A personal essay detailing the author's experience with weight-loss drugs, body image issues, and the shifting landscape of body positivity in the age of social media.
The author, a plus-size woman, reflects on her lifelong struggle with body image and her decision to try weight-loss drugs. She discusses the changing attitudes toward body positivity, noting a recent shift back toward thin ideal. The author details her experience with the drugs, including both the weight loss and negative side effects. She ultimately concludes that while she still struggles with body image, she is committed to teaching her children to value themselves regardless of their weight.
