I belong to a few different forums, some of them fashion based. I gave up reading fashion magazines, but I still participate in these forums, for the interactions and for like-minded individuals. Well, mostly like-minded. I mostly keep my politics and beliefs out of these forums and purely focus on the fashion. Sometimes, I need…
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I recently realised I am still hyper aware of my body and how it can be perceived. I don’t know if this will ever change. If I am going out anywhere, I make sure I ‘dress to impress’, because I want to create some sort of impression on people. I still care about what strangers…
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Recently, a columnist wrote an opinion piece titled: “Can you really be fat and healthy?” They brought up those same stats I discussed in a previous column, from the Cancer Council. Essentially, the column concluded that it’s totally ok to shame and tell people to hate themselves in order to lose weight. …what? I have…
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I admire those who use humour to deflect and defuse a situation. I admire those who are able to speak out about their beliefs, passionately and articulately. I admire those, who, even if they’re extremely nervous, are able to talk in public, give interviews and discuss their viewpoints. This confidence is something I really hope…
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I’ve spoken before about my influences, both positive and negative in regards to personal body image. I think I’ve mainly focused on my family for the positive and negative sides, but I haven’t talked much about friends and their influences on me. I was discussing this with someone on Twitter and it made me realise…
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This weekend, I’m going to be taking some much needed R ‘n’ R and indulging in a coast visit. If the weather prevails, it will be a time to walk around in my togs. I was sure I had conquered this fear of letting people see me in my togs, after all, I swim laps…
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I’ve often heard that it is beneficial to be fat and get tattoos – more canvas space, you know. I know, when I got my first tattoo at the age of eighteen, I was both comforted and nervous about this fact. It is on my hip, one of my fleshiest body parts. I didn’t want…
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A friend of mine recently shaved her head, much to her partner’s misgivings. She’d done it before and remembered how much cooler her head felt during these sweltering summer months. Having thicker, heavier hair made it difficult for her to handle, and her fatigue problems made it even worse to deal with. So, it came…
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I’ve never really been one to accept things at face value. Statistics and studies relating to fat and the OMG OBESITY CRISIS are one of those “don’t accept at face value” things for me. Some studies are funded by the weight loss industry, which of course are perfectly happy to perpetuate the CRISIS myth, because…
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I have a friend who is quite e-famous. Lots of people know her or know about her. She’s known for her opinion and her artwork. Unfortunately, because of both, maybe, that means that a lot of people have an opinion on her and her artwork. This would be ok if those opinions were constructive, or…
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It’s that time of year where end of the year lists start coming out. People start talking about what they’ve achieved. People start planning their resolutions, in the hopes that this time will be different and they won’t break them. For years previous, my resolutions would be the usual kind: lose weight, get fit, buy…
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It’s Christmas (for those who celebrate) at the end of the week. Parties have been attended, food has been consumed and alcohol has been imbibed. Lots of food. And lots of alcohol. I swear I’ve eaten and drunk more in the past few weeks than I have in a very long time. I’ve had to…
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This amazing video has been circulating around the internet the past couple of days. It’s called: Fat body (in)visible and it’s from Margitte Kristjansson. It can be viewed here (nsfw, some swearing, and some nudity). A few quotes from the women interviewed really struck a chord with me. The first was from Keena, who said:…
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Something that has always confused me is this: Why, if society wants fat people to exercise, lose weight and be trim, taut and terrific, are there no exercise clothes for fat people? Why are fat people ridiculed every time they set foot in a gym or are seen exercising outside? I have a friend that…
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