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Anne Poirier

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Anne Poirier is an award-winning author, nationally recognized Body Image Expert, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Eating Disorder Specialist, Life Coach, and founder of the Body Joyful Revolution. She is the author of The Body Joyful, The Body Neutrality Playbook, and Not a Fat Annie, books that inspire readers to cultivate self-acceptance, body neutrality, confidence, and a healthier relationship with food and themselves.

Anne writes about body image body neutrality, intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, self-compassion, self-acceptance, mental wellness, women's empowerment, freedom from diet culture, emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Her work offers practical guidance and compassionate encouragement for an Anne Poirier is an award-winning author, nationally recognized Body Image Expert, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Eating Disorder Specialist, Life Coach, and founder of the Body Joyful Revolution. She is the author of The Body Joyful, The Body Neutrality Playbook, and Not a Fat Annie, books that inspire readers to cultivate self-acceptance, body neutrality, confidence, and a healthier relationship with food and themselves.

Anne writes about body image body neutrality, intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, self-compassion, self-acceptance, mental wellness, women's empowerment, freedom from diet culture, emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Her work offers practical guidance and compassionate encouragement for anyone seeking to move beyond dieting, improve self-esteem, and develop lasting confidence.

Drawing from her own experience overcoming struggles with food, weight, and body image, Anne founded Shaping Perspectives: A Woman's Way to Joy to help women reject unrealistic beauty standards and embrace a life rooted in self-worth rather than appearance. Her mission is to help people of every size and stage of life discover that their value is not defined by a number on a scale but by who they are.

With more than 35 years of experience in fitness, coaching, and education, Anne combines professional expertise with personal insight. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Self-Talk Trainer, helping individuals develop healthier relationships with food, movement, and their bodies through evidence-based, compassionate approaches.

Anne has been featured by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Shape, Women's Health, Prevention, HuffPost, ABC, CBS, Fox, NPR, Livestrong, and numerous other media outlets. She has also appeared on more than 55 podcasts discussing body image, intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, self-care, confidence, and emotional well-being. She currently serves on the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Lived Experience Task Force, contributing to conversations that promote awareness, education, and recovery.

Whether writing for adults or young readers, Anne's books encourage compassion over criticism, curiosity over judgment, and healing over perfection. Her goal is to empower readers to build confidence, embrace body neutrality, challenge diet culture, and create joyful, meaningful lives grounded in self-respect and authenticity.

When she isn't writing or speaking, Anne enjoys walking the beaches of Hilton Head Island, photographing sunrises, collecting sand dollars, dancing to 80s music, and spending time with her family. She is the proud mother of two adult daughters and continues to inspire readers worldwide through her books, speaking engagements, and advocacy for body acceptance and mental well-being.
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	The Body Joyful 4.45 avg rating — 75 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Body Neutrality Playbook: Activities and daily practices to unlock body confidence, self-acceptance, and inner peace it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 34 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Not a Fat Annie 4.81 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Body Neutrality Playbook 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2026	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“It’s important to think of self-acceptance as something related to your present state. It means accepting yourself as you are at this very moment. It doesn’t mean, “I would love myself more if I lost ten pounds,” or “I accepted myself when I was 20 years younger.”
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“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.”
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