My post the other day about the guy from high school who told me I’d be pretty if I wore makeup and lost weight led to a lot of discussion, both here on the blog and over on Facebook. Some people wanted to share their stories of being shamed and …
Something that’s annoying and frustrating and sometimes just flat-out impossible? Having a pleasant clothes shopping experience when you’re fat. Not only do we have to deal with random sizing, but there’s also the issue of fat clothing designers thinking we do not want to look fashionable or stylish. Even worse, …
You know those moments that stay with you forever? It doesn’t matter how much time has passed, you can still remember everything that happened… including (and especially) how you felt. It probably isn’t always at the front of your mind, but when it comes back, it comes back hard. Yesterday …
I have this love/hate relationship with scales. No, scratch that – I just hate them. I haven’t owned a scale since 2007, and it’s been a complete blessing for my mental health. Some people think I’m risking my health by not knowing what I weigh, but I choose to measure …
Warning: This post is not for the faint of heart. I’m going to say two words that, if you are good and faithful member of society, will send a chill down your spine. Do you think you have the stomach for it? Are you sure? I really need you to …
One thing I’ve talked about a lot on this site is how frustrating it can be to never see yourself and your body type reflected anywhere. Unless you’re quite thin, you likely never see your body on television, in the movies, in the pages of a magazine. Thankfully, the internet …
The other day, I got an email with the subject line, “Body Hate.” The words inside could have been written by anyone. They could have been written by me. I can’t tell you how long I have hated myself based on my body’s inability to be the shape it “should” …
Let’s talk about letting go. Often, we confuse letting go (a positive, liberating, sometimes bittersweet act) with giving up (a negative, defeatist act). Even if we know that letting go is the healthiest option, outside influence can make us feel like we are giving up, which we should totally feel …
There’s this really weird health and fitness trend that I just can’t get my head around. Actually, calling it a trend is misleading, because it’s been happening pretty much the entire time the fitness industry has been a thing. Why is it that the majority of the health and fitness …
Today, I’d like to take you back to your childhood. I want you to picture yourself snuggled up with a loved one at bedtime. You’re warm and safe. Tonight, you’re going to hear the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You’re going to hear about stuff that’s too big, …
