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Jes Baker
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Jes Baker
Full Name and Common Aliases
Jes Baker is a well-known American author, speaker, and body positivity advocate.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on January 21, 1988, in Arizona, USA. (Current and accurate as of the cut-off date.)
Nationality and Profession(s)
American; Author, Speaker, Activist
Early Life and Background
Jes Baker grew up in a traditional household with strict expectations around weight and body image. She faced intense scrutiny from her family and society at large due to her size. These experiences significantly impacted her mental health and self-esteem. Jes began writing as a way to cope with the negativity surrounding her appearance.
Major Accomplishments
Jes Baker is best known for her blog, The Militant Baker, which gained significant traction after she created the "Things No One Warned Me About" series. This collection of essays focused on the harsh realities of being plus-sized in a society obsessed with beauty standards. Her writing has been widely praised for its raw honesty and humor.
Notable Works or Actions
Some notable works by Jes Baker include:
Things No One Warned Me About: A poignant essay series exploring the darker side of body positivity.
Life (And Other Unmistakable Signs of Doom): Her debut book, published in 2016. The memoir delves into her experiences with eating disorders and how she found strength in body positivity advocacy.
Impact and Legacy
Jes Baker's work has inspired countless individuals to reevaluate their relationship with their bodies. She is a powerful voice for those who have been marginalized by unrealistic beauty standards.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Jes Baker is widely quoted for her thought-provoking insights on body positivity, self-acceptance, and mental health awareness. Her unapologetic approach to discussing the harsh realities of societal expectations has resonated with many.
Quotes by Jes Baker
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And there’s a good reason for this: we are all so resistant to ditch this seemingly simple solution because diet culture has reinforced that restriction is a form of self-control, starvation is a spiritual practice, and if we can reach utopic obedience in these ways we will have instant access to heaven, where self-esteem, validation, and worthiness are liberally doled out with fistfuls of glitter and endless praise.
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I’m here to propose something that I believe too few of us realize: “Health” is our new “beauty myth.
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In the rules of dieting lives the centuries-old legacy of the second-class citizenship of women.
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When we foster appreciation for and love ourselves, we start to contribute to the world in a way that allows equality, inclusivity, and all forms of kindness.
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Here is one of the most important things I can tell you: confidence and resiliency when it comes to accepting your body has nothing to do with your body at all. They have everything to do with actively working toward becoming the best person you can be.4.
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As I reclined on her comfortable red couch, clutching a pillow to my chest while my session came to a close, I started to fully digest this frank truth: you can spend your life becoming the epitome of visual health and still be tragically, shockingly, and profoundly sick.
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Our bodies cannot truly be hidden, no matter how many black outfits we wear. No matter how many pairs of Spanx we own. No matter how much we suck it in. Doesn’t it seem like a better use of our time to just accept the fact that our bodies are our bodies and live our lives like there is no tomorrow? I’m pretty sure the answer is yes.
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I was convinced that I was the problem in the relationship; that if I were to do something different, things would get better. I was unaware at the time that this was simply a manifestation of my crucial need for control. That by convincing myself that it was me, I was convincing myself that I still had the power to fix it. If it was me that needed to change, I could do that! Absolutely! No problem! I could absolutely fix this.
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