"Ugh, I'm Huge": How "Fat Talk" Affects the Way We're Perceived
Greatist News examines and explains the trends and studies making headlines in fitness, health, and happiness. Check out all the news here.These days, it’s hard to find someone who isn’t concerned about the size and shape of his or her body. In the U.S. alone, at least one third of adults are obese. Up to 24 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder. A huge number of women are dissatisfied with their bodies, often resorting to “fat talk,” or self-deprecating comments about eating, exercise, or our bodies in general. But according to new research, dissing our bods isn’t going to win us any pals. Turns out women tend to like other women more when they have a positive relationship with their bodies.
