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Web Resources for Body Image (from Fight Like a Girl by Megan Seely)

AboutFace
A San Francisco based non-profit promoting positive self-esteem through education, outreach and activism. Website has great information and resources.

Adbusters
A magazine and a website, Adbusters is dedicated to looking critically at the role of advertising, consumerism, and media in our lives. A host of a number of campaigns including “Buy Nothing Day,” check ‘em out.

Adios Barbie, a body image site for every body

Anorexia Nervosa & Related Disorders, Inc. Provides comprehensive information about eating disorders including statistics, warning signs, treatment and recovery.

Body Positive
A fabulous website dedicated to helping women change the way they see and relate to their bodies. Website include resources, message boards, Q & A’s for body size acceptance, and other great resources for combating negative attitudes about our bodies.

Eating Disorders Referral and Information Center
Resources and referrals for eating disorders. Website has a national and international database for therapists focused on eating disorders. While primarily referred within Canada and the United States, site does have referrals for the UK, Scotland, Germany, and Australia. Site also includes a wide range of information from definitions of specific eating disorders to research and advocacy.

Fat and Feminist: Large Women’s Health Experiences
A part of the Feminist Women’s Health Center website, Fat and Feminist, provides first person accounts, research information, discussion on size prejudice, and additional resources.

International Size Acceptance Association
An international organization working to end size discrimination. Website includes resources, chapter affiliate information, discussion board and activism.

Largesse
A network for “size esteem,” Largesse provides size positive education, publication, organizations, and weblinks. Also includes weight discrimination legal referrals and media information.

National Eating Disorders Association
Information for professionals as well as general public—education, resources and treatment referrals. In the United States, call 1.800.931.2237 for more information.

National Organization for Lesbians of Size
Size acceptance resources specifically for the lesbian and queer community. Website includes information about events, conferences, speakers, and links to supporting organizations.

NOW Foundation—Love Your Body Campaign A project of NOW, Love Your Body Campaign is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about body image, eating disorders and women’s health issues. A great source of information as well as a connection to activism.

Size Wise
A size acceptance website with resources including related books, articles and links to size acceptance shopping.


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