“Sexualised or shunned”: what it’s like to be a fat woman on social media today
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Kelly Clarkson has a powerful self-love mantra for anyone who has been body-shamed
Definitely try this one at home.
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“No, praising a woman for her ‘post-baby body’ is not a compliment”
When will we stop reducing women to their looks?
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People
Whitney Way Thore is sick of everyone congratulating her on her “weight loss”
“I’m not out here to be anybody’s weight loss inspiration,” says the author and TV star.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Opinion
Let’s call those viral portion control plates what they really are – fatshaming
Who thought these were a good idea?
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Jameela Jamil has something to say about her “feud” with the Kardashians
Once again, Jameela Jamil has reminded us that feminism isn’t about tearing other women down.
People
Chrissy Teigen reminds us why we should never ask people about their weight
“I'LL TAKE THESE POUNDS AND THIS FEELING!” she tweeted during a raw Q&A session.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Lena Dunham just taught us an important message about being “too much”
“At 32, I weight the most I ever have… and I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
This woman has used her obituary to criticise the doctors who fat-shamed her
“No one offered any support or suggestions beyond weight loss”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Jameela Jamil criticises Kim Kardashian for promoting appetite suppressants
"You terrible and toxic influence on young girls"
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- Megan Murray
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People
Rihanna just isn’t here for everyone ‘worrying’ about her weight
The singer has long been the target of body-shaming internet trolls – but she refuses to let their jibes affect her self-image
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Katie Piper on learning to love her post-partum body
The philanthropist had an inspired response to body-shaming trolls
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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This Instagram post exposes the problem with how women see themselves
Louise Aubery makes an excellent point
Life
Your Fat Friend discusses what it’s like to fly as “a very fat person”
You need to read this eye-opening Twitter thread
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
Chloë Grace Moretz apologises for ‘fat-shaming’ Snow White ad campaign
The marketing for Moretz’s latest film has come under fire
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- Moya Crockett
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Travel
Flight attendants claim they were paid less due to their weight
“We have had our salary lowered due to our clothing size."
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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People
Mary Berry reminds us why we must never ask people about their weight
When asked how she stays in shape, the Bake Off star’s response was heart-breaking
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Lena Dunham hits back at people congratulating her weight loss
“My body belongs to me at every phase, in every iteration, and whatever I’m doing with it”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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