http://venusvision.com Real Women, Real Beauty Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:09:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Winter Olympics are over, but in their wake we are left with innumerable things upon which to reflect. We saw people who are dedicated and unwavering in their commitment to achieving their dreams of doing their best and winning the gold. Often, they seem worlds apart from us, having ... http://venusvision.com/visualize-winning/ Ok, by now you know I am a huge fan of Target fashions, and why not? They have great styles in a variety of sizes at super prices! So introducing the latest Fab Fashion Find! I LOVE this Merona Floral Wrap Dress. Maybe it's the fact that it's still February and ... http://venusvision.com/fab-fashion-find-merona-womens-floral-wrap-dress/ [caption id="attachment_2246" align="alignright" width="200" caption="My Grandmother with her two adoring great grand-daughters"][/caption] A couple of years ago, Jane Fonda was on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and when she walked out on stage, Oprah said enthusiastically, something along the lines of "This is the new 70!". "This" of course refers to a ... http://venusvision.com/this-is-the-new-80/ by Ingrid King I have always believed that animals come into our lives to teach us. First and foremost, they teach us about unconditional love. But they also teach us to stretch and grow, to reach beyond our self-imposed limits, and to expand our consciousness. They take us to places we ... http://venusvision.com/life-lessons-from-our-pets/ It was one year ago today that I launched VenusVision.com, and it's been an amazing year that was filled with amazing connections and countless opportunities for learning and growing. When I first came up with the concept of VenusVision, I was eager to provide a platform for information and inspiration ... http://venusvision.com/celebrating-one-year-of-venusvision/ When I received the diagnosis of Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified two years ago, I had a very mixed reaction. On the one hand, the label didn't seem to fit. Me? With an eating disorder? I wasn't underweight, and in fact was technically on the edge of being overweight. I ... http://venusvision.com/ednos-the-eating-disorder-you-havent-heard-of/ There it is again. That word. "Real." I've seen it thrown around a lot lately, and I even admit to using it myself (wrongly) when referring to every woman that doesn't meet the traditional, model standard of beauty. But what does "real" mean, anyway? Is a woman less real because ... http://venusvision.com/tyra-looks-for-real-teens-in-her-next-model-search/ If you've read some of my more personal posts on VenusVision, or you otherwise know me, you know my body image and food issues go way back. In fact, my first diet was the Beverly Hills Diet at age 7. I don't remember feeling fat at the time, but for ... http://venusvision.com/when-weight-loss-is-the-ultimate-indicator-of-success/ Given that Americans spent roughly $45 billion on their pets last year, there is no question that we value our pets as an equal family member. So when when your beloved pet passes on, the grief can be as overwhelming as the loss of a child or best friend. For ... http://venusvision.com/grieving-the-loss-of-a-pet/ With designers and retailers finally realizing the huge market in clothes for women who are not a size 2, the barriers to fashion are coming down for plus-sized women. Still, no matter what size you wear, each woman's body is different, and knowing your shape and how to dress accordingly ... http://venusvision.com/flattering-plus-size-fashion-tips/