Kaila Prins, Author at Everyday Feminism

Can you be body positive and encourage dieting? Some people are missing the point of body positivity, so let’s set the record straight.

Example #1: “Selling fat loss as health.” People have been trained to be afraid of fat – but it’s time to be aware of how fatphobia is being sold to you for profit.

A clipboard that reads "Weight loss plan," surrounded by grapefruit slices, apple slices, and measuring tape

“Why are we so attached to our diets?” Diet culture is everywhere, spreading misinformation about what “healthy” means. But we must break free from diet culture’s influence – and here’s what’s in the way.

We’re body-positive, but when it comes to our own bodies, it’s hard to shake off society’s body-shaming messages. Can you relate? These strategies can help you stay positive through your own body’s changes.

A drawing of a smartphone, showing a fitness application and all that it can measure

This author’s done with FitBit, Nike+, and all the other apps that “track your numbers.” Here’s why this is a big problem disguised as health – and how it might be taking a toll on you.

Posts by Kaila Prins

Here’s Why the Definition of Body Positivity Isn’t Up for Debate

Here’s How Fatphobia Is Being Marketed to You – And Why So Many of Us Buy Into It

4 Things Stopping Us From Ditching Diet Culture and How to Finally Let It Go

3 Ways to Fight Diet Culture’s Toxic Messages and Love Yourself When Gaining Weight

Your FitBit Is Ruining Your Relationship with Your Body – Here Are 3 Reasons Why