Think of time when you’ve wanted something very, very much, but you were unable to make it happen. It can be frustrating, overwhelming, and depressing to not be able to get what your heart most desires. This weekend, I attended the wedding of one of my favorite people. During the …
Welcome to a new weekly feature here at BFD: Week End Words! Every Friday, I’ll be sharing a collection of quotes I’ve gathered throughout the week. Some will probably make your head spin. Hopefully, some will inspire you. I’ve also taken my favorite quote from the week and added it …
I eat a little chocolate every day. If you aren’t in the habit, I highly recommend it. My chocolate of choice is Dove Promises milk chocolate with peanut butter. Oh the horror! I’m not eating dark chocolate, the kind that’s good for me?! No, I’m not. I think dark chocolate …
Quiz time! Take a look at the two bodies below, and tell me which one of these people has Type 2 diabetes: Did you guess the fat person on the left? Well, you’re half right… both of these people have Type 2 diabetes. On the left we’ve got Paula Deen, …
Have you heard about this terrible, horrible, no good, very bad mother from North Dakota who plans on handing out nastygram letters to fat kids who dare to set foot on her self-righteous porch tonight? Get a load of this: Photo from Valley News Live. Lady, you are just the …
You know how you can know something is true, but you still have trouble believing it? You know the evidence, all the facts – but still, something in your head keeps you from believing this truth applies to you. I’m having that problem with my body. It’s been about three …
Did you hear that if you’re a certain clothing size, you’re more likely to be happier than women smaller than you? According to a UK poll of 2000 women (conducted, it should be noted, by a plus-size clothing retailer), 74% of UK size 16 women are happy with their appearance. …
I had intended to write about something completely different for today’s post, but then last night I saw something that – completely unexpectedly – made me burst into tears. So it seemed more important to talk about this, and wait for next week to bring up my original topic. Check …
When I was a senior in high school, I was voted Best Personality in our class poll. I was thrilled! My classmates agreed that I had a great personality – and, even better, the guy who was chosen in the same category was a good friend of mine. What’s not …
I haven’t owned a scale since 2007. When I am forced to get on the scale at the doctor’s office, I ask them to keep the number to themselves, and I close my eyes while they weigh me. Maybe you think I’m being silly and naive, ignoring possible threats to …
