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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 …
I never do anything small. It drives my wife nuts. If I’m dieting, you better believe I’m doing a 48-hour fast. 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 to get back into running …
If you are looking for a highly scientific expose about the mental state that causes someone to get to 400lbs I’m afraid I can’t help you. I also can’t answer why/how people get so fat beyond they eat more calories than they burn. If you’re looking for something that is highly researched and full of …
There is almost nothing as amazing as taking a walk outside, taking a short run, or maybe just sitting in a park to breathe in the smells of nature. Unfortunately, if you are morbidly obese, you may have forgotten just how amazing all of these experiences can truly be. If you are only starting to …
When I was little I always got a little thrill when a character in a book was described as being a redhead. Even though it was usually accompanied by a description 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 …
As a fat guy, I’ve been called just about every term under the sun to describe someone in my weight class. Polite terms, ones that were intended to be polite, harsh insults, and just about everything in-between. The problem is, different words have slightly different meanings to different people. For example, the word “fat” doesn’t …
The other day I was sitting in my oversized recline, staring at my belly and thinking, “Man, I sure wish I had more ways to incorporate obesity into my life…” Not actually. The last thing I want to do after being on my feet all day is to turn on a nice documentary that makes …
I don’t think a guy can go more than a couple of months without being asked how many pushups he can do. Especially if you are a fat guy (like me) and work with a super fit guy (like Dave). I guess I’m just easy pickings to make himself look better. Freaking Dave. I guess …
As a fat guy, I know how difficult it can be to find a community of people who understand me and my approach to life. There are, of course, many people who think they understand what it’s like to be fat. But they’re all personal trainers who tell me how bad it sucks to be …
Even though I’m not morbidly obese (just “regular obese”) I’ve always had nightmares about dying at home. Wherever I died (and in whatever strange position) I would have to stay there until some burly fireman came to carry my body out. A long life of feeling awkward because of my weight culminated in my family …