How Wellness Culture Backfired For Me
I don’t remember the first time I heard it, but the idea is imprinted on my mind: carbs are bad. This mentality prompted me to develop a new set of unhealthy eating habits, while I was trying to get help.
body image
Breaking Beauty Standards
“Since I was 11, I have struggled with trying to figure out who I am and loving myself.”
New Year’s Resolution To Lose Weight? Remember Not To Lose Yourself
I figured once I looked better, I would feel better too. But, I didn’t.
REDEFINED: Not About Looks
“Not About Looks” features two teenage girls from Oakland and their experiences dealing with body image and self confidence.
The Perks Of Being Short
Positive body image is a big trend in fashion and media right now. But short guys seem to be left out.
Holding Onto Myself While Losing Weight
I was always proud to be the designated fat boy in the group. So it was hard to see the gains in losing weight.
Teens Say Looks Can Be Liberating Despite Fashion Police
For some people, picking out an outfit is as simple as throwing on a shirt and putting on a pair of jeans. But 16-year-old Youth Radio Reporter Dani Tarver is not one of them. By 5 o’clock in the morning, she’s already “late” for her daily routine getting ready for school.
Every BODY Is Meant To Do Something Exceptional
We “big” girls have to stay strong, because women’s sports are not going to play themselves.