Meet the women whose wedding days were ruined by diet culture

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'I remember feeling so pleased that I was really thin. I think I was happier about that, than I was about getting married.”

“I wish I had just enjoyed myself and been comfortable, instead of worrying about how I looked and being squished all day. I was just wanting it over with,” she says.

“I’d suggest seeking out diverse images of bodies that are getting married,” she advises. “The fat activist Lindy West is a great person to check out on Instagram, and I also like Rock n Roll Bride, who showcase body diversity and all different kinds of weddings, taking the pressure off having this picture-perfect wedding.”

If an obsession with weight becomes particularly troublesome, seeking out professional psychotherapy could be important. But other practical things that can support you include having a dress which fits and sending emails ahead of bridal fittings saying you don’t want to talk about your body size, weight loss or diets during your appointment.

 

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