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Pushing is not punishing
The idea that challenging exercise is antithetical to self-care is an overcorrection for the worst of fitness and diet culture.
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Is any woman *not* a little fucked up about her body?
It's OK to be. But where are the women who aren't?
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A body image mantra: 'I don't like it, but there it is'
How to feel a little better, maybe, about your "flaws."
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On celebrity 'cosmetic transparency': A Q&A with Jessica DeFino
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‘The Whale,’ reviewed by a binge eater
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Is any woman *not* a little fucked up about her body?
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'The gym bros all have eating disorders': OK, now what?
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A body image mantra: 'I don't like it, but there it is'
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Some meals are time machines
The most memorable things I’ve eaten have a lot to do with grief.
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Getting big boobs young sucks, actually
Why does it annoy people when celebrities discuss their body troubles?
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Ozempic gossip will destroy our brains
On celebrity "gotcha" journalism and talking about your own weight loss.
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Things to do with your body (that aren't exercise)
A non-exhaustive list.
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10 things I know after 10 years of weight loss and strength training: Part one
There are high highs and weird lows to significant body change. Here's what I've learned.
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'The gym bros all have eating disorders': OK, now what?
Most social media content about eating disorders in men isn't helpful. Here's what could be.
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When body scrutiny is the point
On Rihanna.
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Body Type
Body Type
Words about the tricky business of the physical self.
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