Tri Delta is leading a week-long celebration of positive body image with Fat Free Talk Week. This is part of the sorority’s Reflections Body Image Program, which “uses scientifically supported evidence … to help participants resist the ultrathin, unrealistic ideal standard of female beauty prevalent in today’s society.”
What’s Fat Talk and why is it harmful? Tri Delta defines it as:
Fat Talk describes all of the statements made in everyday conversation that reinforce the thin ideal and contribute to women’s dissatisfaction with their bodies. Examples of fat talk may include: “I’m so fat,” “Do I look fat in this?” “I need to lose 10 pounds” and “She’s too fat to be wearing that swimsuit.” Statements that are considered fat talk don’t necessarily have to be negative; they can seem positive yet also reinforce the need to be thin – “You look great! Have you lost weight?”
So, I know that eliminating fat talk is easier said than done, but even if you don’t maintain a perfect record through the week, it’s good to be more aware about the subtle messages you’ve internalized about beauty. To get you started thinking about body image, here are some posts I’ve written on the topic:
What Sex Blogging & The Freshman 15 Taught Me
The Gym-A-Phobe’s Guide To Having Your Cupcake & Eating It Too
Reader Question: “What are the merits of having small breasts?”
The Blueprint Myth
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