“You Just Need to Lose Weight”

“You Just Need to Lose Weight” (2023) takes a deep dive into some of society’s most harmful myths about fat people. By revealing the facts behind these common misconceptions, Aubrey Gordon gives readers the tools to analyze their own internal biases, combat anti-fat discrimination, and support the goal of social acceptance for people of all sizes.

• Anyone who wants to learn about the myths surrounding fatness
• People interested in confronting anti-fat bias and discrimination
• Supporters of fat activism

Aubrey Gordon is an author, podcaster, and activist. Writing under the pseudonym “Your Fat Friend,” her work has helped educate millions of people about fat acceptance, fat activism, and anti-fat bias. She is also the author of What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat (2020) and a regular columnist for SELF magazine.