, my eldest son was in kindergarten at a local elementary school. His gym teacher found this particular tune to be an asset to the...
I Have an Eating Disorder
Today's post is written by a friend--a very courageous friend who thought it best that her name be left off of this vulnerable confession. Like the author, I too struggled with an eating disorder when I was in my teens and twenties, yet I didn't have anorexia or...
Building Your House: A Faithful Mom’s Guide to Organizing Home and Family {Book Review}
In two weeks I'm moving! Just like last January. Yes, you read that right. I moved a year ago. Now, I'm moving again. And, no, this is not something I enjoy doing. But, what I am looking forward to is being in our own home, once again. And, being organized. Oh, don't...
Consider This When Making Weight Loss Resolutions
Did you make some weight loss resolutions this year? I bet you did. Tis the season for that sort of thing, right? Just yesterday I heard a Christian radio announcer read a story that said the top new year's resolution for many will once again be exercise more....
The Fear of Scale Cycle
I'm super excited to bring you a new post from my friend Mindy Pickens. Mindy will be serving as a lead contributor here at Compared to Who? and since her first post "My Beauty Idol" she's written an update. If you've ever struggled with your weight or body image, you...
Does Barbie Cause Eating Disorders?
The "Questions" series picks up again with this timely ask about Barbie dolls. Barbie toys have made a huge comeback this Christmas shopping season and a cute new ad further encourages women to take a new look at the dolls. But, should you buy your daughter Barbies?...