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RBI focuses on using expressive writing, design-oriented work, photography, media, research, and community input to fuel fat positive, body acceptance, discussion, and outreach. Our goal is to redefine the way we view and think about body image, size, fat, discrimination, health, fitness, wellness, mental/chronic illness, stigma, and other related topics.

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I think all women are beautiful, regardless of size. But I don’t fit into that category. The women I see posted here are all dressed well, they look amazing and have confidence. They wear it well. They have it in all the right places. Mine is horrible to me. Why can’t I see myself as beautiful? I think “If only my fat was there instead of where it is now.” I don’t mind my thighs, my butt, my arms or anything else. What i HATE is my stomach. The way it sticks out in the front just looks hideous to me. I haven’t seen it like that on anyone else. I just wish it wasn’t there. I see bigger people that have flat stomachs. If only.. oh..I am 5’11” and 211

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I’ve been stalling on publishing this submission because I feel like I have to say something compelling, but I don’t know what to say except that I have seen lots of people with prominent stomachs and I think them all to be absolutely beautiful. You included.

<3 Haley

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  1. nchl reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage and added:
    That’s where all my weight is too. Scrawny little limbs and all my weight in my boobs/stomach. I always look pregnant....
  2. goodgirlgetswet reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage and added:
    I want to give this girl and hug her and tell I feel the same way. Everything she’s said is a thought that goes through...
  3. dutchpinkonadowntowntrain reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage and added:
    I can totally relate to the “Other people look AMAZING, so why don’t I like myself more?” line of thinking.
  4. kittenluvvr submitted this to redefiningbodyimage

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