Welcome to the first month of BodyImage3D!In October 2012, Tri Delta Fat Talk Free® initiatives, launched by Tri Delta as Fat Talk Free Week in 2008 as an international, body activism campaign, are meant to raise awareness about body image issues and the damaging impact of the "thin ideal" on women in society.
Fat Talk describes all of the statements made in everyday conversation that can contribute to women's dissatisfaction with their bodies by reinforcing the thin ideal standard of beauty.
"I'm so fat."
"Do I look fat in this?"
"You look great! Have you lost weight?"
Even seemingly positive messages can still be Fat Talk, such as "That dress looks great on you! You're so thin!"
In 2012, Tri Delta will recognize the fat talk free messaging throughout the entire month. For those looking to celebrate a Fat Talk Free Week in a more structured way, Tri Delta encourages these efforts to take place during the 3rd week of the month or October 22-26, 2012.
Monday, October 22 - We're going natural for Makeup Free Monday! We challenge you to go makeup free on Monday and encourage you identify what you appreciate about your natural beauty. Take a picture of yourself, upload it to our social media and share what you appreciate most about your natural beauty.
Tuesday, October 23 - Ending fat talk means changing how you communicate with others. We'll share with you just how to change the conversation when you're with family and friends and give you several alternatives to fat talk. Challenge yourself to put some of these in to practice!
Wednesday, October 24
One of our favorite Fat Talk Free Week activities is called "Trash Fat Talk". Now let's do it virtually in our online community! We know our message is important, now let's see how many times throughout our normal day, we can be aware of just why it should remain important! Do you see something in a store, on a magazine, in a dressing room that supports the thin ideal? Snap a picture and post it to our Trash Fat Talk album on Facebook. Tell us why you want to throw this type of fat talk away!
Thursday, October 25 -
Post-it positive messages today, for yourself and for others! Inspired by Operation Beautiful, carry around a package of post-it notes and consider leaving positive messages of confidence, real beauty and inspiration where other women might see it. Show us how you're spreading positivity by sharing your words online!
Twitter Townhall Fat Talk Free Lunch - Join us for a fat talk free dialogue from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CST for a Twitter Townhall. We throw out the discussion topic; you and your friends join in! Let's make a difference by talking about the damaging effects of fat talk and how this week can inspire you all year long.
Friday, October 26 - We'll recap our week by displaying and showcasing all of the Fat Talk Free Week events that have been taking place all month long and we'll show you how you can stay involved in our body image initiatives all year long!
October and Fat Talk Free awareness should stress the importance of seeking a healthy ideal, rather than an ultrathin unrealistic ideal standard of beauty. It should serve as a reminder to us all that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and that healthy looks different for everyone.
Take the Fat Talk Free Pledge here!
Check out some of our event ideas and resources for Fat Talk Free education:
Event Ideas
The Sum of All Parts
The Ties That Bind
Fitness Challenge
Walk the Catwalk
Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Scales are for Fish
Delta Denim Drive
Resources
Fat Talk Free Week Door Hangers
Event and Table Handouts
Fat Talk Free Zone Wall Signs
Fat Talk Free Table Tents
Mirror Mirror on the Wall Tags
Fat Talk describes all of the statements made in everyday conversation that can contribute to women's dissatisfaction with their bodies by reinforcing the thin ideal standard of beauty.
"I'm so fat."
"Do I look fat in this?"
"You look great! Have you lost weight?"
Even seemingly positive messages can still be Fat Talk, such as "That dress looks great on you! You're so thin!"
In 2012, Tri Delta will recognize the fat talk free messaging throughout the entire month. For those looking to celebrate a Fat Talk Free Week in a more structured way, Tri Delta encourages these efforts to take place during the 3rd week of the month or October 22-26, 2012.
Monday, October 22 - We're going natural for Makeup Free Monday! We challenge you to go makeup free on Monday and encourage you identify what you appreciate about your natural beauty. Take a picture of yourself, upload it to our social media and share what you appreciate most about your natural beauty.
Tuesday, October 23 - Ending fat talk means changing how you communicate with others. We'll share with you just how to change the conversation when you're with family and friends and give you several alternatives to fat talk. Challenge yourself to put some of these in to practice!
Wednesday, October 24
One of our favorite Fat Talk Free Week activities is called "Trash Fat Talk". Now let's do it virtually in our online community! We know our message is important, now let's see how many times throughout our normal day, we can be aware of just why it should remain important! Do you see something in a store, on a magazine, in a dressing room that supports the thin ideal? Snap a picture and post it to our Trash Fat Talk album on Facebook. Tell us why you want to throw this type of fat talk away!
Thursday, October 25 -
Post-it positive messages today, for yourself and for others! Inspired by Operation Beautiful, carry around a package of post-it notes and consider leaving positive messages of confidence, real beauty and inspiration where other women might see it. Show us how you're spreading positivity by sharing your words online!
Twitter Townhall Fat Talk Free Lunch - Join us for a fat talk free dialogue from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CST for a Twitter Townhall. We throw out the discussion topic; you and your friends join in! Let's make a difference by talking about the damaging effects of fat talk and how this week can inspire you all year long.
Friday, October 26 - We'll recap our week by displaying and showcasing all of the Fat Talk Free Week events that have been taking place all month long and we'll show you how you can stay involved in our body image initiatives all year long!
October and Fat Talk Free awareness should stress the importance of seeking a healthy ideal, rather than an ultrathin unrealistic ideal standard of beauty. It should serve as a reminder to us all that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and that healthy looks different for everyone.
Take the Fat Talk Free Pledge here!
Check out some of our event ideas and resources for Fat Talk Free education:
Event Ideas
The Sum of All Parts
The Ties That Bind
Fitness Challenge
Walk the Catwalk
Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Scales are for Fish
Delta Denim Drive
Resources
Fat Talk Free Week Door Hangers
Event and Table Handouts
Fat Talk Free Zone Wall Signs
Fat Talk Free Table Tents
Mirror Mirror on the Wall Tags