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You judge people. But how many of the judgments that you make about other people based on appearances alone are likely to be accurate, kind, or worthwhile when they don’t meet the standards you place on yourself? If you’re someone who’s still struggling with these negative thoughts, here are some things to think about when it comes to judging and accepting body diversity.

I like my body! I may even love my body! More days than not, I look at my reflection and smile with gratitude. And this is a huge deal – because for the majority of my life, I wanted to crawl out of my own skin. It was a long and complicated process that has taken me nearly two years of hard work, but here are some of the major factors that led me to where I am today.

We’ve all made mistakes in activism, and Angelina L.B. (aka albinwonderland) is owning up to one of hers. Her new perspective on fatphobia makes a lot of sense to us!

Feminism has many important causes, one of which is fostering healthier body image. But some have argued that this cause is not “important enough” to warrant the attention that body image activists demand. If you’ve ever thought of body image activism as a lesser movement in feminism, check out Melissa A. Fabello’s video on the topic. You may learn something.

If you spend any time on the Internet, you’ve likely participated in the conversation about weight and body image. “Lose weight and look great!” “Love your body just the way it is!” I find both messages tiresome. Where in this “conversation” is there room for individuals to have their own feelings, independent of what other women (and men) insist is the “correct” way to think about one’s body?

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.

Person looking in compact mirror

Ever thought having a smaller body would magically make you a happy person? Here’s a surprising story of self-love for you.

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This author has complicated relationships with food, body, and family. If you’re Asian American and you can relate, you’re not alone.

What would happen if we stopped trying to satisfy an arbitrary standard of beauty, and focused on loving what we have? According to Jes Baker, a lot would change.

A group of people sit on yoga mats in the Sukhasana pose.

Ever had “one heck of a yoga class” like she did? Everyone in your class could have a more positive experience with these strategies!

Is your queer community super sex-positive? That may not always be a good thing – check this out for some important reasons why.

Fat shaming is very detrimental to a person’s health, mental well-being, and relationship to their body. Eating disorders are also very detrimental to a person’s health, mental well-being, and relationship to their body. Dealing with both of these at the same time? Unbelievably difficult. But we have to learn how to effectively deal with it. Recovery is possible.

“It’s just a movie!” What’s the big deal about media misrepresentation? These real-life examples of the impact show how dangerous stereotypes really are.

#2: “Hair is one of the litany of traits used to criminalize my children.” Here’s how society punishes Black hair – and the powerful resistance of this author’s response.

Person with their arms crossed, standing against a wall

“Love Your Body!” “Everyone Is Beautiful.” These mantras come from people with their hearts in the right places. But here are the important reasons why this activist is shifting from “body positivity” to “body acceptance.”

How do you feel about the debate over “political correctness?” Some say that “being PC” is about stifling free speech – but this fun comic really puts things in perspective to show how wrong they are.

The author, Jes Baker, wearing a black t-shirt that reads "Be Nice Or Go Away"

Are you one of those people who finds a new “body hate site” and posts it everywhere to validate your outrage? We understand – but here’s why that might not be the most effective strategy, with tips for better ways to deal.

Make no mistake: I was not always a bathing suit enthusiast! But this year, I bought my very own fatkini in week one of beach season. “Holy lemon bars, what is a fatkini, Virgie?” you may be asking. It’s a trendy moniker for a two-piece bathing suit for fat girls – often involving high-waisted bottoms. If you haven’t heard of the fatkini phenomenon, ghurl, you’ve got to get on this trend.

Person sitting at a desk, casually crumpling papers

Can you guess which institutions are leading you on in regards to “obesity” research? Talk about an epidemic!

My orthorexia began when I found it too difficult to keep my anorexia a secret. In my mind, I was being healthy, but in reality, I had simply replaced one unhealthy obsession with another. I had a strict list of rules when it came to eating and I enjoyed the rigidity of my obsessive diet. But healthy eating is not determined by what you eat as much as why you are eating it.