- 81% of 10-year-olds are afraid of being fat?
- 70 million people worldwide are suffering with eating disorders?
- As many as 10 million females are suffering from anorexia or bulimia. That's more than are suffering from breast cancer.
- More than 2/3 of women ages 18-25 would rather be mean or stupid than be fat and over 50% would rather be hit by a truck.
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 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 reinforce the need to be thin — "You look great! Have you lost weight?"
Join me in the cause this week. Email to your friends and family.
XOXO,
JM
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