Kirstie 
Yoga for Big Bodies I’ve always wanted to walk into a yoga studio and be greeted by someone who is obese or at least plus size. Or maybe a big heavy guy with a beer belly. Unfortunately, that has only ever happened in my dreams. Every time I walk in I meet a yogi who … Read more
Looking for the best bra for side fat? The dreaded “back rolls”? Let’s face it, the worst thing about wearing a bra is actually just wearing a bra that doesn’t fit well. And it’s really hard to find a bra that fits how it should! Especially for those of us who have some extra curves … Read more
There’s nothing I love more than tromping around in wet weather (good thing since I grew up in western Washington). At least, there’s nothing I love more than tromping in puddles and wet weather if I’m prepared for it: meaning a sweater and waterproof boots. Being able to nestle my toes inside a pair of … Read more
“Don’t worry, the ‘baby weight’ will just drop right off!” At least, that’s what everyone told me. But in reality, I actually weighed more when I got pregnant with my second baby than the day I gave birth to my first. Oof. I know that my weight doesn’t define my worth, but it definitely does … Read more
High heels are an area of fashion where larger women…tread lightly (sorry, pun intended). Being “too fat” for high heels seems to be a universal truth that goes unchallenged. What the reasons are for it, no one really seems clear. Is it a concern that there aren’t wide enough pumps available? That the heels might … Read more
There are several reasons a woman might have that infamous “pooch” on the lower belly. Weight loss, weight gain, postpartum, and even just your particular body type can all be factors that play into having excess skin or fat that forms lumps and bumps on the lower belly area. Whatever the reason may be, you … Read more
I remember when I first decided to get back into running. I set out my shoes and shorts the night before so I would be sure to get out the door, and crawled out of bed right at 5:30 (or maybe it was 7:30…I forget). I had decided to run down the main road right … Read more
Being a redhead, I’m not well represented in literature. When I was younger this made me pretty sad but, then I grew up and realized that most minorities are actually totally ignored in books! For example, “fat people” are even less well-represented. While the precedence of plus-size blogs and columns has grown, if you want … Read more