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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.
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.