The National Organization for Women at UCF held\u00a0its annual Love Your Body Week Oct. 13 to Oct. 17 in 2014.<\/p>\n
Having recovered from six years of anorexia, NOW Vice President Christina Marriner is passionate about changing the conversation about body image.<\/p>\n
“A lot of the representations of different body types in the media aren’t representative of the body types that we see around us,” the senior sociology major stated. “We’re trying to spread the idea that all bodies are good bodies, no matter their size or ability.”<\/p>\n
The week offered events that encouraged positive body perception, from clothing swaps and yoga, to crafty self-love projects.<\/p>\n
“It’s strange to me that we can’t bond around how much we like our bodies and appreciate them as they are,” Marriner said.<\/p>\n
See the full schedule below:<\/p>\n
What: Candy & Compliments
\nWhen: Monday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
\nWhere: Student Union patio<\/p>\n
What: Clothing Swap
\nWhen: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
\nWhere: Student Union patio<\/p>\n
What: Body Love Panel Discussion
\nWhen: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
\nWhere: Nicholson School of Communication, Room 117<\/p>\n
What: Paint Your Orgasm
\nWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
\nWhere: Student Union Patio<\/p>\n
What: Body Positive Zine Making Workshop
\nWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m.
\nWhere: Student Union, Room 222<\/p>\n
What: “What’s Your Favorite Part of Your Body?”
\nWhen: Thursday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
\nWhere: Student Union Patio<\/p>\n
What: Self-Care Gentle Yoga
\nWhen: Thursday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
\nWhere: Lake Claire<\/p>\n