Defining Definitions

Our world is full of catch-phrases and terminology and it can become confusing when not defined! I wanted to let you all know some terms that I use in my every day life and that you will see a lot of in this blog! 

Love Guerrillas: 

A Love Guerrilla is someone who fights passionately for the freedom to love their body and champions the human right to love themselves for all people.

Size Diversity: 

Size diversity is a growing field of study encompassing health and social justice, which encourages that size and weight-based oppression needs to be addressed in all forms. Size Diversity honors naturally occurring genetic diversity in body shapes and sizes!

Social Justice: 

A call to action. The recognition of one global community and the human responsibility and commitment to serve the needs of people everywhere especially those historically oppressed and disenfranchised.

Health at Every Size(HAES): 

Health at Every Size is a health paradigm that promotes healthy behaviors for people of all sizes, taking out of the equation the thin=healthy paradigm. This means that people of all sizes can enjoy better health and do not have to accept messages about their bodies that they must physically be thin to be healthy.

Feminism: 

The belief that women and all genders should have equal rights and opportunities in all aspects of their lives (socio-political and personal).

Self-Love: 

The feeling and deep knowing of care, appreciation and affection for oneself from which confidence and beauty grows.

Fat: 

A descriptive word for cells on your body, taken back to empower oneself and de-stigmatize bodies. Not used in judgement- EVER. (No judgment for words: thin, tall and short, etc. either!)