Mirror Mirror on the Wall; Who’s the Fattest Girl of All?

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It is everywhere: splashed on walls, promoted on blogs, competing messages of self-loathing, self-determination, shame and strength. Where do I turn? Where does anyone turn? Two dear friends post about their weight loss/fitness challenges. They want to change their bodies in the next few months. They want to eat healthier. They want to exercise more. [...]

Other People’s Opinions and Jennifer Livingston

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We all know the story by now. A newscaster receives an email from a viewer saying she is fat and her out for setting a poor public example so she responds on air and boom – viral. The fact that it’s National Bully Prevention Month only lends to the conversation. Here’s the statement from Kenneth [...]