Exhorting Obese People to Eat Less and Exercise More Doesn’t Work
May 9, 2012 by Robyn Hussa
Filed under Activism, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bullying, Exercise, Fat Acceptance, Fat Talk, Featured, HAES, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Nutrition, Obesity, Weight Stigma, Wellness
In Gary Taubes’ article “The New Obesity Campaigns Have it All Wrong” in the May 14, 2012 issue of Newsweek, he points out some refreshing facts that help shed light on our country’s obsession with thinking that obesity is caused from “gluttony and sloth” or an imbalance of energy / food intake. He cites Hilda [...]
Today Show’s Comments about Jessica Simpson: “She’s Pretty Fat”
April 24, 2012 by Robyn Hussa
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Bullying, Fat Acceptance, Fat Talk, Featured, HAES, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Pregnancy, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Weight Stigma
This guest post graciously submitted by Sarah Biskobing, RD. It seems as though once again, Jessica Simpson is under the microscope when it comes to her weight. This time, she is being criticized for being too heavy while being pregnant. Apparently, Jessica has gained around 40 pounds so far during her pregnancy. Dr. Nancy Snyderman [...]
Constant Comments
April 17, 2012 by Deah Schwartz
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Bullying, Fat Acceptance, Featured, Finding Your Voice, HAES, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Obesity, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Weight Stigma
I am not clear how this came about…but about…it certainly came. There seems to be an unspoken rule that it is perfectly okay for people to comment on other people’s bodies. And I am not referring just to the behind the back conspiratorial comments frequently accompanied by a wink wink nudge nudge to a nearby [...]
Through a Shocking Epiphany, I’ll Stand with You
April 11, 2012 by Troy Roness
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Bullying, Finding Your Voice, Guys, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, LGBT, Loving Your Body, Males with Eating Disorders, Mindfulness, Politics, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Spirituality, Wellness
Through the process of completing a class for my graduate program, I had a very eye-opening experience concerning my sexuality, my faith, my eating disorder, my emotional hurt, etc., and knew that others in my position would benefit from the words circling inside this 10-pound bobble on my shoulders. I have studied, researched, and listened [...]
Vogue has gone too far!
April 5, 2012 by ANAD
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Moms & Sisters, Parents, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Weight Stigma, Wellness
In the April issue of Vogue magazine there’s an article written by a young girl’s mother, Dara Lynn Weiss, who forces her daughter, Bea to submit to a lifestyle that is restrictive, rigid, punitive and humiliating in the pursuit of weight-loss. There are many articles, bloggers, and Facebook postings that chastised Dara-Lynn. I have to admit, I had a [...]
No Belts For No Bullying.
March 15, 2012 by Michelle Gay
Filed under Bullying, Featured, Healthy Communication, Martial Arts, Sharing Feelings, Spirituality, Talking To Kids
Today, on our first belt ceremony day, no new belts were given out at the dojo. Instead an impromptu protest was staged and we have declared our dojo to be a “bully free zone”. And we mean it. After a rash of dressing room events over the last few months– from the mysterious disappearance of [...]
Stamp Out Bodysnarking!
March 13, 2012 by Proud2BMe
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Bullying, Fat Talk, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, Loving Your Body, Moms & Sisters, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Weight Stigma
When we surveyed teens about whether they’d ever been bullied because of their physical appearance, 90% said yes. So we’ve decided to say a big N-O to bodysnarking. With our new Stamp Out Bodysnarking campaign, we’re taking on the body bullies—and we’re not backing down. Here are three easy ways you can take action today: [...]
