Sarah Vidal
Sarah is currently a graduate student at Fordham University in NYC where she is pursuing her masters in Social Work. She loves to write about mental health, specifically eating disorders and body image issues. Her favorite things include her cat, Maggie; seeing Broadway shows; doing karaoke with her friends; and napping. She absolutely hates diet culture, and hopes to smash it to pieces one day.
Quarantine Weight Gain Jokes Aren’t Funny, And Here’s Why
COVID-19 has spread across the world, and we’re all doing our best to minimize the effects of this horrible virus. The resulting social distancing...
How Demi Lovato’s Song ‘Anyone’ Reflects My Life With Mental Illness
I’ve always loved music for its power to evoke emotional responses from its listeners. The lyrics to some of my favorite songs have been...
Why I Thought Hoda & Jenna Stepping On A Scale On Live TV Was Inconsiderate
Last week on Today with Hoda and Jenna, the two hostesses took to the scale and revealed their weights on national television. This was...
“Kurbo” Is Setting Up the Next Generation For Eating Disorders
"Kurbo" is being marketed as a tool, but it's truly a weapon. Here's why you should be scared by it (like I am).
I Don’t Care How My Summer Body Looks, And Neither Should You
Why don’t I care how my so-called “summer body” looks? The answer is simple - life is too freaking short.
But that’s not the only...
NBC’s Weight Loss Competition Show, The Biggest Loser, Is Coming Back To TV
I nearly cried when I read the news.
NBC’s weight loss competition show, The Biggest Loser, is coming back to television. Yup. Here come...
Big Fat Lies: The Truth About The Diet Industry
It’s important to remember that the diet industry is... well, just that. An industry. A $60 billion industry, to be exact. The reality is,...
The New ‘F-Word:’ Why We Need To Reclaim The Word ‘Fat’
We need to start using the “f” word. No, I’m not talking about the word you think I am.
I’m talking about the word...
‘Shrill’ Is The Body Positive Show We’ve Been Waiting For
Disclaimer: this article includes many spoilers for the show. Read at your own risk!
We rarely ever see plus size women in starring roles and...
