by debidrecksler | Jun 28, 2010 | Authentic Me Campaign
A few weeks ago, a friend visited Asheville and I gave her a tour of our fabulous downtown. One of my favorite places to take visitors is the Grove Arcade. As we passed a lingerie shop, my friend made a comment about the mannequins. They were normal sized, unlike many...
by debidrecksler | Jun 8, 2010 | Authentic Me Campaign
At 19 years old, Sean Gunther decided to make a dramatic life change. One year later…150 pounds lighter, he shares his inspirational story! My Story I’ve been told that I did not develop a weight problem until I started school. I was a slow eater and the...
by debidrecksler | May 31, 2010 | Authentic Me Campaign
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall, was recently asked in an interview, “How does it feel to still be a sex symbol?” (usaweekend.com) Her reply was, ” I look at pictures of Sophia Loren, she’s still pretty sexy. Would I want to be 20 again? No!...
by debidrecksler | May 26, 2010 | Authentic Me Campaign
I am a mother to five beautiful little boys. My eldest are a set of 6 year old twins named Caleb and Elijah. Lucas is 4, William is 3, and Parker is one and a half. My kids have changed my life in so many ways. But this story isn’t about me. It’s about one...
by debidrecksler | May 25, 2010 | Authentic Me Campaign
A Hooters waitress says she is being discriminated against because of her weight. My first reaction was, “Hooters? Is this even worth writing about?” Then I thought about it… The incident is a perfect example of why I created the Authentic Me...
by debidrecksler | May 12, 2010 | Authentic Me Campaign
What If I Am Ugly? The question came to me quite a few years ago, in a moment of solitude. What if I am ugly? After all, beauty is all in the eye of the beholder, right? So it’s possible that some people might not find my face and body pleasing to behold. Or...
