There are a whole host of problems and issues specific to fat people. If you’re skinny or average, you’ll probably be lost here.
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
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
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 car. As it turns out, he wasn’t … Read more
*This article is an opinion-based piece full of my own ideas. You should talk to your doctor about your health. For many years I swung between a burning desire to lose weight and an indifference to my weight as I focused on other things. However, even during the times when I wasn’t focused on my … Read more
“You are not your body…” said every health coach ever. If I could, I would punch them in the face. Verbally. With patience and kindness. Why? Because they’re wrong. Or, at least, they’re telling a harmful half truth. For years, millions of women have been told that they have worth no matter how their body … Read more
Being a redhead, I’m not well represented in literature. When I was younger this made me pretty sad but, then I grew up and realized that most minorities are actually totally ignored in books! For example, “fat people” are even less well-represented. While the precedence of plus-size blogs and columns has grown, if you want … Read more