Celebrate 2025 Body Acceptance Week-October 20-24
Hosted by CAPS & NU Dining
Join us for a week of exciting and thought-provoking content, including a "Let's Talk" event, an opportunity to smash scales and diet culture, and preventive mental health screenings and trainings!
Be sure to follow NU Dining @nu_dining and CAPS @NorthwesternCAPS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
Recovery Night
McCormick Auditorium, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7-8 p.m.
Join Northwestern’s Campus EDucators and ANAD for an evening of storytelling and community. This hybrid event will feature student stories of recovery along with special guest and advocate Ryan Lispett. Register at www.anad.org/events. McCormick Auditorium, Norris or join virtually through Zoom 7-8 p.m
Smash the Scale
The Rock, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1-3 p.m.
Bring your own scale, or stop by to journal and practice affirmations that promote body acceptance and self-compassion.
Spotify Playlist
Vibes for Body Acceptance Week! Tune in, love yourself, and feel the flow.
Body Affirmations
Reframing the way we talk about our bodies.
- I am worthy of taking up space
- I am not defined by my weight, shape or size
- I am learning to accept my body as it is
- My body is capable and strong
- I treat my body with respect and kindness
- I trust my body's wisdom and honor it's needs
- I appreciate my body for it's strength, resilience, and function
- My appearance does not determine my self-worth
- I do not allow my mind to bully my body
- I do not compare my body to others
- I do not body shame myself or others