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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 …
Our own habits are hard to notice. The way we walk is, by definition, habitual, but since we all walk the same, no one pays attention to the average gait. Fat people have a slightly curved gait that sometimes turns into a waddle. Have you noticed this and wondered why fat people don’t walk straight? …
Plenty of prejudices surround fat people, and most of them are negative—one of the positive ones used to be the perception of strength. Everyone expects that the fat bald guy with a beard is actually hiding some secret woodsman strength. This is at odds with the social media culture of pushing lean and well-defined physiques …
For obese individuals, not many physical activities are inclusive because of their fitness requirements. Running seems to be one where overweight people are cheered on and encouraged despite being at a disadvantage. And one of the best ways to tackle a physical challenge is to sign-up for a 5k. But what is a good starting …
Donating blood saves lives, but not everyone gets this privilege. Some people don’t have a healthy-enough blood sample, while others have weight issues that make the loss of blood a liability for the donor. You might wonder (as I did) where obese people fall on this spectrum. You can donate blood if you are obese …
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 …