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Friends Don’t Let Friends Fat Talk

October 22, 2009 by Holly in body image  

Considering my last post, I probably could not have found out about Fat Talk Free Week at a better time!

Check out this awesome video from Tri Delta’s Fat Talk Free Week:

Fat Talk Free Week is an international body activism campaign spanning over five days (October 19th-23rd) that draws attention to the damaging impact of the thin ideal on women in society. It is so easy to look at yourself in the mirror and think that your thighs are fat, that you have fat rolls, that you’re too fat to wear something (even though it may look amazing on you!) and saying things to your friends and family members like ‘You look great have you lost weight?’ is all damaging to yourself and to the women around you.

If you haven’t already, promise to eliminate Fat Talk from conversations with friends, family and also with yourself! Strive for the healthy ideal without focusing on weight or size. Make the promise today!



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  • I never had a problem with weight and for fat talk, people should also be careful with what they say, sometimes it hurts.
  • I think that people don't realize how damaging negative 'fat talk' can be to people who are overweight. Even simple comments, that maybe aren't meant to be mean or rude can still have a strongly negative impact on a person's psyche.

    I'm going to have to go read your previous post on it now.
  • Just say "look J is my best friend. I cant deal with you constantly dissing him and when u hurt him, you hurt me. It bothers me how prejudiced u are against fat and gay people, and i really dont want to be involved with that. I think its better if were not friends."
  • Jay
    Surprisingly I watched the entire video and all I can say is that it is very effective. Its pathetic that people do make issues about something so mall as weight. Madison Web Design
  • shopsite7
    Its pathetic that people do make issues about something so mall as weight.thanks man keep up the good work.
  • I really enjoyed the post and the video. I have several friends that are heavy; frankly it took some time and discussion to fully understand the impact of language, criticism and behavior have on them. While I never consciously criticized them for their weight, after some reflection I realized that I was exhibiting behavior that may make them feel uncomfortable. Thankfully I figured it out and changed my behavior.
  • i watched the video and that was interesting..
    great!!
  • I am also not favor in those people who use to make fun of fatty peoples. This is really bad. Nice post.
  • Thanks for another amazing post! I used to struggle some with weight. I was very embarrassed.
  • This is really very informative.................
  • Very good Video thanks you for share this
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