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I was watching television the other day with some of my friends and I saw a scene in some movie while we were flipping through channels where the characters go parasailing. One of my pals, who is about 5’3″ and 225 pounds, looked down at his stomach and said, “I’ve always wanted to go parasailing, …
I was on vacation in Arizona a few years back when my girlfriend and I drove past a horse stable. She told me that she’d always wanted to go horseback riding, but since she grew up in the city, she’s never really had the chance. She then looked over at me, paused for a second, …
For those of us who are morbidly obese, taking a vacation can be an annoying and painful experience. When I was younger, I used to get invited to go on vacation all the time by friends and family. It was nice of them and I appreciated it, but about half of the time, I ended …
If you have worn flip-flops most of your life or have had no need to wear socks, you might take the accessory for granted. But when you need to put effort into wearing one, you might see how important the ability to reach your feet is. As a kid, I (obviously) had no trouble reaching …
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 …
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 …
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: In this …
It seems like everywhere I turn I see magazine articles and TV spots pushing body positivity and “new standards of attractiveness.” Until you come to the ads. All of these brands seem to be making their plus-size clothes in the seedy back workshop and still pushing only skinny, traditionally attractive, girls (and guys) to the …
If you’ve recently moved in with your partner and are living together, you’ll notice many changes. Usually, these changes are welcome and pleasant until they affect your waistline. But it seems like you can’t even vent to your partner because their clothes are getting tighter as well. There are literally thousands of memes and jokes …