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Meghan De Maria
Meghan De Maria is a journalist and body liberation advocate whose work has appeared in Glamour, Cosmopolitan and more. When she's not writing, she leads the Plus Raleigh group in North Carolina's Triangle area, connecting plus-size people for support and community.
Yahoo LifeHow to feel confident in a swimsuit
Swimsuit season can be tough. Here's how to confront body insecurities and feel more confident this summer.
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How fatphobia influences what fashions are considered 'flattering' — and why plus-size women are tired of being told to 'dress for your figure'
Why it's time to end the myth of "flattering" clothing, writes columnist Meghan De Maria.
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'You're so brave': What it's like to hit the gym as a plus-size person — and what's made my workouts more about joy and less about weight
Working out in a larger body can mean being hailed as inspiration or subjected to assumptions and weight comments.
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Plus-size women deserve to find love on dating apps too — not be treated like a 'dirty little secret'
As a plus-size woman, I expected to get messages from trolls telling me I was unhealthy or would never find a partner. What I got was attention from men who didn't want to date me publicly.