I guess we are back here again....... "here" being the freaking 1800s, when it was more acceptable to shame women based on their appearance.  On MSN this morning, Fox News' Janice Dean received some social media backlash regarding her choice of wardrobe and how her choice(s) in clothing should include hiding her legs.  Ms. Dean fired back with a quick thank-you and added that if the author didn't like her legs then she ought to change the channel.  What America doesn't know is that Janice has been suffering from MS for the past 10 years; a battle that could cripple her at any time.  I'm glad that Janice Dean has legs strong enough to walk, workout, or do whatever she wants.

Every single person has had moments of insecurity regarding a body part.  Whether it be a crooked tooth, receding hairline, cellulite, or even one earlobe bigger than the other, no human is excluded from feeling self-conscious.  In high school I very much remember feeling like a whale compared to the other girls in my class.  I have never been (nor ever will be) a size 0.  I had boobs and a juicy booty in 6th grade.  I can say, however, that I was a great athlete in my school days, and have completed several running races as an adult.  Moreover, God has given me two legs and two arms and fingers and toes and a healthy set of organs.  It's hard to focus on what we have when we are being picked apart for what we don't have.

My daughter has the same body type as me, curvy and muscular.  God help me if some girl teases her and calls her "thunder thighs".  I constantly tell my children how strong they are, and how God gave everyone muscles to give good hugs and high fives and to run on the playground.