Body Acceptance Week

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) celebrates Body Acceptance Week in the third week of October, and the fun continues at UWM October 19-23, 2026! Attend various inclusive events that celebrate all bodies! This initiative promotes body acceptance—including body positivity, body neutrality, and body liberation—for all. Explore fun activities and learn about resources, education, and support for those experiencing body dissatisfaction and its associated risk factors

Events

Access the full list of events here

Additional Events

  • Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.
    Color Me Confident!
    All Day Event

    Join us at Color Me Confident!—a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We’ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!

  • Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.
    Color Me Confident!
    All Day Event

    Join us at Color Me Confident!—a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We’ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!

  • Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.
    Color Me Confident!
    All Day Event

    Join us at Color Me Confident!—a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We’ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!

  • Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.
    Color Me Confident!
    All Day Event

    Join us at Color Me Confident!—a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We’ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!

  • Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.
    Color Me Confident!
    All Day Event

    Join us at Color Me Confident!—a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We’ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!

Affirmation Stations

Keep an eye our for Affirmation Stations in the Union Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement (CASE) Hallway throughout Body Acceptance Week. Visit stations any time throughout the week to reflect and practice positive self-talk.

Our Partners

We’d like to thank our partners for their help in planning and creating great events focused on body acceptance for students! Visit their websites below to learn more about them: