Meet the Voices Changing the Way We Talk About Obesity

Destiny Murtaugh can be found on social media as It’s Your Dest. From her small coastal island of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Murtaugh connects with followers about everything from fashion, dating, and books to self-love, starting over, and body positivity. On her pages, she emphasizes being real, being raw, and getting messy. 

Latoya Shauntay Snell, who goes by Running Fat Chef on social media, is a marathon runner, powerlifter, podcaster, and former chef who creates space for those who are marginalized in the fitness community. The New Yorker shares her love of food, fitness, and travel with her online community, empowering others to start their own fitness journey.

Jessie Diaz-Herrera, who goes by Curves With Moves on social media, is a New York City-based fitness and dance instructor and founder of Power Plus Wellness, a wellness company that offers movement classes for people with bigger bodies. Through social media, she has built a body-affirming community that encourages others to “free the jiggle.”