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Body Acceptance Week

Join us for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week! #NEDAwareness

Events Lineup 2025:

Join us for in-person events and follow along on our Instagram (@boisestatehealthservices) for tips for incorporating body acceptance into your daily routine.

Monday, Feb. 24

AFFIRMATION STATION:

11 am – 3 pm
Outside the ILC

4 pm – 6 pm
Rec Center Lobby

This is the Body Acceptance Week kick-off event: Affirmation Station. At the Affirmation Station, you’ll have the chance to spread kindness—to yourself and others!

  • Write Affirmations for Yourself: Reflect on your strengths, celebrate your body, and create loving reminders to uplift yourself daily.
  • Compliment Others: Grab a compliment card to share positivity with your peers who, just like you, deserve to feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated.
  • Get free stuff: Snacks and refreshments, cool swag, and a chance to win a $100 Door Dash gift card.

 

Tuesday,  Feb. 25

YAY! CAFE:

10 am – 2 pm
Bronco Lounge – SUB

Rooted in body positivity and self-acceptance, Yay! Cafe provides tools and resources to help students navigate college life with confidence, care, and compassion for their bodies. Together, we can:

  • Celebrate Body Diversity: Embrace and respect the uniqueness of every body.
  • Promote Self-Care Through Nutrition: Empower ourselves to make choices that honor our health and well-being without judgment or restriction.
  • Support Positive Body Image: Create a safe space for students to explore self-acceptance and combat societal pressures.

Wednesday,  Feb. 26

DONUT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

11 am – 3 pm
Outside of the ILC

It’s easy to get caught up in the pressure to look a certain way, especially with the rise of filtered photos and curated feeds. We’re here to help you navigate social media with confidence and protect your mental health:

  • Learn how to engage with social media in a way that promotes self-love and mental well-being.
  • Break free from unrealistic expectations and challenge the myths about fitness and body image often promoted online.
  • Embrace the power of unfiltered, unedited photos with friends, and let go of the pressure to conform.

Thursday,  Feb. 27

(VERY) MINDFUL MOVEMENT:

Taking place at the Rec Center, come for the movement, stay for the snacks:

  •  6:30-7:15 am Mindful Movement – Yoga (Studio 3)
  • 7:30-8:15 am Mindful Breathing & Meditation Class (Studio 3)
  • 11-11:45 am Mindful Movement – Yoga (Studio 3)
  • 12-1 pm Mindful Movement – Walk (Indoor track, 2nd floor)
  • 6:30-7:15 pm Mindful Movement – Cycle (Cycle Studio)

The emphasis of this day is on accessibility, promoting movement that feels good for each individual, rather than pushing intense or high-impact workouts. Join us in demystifying physical fitness and shifting the focus from appearance-based goals to wellness-based ones. 

In collaboration with BeWell Breaks & WalkWell

Sponsored by Coca-Cola

Friday,  Feb. 28

EATING DISORDER AWARENESS LUNCH AND LEARN

Details coming soon

 

Body Acceptance at Boise State

Body Acceptance Week

Body Acceptance Week is a time for the Boise State Community to celebrate, educate, and advocate for Body Acceptance. During this week, you can expect to find many outreach events designed to promote body acceptance. This university-wide collaboration is open to all students, staff, and faculty.