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Authors: Jes Baker
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Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls
Copyright © 2015 Jes M. Baker
Seal Press
A Member of the Perseus Books Group
1700 Fourth Street
Berkeley, California
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Baker, Jes.
Things no one will tell fat girls / by Jes Baker.
pages cm
ISBN 978-1-58005-583-3
1. Overweight women--Psychological aspects. 2. Body image in women. 3. Self-esteem in women. 4. Self-care, Health. I. Title.
RC628.B28 2015
613'.04244--dc23
2015019704
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Cover design by Faceout Studios, Kara Davison
Interior design by Domini Dragoone
Printed in the United States of America
Distributed by Publishers Group West
For all the fat girls
who have no idea that
they are
absolutely
perfect
contents
What in the World Is Body Love, and Why Does It Matter?
Start Now, GODDAMNIT: Waiting Doesn't Work
You Hate Your Body Because Don Draper Told You To: Throw Some Shade at History
guest essay: Sonya Renee Taylor
If You're Happy and You Know It, Cut in Line: Fat Hate Isn't Your Problem
Fat and Health: Rethink That Shit
Selfies Aren't Selfish: Narcissism Is Good for You
Change Your Tumblr, Change Your Life: Diversify Your Media Feed
guest essay: Shanna Katz Kattari
100% of Humans Have Brains: Mental Health Support Is for Everyone
guest essay: Kimberly A. Peace, MSW
Watch Your Language: Words Matter
“Fatshion” Is a Form of Political Resistance: Wear What Scares You
Affirmations Aren't Just for People Who Love Sedona: You Can Rewire Your Brain
Fat Girls Find Love Too: Yes, That Includes You