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The "You're Not Fat" Campaign

Body Mass Index

I sit in the corner of the library, staring at my laptop screen. I am so scared of the BMI calculator but I have to check I have to check I have to check.

I type in my height.

5 feet, 3 inches.

I type in my weight, my face burning with shame.

112 pounds.

I click calculate BMI.

19.8.

I am so huge kill me kill me kill me.

I squeeze my eyes shut and try not to cry.

19.8.

That is so huge.

19.8.

19.8.

These numbers are taking over my life.