Body Positivity

• Instagram pro-eating disorder accounts reaching millions of users, many underage: report

  The report found users as young as nine and 10 years old are part of the so-called "pro-eating disorder bubble," which generates over $290 million in revenue for Instagram.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2022
  
• Instagram vs reality: The perils of social media on body image 

  Canadians share their personal experiences of how social media played a role on how they look at their own body and how they managed to cope.

  Health

  Jan 16, 2022
  
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• Lethbridge photographer redefining boudoir images, promoting body positivity

  Meagan Elemans says people not only leave her photo shoot feeling strong and positive, but they also feel seen which she thinks is one of the most important takeaways for her clients.

  Features

  Sep 4, 2020
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• Ryan’s Secret show brings awareness to male body positivity

  "It’s hard out there the way the media portrays you, especially when you’re a big guy," model Daniel Jean said.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 18, 2020
• Toronto Caribbean Carnival to have group of topless performers to boost body positivity

  Yvonne Stanley, a photographer who is working on a multimedia body positivity project, says she wants to spark a conversation about desexualizing women's bodies.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2019
• When ‘fat acceptance’ movement leaders decide to lose weight

  'Body positivity' and 'fat acceptance' are growing movements online. But influencers who decide to lose weight often face a backlash from their fans.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2019
• Calgary Nude Recreation to hold clothing-optional wave pool event

  In January 2018, Calgary Nude Recreation cancelled a planned nude swim event following backlash from the community and a threat that caused concern for safety.

  Jul 2, 2019
• Worry management expert discusses summertime body image issues

  According to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, sixty-two per cent of Canadians see girls being exposed to unrealistic, sexy images of women in ads as a big problem for females in the country today.

  Jun 28, 2019
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• Monkey see, monkey do: Teaching your kid to love their body starts with you

  Canadian parents share the ways they are teaching their children about body positivity and self-love.

  Lifestyle

  May 2, 2019
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• Fat-shaming celebrities makes women more critical of their own bodies: study

  According to experts, social media is making matters worse.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 15, 2019