Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to remember transgender victims of violence. Here’s a list of the people we’re remembering in 2009. Please take a moment to read their names and stories — what is known of them — and think about these people, mostly young women, who suffered often exceptionally brutal violence [...]
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Kate Harding's Shapely Prose
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
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Wednesday One-Liners
18 Nov 2009 | 2:28 pm• Remember how Starling gave a rough number of 1 in 60 when guessing how many men commit rape? And Dude Nation went ballistic about how it wasn’t a robust figure? They’re right. At least in some populations (in this case, college students of all ages) it should have been four times higher. • The calorie [...] -
Relax, He Wants You to Maw Down and Wear Cheap Chonies
18 Nov 2009 | 7:22 amAccording to Glamour, there are seven reasons why your “man” adores you as is. I have a bit of a problem with the concept of “as is”. I associate the concept with final sale sweaters with ink stains not coverable by a cabbage rose brooch, not loving relationships. But then again, I’m still doing [...] -
Weekly Wish List
16 Nov 2009 | 6:23 amWhen I was college I took a graphic design class. I eagerly enrolled encouraged by the 100 level of the class but possessing no artistic talent. I dreamed of prismacolor markers, art bins and black bound sketch books. I fantasized about being locked in an art store and sleeping on a bed made entirely of [...] -
…A Grown Up Fairy Tale
14 Nov 2009 | 5:47 pm1981 saw the release of Sharky’s Machine, a Burt Reynolds helmed taut crime thriller. The film is both a love letter to the city of Atlanta and an astute critique of the systemic corruption that held the city hostage for much of the seventies and eighties. Critic Roger Ebert had this to say: SHARKY’S MACHINE [...]
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Big Fat Deal
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Street Fashion
20 Nov 2009 | 6:23 amWhen I used to work in San Francisco, I’d often notice fat chicks who were dressed awesomely. I was always tempted to to take their pictures, to ask them where they bought what they were wearing, and to copy their looks if I possibly could. I never did any of those things, so I’m really glad we have The Manfattan Project (pictures of streetwear in New York City) and Saks In The City’s Curvy Street Style (Paris). It’s like Fatshionista out in the wild! And it’s awesome. It’s thanks to blogs like this that I now own bright green tights, although I might not… -
Plus Size Nightclubs: Are You Pro or Con?
18 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amWe’ve talked about the separate-but-equal thing in fashion, but have we talked about it in the wider world, in social situations? Because here we have an article on Plus-Size Nightclubs–night clubs that are, as perhaps indicated by the term “plus-size nightclub,” set up and run specifically for plus-size patrons. “When you’re not what they consider ideal, you know, and you’re out there trying to get your dance on at those other places, you get the looks, the stares. But not here. Everything’s accepted here,” says Vanessa Gray of Long… -
The “Manly” Diet Soda: Pepsi Max
16 Nov 2009 | 5:04 amPepsi Max – Save the calories for baconOriginally uploaded by jsmjr Women drink Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi; men drink Coke Zero and Pepsi Max, aka the diet sodas without the word “diet” in the name. Since diets are for girls! Feminist blogs such as The Gender Bender Blog and I Blame the Patriarchy both talk about the dieting-is-for-girls sexism inherent in these ads, but I wonder about it from the size acceptance perspective as well. If we don’t like the word “diet” in the first place, but still enjoy low- or no-calorie cola, would we be more likely to drink… -
Feel-Good Friday: April Flores, You Can Make Me Feel Good Any Time
13 Nov 2009 | 5:32 amAre you feeling down, low, sad, lonely, lacking in happiness and needing a tiny little boost to get you through that last patch of Friday and boost you into the weekend? Are you feeling cynical, hateful, sure that the world is bigoted and there are no positive, body-friendly messages left on earth and that everyone wants you to hide asexually in a closet somewhere while science figures out a way to airbrush a living human being into a creature with no creases or crinkles? I say: Fret no longer, and smile big and wide, because plus-size pinup and pornstar (or “muse, model and erotic… -
Happy Time Clothing Shopping Fun on Etsy
12 Nov 2009 | 7:32 amWe’ve totally been talking about Etsy as a plus-size resource for ages and ages (up to and including bad-ass bikinis), and the site continues to not disappoint. I mean, seriously. Via the incredibly cool Deena of Fat Girls Like Nice Clothes Too, who is fabulous and upon whom I have a crush, comes this absolutely gorgeous dress. I gasped when I saw it, I did. Out loud. Are you tired of things being called “Mad-Men-esque” and retro and etcetera? I am too. But it still is, and I could never, ever get tired of it. Perfect for work, perfect for cocktail parties. Pretty much…
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Fatshionista!
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coat advice
20 Nov 2009 | 6:38 pmHey fats!OK, so it's winter here in England, and, being Australian and all, the idea of actually having a winter coat seems bizarre and strange to me. I was here last year and I have a good winter coat, but it's one of the ugliest items I own, and I thought that the time was ripe for me to look around for something a bit nicer.I have a relatively specific design in mind - something that goes down to mid-thigh sort of length, in a black-and-white tweed style, with collar/lapel and a tie, so that there actually is some semblance of shape. does anybody know where I may be able to find something… -
Sales Post: XL-3X; 18/20 26 Skirts Shirts Torrid ON B&Lu LB Prices Reduced
20 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pmPrices include shipping and tracking to US. Would ideally like to only ship to the US at this time but may consider other locations; of course shipping will be more. Please see my eBay feedback at username rudebella. 1. Torrid Light Gray and White Pinstripe Pencil Skirt Size 26 - worn one time. Made of 77% Cotton, 21% Poly, 2% Spandex. Appx. laid flat: Waist 25; Hip 26.5; Hem 22; Length 24. Asking $15 shipped. 2. Avenue Blues Light Denim Skirt size 26 - worn one time. Made of 82% Cotton,16% Poly, 2% Spandex. Appx. laid flat: Waist 23.5; Hip 26; Length 24.5. Asking $15 shipped. 3. Lane Bryant… -
SALES POST: Sizes L - 3X/14 - 28. Clearance Items $1 - $5!
20 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pmSHIPPING: For most single items, shipping is $5.00 for USPS Priority within the US, unless it is an oversize/heavy item (such as jeans, shoes or a coat) or multiple items. For more than one item, or shipping outside of the US, please provide me your zip code (or country location) and I will give you a shipping quote. If you want your package insured, please let me know before I invoice you. I am NOT responsible for lost/stolen/damaged items after they are mailed out!SHIPPING NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Due to issues with personal time constraints and not being able to get to a physical… -
Sales Post: XL-3XL, Brand New Size 10 Nine West Booties
20 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pmWell, money is tight and so is my closet space so I'm going to sell some things even though it kills me to let some really cute stuff go. Just tell me your zipcode and I'll give you the shipping price. Also ask if you need measurements or have any other questions. Nine West Sz 10, very comfortable, Cuzza Booties. Originally $130 but I used a coupon so I won't sell them for anywhere near that price, don't worry. Only worn once to try them on, but I'm too clumsy and duck footed to wear heels so I haven't worn them since. They are all sold out online except for maybe ebay. [ only $50] Black and… -
Promo Post - Re/Dress NYC 1st birthday party
20 Nov 2009 | 3:29 pmWe can't believe it's been a year! Hope that you can come celebrate with us on Saturday Nov 28th all day!It's a PARTY!We're turning one!Celebrate the first year of NYC's only plus size vintage & resale store.Serving up all day cupcakes & almost everything is on sale!Warm up your winter with some amazing plus size coats, sweaters & knit dresses. We'll have new holiday Abby Z styles on deep discount as always.* storewide scavenger hunt for the secret $1 steals hidden in the racks.* donate $1 for the Amethyst Women's Project and spin the "wheel of deals" for extra savings. Re/Dress NYC - 109…
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Oprah to mauling victim: Blind? Disfigured? At least you won’t get fat
20 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pmYou’ve heard of the Connecticut woman who was mauled by a 200-pound chimpanzee, right? Charla Nash, 65, was visiting a friend last February when her friend’s pet chimp attacked her, tearing off her nose, lips, eyelids and hands before being shot dead by cops. Nash later lost her eyes to infection and her facial disfigurement [...] -
Is Newsweek’s cover of Palin in short shorts sexist?
20 Nov 2009 | 9:12 amEven I was kind of shocked by Newsweek’s cover this week of Sarah Palin — not for the image used, which on first glance seemed both puzzling and irrelevant, but for the blatantly biased headline of “How do you solve a problem like Sarah? She’s bad news for the GOP — and for everybody else, [...] -
Taking the diet out of “diet foods”
19 Nov 2009 | 8:15 amI'm sitting at my favorite local indie coffeehouse staring at a large plate of cottage cheese and fresh fruit atop a bed of leafy greens paired with a side of steaming spiced apples and wishing I had my camera because the presentation is as much artistic as it is yummy. That its menu is vegetarian-friendly is one of the reasons why I love this coffeehouse so much, but despite its array of veggie offerings, I sometimes find myself craving the delicious synergy of pineapple and large curd cottage cheese. Cottage cheese has gotten a bum rap in the past few decades. For too many, its pebblelike… -
Guest Blogger Michal: To be or not to be a mother
18 Nov 2009 | 7:54 amReader Michal picked up on my oh, so subtle childless-by-choice vibes here and wrote to tell me about an awesome project she's working on called "Motherhood Schmotherhood," which examines "women deciding whether, and when, to have kids, and the pressures they face from their families, peers, and society at large." The project consists of a one-hour documentary -- view the site and trailer here -- and a blog that features webisodes and contributions from others similarly undecided on motherhood. The question of motherhood is a decision most, if not all, women encounter at some point in their… -
Help fill my Big Fat Rolodex of media contacts
17 Nov 2009 | 7:35 amAs the media contact for The Fat Rights Coalition and a personal blogger who writes on issues of eating disorders and body acceptance, I field lots of public relations requests from media outlets worldwide, from international luminaries like CNN and The New York Times to small town papers looking to make a local connection on a larger issue. I've participated in some of these public debates in the past, but because I am a journalist myself, I have made the decision to limit my involvement to helping my fellow journalists out behind-the-scenes and referring them to other activists who will…
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The Rotund
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Yes, I do know I’m fat.
11 Nov 2009 | 4:41 amIt’s been a bit busy at Chez Rotund but I have many, many personal and fat things to talk about! Right now, though – and man, does it feel early in the morning right now, I have this link to my most recent piece for Comment Is Free. They recently received a comment wondering if… wait for if… fat people know they are fat. *facepalm* Fat is a humanist issue The “eat less and exercise more” comments are making quite the showing, as are the “it’s your own fault for being fat” comments. But there’s some good discussion that is cropping… -
Old Clothes
6 Nov 2009 | 7:34 amIt is “winter” in Florida – that means it is in the 70s and 80s at the moment instead of the 80s and 90s and 100s. It might have even gotten down into the 60s but I try not to pay too much attention to that sort of thing because it fills me with despair. Point is, in an effort to locate some “winter” clothes, I got my closet and dresser a bit more organized and realized I had some clothes I haven’t worn in a long time – like, a year or more. Part of the beauty, for me, of not dieting is that while I had a sort of left-over habitual moment of worry… -
By the way:
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The Fatty Commandments: What Do You Want?
2 Nov 2009 | 5:07 pmIf I were Queen (of the Fatosphere) for a day, I would have a couple of proclamations to make right off the bat. See, I’ve been thinking about what *I* think FA ought to be about, what *I* think its aims ought to be, with what it should concern itself. A handy-dandy rule book since people seem so hungry for them. (That pun? Fully intended.) I’m under no delusion that I get to actually make these decisions for everyone, of course. But there was recently a lot of commentary on how I should take my responsibility seriously, after all, and, well, I’m responsive. Maybe not in the way people… -
Playing Dress Up: Halloween Can Be Hard for the Fatties
30 Oct 2009 | 2:40 pmHalloween always feels so fraught. I can’t just run out and buy a costume – hell, I can’t just run out and buy underpants if the airline loses my luggage and there are no plus-size stores nearby. And even if I could, there just aren’t that many fat people I’d want to pretend to be. This is not because there are not awesome fat people. It’s because if I dressed up as Lesley (which would crack me up no end, honestly, I think it’d be the funniest thing ever if fatties from the blogs dressed as each other), no one who doesn’t know Lesley would know…
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adipositivity
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Adipositivity 328
18 Nov 2009 | 5:07 pmAdipose: Of or relating to fat. Positivity: Characterized by or displaying acceptance or affirmation. MISSION: The Adipositivity Project aims to promote size acceptance, not by listing the merits of big people, or detailing examples of excellence (these things are easily seen all around us), but rather, through a visual display of fat physicality. The sort that's normally unseen. The hope is to widen definitions of physical beauty. Literally. The photographs here are close details of the fat female form, without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers into imagining… -
Adipositivity 327
15 Nov 2009 | 4:09 pmAdipose: Of or relating to fat. Positivity: Characterized by or displaying acceptance or affirmation. MISSION: The Adipositivity Project aims to promote size acceptance, not by listing the merits of big people, or detailing examples of excellence (these things are easily seen all around us), but rather, through a visual display of fat physicality. The sort that's normally unseen. The hope is to widen definitions of physical beauty. Literally. The photographs here are close details of the fat female form, without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers into imagining… -
Adipositivity 326
11 Nov 2009 | 3:19 amAdipose: Of or relating to fat. Positivity: Characterized by or displaying acceptance or affirmation. MISSION: The Adipositivity Project aims to promote size acceptance, not by listing the merits of big people, or detailing examples of excellence (these things are easily seen all around us), but rather, through a visual display of fat physicality. The sort that's normally unseen. The hope is to widen definitions of physical beauty. Literally. The photographs here are close details of the fat female form, without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers into imagining… -
Adipositivity 325
4 Nov 2009 | 5:02 pmAdipose: Of or relating to fat. Positivity: Characterized by or displaying acceptance or affirmation. MISSION: The Adipositivity Project aims to promote size acceptance, not by listing the merits of big people, or detailing examples of excellence (these things are easily seen all around us), but rather, through a visual display of fat physicality. The sort that's normally unseen. The hope is to widen definitions of physical beauty. Literally. The photographs here are close details of the fat female form, without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers into imagining… -
Adipositivity 324
1 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmAdipose: Of or relating to fat. Positivity: Characterized by or displaying acceptance or affirmation. MISSION: The Adipositivity Project aims to promote size acceptance, not by listing the merits of big people, or detailing examples of excellence (these things are easily seen all around us), but rather, through a visual display of fat physicality. The sort that's normally unseen. The hope is to widen definitions of physical beauty. Literally. The photographs here are close details of the fat female form, without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers into imagining…
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The Pretty Pear
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Lane Bryant Friends Family event!
11 Nov 2009 | 7:24 amWell, I wish I had known about this before I bought stuff over the weekend but that’s ok! Everything at Lane Bryant is 25% off through November 15tth. And you can save even more with a gift cheque for $25 off a $75 purchase, $50 off $150, or $75 off $225 with the code 050002658. -
Not your typical tee
10 Nov 2009 | 9:45 amI’m clearly into sequins lately. When I spotted this sequin knit top at Lane Bryant, I snapped it up, tried it on, and brought it home. It is absolutely perfect for dressing up a pair of jeans without a lot of effort. The knit is soft and comfortable and the sequins are little squares instead of circles, so the overall effect is geometric and modern. Simple bangle bracelets and a generous helping of black eyeliner are just enough to complete the look. Love it! -
Shoes of the week!
6 Nov 2009 | 7:07 amTorrid is having their 50% off clearance sale, which means really good prices on some great stuff. You just have to be willing to dig a bit! Keep in mind that sizing is limited, especially in the shoe department. If you’re a size 7, you really should check it out. Most of the shoes Torrid carries are wide width but some aren’t, so make sure to check the item page. Black Faux Lizard V-Front Finella Heel, $15 A little edgy but still feminine, these heels would look great with straight leg pants or a simple dress. Cobalt Patent Malia Heel, $12.50 Torrid has a bunch of different colors in… -
Tip: On hems and heels
3 Nov 2009 | 11:46 amHere’s a fashion faux pas that’s easy to avoid: pairing pants that are too short with heels. The bottom hem of your pants should fall to at least to the middle of the heel, like this: Notice how this will make the front of the pant break right over the top of the foot. I personally prefer that the hem sit even lower, about three quarters of the way down the heel but NOT all the way to the floor. Flats are a little more forgiving, as it’s more difficult to find the perfect long enough but not dragging on the ground length. But with a heel, if the pant is the wrong length, it’s way more… -
Enter to win the Faith 21 model search
30 Oct 2009 | 7:18 amFirst, a little background. Faith 21 is Forever 21’s new plus size line with junior sizes up to 2X (size 3X coming soon!). Forever 21 is known for carrying super trendy, super affordable pieces in a wide range of styles. Faith 21 brings the same chic vibe to the plus size customer. I know there are a lot of stylish plus size ladies out there and maybe some of you are aspiring models? Check it out: Faith 21 is conducting a model search and the grand prize is a trip to LA for a photoshoot and a $500 shopping spree. They’ll pick up the tab for your flights and hotel accomdations for two.
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Fatistician
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Fat Actress brings out the Fat Hate
6 Nov 2009 | 11:56 amShorter Alicia Villarosa at this website I’ve never heard of before: Sure Gabourey Sidibe is a great actress, but could she please stop being FAT at me? Really, that’s pretty much what she says. And the whole post is loaded down with the usual everyone knows fat people die b.s. She even uses the phrases “GAG!” and “SUPER Fat” (sic) to make sure everyone knows just how really really fat Gabourney Sidibe is. (And how totally NOT okay with it the writer is.) I think my favorite bit has to be this: As well adjusted as Sidibe purports to be, there’s got to be an emotional disconnect… -
Drunk on a train
26 Oct 2009 | 8:32 pmThis weekend some friends and I were going out partying. (TRIGGER WARNING: This may be triggering if stories of harassment bother you.) On the Red Line there was one of your quintessential “Loud drunk crazy people.” This guy was walking up and down the cars yelling about God and Jesus and his message to everyone and blah and blah. He got to our car and he was starting to sit down, to maybe chill out when these three dickheads in the front of the train provoked him. Now when these guys got on the train I thought “oh look, some math graduate students decided to leave their… -
Ahh… Can you hear me? or Acknowledging Ignorance
21 Oct 2009 | 1:44 pmI’ve been spending a lot of time reading lately. I have three Marketing Research textbooks on my desk along with piles of case studies and a few booklets about various software packages. I started a new job two weeks ago (hence my prolonged silence.) The scariest part about starting this job (or I suppose any new job) is dealing with and acknowledging how much I don’t know. Not only do I have to learn a bunch of statistical methods I haven’t used before, I’m learning new jargon, new faces and names and a whole new business model. My technique for learning this stuff is basically what… -
::boob jiggle::
1 Oct 2009 | 5:36 pmApparently as a woman that is the only real contribution I can make to the video game world. See this review of Ninja Gaiden 2 at Game Revolution: Speaking of nipples, this game has finally found the perfect use for the Sixaxis motion controls. During the levels in which you play one of three female characters, you can move and shake your controller to shake their boobs. All the straight men in the room say it with me: “Yes. Yes. A thousand times yes.” All the women in the room say it with me: “Fucking Virgins lobotomized sex fiends.” It’s not bad enough that the… -
The Case for discussing Thin Privilege
25 Sep 2009 | 1:37 pmCross posted from the comments at WATRD. (I know, I should not go back there. I fail.) Look, you simply cannot talk about how one group is discriminated against without talking about how another group receives inherent privilege. You can’t unpack the nature of the discrimination without it sometimes coming up. It would be like trying to paint a painting with only shadows, never highlighting the bright points. Privilege is what happens when one group is discriminated against, it means that another group receives inherent benefits from NOT being discriminated against. It is a yin yang…
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Big Fat Blog - The fat acceptance weblog.
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Like talking about fat rights?
17 Nov 2009 | 8:21 amRachel of The-F-Word.org needs your help! As the media contact for The Fat Rights Coalition and a personal blogger who writes on issues of eating disorders and body acceptance, I field lots of public relations requests from media outlets worldwide, from international luminaries like CNN and The New York Times to small town papers looking to make a local connection on a larger issue. I’ve participated in some of these public debates in the past, but because I am a journalist myself, I have made the decision to limit my involvement to helping my fellow journalists out behind-the-scenes and… -
Fat Studies Reader event in NYC!
16 Nov 2009 | 1:25 pmThose of you in NYC, get in there! I wish I could go... Published by NYU Press, The Fat Studies Reader is a milestone achievement, bringing together fifty-three diverse voices to explore a wide range of topics related to body weight. From the historical construction of fatness to public health policy, from job discrimination to social class disparities, from chick-lit to airline seats, this collection covers it all. Edited by two leaders in the field, Esther Rothblum and Sondra Solovay, foreword by Marilyn Wann, The Fat Studies Reader is an invaluable resource that provides a historical… -
Fat Studies on Colbert
13 Oct 2009 | 10:10 amAccording to the wonderful Susan Stinson, Amy Farrell, a contributor to the upcoming Fat Studies Reader, is going to be on The Colbert Report on Wednesday at 11:30 pm. She will make arguments against charging higher insurance rates for people with higher BMIs. She also has a book coming out soon called Fat Shame. How exciting! In my letter to Jon Stewart after the fat suit debacle I encouraged him to bring fat activists and scholars on his show. It is great to see Colbert is willing to do this; however, he is known for heckling his guests, keeping true to his satire of conservative talk show… -
Dear Weight Watchers, I have two letters for you.
12 Oct 2009 | 9:51 pmI intended to write about this article by Japanese scientists that says fat people are more likely to live longer than thin people (yay fatties!), but I got sidetracked by how annoyed I was that we are still wasting so much time, energy and cash trying to figure out what size our bodies need to be so we can live the longest, healthiest, happiest life when millions of people in the world are genuinely suffering. Which led me to this: You know what I would like to see? I would like to see Weight Watchers STFU about fighting your body's own signals of hunger and actually do something to FIGHT… -
Shining a light on Fat Love
28 Sep 2009 | 8:21 amAre you or your significant other Fat? Are you in super magical love? Go here and send your story and photo to Lesley for inclusion in The Museum of Fat Love! If, like me, you are perpetually single and every so often wonder if being fat might not just disqualify you from love altogether, check out the gallery. It will restore your faith in the possibility of love for every body. Srsly.
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PSA: Why you should always hire a trained journalist
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BODYTALK: The video
9 Nov 2009 | 8:12 pmSara Sultanik, a talented grad student here at Newhouse, put together this cool video about the BODYTALK project. Thanks, Sara!Everyone else--what are you waiting for? I'd love to get an MP3 from you for the BODYTALK project. -
Newsflash: HAES Really Works!
8 Nov 2009 | 1:33 pmAt least, according to researchers at Laval University in Quebec, who have just published the results of a randomized trial comparing Health at Every Size with other food-related interventions.The study involved premenopausal women considered overweight or obese, who spent time either in an HAES group, a support group, or a control group. A year after the trial had ended, the women in the HAES group had less "situational susceptibility to disinhibition," meaning they were less likely than women in the other two groups to overeat when triggered by stress, abundance, and other external… -
Project BODYTALK: Anyone can record a commentary
2 Nov 2009 | 6:29 amI was interviewed this morning for the SU campus newspaper about Project BODYTALK. The reporter asked me an interesting question: Do I think that the act of telling your story around food and body image is healing? Is that what I hope to accomplish through this project--healing for the people who tell their stories?My answer: Absolutely. But I also know that healing--in whatever form--will also happen through listening to these powerful stories.To that end, I'd like to collect as many commentaries as possible. You don't have to have an eating disorder or serious body image issue to tell your… -
The BODYTALK project
17 Oct 2009 | 7:43 amIf you live in central New York, please come participate in the BODYTALK project at Syracuse University. It's modeled after NPR's Storycorps booth, a traveling audio booth where people could record anonymous commentaries about things that mattered to them.BODYTALK gives people a chance to record commentaries about their relationships with their bodies, appearances, food, eating, and weight. For the first two weeks of November, a recording studio at SU's Newhouse School of Public Communications (where I teach) will be set aside for anyone who wants to record a commentary. You can give your…
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I AM in shape. ROUND is a shape.
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Thought for the day
18 Nov 2009 | 11:47 amYou can’t build a peaceful world on empty stomachs and human misery. — Dr. Norman Ernest Borlaug (1914-2009) This was the quote topping one of the posts over at Junkfood Science. I have been mulling it over thoughtfully all day. -
Flipping the script; and being surprised at the results
16 Nov 2009 | 7:16 amNew blogger Snarky over at Shapely Prose posted today something that really struck me: Sometimes we are so defeated by our -isms we forget to wish for something beautiful. We forget we’re more than our bodies or our -isms. We are more concerned with pain avoidance and less concerned with pleasure seeking. Flip that script. Make some [...] -
Fat Review: Bolt (2008 Disney Film)
10 Nov 2009 | 5:16 amOkay so I’m a *wee* bit behind in watching movies. Mostly I can explain this one in that the previews made the film Bolt look very much like just another sad little addition to the stereotype Hero Learns Life Lessons trope collection. However this past weekend I found myself with an occasion to watch the [...] -
On being daring with photographs
4 Nov 2009 | 5:35 amI’m a sucker for contests. I love to enter, I love to see other entries. In particular I’m drawn (hah!) into contests on the Deviant Art site. The reason I’m posting about this most recent contest is because what was required was full body shots of pin-up poses. I have never modeled and my hubby, [...] -
Miss Piggy: Preach on my dear!
3 Nov 2009 | 7:38 amI had to giggle at this site which is a sort of Miss Piggy fan site. Since my mind is still in Halloween mode at the moment I found myself contemplating next year’s costume (I know, touch early!). One comment over on the SP thread about Halloween gave me the idea of turning myself and [...]
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Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder?
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Louboutin Legs
15 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmNewsflash: Barbie isn't perfect. I know you thought she was, what with those improbable dimensions, the long, golden locks, her plastic-smooth skin, that Malibu Dream House.But, she's not. That's what I learned last week, when I was invited to sit on a television panel to talk about Barbie's ankles. It seems French shoe designer Christian Louboutin told Women’s Wear Daily magazine that Barbie's ankles were too "fat" to wear his shoes.Louboutin, who is designing three special edition Barbies, is reshaping her gams (slimming her ankles) in order to wear his shoes. Mattel, Barbie's maker,… -
Holiday Weight-Loss
10 Nov 2009 | 5:31 pmDrstaceyny would like to believe that she lives in a diet-free world. . . but she does not. A reporter recently contacted me and asked for trends in weight-loss that might be influenced by the economy, the holiday season, etc. Are people changing the way they lose weight? Are they foregoing formal diet programs (e.g., Jenny Craig, Nutri-System, WW) and tossing their diet books, trying to go at it alone? Thoughts? -
More on TBL
9 Nov 2009 | 4:47 amI may have said it before, but I'll say it again, I hate The Biggest Loser. While I'm all for encouraging healthy eating and exercise, this is not the goal of the show. Instead, contestants are put on low calorie diets and required to engage in extreme exercise, a combination that is simply unsustainable. A recent issue of Us magazine profiles three former contestants:1) Hollie Self: Self is reported to eat 1,200 calories a day, run four times a week (up to 20 miles per run) and engage in strength training three times a week. Self completed the NYC marathon (5:08) and is training for a Half… -
Model Eating
26 Oct 2009 | 4:52 amSo, yes, it's come to this. At a Parisian runway show, Givenchy posted this sign backstage. A step in the right direction?But what about Filippa? By now, you've heard of Filippa Hamilton, the former Ralph Lauren model, who was fired for being too big. Hamilton stands 5-foot-10-inches, weighs 120 pounds, and wears a Size 4 (and likely would be a smaller size if not for her height). According to the story, Filippa was axed because she wasn't able to fit into the designer's (industry's) standard sample sizes.So, models, like the rest of us are hearing the message loud and clear: Eat some, but… -
Poetry Slam
12 Oct 2009 | 6:35 amWho Says?Who says my hair must be straightTo land the best mateMy shape go in hereAnd still dart out thereWho says my hands should be smallAnd my feet even smallerThat I should be tallBut not that much tallerWho says my arms must be toned My body small-bonedMy lips full and redMy stomach unfedWho says my legs should be leanMy fat never seenMy skin should be tanMy frame like a manWho says my eyes should be wideWith not much insideMy mouth the same wayWith not much to sayWho says my face should be sweetI watch how I eatMy nose small and cuteMy point of view mootWho says I must be pristineAvoid…
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Manolo for the Big Girl
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Friday Fierceness: Isabella Blow
20 Nov 2009 | 1:44 pmIsabella Blow was a genius, and she got screwed. La Blow, former Tatler editor, muse, star-finder and influence-wielder would have turned 51 yesterday, and her tragic story was fashion legend even before it ended with her death-by-weed-killer in March, 2007. She was not a pretty girl. No true fashion visionaries are traditionally beautiful (Miuccia Prada, Diana Vreeland, Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, etc), she had a weak chin, droopy eyes and perhaps the most painfully British set of teeth to be found outside the Royal Family. But she had an eye. BOY did she have an eye and she decided to… -
From Francesca’s Inbox: Sales for the Weekend
20 Nov 2009 | 10:19 amFrancesca wishes to apologize for the technical difficulties sometimes present in her posts, such as dropped words, links that go to the wrong attire, etc. Rest assured that she and the rest of the Manolo team are working on smoothing out these quirks. Meanwhile, if there is something confusing you wish Francesca to clarify, please write to her at francesca@shoeblogs.com and she will try to respond in a timely fashion either by email or with an update in the post. Liz Claiborne has new markdowns. Click here to go straight to plus sizes. Snakeskin lovers: Elsie python leather handbag is… -
The Big Reminder and Pretty Pictures
20 Nov 2009 | 5:10 amThis weekend, Francesca reminds you to: Perform a breast self-exam. Test your fire alarms. Replace your toothbrush. Rotate your mattress. Happy weekend. xoxo Related Posts:From Francesca's Inbox: Sales!Sale codes for the weekendStuart Weitzman for the WeekendFrom Francesca's InboxFrom Francesca's Inbox -
Great news for Fantasy lovers
19 Nov 2009 | 6:16 amNon-geeks, please move along. Francesca has something to say to her Ren-Faire sisters. In case you haven’t heard, the 12th and pen-ultimate book of the Wheel of Time series, The Gathering Storm, has finally been released. As you know if you have been following the series thus far, the author, Robert Jordan, sadly died after a long illness before he could finish the story. His wife and editor hired another fantasy writer, Brandon Sanderson, to use Mr. Jordan’s copious notes and taped synopses to finish the epic adventure for the fans. For those who have not yet started the Wheel of… -
The Big Question: Intimate Question Edition
18 Nov 2009 | 10:38 amI am, as often mentioned, a very fair-skinned girl with very dark hair. Sure it’s all fun and games until seven short dudes want you to do their cleaning. I’m sorry, but I don’t care if you DID give me shelter from an evil queen, we have People For That. It’s also problematic when it comes to hair maintenance. Big girls, for some reason having to do with the hormones (there’s a real reason but I’m not googling “fat hairy girls” on my machine, no matter how much I love you all) tend to be more hirsute than the waif-types. Plus there’s more…
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Nudemuse...daily nattering.
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Stuff and whantot.
17 Nov 2009 | 3:52 pmFirst beforecontent while I am limping along with my Nanoword count (speaking of, Team Awesome -yes I unofficially call all of my Nano buddies Team Awesome- how are y'all doin?) Rachel I have no idea with Torrid feel free to email me at nudiemuse@nudemuse.org that address. :)Just a few things then back to this monster I'm calling a novella.First of all Trolls I'm talking to you.If all you want to do is call me a fatass skip it. It's a waste of your bandwidth and my time clearing the shit out of my inbox. Remember folks, calling someone "names" when they are pretty constantly saying the same… -
Tights review- We Love Colors
13 Nov 2009 | 2:41 pmOh my darlings.So much to talk about today.First up my review of We Love Colors Plus size black striped tights. See them here. For full disclosure I was sent these tights for free via Twitter somehow (totally the second time for this sorta thing ever the first was a sex toy) and the communication wasn't stellar but whatever. I am a hosiery and tights lover of epic proportions and have been lusting for stripey tights. Let's begin.First issue I had with these tights is the sizing. The striped tights only have one plus size which is as follows:weight height160 - 250 lbs 5'5" - 6'Okay first of… -
Thanks..
11 Nov 2009 | 3:33 pmFirst off you guys are so wonderful and beautiful. I talked to Uniballer and good news my darlings, my pants situation is going to fixed on SATURDAY!!Despite the fact that I really want those Dickie's from Torrid we're going to Fashion bug on Saturday. The awesome part is I was lamenting pants while we were at Safeway and our favorite cashier hooked me up with one of those register coupons. So with the coupon I will be able to get not only some pants but probably a cardigan or a bra too.And Rachel holy crap wow.That is the sweetest thing. I got verklempt when I read your comment and I've been… -
Tru fax from hysterialand.
9 Nov 2009 | 4:57 pmI'm taking a little Nanowrimo break because I have some shit on my mind. I was going to do a tights review but I'm not in the mood.I'm having some Inbetweenie angst right now courtesy of a very slight bit of weight gain.I don't know how much because I don't weigh myself I keep tabs on what my body is doing fat wise by how my clothes fit. And right now I'm having pants problems. I gained a little bit of weight and the two pairs of pants I have that fit well don't fit so well right now. But it's not enough weight that I can easily go a size up.So I am freaking out because despite my earlier… -
On Privilege.
28 Oct 2009 | 5:14 pmJust so we all know where I am coming from a quick list about your hostess:ShannonBlackCisgendered woman who identifies as a womanBisexual living more in a queer universe.PoorUninterested in higher education. Graduated high school.Self taught on lots of things. I like books.Mid level fat. Right around the actual size of an average American ladytype.So there we have it.I'm not going to link to people because I a.)don't have a beef with anyone and b.)just don't feel like it.So lately in the Fatosphere (yet again) there's been a lot of YOU no U...U NO U (and before anyone feels hurt, that's not…
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Fat Lot of Good
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Quick Hit: stop picking on fat people
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weblog awards nominations - aw shucks…
20 Nov 2009 | 2:17 amSome lovely person has nominated me and Fat Lot of Good in several categories of the 2009 Weblog awards. If you would like to see Fat Lot of Good make the finals, please scroll through the nominations in the following categories until you find FLOG or my name (Bri King) and click on the little + sign next to the name of the person who nominated me. The categories FLOG has been nominated in are: Best Individual Blogger Best Blog Best Medical/Health Issues Blog Best Blog Design Best Australian or New Zealand Blog Best Small Blog Personally I would love to see FWD/Forward and/or Chally (from… -
Big fat lies and some unexpected truths
18 Nov 2009 | 8:01 pmToday this item appeared in newspapers across Australia, accompanied by the notion that scientists Garry and Sam Egger would ’separate truth from fiction in the quest for weight loss’. Yee Ha. Another weight loss scree. Yippee. But I thought I would read on all the same… The first paragraph was a pleasant surprise There is a great deal of misunderstanding about weight loss, which extends well beyond the public to health professionals. On one level, that is hardly surprising because the evidence can be very unclear. The science of health behaviour - including nutrition,… -
fat and depressed? or just fat? or maybe just depressed?
17 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pmI have dealt with chronic depression since I was a teenager. Maybe earlier. Without getting into a long, probably very boring, diatribe about my life I will simply say there have been events that have occurred in my 36 years that have contributed to my self perception and lack of self worth. That said, these things are NOT why I have chronic depression. How do I know that? I know it because at times when I have been extremely happy with my life and who I am, I still battle with depression. And I do battle with it. I don’t like how being depressed makes me feel and so I fight against… -
It probably makes me a bad Fat Activist but…
17 Nov 2009 | 3:12 amI laughed at this all the same… see more Lolcats and funny pictures You will have to excuse the lack of decent posts at the moment, I have had a killer headache since last Thursday. I went to the doc yesterday was told it was possibly viral meningitis but being that I didn’t have a sore neck… I was sent home with some pain relief. Today I had a sore neck (psychosomatic perhaps?) so back to doctor who send me up to the hospital where I am told categorically that it is NOT viral meningitis, if it was I would be dead by this point (which doesn’t match up with what I have…
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Don't Weight!
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Episode 40: New Moon
20 Nov 2009 | 3:03 pmOk, just kidding about the title. But I thought since everyone was talking about it, I would throw that out there. I hope you guys had a great Friday and are ready for an AWESOME weekend! Meals: Breakfast: Spinach Omelet with Mushrooms and Bacon, Wheat Toast Lunch: Steak and Rice Mid-Afternoon: Apple Dinner: Protein Shake Check out the 30 Healthy Snacks from Self.com here: HEALTHY SNACKS! Be sure to let me know if you want a bracelet: Just click the paypal button below and then e-mail your info to ME Jon(at)dontweight(dot)us -
Episode 39: PANTS!!!
19 Nov 2009 | 3:35 pmI can’t even begin to tell you how awesome today was! Thank you guys for being a part of this with me. Things are rocking and rolling here in Greenville SC. Meals: Breakfast: Protein Shake with All Natural Peanut Butter and half a banana Lunch: Roasted Chicken and Green Beans Dinner: Power Breakfast Sandwich I had a great lunch meeting with Dan Herman! I totally forgot to mention that on the video. Dan is a motivational speaker and trainer and rocks my socks off with his killer good attitude! Thanks for a good lunch! I meant what I said when I said to go by the Cooks Station! That place… -
My Snuggie
19 Nov 2009 | 6:49 amMy good friends Jon Eckert and Jeremiah Dew both work for the Greenville Drive. They have put together a VERY funny video about everyones favorite lounging outfit, The Snuggie! Be sure to check it out, but be forewarned there is some flashing in the video! (just kidding, its very tasteful) When you are done with that, check out what we used to do with Digital Drive By HERE -
Episode 38: Love Some Holiday!
18 Nov 2009 | 1:17 pmYES! I mean today rocked my FACE off! I hope you guys had a good one. How did you do on Weigh in Wednesday? Meals: Breakfast: Power Breakfast Sandwich ( on Rick Carnahan’s Stinking AWESOME whole grain Buns) Mid Day: Protein Bar Lunch: Smoked Chicken! Peach Cobbler Dinner: TBA (brick city grille) Oh, check out all the comments on our Facebook Fan Page! People are weighing in on the wall big time! FANPAGE I hope you guys have a SUPER Wednesday night! I can’t wait to see you tomorrow! -
Episode 37: Piece of Meat
17 Nov 2009 | 3:33 pmHow are you today? Thanks for stopping in. Meals: Breakfast: Killer good, Whole Wheat English Muffin Power Sandwich! Mid Morning: Protein Bar. Rice Cakes Lunch: Steak strips with Rice Dinner: Ribeye with whole grain roll and a slice of Provolone cheese. I hope you guys have a great night and I can’t wait to see you tomorrow! We will be making some changes next week so look for some exciting new changes! I love you guys!
