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Bodies as we know them...
People's weight, shape, and body size are frequently discussed in the media, where images and videos are shared publicly and others can react and comment, often anonymously.
Being a person who lives in a larger body size can often be criticized by many in the media, but is celebrated in communities, though this is not the common narrative in the U.S. and other nations.
Obesity & Body Positivity in the Media
Explore positive influence(r)s & their powerful messaging.
Adolescents are exposed to constant messaging, with social media prevalent and accessible in our society. There is however a growing variety of messaging about what "Good" or "Beautiful" bodies look like.
Black women and girls are largely underrepresented in the media when it comes to having role models overall, but also including women in larger "Non-ideal" body types.
Whatever your relationship to a Black female, explore this page to see positive messaging and support for Black adolescent girls, and review some key takeaways that can help you be a more supportive Healthcare Provider, Family Member, or Friend when speaking about weight and Black bodies.
Press Play to hear as Pop Star Lizzo's adiscusses her move to a healthy version of herself.
Bigger (& Better) Bodies
Listen as social media influencer, Drew Afualo speaks with women's USA Olympic Rugby player Ilona Maher, on building confidence as a person in a bigger body.
Quick Overview: The Body Liberation Project
Body Positivity to Body Liberation
Meet Chrissy King
Creator of The Body Liberation Project™
Chrisy King has been promoting Body Positivity and wellness for several years.
She has been featured in SELF, SHAPE, Health, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed, Muscle and Fitness, and Livestrong, among others.
With degrees in Social Justice and Sociology from Marquette University, Chrissy merges her passion for Social Justice and her passion for fitness to empower individuals within the fitness and wellness industries.
Fatphobia, Worthiness, & De-emphasizing Body Size
Defining Fatphobia
Fatphobia is defined as an implicit (or at times explicit) bias against overweight individuals, often rooted in the idea that thinness is ideal and presenting as overweight is a sign of failure.
A Virtual Eating Disorder Care Website, Within, described the way fatphobia can be expressed.
This can include a number of ways and in a number of environments, including:
- Healthcare settings
- Workplace
- Online and social media
- School
Worthiness & Our Bodies as a Shell
Self-worth is the value we place on our individual lives and the achievements we attain.
As our self-worth is tied to our self-esteem and confidence in our abilities to take steps to achieve the goals we set for ourselves.
Many Body Positive movements encourage moving to understanding that our bodies are simply a shell, or the vessel we get to experience human life through.
This allows us to place less emphasis on presentation in our lives and make time for the important parts of life.
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