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4 Things We’re Not Saying When We Say ‘Thin Privilege’
“We’re not saying it’s okay to be skinny-shamed.” Do you have objections to the concept of thin privilege? You might be misinterpreting the message, so here’s some clarity on what thin privilege is really about.
Read More6 Scenarios Where Intentionally Changing Your Weight Doesn’t Make Sense – Even If You Think It Does
I met with a new specialist to talk about the osteoporosis I’ve developed in my left femur. I have multiple risk factors for this condition: family history, small-boned, thinner, white. My internist advised me to consult with a rheumatologist to see what further steps I should take. As we were talking, Dr. M asked what…
Read MoreI Didn’t Know I Had an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders affect about 24 million people in the US – but many can relate to this story of suffering without a name for what was wrong. If you’re one of those people, we hope this touching video can help.
Read MoreThink You Know the Face of Bulimia? Think Again
Fat people with eating disorders suffer unnoticed in a culture that equates eating disorders with another body type. Share this video to help break the silence.
Read More22 Examples of Thin Privilege
If you’ve been a “normal” (read: thin) size your whole life, you may never have thought of the benefits of being thin. Here are 22 to get you started.
Read MoreEating Disorder Myths: The Naked Truth
Eating disorders are everywhere, and finally, people are beginning to realize it. Unfortunately, with the increased awareness has come a rash of myths – both about the disorders themselves and the people who suffer. Learn what they are so you can better support someone struggling with an eating disorder.
Read More5 Tips for a #NewYearNewView
For years I was like a lot of Americans who list “LOSE WEIGHT” as their top new year’s priority. But what if I told you that the current you was actually pretty awesome and you didn’t in fact need a you-replacement? Rather than pursuing a new YOU this year, try pursuing a new VIEW, where you already have the perfect body to have the best new year imaginable.
Read MoreA Problem of Power: Ending Bullying in Schools
Far too often, young people tear each other down and target one another for sustained violence, harassment, or neglect in order to feel more powerful, particularly when the person exhibiting bullying behavior is feeling powerless. But if we want to end the problem, we have to do the tough work of changing culture and climate. It’s time we change how we talk about bullying.
Read MoreWhy Aren’t We Talking About the Curvy Latina Stereotype?
Latinas of all shapes, sizes, and ages suffer from disordered eating. Latinas are not immune from messages in the media telling us how to look. We may not be subjects in the mainstream body positivity conversation, but we’re certainly being told how we should look. And ignoring body image issues among Latinas forces us to think disordered eating is okay.
Read MoreHey, Skinny!
I’m concerned when superficial observations are made which in some way praise or compliment someone’s appearance. Because at the end of the day, It’s impossible to know what kind of perception someone has of their own body image. Is it really appropriate or even friendly to make random comments on someone’s body, regardless of how short, tall, fat, or thin they are?
Read MoreOlder Now
I used to dread the day when I would no longer be attractive to men. And now that I’ve become invisible to so many, it floods me with triumph, every time, that I am finally free of something that I hadn’t recognized as confining. How absurdly, deliciously, triumphantly funny it is that I ever cared. But I am older now, and I can get so much more done this way.
Read More8 Reminders to Not Be So Hard On Yourself When You’re Just Trying to Survive
If you’re “just getting by,” you might feel like a failure. These affirming reminders will remind you that slowing down can actually be good for you.
Read MoreIs ‘Clean Eating’ a Bogus Trend? 7 Claims That Don’t Add Up
Have you come across the widespread promotion of “clean eating” for a healthy lifestyle? Here’s the research that disproves many of the benefits of this diet.
Read More6 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Telling Depressed People to Lose Weight
Ever thought someone would be happier if they just lost weight? Here’s why that thinking is so often misguided – and how you can help someone who’s depressed instead.
Read More3 Toxic Messages Behind Seemingly Uplifting Body Positive Mantras – And How to Drop Them
Loving your body isn’t easy with all of these toxic societal messages floating around. But what about when what we THINK is body-positive on social media really isn’t? This author’s got some solutions.
Read MoreDear ‘Body Positive’ Bloggers and YouTubers: That’s Not Body Positive
When body positivity is “in,” that must be a good thing, right? Not necessarily – Corissa Enneking points out some key aspects of body positivity that are getting left behind.
Read MoreDo Gay Men Have Unhealthier Body Image?
“It was not uncommon to hear ‘There is no worse fate than to be fat and gay.’” Cristen Conger is examining some of the top theories on body image on gay men. Do any of them relate to your experience?
Read MoreHow to Reassure Your Partner That They’re Hot When They Hate Their Body
Do you feel unsure about how to respond to a partner who talks negatively about their body? It’s tough to figure out, but you can start by finding which of these tips would be supportive for your partner.
Read More5 Facts About Eating Disorders You Won’t Learn from Mainstream Media
If you’ve been personally affected by an eating disorder, you know they’re complex – and often misunderstood. Here’s some information we miss when we only focus on the link between eating disorders and mainstream media.
Read MoreThe Real Deal On Body Acceptance
Body acceptance is not about disregarding your health. Its about loving and accepting your body and wanting to take care of it. There is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” body, and it is important to listen to your body and all the signs and signals it provides you. Accept yourself and your beautiful form, and this will encourage those you interact with to love their bodies as well.
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