By Claudia Caramiello I’m Fat and Happy
3,500 calories equals a pound. An apple is a zero-point food. Black pin-striped pants are slenderizing. A V-neck top can…
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By Winnie Munroe When a Friend Says She’s Fat, Say Something
I made a mistake the other day. My beautiful friend told me she felt fat and might skip a summer…
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By Laura Bailey Daughter, You are So Much More than a Number
“I just can’t sleep!” With red-rimmed eyes, tears still staining her cheeks, my 9-year-old daughter defeatedly shared, “No matter what…
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My Body Reminds Me of All It’s Been Through
I was looking in the mirror at my shape and size and was thoroughly disgusted by what I saw. Initially,…
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The New Dove “Cost of Beauty” Ad Absolutely Gutted Me and I Cannot Stop Crying
Sensitive Content Warning: The following article features images and discussion about body appearance and eating disorders that may be upsetting…
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Middle School Me Would be Prescribed Diet Pills Today and It Makes Me Feel Sick
In middle school, I once opened a letter from the school addressed to my parents. These envelopes usually contained progress…
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My Eating Disorder Began Before I Was Born
My mother and her intense body image issues were projected on me from birth. I was told the moment they…
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By Krystal Sieben There’s No Such Thing As a Good or Bad Body
Maybe it was the '80s or just my situation, but growing up, I noticed a lot of body talk among…
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By Her View From Home You Look Great In Those Skinny Jeans (and It’s Time To Believe It)
My parents recently decided it was finally time to clean out my childhood bedroom and bathroom after over a decade…
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Dear Body, I’m Sorry I Haven’t Treated You Well
Dear body, I’m sorry I haven’t treated you well. After everything you’ve done for me, you would think I’d be…
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I Want a Body That Tells the Truth
I’ve decided I don’t want a body that lies. I'm going to embrace a body that tells the truth. I…
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My Stomach Will Never Be Flat Again, And I Couldn’t Be More Grateful
“It will never be flat again,” he said, gesturing to my exposed stomach. “Not unless you get the tummy tuck. Since…
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