Life can be hard. These posts will make it easier. From home design, travel tips, book lists, etc.
When I was little I was got a little thrill when a character in a book was described as being a redhead. Even though it was usually accompanied by a desription of their “pasty white skin” and “grotesque number of freckles.” It felt like a little shout-out to my little corner of the world that … Read more
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
I’m fat. I jiggle a bit when I walk, I breath heavy when I go up (and down) stairs, and I don’t fit in regular chairs very well. All of these things don’t bother me personally, but I really don’t enjoy the stares and looks my size earns me from passers-by. So why, in heavens … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you probably scoff at the “lifespan of a couch” being 7-12 years. Hopefully, you’re not like me and your family had more than one couch the whole time you were growing up. Luckily, my brother and I put on enough weight that that couch ultimately met it’s demise when he … Read more
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 … Read more
I never do anything small. It drives my wife nuts. If I’m dieting, you better believe I’m eating nothing but a handful of almonds every day. But if I’m not dieting? You better get to Papa John’s before I do or you’re not getting anything. Moderation just doesn’t work for me. So when I decided … Read more
When I was a kid, I couldn’t float to save my life (or swim for that matter). I vividly remember going to the pool every week when I was in fourth grade for swim lessons. We were supposed to dive into the pool, swim to the other side, and then float until the teacher checked … Read more
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 … Read more
When I was 14 years old, I was sitting in my room when I heard a loud noise (and lots of angry words) coming from my neighbor’s yard. I looked out my window and saw him in his driveway, saw in hand, hacking the roof off of his Mazda Miata. As it turns out, he … Read more
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