Virgie Tovar, a professional fat activist has forbidden you from using the phrase, “tightening your belt”, in reference to cutting your expenses.
— Fats posting Ls (@FatsPostingLs) January 31, 2023
Via Forbes:
Fatphobic phrases such as “trim your fat” or “tighten up your belt” are unacceptable and unacceptable.
However, this doesn’t mean that we should not be able to exercise autonomy and have awareness. Perhaps there’s a middle ground. Instead of feeling ashamed about not doing the right thing, he suggests we ask our intuition to find the middle ground.
It is almost impossible to logically follow the instructions Virgie has given. This is a very modern approach to financial management. Virgie stretches the financial-to-weight-management analogy like a pair of stretchy pants on a booming waistline.
Imagine your career focusing on fat acceptance. Meet an artist and founder who creates body-different candles, etc.
People such as Virgie believe that if only they could police language better, all negative emotions associated with obesity would disappear.
They instinctively know that healthy eating and regular exercise are the best ways to live. Her Tumblr group praises her for her efforts.
