Danceswithfat

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• But There’s a Reason for That

  

  My first activist project was in kindergarten when I had had enough of coloring and playing house and I organized my class to boycott our naptime and chant “We... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH

• Fit, HWP, Takes Care of Herself

  

  I see a lot of mistaken euphemisms for being thin or, said another way, being “not fat”. To be clear, there is nothing wrong with being thin, just like there’s... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH

• Victory Is Ours!!!

  

  I blogged on Tuesday about my experience dealing with Lane Bryant Customer Service over my anger that their new high-end runway-inspired line was only going to... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH

• When Fat People Get Sick

  

  One of the consequences of rampant size bigotry, discrimination and bullying in society in general is that it bleeds over to healthcare providers and... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH

• I Don’t Have Any Evidence But…

  

  Today I was on HuffPo Live to talk about childhood obesity.  I was on the panel with Autumn Whitefield-Madrano from The Beheld which is a blog that I like, two... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH

• Obama Administration Actively Encourages Discrimination

  

  Reader Deborah alerted me to new regulations released by the Obama administration under the Affordable Care Act increase the maximum reward for participating... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH

• Lane Bryant Letdown

  

  I recently received an e-mail about the new Lane Collection by Lane Bryant.  The e-mail effused about “Premium fabrics with fine details and trim, the... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH

• At Least We’re Trying

  

  Before I get started, I’m trying something new – at the bottom of each post I’ll give you the option to listen to this blog as a podcast. Let me know if you’re... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH

• Miami City Ballet and What Not to Do

  

  Ragen Chastain 5’4, 284lbs. Photo by Richard Sabel Fat people who want to engage in movement – whether they want to walk around the block, or run a marathon –... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH

• Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and Boundaries

  

  Many of my friends are celebrating Thanksgiving today, many are having a “Screw Colonialism Turkey and Stuffing feast day”, many of my friends are just having... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH