Her Campus at CAU
Skinny Shaming Will Never Equate to Fat Shaming
Getting told to eat a burger is nothing compared to the systemic nature of fatphobia. ​Thinness has long been the standard of beauty in...
Her Campus at Adelphi
Yes I’m Thin, but I’m Not Starving Myself
Ever since I could remember I have always been thin. Granted, I did have some medical issues growing up that would make me want to eat less...
Her Campus at Leeds
Being A Middle Girl – Stop Judging Everyone!
As New Year’s resolutions are currently desperately trying to be upheld, and the most popular one being “I’m going to lose x amount of...
Her Campus at Utah
Thank You, Taylor Swift, For Gaining Weight
Regardless of how you feel about Taylor Swift now, during the 1989 era, Taylor Swift was cool. Or at least I (and my other 15-year-old...
Her Campus at Siena
What It’s Like Being the Skinny One
Growing up, I was almost always thinner than most of my peers. This was not due to malnourishment or an eating disorder. While I’m not...
Her Campus at U Mass Amherst
Why I Refuse to Deprive Myself of Dessert
With summer right around the corner, it seems like the only thing on everyone’s mind is dieting. While healthy habits are always a great...
Why We Need to Stop Equating “Fat” with “Ugly”
Society is starting to be more body-positive, but fat-shaming is still a very present issue.
The Misconceptions of Being Thin
Believe it or not, those who are labeled as “thin” are just as insecure about their bodies as those who are “thick” or “overweight.” Thin...
