You Deserve to Take Up Space — Both In and Out of The Gym
By A Mystery Man Writer
![](https://www.shape.com/thmb/DCcS280EyOc7tMUTb7ex-NumTkM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2023-Q1-Take-Up-Space-Recirc-165fae49d7d84a9d8d472163bca4be56.jpg)
Here are five simple steps to empower you today.
![](https://www.shape.com/thmb/rCHGT1Odugb5Y7YfFWAyYEV5i1Y=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/HAES-GettyImages-1220404036-da92eabdf2e04d5b91d8c64a3768c3c1.jpg)
What to Know About Health at Every Size or HAES, According to Dietitians
![](https://www.shape.com/thmb/p3_d318Ee7mFhPIRa903VLhEIoA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/bob-breonna-main-daea9251454f495aa7e26f10dab5349f.jpg)
How Defunding the Police Protects Black Women
![](https://www.shape.com/thmb/S8WW-8w4PRc3zEOmf9XP9_qMnL0=/840x560/filters:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2023-Q1-Power-Up-Punches-Recirc-ba58fde19361479aaf11a52e38c79e20.jpg)
Shape Spring 2023 Digital Issue: Power
![](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/Lw6TcnaS/poster.jpg?width=720)
The 6 Best Exercises for Boxing — How to Add Power to Your Punches
![](https://www.shape.com/thmb/Pf6onbusicwlCLgfZ4ZPc5wYTLc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/womens-running-fb-a2d10e134479443aa57e8669ccb62cb0.jpg)
Transgender Runner Makes History with Women's Magazine Cover
![](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/HmuQ1iS0/poster.jpg?width=720)
Simone Biles Flying Through a Double Tuck Out of a Double Layout Is Beyond Impressive
![](https://www.shape.com/thmb/EANxGf0Olbys9KCb3nwnmcNJ0pc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/danielle-black-lyons-promo-8a55deb7e6f740d09d2b64bcfd98c8dc.jpg)
How the Co-Founder of Textured Waves Is Promoting Diversity In Surfing on Instagram
![](https://www.shape.com/thmb/GOdBlhcEX7HiCmm3VFAr7bdPxTc=/384x513/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SHP_AshleyPark_HeroImage_Recirc-19db722e2068458db6eb37832d9a978e.jpg)
Why Tough Love Is Not the Answer to Meeting Your Health Goals
![](https://www.shape.com/thmb/MFAXGiwGA64SXpX3V-ihS-JHa5M=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Sarah-Sapora-FB-c3adb26101304aa7a62346751a6408ab.jpg)
Sarah Sapora Reflects On Being Labeled Most Cheerful At Fat Camp