One thing 2016 got right? Body love.
From body-positive activists speaking out on social media to badass women owning the Olympics and even a big guy taking over the dudeoir scene ― this year was full of body positivity and self love.
To celebrate the body image progress made in 2016, HuffPost Women rounded up 21 of the best body image moments we were honored to witness. Scroll below to see some of our favorites.
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Refinery29 Launched A Body Diversity Campaign Called The 67% Project
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Carrie Fisher Shut Down Hollywood's Obsession With With Women's Appearances
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#BigGuyTwitter Highlighted Some Really Hot Big Guys
6'5 275lbs to be exact #BigGuyTwitter pic.twitter.com/1L2lwuxBmK
— Mike Byrd (@HOPEdealer_Mike) May 10, 2016
#ThighsForJeaux Helped Women Around The World Love Their Thighs
1st I'm goin to ask you forget that Im woman. 2nd I'm goin to ask you never forget that I am Woman#ThighsForJeaux pic.twitter.com/5BV8rfo5v0
— UnspokenTruth (@siphokazi_veti) September 1, 2016
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A Diverse Group Of Women Put On Their Own Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
This Husky Dudeoir Model Stole Our Hearts For Good
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A Photo Campaign Offered An Honest Perspective On Women's Relationships With Their Bodies
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Serena Williams Said She Would 'Never Change Anything' About Her Body
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Plus-Sized Women Reminded The World They #WearWhatWeWant
Your approval isn't necessary. #WeWearWhatWeWant pic.twitter.com/JWpilh7Qs6
— wise young fattie⭐️ (@SimoneMariposa) July 23, 2016
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Indian Women Smashed The Stereotype That Strong Isn’t Feminine
Danielle Brooks And Gabourey Sidibe Showed Some Serious Body Love In Campaign Ad
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Women Kicked Some Serious Ass At The Rio Olympics
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Ashley Graham Got Her Very Own Barbie
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