Throughout my long and fruitful life, I have heard, read and participated in many discussions involving body size. Some people have the worst intentions and may be broken beyond repair—like the person who told me, scathingly, that I look like the lovechild of Jerry Seinfeld and the Pillsbury Doughboy. This article is not meant for…
Body Talk: You should never feel guilty for eating
Last week at work, I had an interaction with a customer that reminded me of why I have worked so hard to rid myself of food-related guilt. I’ll set the scene: I’m making sandwiches and contemplating the meaning of life, when in walks my new personal nightmare. She points out the cookies—those generic pre-made ones…
Body Talk: Why are body modifications unprofessional?
Take a look around most college campuses and you will notice the striking diversity in the ways students present themselves. Some are sporting tattoos, piercings or colored hair, and there is an infinite assortment of clothing styles. Yet when it comes time to interview for jobs, internships or grad school, we possess a collective understanding…