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A fat body is not a sign or a symptom of an eating disorder.

ByLindley Ashline

A fat body is not a sign or a symptom of an eating disorder.

It’s not a sign or a symptom of “addiction” to food.

It’s not an indication of binge eating disorder.

Anorexia and ob*sity are not ends of a spectrum.

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Lindley Ashline

Hi there! I'm Lindley. I create artwork that celebrates the unique beauty of bodies that fall outside conventional "beauty" standards at Body Liberation Photography. I'm also the creator of Body Liberation Stock and the Body Love Shop, a curated central resource for body-friendly artwork and products. Find all my work here at bodyliberationphotos.com.

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