Body Shaming

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As a teenager with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, Katie Kilbourn often found herself comparing her body to the ones she saw on stage. By age 16, she started engaging in disordered eating behaviors—initially restricting the food she consumed and later purging. Through therapy and…

Dealing with Body Shaming During the Holidays: An Eating Disorder Specialists’ Guide The holiday seasons come with laughs, gatherings, and a myriad of food options. The gatherings typically in Egypt feature foods that are delicious and culturally significant. Although holidays like the holy month of Ramadan, Christmas, or Easter can…

David and Victoria Beckham, parents of 4, are taking a stand against body-shaming to protect their daughter. They understand negative comments’ impact on a young girl’s self-esteem and confidence. Their emotional and powerful messages show the world that body positivity and self-love are essential values to instill in our children. Dad has a special bond with his daughter,…

While talking about body issues, we have to admit that it’s not just chubby people who suffer from online trolling but also those with thin and skinny bodies. And celebs often get more of this unwanted attention than ordinary people. Recently, Nicole Kidman became a ’victim’ of body shaming when some fans called her…

A war of words on Twitter between General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, and journalist Remmy Bahati has gained attention online. General Muhoozi targeted Bahati over her physical appearance after she tweeted her reservation about his potential to succeed his father in the upcoming elections. “Despite…

A member of the city of Ottawa's board of health is speaking out about body shaming after receiving a letter that said she shouldn't serve on the board because of her weight. Elyse Banham tweeted a picture of a letter she received that claimed she could not be a role…

A member of the Ottawa Board of Health is speaking out against body shaming after she received a letter from a resident telling her she shouldn't be on the board because of her weight. Elyse Banham said the letter, dated Jan. 12, sat unopened for weeks on her desk at the Ottawa Birth…

News Actress and socialite Xandy Kamel showed up on the United Showbiz show over the weekend. It was a time for Xandy Kamel to pour out her heart and vent her pain. Xandy Kamel literally broke down in tears whiles she was addressing issues about her failed marriage and online…

News Actress Xandy Kamel has once again responded to trolls attacking her over her body weight by starting an appeal for funds. According to Xandy, she’s now tired of the body shaming she suffers on a daily basis and wants to do something about it. The actress dropped her MoMo…

Even if you largely have a great time with your family, hanging out with loved ones can be a diet culture minefield. If you’re struggling with disordered eating, dealing with body image issues, or trying to break a cycle of chronic dieting, comments about food or bodies from (well-meaning or otherwise) loved…