tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post7599370415556761405..comments2023-10-11T02:04:56.513+10:00Comments on Life on the hill: I Heart My Body. I want you to Heart your body too LauraAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-83480177104506579872013-01-06T19:07:48.611+10:002013-01-06T19:07:48.611+10:00Vicky, this is beautiful and YOU are beautiful. I ...Vicky, this is beautiful and YOU are beautiful. I worry about messages my daughter receives and she is only 4. I can only imagine the worry intensifies as they get older. I have lived with so many body issues myself and I hope I don't pass them on. (Similarly to your daughter, I had a grandfather who always told me I was fat when I was a teen and in my 20s - devastating to my self-esteem). You are an amazing mum, Vicky. And thank you for the reminder to look after our bodies. So inspiring. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792458456135563307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-57618245502460806142012-11-06T14:43:57.104+10:002012-11-06T14:43:57.104+10:00What a beautiful, heartfelt letter. I hope your da...What a beautiful, heartfelt letter. I hope your daughter understands and appreciates every sentiment you've portrayed. And it is so very true - we only have the one body, we need to look after it.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191888392393911765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-43497430156729267512012-10-28T20:51:42.434+10:002012-10-28T20:51:42.434+10:00Oh trae, thank you so much lovely. She read it, an...Oh trae, thank you so much lovely. She read it, and Replied im stiill dieting. But it did create a dialogue between us. I said to her that its ok to look after your body, as long as you're doing it for the RIGHT reasons. To eat healthy is good, to exercise is good, as it will help her core body strength. (She has spina bifidia occulta which we didn't know until she was 15 and discovered was the reason for her ongoing back pain). Your post was one of the first I read and inspired me to post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-27235866824687230132012-10-28T20:43:32.875+10:002012-10-28T20:43:32.875+10:00Thanks Jess, you're very kind. *blushes*Thanks Jess, you're very kind. *blushes*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-32919020819765752472012-10-26T21:05:30.395+10:002012-10-26T21:05:30.395+10:00I LOVE the tattoo and the P.S.! This whole post is...I LOVE the tattoo and the P.S.! This whole post is just awesome and so important. I hope your daughter gets as much out of it as I did xGlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156015996147898156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-75044525385319790902012-10-26T16:20:38.969+10:002012-10-26T16:20:38.969+10:00Love your PS. to your Daughter! Hate that your Dau...Love your PS. to your Daughter! Hate that your Daughters grandmother has caused doubt within her mind. Love that you are providing your Daughter with such a great role model! Your body is banging and I will be a happy lady, if at 40, I have a body like yours xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255092825888473304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-16505522400256110252012-10-26T04:52:48.379+10:002012-10-26T04:52:48.379+10:00Thank you Leigh. Right now, she doesn't necess...Thank you Leigh. Right now, she doesn't necessarily "hear" me, but I know my words and actions do go in based on other things that I have said in the past, and when I hear my words coming out of mouth to her friends! XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-31351145418311627012012-10-25T22:53:47.555+10:002012-10-25T22:53:47.555+10:00Fantastic Vicky! Your daughter has such a healthy ...Fantastic Vicky! Your daughter has such a healthy role model in you.... she will be Ok. I love that you know that it all lies deeper than our shell. I think that once we accept who we are, there is so much more force to be reckoned with! Much love xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-74581141128968996742012-10-25T20:09:30.146+10:002012-10-25T20:09:30.146+10:00What a lovely thing to say. I'm not sure that ...What a lovely thing to say. I'm not sure that I'm wise. Most of the time I am making it up as I go along. I have a post here that lists some books that I found really helpful with having a daughter. Girl/woman it's called in case you are interested. XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-5420169700666755062012-10-25T19:47:15.500+10:002012-10-25T19:47:15.500+10:00Vicky, I LOVE this! I have 2 girls and I hope when...Vicky, I LOVE this! I have 2 girls and I hope when I'm 43, I'm just as wise ... and can still rock a bikini, like you! xGood Golly Miss Holly!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12463543869643136378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-36338484809145204852012-10-25T18:32:11.896+10:002012-10-25T18:32:11.896+10:00Lol Shar. This summer for the first time In a very...Lol Shar. This summer for the first time In a very long time I'm going to go and buy myself one. I love my tattoo, and I should show it off, as my daughter tells me. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-88714237860627995082012-10-25T18:30:20.047+10:002012-10-25T18:30:20.047+10:00It is one of my favourites. I have a few, but that...It is one of my favourites. I have a few, but that is the one that resonates the most with me every day. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-18506127950956851172012-10-25T16:32:59.335+10:002012-10-25T16:32:59.335+10:00Brilliant.
How true - we strive for this body '...Brilliant.<br />How true - we strive for this body 'perfection' idea - not realising that our bodies will change over time regardless.<br />I love that you are in your daughter's bikin - and rocking it!!<br />:-) xxMum on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16543791863884733714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-43655785868530048802012-10-25T16:20:18.648+10:002012-10-25T16:20:18.648+10:00Love, LOVE the Emerson quote. It's perfect.Love, LOVE the Emerson quote. It's perfect.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16744785002688814128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-89823016391626683412012-10-25T16:00:36.216+10:002012-10-25T16:00:36.216+10:00Thank you beautiful. I try. When we push against t...Thank you beautiful. I try. When we push against the messages that popular media feed out on a daily basis. For our daughters. For all women. Our worth is not measured by our bodies, but by what is inside it! XxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-23556911909734056442012-10-25T15:58:37.830+10:002012-10-25T15:58:37.830+10:00I don't own a bikini so I had to raid my daugh...I don't own a bikini so I had to raid my daughters. It bothers me profoundly how many young women have issues with body image. And the popular media has a lot to answer for it regards to this issue. I am never going to have that 18 yr old body again, and I don't want it. It is not a measure of my worth. I am so much more then my physical appearance. And that is the message I want young women to know. All women to know. XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-55263742236371949962012-10-25T15:53:09.141+10:002012-10-25T15:53:09.141+10:00I'm glad you commented. Because the dialogue s...I'm glad you commented. Because the dialogue should be about embracing our differences, and recognising what is really important. The stuff inside! The stuff that makes us who we are. Not the shell we come in. I love my tattoo too. It reminds me every single day that I'm strong and capable and can overcome anything. Because I have overcome a lot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-42603590456072061572012-10-25T15:51:08.986+10:002012-10-25T15:51:08.986+10:00Thanks Carly. And thank you for hosting this initi...Thanks Carly. And thank you for hosting this initiative. It's important that we come in all different shapes and sizes. It's what is inside us that is more important then anything else. XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077972791398339893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-57220769004392067352012-10-25T14:43:44.022+10:002012-10-25T14:43:44.022+10:00This post (and you) are gorgeous, Vicky. And like ...This post (and you) are gorgeous, Vicky. And like Bec, I laughed at your PS! You are a tremendous model for your daughter. Keep spreading the love. xWanderlusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099758957492165428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-77196642121530301232012-10-25T14:06:27.268+10:002012-10-25T14:06:27.268+10:00Vicky - I'm with you all the way with this mes...Vicky - I'm with you all the way with this message. Leading by powerful example. Oh, and.. I literally laughed out loud at your PS. Hilarious! X Bec | Mumma Tellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09175518584860029434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-61873264165912828552012-10-25T10:57:35.420+10:002012-10-25T10:57:35.420+10:00I love that you're comfy with your body and I ...I love that you're comfy with your body and I FUCKIN ADORE YOUR TATTOO.<br /><br />Ahem.<br /><br />You know my thoughts on this campaign - we just add more grist to the mill in the "body image" dialogue. I think it's a dialogue that should be boycotted because how our bodies look is IRRELEVANT. I love that you made the point about the inside. Our bodies are mere vessels, (unless we make money from how we look). We need to do our best to keep those vessels healthy. Beauty should not be our default expectation.<br /><br />Yes I know, I've added to the dialogue that I wanted to boycott. *facepalm*<br /><br />xxxxxxxFiveFrogsBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426017393667935109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578946806790913213.post-85818724669224072812012-10-25T10:31:20.841+10:002012-10-25T10:31:20.841+10:00Thanks for sharing. Your body looks just as amazin...Thanks for sharing. Your body looks just as amazing as it did when you were 18 to now!<br /><br />xxCarly ~ We Heart Life Creatorhttp://weheartlife.comnoreply@blogger.com