"Imagine yourself standing in front of a mirror right now- completely naked. Can you say that you love who you see? Believe it or not, I can." -Teasi Cannon
Teasi Cannon's book My Big Bottom Blessing pulled me in and sent me on a path of self reflection from the very beginning. When I was first asked to review this book, I had preconceptions of a woman on journey to weight loss. I was so wrong. Matter of fact, the author (Teasi Cannon) is still 50 pounds overweight and OK with it. She proclaims that she loves her big bottom. This however bothered me a bit. How can she write a book proclaiming it was OK being overweight? Is that the kind of message I want to send? But as I read on, I started to understand the underlining message; a very important message. This book was a message about body image, loving yourself and building your self esteem.
"90 percent of high school junior and senior girls diet regularly, even though only 10 to 15 percent would be considered overweight."
Why is it us girls have such a poor body image of ourselves, especially as a preteen/teenager? I know I did, I struggled with my weight since early adolescence and remember dieting as early as elementary school. I hated the way I look, I felt like life was so unfair to have given me this burden of being overweight and I compared myself to all the other girls I encountered. As the mother to a little girl, my hope is that she grows up loving herself no matter what shape her body is and that is exactly what Teasi tackles in her book.
Her humor and honesty about her own weight struggles won me over. Her self reflective question's at the end of each chapter really made me reflect on my own body issues. Her "pep talks" empowered me and her message touched me.
Did this book make me happy with my big bottom? Not really, I am happy with the progress I have made but it's still a work in progress. Do I love my body? Yes, yes I do. I love it enough that I want it to be a vessel of health and this book has helped me redefine that.
Teasi Cannon's book My Big Bottom Blessing pulled me in and sent me on a path of self reflection from the very beginning. When I was first asked to review this book, I had preconceptions of a woman on journey to weight loss. I was so wrong. Matter of fact, the author (Teasi Cannon) is still 50 pounds overweight and OK with it. She proclaims that she loves her big bottom. This however bothered me a bit. How can she write a book proclaiming it was OK being overweight? Is that the kind of message I want to send? But as I read on, I started to understand the underlining message; a very important message. This book was a message about body image, loving yourself and building your self esteem.
"90 percent of high school junior and senior girls diet regularly, even though only 10 to 15 percent would be considered overweight."
Why is it us girls have such a poor body image of ourselves, especially as a preteen/teenager? I know I did, I struggled with my weight since early adolescence and remember dieting as early as elementary school. I hated the way I look, I felt like life was so unfair to have given me this burden of being overweight and I compared myself to all the other girls I encountered. As the mother to a little girl, my hope is that she grows up loving herself no matter what shape her body is and that is exactly what Teasi tackles in her book.
Her humor and honesty about her own weight struggles won me over. Her self reflective question's at the end of each chapter really made me reflect on my own body issues. Her "pep talks" empowered me and her message touched me.
Did this book make me happy with my big bottom? Not really, I am happy with the progress I have made but it's still a work in progress. Do I love my body? Yes, yes I do. I love it enough that I want it to be a vessel of health and this book has helped me redefine that.
Now for the fun part! I am giving away a copy of the book to one of my readers! Just fill out the form below and cross your fingers. Open to US residents only.
I love the color of my eyes :)
ReplyDeleteMy eyes are probably my favorite feature.
ReplyDeleteMy blue eyes
ReplyDeleteI love my neck and toes!
ReplyDeleteFunny, I love my neck and toes too! Well, more like the entire neck, collar bone shoulder area and the one thing I splurge on every summer is pedicures. :)
DeleteI like my eyes and somedays I like my hair!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love my hair!
ReplyDeleteI love my hazel eyes and my feet :)
ReplyDeleteIt’s been said that real change happens when we become aware of the negative self-talk in our heads, and replace it with positive messages. Teasi Cannon goes beyond just “thinking positive,” tho, and she became deeply aware of God’s love for her. That made it possible for her to love herself. I know all women, regardless of size, will appreciate Teasi Cannon's honesty!
ReplyDeletevery well said. :)
DeleteI like my nose,eyes and thinking positive about my body:)
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Love the positive thinking!!!!
DeleteI love my pink hair.
ReplyDeleteI would love my hair if it was pink too! :)
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