Body Positivity Archives - Page 6 of 8

616 views
4 minute read

The Issue with Nike’s Plus Size Mannequins and Fatphobia

Melissa Fann
12/06/2019

In their flagship store in London, Nike has introduced plus size as well as para-sport mannequins and while some are celebrating Nike’s representation of various body sizes and inclusivity, there are…

1.0K views
7 minute read

From Injuries to Dragon Boat Captain

Melissa Fann
29/05/2019

Kenneth Lee is an Assistant Vice President in the DBS Corporate Development and Ecosystems team, where he looks after the bank’s Mergers & Acquisitions as well as Ecosystems partnerships. He…

723 views
5 minute read

Gaining Body Confidence Through Dragon Boating

Melissa Fann
27/05/2019

Meet Lim Xiaowei, a Relationship Manager for the SME Banking in DBS, and she loves outdoor activities. The 30-year-old started dragon boating back in her polytechnic days where her friend…

1.1K views
11 minute read

Coming out Stronger – An Open Interview with Lishan

Natasha Mitter
24/01/2019

The Wellness Insider has talked extensively and openly about the topic of body image, covering issues of body shaming, emotional eating and eating disorders. So far we have given you…

Body Positivity

1.4K views
4 minute read

The Dangers of Skinny Shaming

Natasha Mitter
23/01/2019

Take a moment to consider these statements. “You’re going to finish that cheeseburger? Aren’t you on a diet?” “Go eat something and get some real curves, you bag of bones!” In…

5.0K views
3 minute read

The “Perfect” Body in Different Eras

Nilufer Hajra
16/01/2019

Our idea of the “perfect body” has evolved throughout the years. What our grandmothers thought was the perfect body is not the same as what our mothers thought was the…

686 views
9 minute read

Let’s Hear It For the Women (Athletes That is)

Natasha Mitter
14/12/2018

Every year, Singapore hosts its fair share of marathons, from fun-themed runs such as the Hello Kitty Run to those who for good cause such as The Singapore Cancer Society…

407 views
1 minute read

Why A Book on Body Confidence?

Melissa Fann
12/10/2018

We’ve mentioned that we’re in the midst of compiling body positive interviews with notable personalities as part of our second anniversary. However, besides celebrating ourselves and trying to promote body…

657 views
5 minute read

Body Love and Body Acceptance

Natasha Mitter
03/10/2018

It does not take a genius to realise that our culture is obsessed with achieving the proverbial “ideal body”. We are bombarded daily with images of skinny models with flawless…

711 views
4 minute read

Body Shaming: I Am More Than My Looks

Shaameli Nadarajah
22/08/2018

Body-shaming destroys our self-esteem, encourages eating disorders, and diminishes our value as women. Media has been blamed to be the main culprit of body shaming as it has set an…

Body Positivity