Table of Contents
Introduction 1
1 What, in the World Is Body Lore, and Why Does It Matter? 9
2 Start Now, GODDAMNIT: Wailing Doesn't Work 18
Guest essay Virgie Tovar 25
3 You Hate Your Body Because Don Draper Told You To: Throw Some Shade at History 28
Guest essay Sonya Renee Taylor 43
4 If You're Happy and You Know It, Cut in Line: Fat Hate Isn't Your Problem 47
Guest essay Andrew Walen 61
5 Fat and Health: Rethink That Shit 64
Guest essay Jen McLellan 82
6 Selfies Aren't Selfish: Narcissism Is Good for You 86
7 Change Your Tumblr, Change Your Life: Diversify Your Media Feed 105
Guest essay Shanna Katz Kattari 116
8 100% of Humans Have Brains: Mental Health Support Is for Everyone 121
Guest essay Kimberly A. Peace, MSW 140
9 Watch Your Language: Words Mailer 144
Guest essay Sam Dylan Finch 166
10 "Fatshion" Is a Form of Political Resistance: Wear What Scares You 170
Guest essay Bruce Sturgell 187
11 Affirmations Aren't Just for People Who Love Sedona: You Can Rewire Your Brain 190
12 Fat Girls Find Love Too: Yes, That Includes You 197
Guest essay Chrystal Bougon 213
13 Loving Your Body Will Change the World 217
Resources 223
Notes 232
Acknowledgments 241