Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls by Jes Baker is an empowering, no-holds-barred call to embrace body positivity and reject harmful societal norms surrounding weight. With her signature humor, sharp wit, and unapologetic honesty, Baker delivers a refreshing and relatable message: it's possible to love your body right now, just as it is. Whether addressing self-esteem, mental health, or debunking harmful myths about food and fitness, Baker encourages readers to challenge ingrained beliefs about weight and worth.

Baker’s writing is both personal and universal, making this book an uplifting guide for anyone looking to break free from the shackles of body-shaming and societal expectations. Each chapter offers practical advice, from changing your social media feed to fostering a healthier mindset, all wrapped in an accessible, relatable voice. Guest essays add a variety of perspectives, further enriching the conversation around body positivity.

What sets this book apart is its raw honesty—Baker doesn’t shy away from tough topics but approaches them with a sense of humor and a rallying spirit that’s contagious. This isn’t just a book for “fat girls”—it’s a call to all people, of all shapes and sizes, to embrace themselves and reject judgment.

If you’re ready to challenge societal norms and take the first step toward loving your body, Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls is a must-read. It's a powerful, refreshing reminder that we are all worthy, no matter our size.

I LOVED THIS BOOK! Jes Baker's Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls is a breath of fresh air in the world of body positivity, and it will make you laugh, cry, and cheer for yourself. With her trademark wit, no-nonsense approach, and unwavering commitment to body love, Baker challenges society’s damaging narratives about fatness and invites everyone to join the body-positive revolution.

This book is a love letter to self-acceptance, and it’s filled with wisdom about how to break free from the oppressive standards of beauty and size. From practical advice on changing your mindset to empowering messages about embracing who you are right now, Baker delivers essential lessons about self-worth, mental wellness, and rejecting body-shaming.

Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls is a must-read for anyone—fat or not—looking to transform their relationship with their body, their worth, and their mindset. It’s a rallying cry for unapologetic living and self-love that has the potential to change lives.

I really wish past me had had this book, especially high school me. This book was marketed as adult; however, after reading it I feel like it could absolutely be shelved within Teen, as it tends to read in a YA tone - minus the abundance of cursing. ;P Jes makes a lot of good points throughout the book, and I especially enjoyed the little challenges she has sprinkled throughout the chapters (there are some I still need to try; like wearing a bikini).

There was much to enjoy here, but I found I couldn't connect with it. I'd read more from this author in the future though.

LOVED this book. I was completely captivated by the writing and related so much to what Jes was saying.