Seth 
Being fat sucks. At least, that has been my experience. However, it doesn’t suck for the reasons that most people think. It’s not being a bit too sweaty or breathing hard when going up stairs that rank as the worst parts. It’s simply the way we’re perceived. It’s hard to be confident when you’re fat …
There’s something about a recliner that just makes you feel at home. Unfortunately, if you have trouble standing up, it can get way too literal as your recliner becomes un-leavable. After my brother had his hip replaced he spent several weeks in his power lift recliner. He ate in it, slept in it, and spent …
Nearly all of my local stores have shirts for big guys….as long as “big guys” wear a 3xl or smaller. At one time in my life (high school…) a 3XL was enough but, since then, I’ve had to scramble for shirts (and other clothing) that not only fits but makes me look like something other …
Being fat is hard. Having been overweight for most of my life you’d think that I’d have gotten good at it but it’s still a grind. However, even after all these years, there’s not much that throws my condition in my face as much as being refused life insurance coverage. It’s only happened to me …
When I get home after a long day of work and just want to relax, I go stand in the corner of my house and just stare at the wall. Doesn’t that sound great? Not really, right? If you want to relax, why in the world wouldn’t you sit down? It’s the same when you …
When I first met my wife I was wearing skinny jeans and a denim jacket. Of course, that was more than 100 pounds ago. But then, like most guys, I continued dressing the exact same way for the next decade. I had always been on the receiving end of snide remarks about my skinny jeans …
Pretty much any magazine or fashion blogger now is full of tips for plus-size girls. Not to mention the huge influx of designers catering to larger bodies. But what about us big guys? Well, we’re left out in the cold. Fat guys are just fat so there’s no point in trying to help them, right? …
If you have trouble sleeping, part of it might be your weight. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t sleep well unless you look like a fitness model. There are plenty of ways overweight people can sleep better, and the crucial ones are worth remembering. The best sleeping tips for obese people are to sleep on …
Things that weight-typicals take for granted can be hard or downright impossible for obese individuals. But that doesn’t mean plus-size people have to give up on hygiene and personal grooming. Even something as tricky for big guys as reaching their toenails has a solution. Here’s how to cut your toenails if you’re obese: Decide if …
Sports cars have become synonymous with status and speed, and for a good reason. But they are also associated with nominal passenger capacity and little room for the driver. If you’re a big guy who likes high-speed cars or simply wants to own a prestigious vehicle, don’t let this connotation discourage you. While you probably …