Sparking Your Fire: Inspiration & Activism at the Proud2Bme Summit
On October 13th, we hosted the Proud2Bme summit. The day was filled with honest talk and lots of ideas for how young people can be body image activists and changemakers.
Good Enough for Me
By Taylor Kirkham--From an extremely young age, we are taught that our self-worth is based upon other’s perception of us.
The USTA Says the World's Best Junior Tennis Player is Too Fat. We Say, "What?"
Taylor Townsend, 16, is the best girls junior tennis player in the world. But now the United States Tennis Association says they won't back her until she loses weight. We don't get it.
Breaking the Rules: Why I'm Not Obsessing Over the "Freshman Fifteen"
By Taylor Kirkham--As I arrived on my beautiful college campus three weeks ago, there was not a doubt in my mind that freshman year was going to be excellent.
Books: Perfect
By Patrycja Klimek--Perfect, written by Ellen Hopkins, follows the individual, intimate stories of four troubled teens.
Michelle Obama Tells Her Daughters To Focus on Health, Not Weight
When the First Lady was asked what she tells Sasha and Malia about weight and body image, she said her message is that "eating healthy isn't about how you look; it's about how you feel."
Tunes: "Read All About It"
"Yeah, we're all wonderful, wonderful people. So when did we all get so fearful? Now we're finally finding our voices. So take a chance, come help me sing this..."
Join Us for the 2012 Proud2Bme Summit!
What’s missing in the media? YOU! Join us at the Proud2Bme Summit next Saturday, October 13th and help start a media revolution! Tune out body hate. Turn up the confidence!
NEDA Walk: Save a Life
"Our generation has to be the change. And when we all come together, anything is possible." NEDA Walk NYC is this Sunday! Find out how YOU can do your part to end eating disorders.
Tunes: "Follow the Sun"
"When you feel life coming down on you like a heavy weight. When you feel this crazy society adding to the strain. Take a stroll to the nearest water's edge. Remember your place."
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