Last Updated on April 14, 2023
This exceptional occasion is celebrated on the 6th of May every year. So what is no diet day really all about? International No Diet Day is a special day that is dedicated to ‘body acceptance.’ You may wonder what ‘body acceptance’ is; ‘body acceptance’ refers to accepting people irrespective of their body shape and size. The day is specially dedicated to breaking the stereotype surrounding people that fat or lean people are not attractive. It is important that International No Diet Day be given due recognition as it breaks the stereotype and motivates people who are fat or lean and have low self-esteem. This article has everything you need to know about International No Diet Day.
The history behind International No Diet Day
Mary Evans Young created an international No Diet Day in 1992. Mary Evans Young is a feminist who fought to break the stereotype that fat or lean people are unattractive. She had personal experiences as a teenager; when she was in school, she was bullied for being fat. As a result, she developed anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by extreme dieting and weight loss regimes, along with voluntary purging activities. Eventually, she was motivated to overcome her eating disorder and wished to help those like her accept their body shape and size. She is currently the director of ‘Diet Breakers’ and has also written many books.
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Facts
An eating disorder is a serious mental health issue. It can be classified into Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, and Binge Eating. Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by excessive eating, purging behavior, and Binge Eating, which refers to the uncontrolled consumption of large quantities of food, irrespective of hunger. Eating Disorders create a sense of discomfort in the individual regarding their body image.
The symbol for International No Diet Day is a light blue ribbon, and International No Diet Day was initially on May 5th. Still, it was later changed to May 6th to avoid conflicting with another American holiday, Cinco de Mayo, on the same date.
How to celebrate International No Diet Day?
One can celebrate International No Diet Day by:
- Creating awareness of eating disorders, weight discrimination, and body image-related stereotypes
- Celebrating each and every body shape and size
- Helping people with eating disorders and who have low self-esteem due to their body image
Why celebrate International No Diet Day?
It is important to celebrate International No Diet Day. More than just creating awareness, this day focuses on helping those who need help and showing them that they are recognized, loved, and cared about. Every year, many people (irrespective of gender) die due to eating disorders, and an even greater percentage is bullied because of their body image. It is important to let people know that our external appearance is just a shell, and what really matters is the soul behind the shell. So don’t forget International No Diet Day on May 6th!
When is International No Diet Day?
Year | Date | Day |
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2023 | May 6 | Saturday |
2024 | May 6 | Monday |
2025 | May 6 | Tuesday |