One thing remains constant as we level the playing field for different weight brackets: the physical needs of plus-size and skinny people differ. And this can be evident in scenarios like body modification and piercings. Plus-size women have to think long before getting piercings in their core region. Plus-size women should get a belly button …
By the time I graduated from high school, I was 6’2″ and weighed over 250 pounds. My mom had long since given up on buying me kid or teen items (thankfully) and had been buying me men’s clothes since middle school. So when it came to beds, things were no different. I wasn’t too old …
SummaryPlus size heels are easier to find and cuter than ever! If you are heavy, look for pumps that are available in wide widths with a low chunky heel and wide straps. High heels are an area of fashion where larger women…tread lightly (sorry, pun intended). Being “too fat” for high heels seems to be …
I’ve always hated trying on clothes. I would much rather just buy a pair of pants and then return them later if they don’t fit. Even though I probably won’t return them. This drove my mom nuts and makes my wife even nutsier. However, I was never able to see their side of the argument …
If you’re heavy, finding furniture that looks great for more than a couple of months can be incredibly difficult. Even though the average BMI is rising year after year, most furniture companies and stores have no idea how to help out a larger clientele. When I was trying to figure out what, exactly, makes for …
If you are overweight, you’ve probably been told dozens of times to “just be a bit more active.” I know I have been. Or, my other favorite, the advice disguised as a story: “So my aunt started walking 10 miles per day and has lost 87 pounds….” Well, great for your aunt. However, being active …
If you have purchased a bariatric rollator before you may have been suckered into the sales pitch: One Size Fits All! Truth be told, one size rarely fits all, and one size never fits all when it comes to your health and mobility. If you fell for the sales pitch and purchased a generic walker …
If shoes make the man, then I have always struggled to find my manhood. In the past, when I have found a pair of dress shoes that actually fit, I wear them until they literally fall off my feet, or the soles are so full of holes I might as well be wearing sandals or …
You have an event coming up and your obese friend/family member is coming over. Do you let them sit on and possibly break your regular furniture? Do you provide a special chair for them? And, most importantly… How do you tell them? Our normal mojo on this blog is to provide advice and recommendations to …
When I was a little kid, my church had a conference twice a year that we would go to as a family. It was typically early in the morning and lasted for several hours (although sometimes it felt like days). While I’m sure I learned some great things there, one of the things that have …