ICYMI Is #BodyPositivity Over?
Sep 13, 2025
In this discussion, Virgie Tovar, a writer and fat-activist, dives into the predatory marketing tactics of GLP-1 drugs targeting plus-size creators and the backlash against the #BodyPositivity movement. She explores how social media has shifted from a supportive environment to a battleground of body image issues. Tovar also highlights the intersection of fatphobia and racism, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming the political roots of fat activism and maintaining body-positive values in a commercialized landscape.
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Retail Exclusion Triggered Real Emotion
- Candice describes overhearing a Nordstrom associate tell a customer they no longer carry size 10–12 clothes, which brought her to tears.
- The moment highlighted ongoing retail exclusion and the lifelong shame many people carry about their bodies.
Body Positivity Is Returning To Its Roots
- The modern body positivity surge came from decades of fat activism and is now reverting to a smaller, less commercial phase.
- Virgie Tovar warns GLP-1 frenzy may worsen mental health and body stigma for many people.
Persistent Predatory Brand Pitches
- Virgie describes repeated cold outreach from GLP-1 companies that felt like a neighbor waiting for your worst day.
- She received persistent follow-ups and multiple pitches asking for transformational stories despite not having prior interest.
