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Dear Valued Reader & Customer, I truly appreciate the support you all give to to every aspect of AP Young Blog & AP Young Beauty. As such, I want to do my best to ensure the safety of any customer or client who patrons my services. At this time I am temporarily suspending my private…

Non-Scale Victories: My First in Store Try-On in YEARS

By: AP Young 1 Jan 20201 Jan 2020

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Non- scale victories are a way to track your weight loss or fitness goals without focusing on the number on the scale. Non-scale victories can be anything from your stamina increasing, clothes fitting differently, strength increasing etc. One of my non-scale victory goals back in October was to actually go in the store and shop…

2019 in Review

By: AP Young 29 Dec 201911 Dec 2019

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Yes you guys, 2019 is rapidly coming to an end. It is that time of the year! Most people are over the year, looking forward to a new year to start fresh and anew. While that’s the narrative of most people, it’s definitely not mine. 2019 was full of ups and downs just like any…

Therapy Before WLS: Why It’s Important

By: AP Young 22 Dec 201927 Mar 2020

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Therapy is one of those things that people either believe is great or believe it has no purpose. If you have ever read my blog, then you know I advocate heavily for therapy. As a person who has battled depression since I was a child; I understand the importance of therapy. WLS is Not a…

Curvy Spotlight: Carmelita Frazier

By: AP Young 15 Dec 201910 Dec 2019

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If you’re an avid reader of my blog then you already know what it means when you see Curvy Spotlight in the title! If you’re new here well you’re in for a treat! Curvy Spotlight was designed to highlight women in business who are doing amazing things in their perspective industries. Today’s Curvy Spotlight is…

Blog Anniversary: 4 Lessons in 5 Years

By: AP Young 8 Dec 20197 Dec 2019

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My blog anniversary just passed on December 5th. I celebrated 5 years of http://www.apyoungblog.com running. Can I just say what an amazing feeling that is? For those who aren’t bloggers and have no vested interest in blogs; this probably isn’t for you. However, if you’re a blogger you know the ups and downs that go…

Ashley Stewart Kendall + Kylie Collection – My Thoughts

By: AP Young 24 Nov 2019

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Ashley Stewart Kendall + Kylie Collection recently dropped and the plus community is talking all about it. Opinions of those in favor or against have been very vocal on social media. However, people’s distaste for the collaboration seemed to be more pervasive. Here’s the Conversation It’s no secret that Kendall and Kylie are apart of…

#YouTube: E.L.F Flawless Foundation & An Instagram Without Likes!

By: AP Young 20 Nov 201920 Nov 2019

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Hey A-Team! Today I’m sharing my first impressions using E.L.F Flawless Foundation and chit-chatting with ya’ll about an Instagram without likes! What’s that mean for the blogger/influencer communities? Press play to see my thoughts! All products linked in the description box of the Youtube video!

Event Recap: Atlanta’s Ultimate Women’s Expo

By: AP Young 19 Nov 201921 Nov 2019

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The last couple of years I’ve resided in the Atlanta Metro area I was aware of the Atlanta’s Ultimate Women’s Expo (UWEXPO). For one reason or another, I was unable to attend until this year. When I saw that they were advertising FREE tickets I felt like what better time to attend right? This year…

Curvy Spotlight: Nicole Chisholm

By: AP Young 17 Nov 201928 Nov 2019

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I have always been a fan of photography because I truly believe it’s art. Anyone can snap a photo these days as cameras are as accessible to us as air. However, the ability to capture a moment in time, and it tell a story is truly a craft and one I don’t take lightly. That’s…

AP Young

Alicia aka AP is a writer, blogger and public speaker who has built her platform on speaking her truth regardless of how unflattering it might be. Her platform includes mental health awareness, body diversity, parenting children with special needs and navigating life with chronic illness and disability. AP also has a vested interest in teaching plus size women how to advocate for their health care in the face of weight discriminatory culture within the health care field. AP also has a passion for fashion and beauty, specifically for women of extended sizes! Through her blog and social media platforms; she attempts to encourage and inspire women to shed the stereotypes and step out of the boxes society tends to set for women who exist in bodies that are larger.

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