fatphobia

There Is No 'Return' To 2000s Fat-Shaming — And Here's Why

For all the strides we’ve made talking about body positivity and calling out fat-shaming, the pandemic made it clear that fat bodies are still seen as expendable and undesirable.
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Gwyneth Paltrow's 'Shallow Hal' Body Double Developed A Severe Eating Disorder Post-Film

Ivy Snitzer loved working on "Shallow Hal" but was devastated by how she was treated after the film came out.
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Khloe Kardashian Calls Herself 'Chubby' In Very Painful 'Kardashians' Scene

Diet and fatphobic culture needs to take a nice hard look at what it’s done to Khloe Kardashian.
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6 Things Thin Parents Of Fat Kids Need To Understand

You can't control your child's size, but you can be their ally and their advocate in a fatphobic world.
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How To Respond If Your Kid Is Using ‘Fat’ As An Insult

If your child is saying the word in a negative way, here’s what parents can do to help fight the stigma.
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Here's Exactly How To Respond To Food-Shaming Comments During The Holidays

Prepare yourself in advance of party season with these tips and scripts.
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Brendan Fraser Responds To Backlash Over Wearing Fat Suit In ‘The Whale’

Fraser’s fans have been torn over rooting for his comeback and being concerned about the fatphobic messaging in his upcoming film.
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If Airplane Seat Belts Don't Fit You, Here's How To Get An Extender

Seat belts on planes aren't nearly as size-inclusive as they should be. This advice will help you advocate for yourself on your next flight.
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I Lost Over 100 Pounds A Decade Ago. I Regret It.

“From personal experience, I know that fatphobia and thin privilege both exist.”
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PSA: You Probably Don't Need To Be Weighed At The Doctor's Office

Weigh-ins can sometimes lead to avoiding health checkups altogether. Here's how to ask your provider to skip the scale.
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