Even though I have surrounded myself with people who don't make comments about my body, I still felt pressure to be thinner for the big day, and to participate in what's called "Shedding for the Wedding"

Feminism and Fitness, Relationships/Body ImageNatalie CareyApril 29, 2022Body ImageComment

How to Compliment Someone Without Mentioning Appearance

I want fitness to be welcoming and inclusive to all bodies, but I’ve noticed that often the way we validate people’s physical achievements is to reference what our culture typically considers to be “improved” appearance, namely weight loss.

Healthy Positive LifeNatalie CareyAugust 31, 2021body positive personal trainer, body positive fitness, Body ImageComment

What To Do With Clothes That Don't Fit You Anymore

There are many reasons to hold on to clothes that don’t fit you, whether you bought them to motivate a diet, or you wonder if you’ll ever return to that previous body size again. Here are 3 common reasons we hold on to clothes that don’t fit us, and what to do with them.

Staying Body Positive during the Holidays

I adore everything about the holidays (um, YES you can start selling christmas decorations in October), but I’ve noticed in the last few years that it’s also when my anxiety and depression are most likely to act up. This year, I’m focused on staying body positive and spreading peace unto mah-self.

Relationships/Body ImageNatalie CareyDecember 11, 2019body positive personal trainer, Body ImageComment

How to Find a Body Positive Personal Trainer or Gym

If you’re specifically looking to find a fitness professional that will guide you to get moving without pressuring you to change your appearance or body shame what you’re working with, this guide will help you out!

The Sexiest Thing You Can Wear; Body Image and Dating

I just had one of the best conversations of my whole year on the Date/able Podcast, where we broke down how body image plays a role in dating. The main takeaway? Confidence is still the sexiest thing you can wear.

Relationships/Body ImageNatalie CareySeptember 21, 2017Body Image, Healthy LivingComment

Why I Wish Wonder Woman Had Been Black

I had a lady date to see Wonder Woman last night, and I loved every minute of it. But while watching the movie I kept thinking to myself, I wish Wonder Woman looked more like Serena Williams. I felt like any person who was strong enough to ward off bullets with her forearms, jump to the top floor of buildings, and punch through walls, should at least have some muscle mass, and let’s be real, Gal Gadot ain’t doing any powerlifting.

Bikini Body by Burritos; My Dare to Bare Experience

I can’t think of a single vacation, trip, performance, or event since I was 15 that I hadn’t felt the pressure to lose weight beforehand. There have been so many instances where I told myself I needed to get “Bikini Ready” so that I could fully enjoy the experience I was planning on having. The focus is often on how we think we should look to impress other people. Finally, I was participating in an event that not only didn’t ask me to look perfect, but actually encouraged me to be comfortable baring it all with the body I have.

Healthy Positive LifestylNatalie CareyMay 23, 2017san francisco fitness, Body Image, SoulCycle, Life BalanceComment

Don't You Let Anyone Tell You to Cover Yourself Like That

Amy works really hard at encouraging her dance students to feel great about their bodies, which is the opposite of what a lot of the world is putting out there. “There’s a lot of industries that make a lot of money making women feel ashamed about their bodies.”

Feminism and FitnessNatalie CareyApril 19, 2017Body Image, PositivityComment

I Got 99 Problems but a Shirt Ain't One

I suddenly had a flash of all the events that I didn’t take pictures at, because I was in my bathing suit, and I didn’t want a picture of myself; so many days and great moments and memories to be grateful for that I have no documentation of because I was so worried what people would think if they saw me in my bikini.