Dear Self Magazine (And Other Fat Allies)

Dear Self Magazine (And Other Fat Allies)

Jessamyn Stanley kneels on a green mat in a school gym while wearing a lilac purple top and gray athletic pants and looks directly into the camera. This photo, and many others, are featured in Self Magazine titled, “The Future of Fitness.” Why I’m a...
Representation Matters: Madam VP Kamala Harris

Representation Matters: Madam VP Kamala Harris

“She looks like me!” There’s something about those four words that mean so much. To see people of all genders and races see someone they can identify with, as a way of saying, “You can do this, too,” means more than I can write. When Sen Kamala Harris, wait I’m sorry,...
The Demi Confusion

The Demi Confusion

When I was younger I saw Casper in the theaters. My mom’s friend, her daughter and I went together and of course, I was excited. I loved Christina Ricci and loved Casper (and the theme song), so it was right up my alley. I didn’t think much about it, just that I was...
Dieting is a Trap, So Why Do We Keep Doing it?

Dieting is a Trap, So Why Do We Keep Doing it?

Last week, WW released an app aimed at children called Kurbo, for children 8 to 17 years old to help them “eat healthier and lose weight.” It was met by a plethora of reactions. Some said it’s a good idea to combat childhood obesity. Others, a lot of those who are...