Many of us have heard it before: A friend glances at themselves in the mirror after trying on an outfit, pouts, and says, "I feel fat." Fat, however, is not a feeling. Nor is it a fleeting ...
Referring to certain foods as "bad" or saying that you "feel fat" are just two examples of common fat-shaming words in our society. As a general rule, phrases that offend groups of people are off ...
All year long, we’re bombarded with body-shaming narratives: warnings about losing weight in time for “swimsuit season,” harmful food and body comments around the holiday dinner table, and “new year, ...
Fat, sugar, and salt contribute significantly to our daily calorie intake. There is something about fat, in particular, that makes us continue to crave it even after the point of feeling full. With ...
We've all uttered the phrase, "I feel fat" at some point in our lives, right? Maybe we didn't think much of it then. After all, it's a common phrase those around us tend to use. But putting yourself ...
The overwhelming majority of college women — 93% — engage in “fat talk.” You know, in the “Ugh, I feel so fat in these jeans” vein of griping. Many women say they think fat talking with their friends ...
Facebook has been allowing users to use emojis to express when they are happy, upset or sick, but it's also been allowing users to say they're "Feeling fat," complete with a round face and double chin ...