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Are You Being Followed by the Body Police? A Not-So-Serious Look at a Serious Issue
The Body Police Quiz is a playful take on body image—and a nudge toward silencing your inner critics and seeing yourself differently.
Reflection Addiction: Break Free from the Grip of Body Checking
If you're tired of the mirror holding power over your mood, this compassionate read unpacks the hidden reasons we obsess over our reflection—and offers a path toward freedom.
Aquaman and Abs: Hollywood's Unrealistic Body Standards Now Focused on Male Actors
Male body shaping is becoming increasingly prevalent. And as we consume more polished media, the line between reality and Hollywood becomes more blurred. This article aims to unpack how even a hero like Aquaman can be body shamed and how male actors now have to shape their bodies to become Hollywood superheroes.
Weight Goals and Body Hatred : The Truth
Many think they have to hate their body to do something about it. However, body hatred actually makes fear, anxiety, and chronic body dissatisfaction worse, it makes body image worse. You end up feeling terrible about yourself, and that makes it hard to take good care of yourself. Dump the body hatred if you want to get healthy!
Are You Avoiding Medical Care for Fear of Being Weighed?
Medical professionals often fat shame and blame medical conditions on weight. Find out how to deal with it, and how to find a doctor that will treat you with respect so that you can get good medical care. (And fat shaming hurts thin people too). Includes list of recommended doctors in the Gainesville FL area.
A Twist on the Ol' Lose Weight / Get in Shape New Year’s Resolution
Heading into the New Year, weight loss and get fit advertisements are everywhere. But what if this year, instead of making resolutions to lose weight, you decided to set your intentions to take care of yourself differently? To give yourself more of what you really need?
Release Body Checking and Reclaim Your Body Image
Tired of obsessing over your reflection? Letting go of body checking can bring peace, healing, and freedom.