Breaking out of the plus size 'boundary'.

Research shows that nearly 4 out of 5 women hate their bodies. Are you one of them, picking at flaws and focusing endlessly on imperfections? Diet organizations feed on that kind of insecurity and fear, happily encouraging you into believing that something is wrong with you, especially if you're a plus size gal.

Hating yourself or your body will only compound your problems. Hating yourself brings depression which can stop you from achieving your goals.

Tips for self acceptance

1. Don’t compare yourself with anybody, you are unique.

2. Make a list of your best qualities and achievements. Are you a great listener, a loyal friend, a smart cook? Remind yourself often of your assets.

3. Stop weighing yourself. Reclaim your power from that miserable piece of scrap metal and step away the scale.

4. Wear clothes in flattering colors and styles that really fit you right now. Find local stores that carry plus sizes that are fashionable and comfortable.

5. Search online and find plus size women who have a look that you admire and take some fashion and style tips from them.

6. Become active, exercise not primarily to lose weight but to feel good, in doing so, you lose weight without knowing it.

A lot of  women  have excelled in their chosen fields and set records for others to follow despite being overweight; ONLY you can stop you from achieving and living your dreams.

Banke Meshida-Lawal

Banke

Banke Meshida-lawal is a Nigerian makeup artiste extraordinaire and beauty entrepreneur.  She is the owner of BMPRO (Banke Meshida Professional makeup).

Adele



Adele

  Adele Adkins is an English recording artist and songwriter.She has worn more than 6 grammy's and mentioned numerous times in the Guiness book of world records for her chat topping albums.

Chenese Lewis



Chenese

Chenese Lewis is an American actress, plus size model and a positive body image and self esteem advocate. She made history by being the first woman to be crowned Miss Plus America in 2003.

Chloe Marshall

Chloe



Miss Surrey

 Chloe Elizabeth Marshall (born 27 March 1991) is an English plus size model from Cranleigh Surrey. Having won the Miss Surrey title in March 2008, she became the first size 16 (US size 12 to 14) model to reach the finals for the Miss England tiara.

Adaora Ukoh

Adaora

Ada

Adaora Ukoh is a plus size Nollywood diva who has been recognized for her great interpretation of roles. She's a force to reckon with in the Nigerian movie industry.

America Ferrera

America

 America Georgina Ferrera (born April 18, 1984) is an American actress, best known for playing the lead role in the television comedy series Ugly betty. She has worn a number of awards and recognitions including the golden globe award among others.

Camryn Manheim

Camryn

Camryn Manheim is an American actress and a human right activist. She had featured in a number of films and has worn many awards and also has been credited with a number of films.

Jennifer Hudson

Jen

Jennifer kate Hudson  (born September 12, 1981) is an American recording artist, actress and spokesperson. She has worn numerous awards including the golden globe, Academy awards amomg others.

Jill Scott

Jill

Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is a Grammy-winning American poet, actress, and singer-songwriter. Since 1999, Scott has made a reputation for being a classic, thought provoking artist. She has worn numerous awards and featured in numerous films including Tyler Perry's why did i get married.

Mo'nique

Monique Jackson

Monique Angela Hicks (nee Imes) (born December 11, 1967), known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedienne and actress. She hosted the Mo'nique show on BET. She has worn numerous awards including the golden globe, Academy awards.......

Natalie Laughlin



Natalie

 Natalie Laughlin was the first plus-size model to have an advertisement feature on a billboard in New York's Times Square.

Queen Latifah

Queen

Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden  Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image awards a Grammy Award six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy  nomination and an Academy Award nomination.

Velvet d'amour

Velvet

Velvet D'amour is a plus size model who has featured in various shows. She's known for her brutal honesty and being confident in her olus size body.











Al these women have looked beyond what we tag 'imperfection' or 'unhealthy' to chart through tracks unknown. The have risen above self hate, self criticism and self pity to achieve and live their dreams. Resolve within yourself to never let anyone, anything or even your own self to bar you from achieving your dreams. Dream big, live big, live healthy and soar.......