I’ve mentioned before that I am a member of Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) sorority. This week Tri Delta, in conjunction with several other organizations, is launching a new program that focuses on the epidemic problem women of all ages have with body image. This focus on women’s body image is one that is so desperately needed within our culture. From the website:

Delta Delta Delta and key partners are raising the nation’s consciousness about the dangers of “fat talk” and the impact it has on women’s self-esteem and confidence. This nationwide body activism event coincides with the official launch of Tri Delta’s body image education and eating disorders prevention program, Reflections.

Fat Talk Free Week is a five-day awareness effort sponsored by Tri Delta to draw attention to the damaging impact of fat talk and the “thin ideal” on today’s women in society. We’re asking women all over the country—young girls, college women, adult women, and mothers and daughter—to pledge to not fat talk for the full week. Each day, women will be given a daily “charge” of something positive they can do related to having a positive body image, while shining a spotlight on the issues and statistics of body image and eating disorders in women.

Click here to watch a powerful presentation about women and body image.