The Problem with the Fashion Industry
Just one example of fatphobia is how the fashion industry caters to smaller bodies, even though the vast majority of their customers are in larger bodies. Knowing this can help with body acceptance.
To Weigh or Not to Weigh…
It can be hard to think about giving up your scale, but here are some things to consider about how weighing affects your brain.
Body Positive Fitness People and Programs
Exercise shouldn’t be motivated by body shame. Here are some body positive exercise programs to check out to have a healthier, more enjoyable relationship with exercise.
Why I Don’t Care if You Love Your Body
You don’t have to love your body to feel good about yourself. Body acceptance is better for a lot of people–here’s how to learn it.
Exercise Series, Part 3: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Exercise
Tips for developing a healthy relationship with exercise (i.e. intuitive movement) after eating disorder recovery.
Exercise Series, Part 2: The Role of Exercise in Eating Disorder Recovery
Is it a good idea to exercise while trying to recover from an eating disorder? Here are some things to consider!
Is BMI Useful?
Is body mass index (BMI) accurate and is it useful in determining our body fat? Does BMI really matter for our health? In this video and article, I answer those questions. You might be surprised be the answers!
Is Noom a Diet? An Inside Look into Noom
By now, you’ve probably seen an ad for Noom because they seem to be everywhere. They’re intriguing to many because they claim to be different than other weight-loss programs, largely in part due to having “psychology” element and also for not involving dieting. When I saw they were offering a free trial, I decided to…
Can You Be Fat and Healthy?
Conventional wisdom says that being in a higher weight category is bad for our health. But is it true? Let’s look at what the research says.
#ScrewYourBeautyStandards
I used to be mad at myself for not being good enough. Then I realized our culture’s definition of beauty is narrow and oppressive to women, and I turned that anger to where it should be placed.