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Summer is my favorite season by far. The beach, the ice cream, the outdoor activities; I love it all. Not to mention, I love how easy it is to throw on a sundress and sandals and call it an outfit. But that first swimsuit day of the season can be intimidating (to say the least).
As women, we tend to judge ourselves harshly and point out every "flaw" and insecurity, but what if we flipped the conversation? That's why we declared this TODAY Style's "Love Your Body" week – and it's been a blast.
To help us celebrate, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager each wrote heartwarming letters to their daughters to help them face the inevitable body image pressure that comes with growing up as a girl. Just try not to cry as they share personal stories and self-confidence mottos with their little girls!
We also asked nine brave women to participate in a little experiment. It was an emotional experience for all involved — from Katie Sturino, an outspoken body-positivity blogger, to Rachelle Chapman, who was paralyzed right before her wedding, and even "The Bachelor's" Lesley Murphy, who recently underwent a preventative double mastectomy after testing positive for the BRCA1 gene. While each of their stories are unique, they shared a day of honesty, inspiration and self-love.
Our hope is that this conversation helps YOU feel stronger, better and more beautiful when you look in the mirror. As Ashley Graham so wisely said, "You are bold. You are brilliant. You are beautiful." | | | | | |
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 | | Jenna Bush Hager to daughters: 'Who you are is more important than how you look' | | TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager writes a letter to her daughters, Mila and Poppy, in honor of 'Love Your Body' week. | | | | | |  | | Hoda Kotb's hope for daughter Haley Joy: Be comfortable in your skin | | TODAY's Hoda Kotb writes a letter to her daughter, Haley Joy, in honor of 'Love Your Body' week. | | | | | | | |
 | | 6 women who remind us to love our bodies — exactly the way they are | | From fitness bloggers who get real about their bodies, to women who face their fears and put on a swimsuit, these stories inspire us. | | | | | |  | | Savannah Guthrie to Vale: Think about what your body can do, not how it looks | | TODAY's Savannah Guthrie writes a letter to her daughter, Vale, in honor of 'Love Your Body' week. | | | | | | | |
 | | When it comes to body positivity, these 7 fashion designers just get it | | From expanding options for plus-size shoppers to creating clothes for people with disabilities, these designers are all about inclusion. | | | | | | | |
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