“If your mom or that friend always mention your weight when they see you, it's OK to shut that down. It doesn't have to be some big, life changing conversation. It can be as simple as 'please stop mentioning my weight every time you see me.' These kinds of people think they mean well, but any positiv…”— Teresa Newsome, bustle.comTagged: body confidence, Weight, Shame, Speak Up
“Media literacy will open your eyes to the fact that what you're taking in is a lot of stereotypes, sexist imagery, and fantasy. You'll train your brain to stop thinking things like 'I wish I looked like that,' and to start thinking things like, 'This isn't a genuine representation of women. This isn…”— Teresa Newsome, bustle.comTagged: body confidence, media literacy, Women, Sexist