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• Yes, Fat People Are Actually Human

  

  I got a lot of e-mails today from people who told me that they were absolutely shocked that someone would be comfortable suggesting something so obviously... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2015 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• “Warn a Friend They’re Fat Day” is a Real Thing

  

  I got a press release today telling me that self-described “weight loss expert” Steven Miller (in reality a lifestyle coach with a degree from the London Colleg... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Striking A Balance, Or Not

  

  One of the things that I hear and see a lot when it comes to articles in mainstream media is that Size Acceptance is ok, but we need to “strike a balance betwee... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• This Many Girls Can’t Be Wrong

  

  I had the opportunity to be a Featured Speaker at the GenAustin “We Are Girls” conference. I gave my keynote talk “The World is Mess Up, But You Are Fine. Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• When Fitness Becomes Fat Hate

  

  It’s Me! As drawn by the fabulous http://www.tonitails.com!There is an overlap between the fitness world and anti-fat bias and bullies that is sometimes even... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Say Something Sunday

  

  Sundays used to be reserved for my marathon updates, but since I moved those over to the IronFat blog, I’m experimenting with new ideas for Sunday. Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2015 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Nick Doesn’t Mind That I’m Fat

  

  I got a comment a few days ago from Nick that is a common response that people who are fat and do fat activism get, and I thought it would be fun to break it... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2015 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• If You’re Happy And You Know It WW Will Fix That

  

  It’s that time of year – when Weight Watchers tries to convince us to sign up for one of their programs. This year, instead of using celebrity spokespeople to... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Thank You!

  

  As another year comes to an end, I’m incredibly grateful for the life I get to lead – I get to do work that people tell me makes a difference in their lives.I... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2015 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Transitioning from Dieting to Health at Every Size

  

  It’s Me! As drawn by the fabulous http://www.tonitails.com!I got a question from a reader today from reader Jeannie who said “I’m ready to get off the diet... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Make a New Year’s Revolution

  

  We are reaching another of the Dieting Axis of Evil days – New Year’s. Where we are inundated with messages insisting that it’s in our best interest to resolve... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Marathon Update: Ch…Ch…Changes

  

  Looks like it will be a while longer until I get my next one!So in October I logged onto the LA Marathon site to register for the marathon and I noticed that th... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• The True Public Health Threat

  

  A small study found that fat women who like their bodies have better sex than fat women who don’t. I spent some time trying to muster surprise but I just can’t... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Resources for the “Holidays”

  

  Today I’ve received a couple hundred emails from people who are dreading the holiday tonight/tomorrow because their families treat them poorly because of their... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• But What Will People Think?

  

  Yesterday in response to my post about boundary setting for family and friends food police, I suggested that one option for creating a boundary with a... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• The Holiday Boundary Song

  

  Biscuit the Pug and I wish happy, body positive, holidays to all who are celebrating, and a happy, body positive, week to those who aren’t! Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Is “Obesity” a Disability

  

  Today in a landmark decision a European Union court decided that “obesity”in and of itself does not constitute a disability, but that if it creates a situation... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Want to Look Amazing Naked?

  

  Picture courtesy of the fabulous Jodee Rose http://jodee.deviantart.comWe live in a world where creating body dissatisfaction among women funds several billion... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Sacrifices For Our Future Thin Selves

  

  It’s Me! As drawn by the fabulous http://www.tonitails.com!Last Friday I was heading out of San Francisco after having been part of an amazing conference. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH

• Realistic Slogans for Diet Companies

  

  Twas the week before Christmas and all through the mail, the diet companies shill programs guaranteed to fail.It’s that time of year – diet companies try to... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2014 DIET & WEIGHT, FITNESS, HEALTH