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Do you believe everyone who’s fat is unhealthy? This author heard it from everyone – other fat people, doctors, strangers, concerned friends and family – and herself. Here’s how she changed the game by refuting the excuses people give for sizeist and fatphobic comments. Learn why it doesn’t have to be this way, and how to reframe what we call “healthy living.”

Sometimes I get asked, ‘How do I approach a fat girl?’ Just like ANY other woman! We’re real people with real personalities and feelings, like anyone else – except as fat women, we spend a lot of our lives being treated differently, usually not in a good way. This includes when people try to date us. So here are some tips to help you respectfully approach and date larger women.

The hypersexualization of indigenous women is at the forefront of oppression. So what can parents do to wade through this with them?

Have you noticed how white standards of beauty affect body image for people of color? Here’s how to shift fat positivity away from white supremacy.

“Life has a funny way of interfering with our goals to live healthy, balanced lives.” Slipping into old behavior patterns? Try these strategies to get back on track.

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Is it human nature to think that “women are more aesthetically pleasing?” This author has an important point on why we need to question the widespread idea that women are more pleasant to look at.

“Wait, aren’t these the same people who are supposed to be about equality?” These reveal some seriously troubling issues in our movements.

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People who dig sex or relationships with fat people can get a bad rep. But here’s good reason to think twice before dismissing them as “perverse” fat fetishists.

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Do you know how early kids internalize the thin ideal? It’s scary how young they can start to feel bad about their bodies – and these common pitfalls don’t help. This article has better options.

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Being a thin ally to fat acceptance movements includes hard conversations about things like making sure your activism doesn’t further marginalize fat people. These lessons can be a helpful start.

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Skeptical about “glorifying obesity” with body positivity? Here’s why concern trolling fat people doesn’t make you a hero for anyone’s health.

I’ve spent a lot of time and effort removing myself from body disparagement zones and have gotten comfortable with the idea that people can look like anything and it’s all good. Until I am reminded how many people out there live in a state of perpetual self-denial, self-denigration, and self-destruction just because of their fat. It is to those fat girls and to all of us who need a refresher course in body acceptance that I offer these Ten Rules.

Those who are familiar with the power and pervasiveness of the thin ideal may be surprised by “reverse retouching” – where editors now adding curves and inches to create more voluptuous figures. But there’s nothing new about it. It’s just more illusions to form a new standard of normal for women’s bodies and more unnatural and unachievable beauty ideals for real-life females to fall short of.

Known as “reverse retouching,” editors are now adding strategically, meticulously placed curves to create idealized hourglass figures on otherwise small, thin frames. We’re all for breaking out of the trap of thin ideals being used to sell EVERYTHING. But is Photoshopping to add “curves” a step in the right direction? Absolutely, undoubtedly, without question, NO. Here’s why.

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The bindi, the sari, henna – if you want to appreciate these South Asian accessories, you need to know how to do it without causing harm. This guide tells you what these accessories really mean, and when it’s acceptable to wear them.

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This author’s history of denying their Blackness really shows how internalized racism can show up in Latinx communities. Taking these actions can help make a change.

I do believe in body love and vulva-love is an integral part of it. Positive body image needs to encompass our whole female bodies, not just the parts that we like and are comfortable with. And in a society that teaches us constantly that female genitalia, by default, is offensive, we have a lot of work to do insofar as unlearning all of the bullshit and filling ourselves with enlightenment.

Nobody wants to be a quitter. It’s a concept ingrained into the fabric of our social being. But what if my work environment is making me irritable, anxious, and unhealthy? Is it “wrong” to quit then? In some contexts, quitting is actually the best option. Leaving can be the end of something, sure. But it can also be the beginning of something else.

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Who comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Eating disorders don’t discriminate, but myths about them leave many people out – including mothers. Read one mom’s story of post-partum depression and a pressured post-pregnancy diet that led to an eating disorder. There’s no sure way to prevent an eating disorder, but we can learn from her recovery and parenting precautions.

Studies show that people who have compassion for themselves are happier, more optimistic, and more grateful than those who are harder on themselves. Here’s how can you start!