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Breaking the Myth of Beach Body

By: AP Young 22 Mar 2019

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As a child, my mom used to bring us to this man made beach/lake in Naugatuck, CT called Hop Brook Lake. I spent a good chunk of every summer there splashing around and having a blast and never really giving much thought to a “beach body” because I was a kid and doing what kids…

Fat & Fearless: Cropped Out Spring

By: AP Young 6 May 2017

Fashion, life, Plus Size, Plus Size Fashion, Stylebelly fat, confidence, fashion, fatshion, maxi skater set, Plus Size Fashion, rebdolls, StyleLeave a Comment

Ok Ok! So I know I’ve been wearing quite a few cropped pieces these days, but it is definitely one of the most liberating feelings ever! I swear there is something about picking out the clothes you like and just wearing it with no concerns to anyone else’s thoughts that makes you feel awesome!! Allow…

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 mightbe. Her advocacy includes Mental Health Awareness, Body Acceptance & Diversity, and Navigating life with Chronic Illness. AP also has a vested interest in teaching plus size women how toadvocate 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 tendsto set for women in the plus body community.

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