The Boyfriend Manual

How many of us go into a public bathroom after a long day of looking at the super-thin mannequins at the mall and just feel fat and ugly? Nothing you tried on fit, the fluorescent lighting in the dressing room highlighted your flaws, and you’re a little bloated after that chili cheese dog you had for lunch. You retreat to the bathroom to reassure yourself that you don’t look as bad as you think you do and to make sure that your hair is still intact. Walking up to the giant mirror hanging over the sinks, you expect to see your bloated reflection, but instead your attention is drawn to a hot pink post-it stuck to the mirror. Written on the note in swirling cursive letters are the words “Hey gorgeous! You look GREAT!” Immediately, a smile graces your lips as the simple compliment settles over your heart. And even though you still need to fluff your hair, fix your lipstick, and loosen your britches, you leave the bathroom feeling a bit better about yourself.

Maybe you can relate to this story, or maybe the idea is completely foreign to you. Regardless, take time to visit operationbeautiful.com.

The website is run by a single woman, Caitlin, who is also the blogger behind Healthy Tipping Point. He mission is simple: to “end fat talk one anonymous post-it at a time.” Participants post anonymous notes in public places for other women to find. The response has been enormous.

To find out more, visit operationbeautiful.com and spread the message!