For most tennis professionals, winning the U.S., Australian, and French Opens, along with Wimbledon is a heck of a dream. In the world of tennis, this dream is called a Grand Slam. For tennis great Serena Williams, that dream came true for the FOURTH consecutive time this year. I mean, for her, it's become a common feat. So that's why I don't get it. What I mean is - … [Read more...]
Is Your Weight Causing Marital Problems?
I’m not a thin girl. Frankly, I never have been. I think I struggled with my weight since I was in elementary school. Too much food and not enough movement landed me in a state that made life tough at times. I managed, though. I never struggled with forming friendships or being liked. Despite some self-esteem issues, I worked with what I had and allowed my personality to shine. … [Read more...]
Pound Cake: Black Girls Do Have Body Issues
by Brenda's Child At 34, I can still remember dieting at eleven, so I could look like Janet Jackson in her "Love Will Never Do" video. t wasn't the media alone that shaped how I should view my body. It was being told in 6th grade that my grey pants suit made me look like an elephant. It was being taunted by my uncle about not being able to beat my sister in a foot race … [Read more...]