What You Can Do on Love Your Body Day

Host an 'Indulgence Party'—Encourage guests to wear whatever makes them feel good—sweat suits, flip flops, pajamas—and serve delicious, decadent foods or silly snacks without the guilt. We will provide a copy of the video "Redefining Liberation" to those of you who host a house party with at least five friends.  The video explores the manipulative advertising tactics of the tobacco, fashion, and alcohol industries.

Stage a 'Real Women Beauty Pageant'—Not only do pageants uphold certain beauty standards that are dangerous and nearly impossible to attain, they pit women against each other. Subvert this institution by staging a mock beauty pageant!

Plan a Rally—already feminist activists are planning actions that target television & movies in Hollywood, fashion and advertising in New York, beer advertisers in Milwaukee, and cigarette advertisers in Virginia...let us know where you're protesting!

Order Products—Use these magnets, stickers and posters to promote your Love Your Body Day event.

Take Part in a National Survey on Body Image—Let us know which ad or image or character (TV or movie) that most represents an oppressive beauty standard. We'd also love to know what you love—which ads or images are the most positive for women and girls? Fill out the online Body Survey.

Be an Activist Consumer!—Make sure that magazine editors, television producers, and others know what you think about the images they are choosing. Or take part in our Mall Project.

Commit to a Healthy Lifestyle—Help others gain the resources to live a healthy lifestyle.

Design a Poster—Enter the annual poster design contest. We especially look for images that demonstrate beauty is not limited by body size, body type, ethnicity, age or physical ability.

Celebrate at School—Elementary, middle-school and high school girls can get involved! Plus, here are some ideas for teachers.

Read on for more ideas about actions you can take to promote positive body image.

Love Your Body Day is a project of the NOW Foundation
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