What do you YAY? — Attitudes & info for young people of all sizes
Marilyn gave her first weight diversity talk to 7th graders in a Health Ed class. She feels strongly about offering children and teens of all sizes support for resisting pressures around weight, appearance, eating, and exercise, as well as awareness about body diversity. This talk is highly interactive and uses what young people already know to empower them in living well in their own, unique bodies. Marilyn raises awareness about how weight prejudice can be harmful to young people of all sizes. Children and teens suggest situations where people are likely to face weight pressures and brainstorm positive ways they can respond, in the future. Marilyn presents basic information about the Health At Every Size® approach and has participants try out experiences that demonstrate what it's like to reclaim food and fitness as fun, healthy endeavors that celebrate all bodies. Audiences for this talk especially enjoy trying out the Yay! Scale™, which gives (age-appropriate) compliments instead of numbers.
Participants have a good experience and reliably take away messages about body pride, self-esteem, healthy living, and social justice related to weight diversity. Read their testimonials. For more information, contact Marilyn.
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Participants have a good experience and reliably take away messages about body pride, self-esteem, healthy living, and social justice related to weight diversity. Read their testimonials. For more information, contact Marilyn.
Return to talks page.