#fatisnotabadword

As we head into a food-focused holiday that can be filled with emotional pitfalls, here’s a much-needed reminder: your worth is not defined by the number on the scale or on a clothing tag. Fat is not a bad word, it’s a neutral descriptor. And you deserve to enjoy food without punishing yourself for eating.
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I can still remember taking the tiniest pieces of food and being applauded for my “self control.” I can remember allowing myself to actually eat… because I knew I’d get rid of it directly after. I can still feel the sting of relatives commenting on my body as they watched me eat, and immediately losing my appetite due to the power their words had.
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If those comments don’t resonate with you, then you’re lucky. Even if these things don’t impact you personally, be an ally. Stop negative body talk as soon as it starts. Change the topic, let your family know they’re being rude when they comment on people’s body fluctuations. Stand up for those who get emotionally trod on.
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Oh, and happy turkey day.
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#thanksgiving #turkeyday #bodypositive #bodypositivity #bopo #bodyacceptance #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #fatisnotabadword #selflove
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