Can I Call Myself a Feminist When I’m Obsessed With Losing Weight?

Or: How toxic diet culture has ruined my relationship with my body

Charlie Brown
Bitchy

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Photo by Trevin Rudy on Unsplash

TW: Body issues

I have gained weight in the last year.

I’m not unfit. I can — and do — run 5–8 km multiple times a week. For the most part, I eat well. Vegetables are my thing.

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Charlie Brown
Bitchy

Writer of opinions. Wine & food pro. Editor of Rooted, a Medium food & drink pub. Niche-avoidant. Also at thesaucemag.substack.com