To lose weight, you just need to eat right and exercise. Am I right? Of course I’m not. We look at that and think it’s so easy, when in fact it’s really difficult. So many variables come into play. On blogs and social media, we broadcast the good. There are food photos, sweaty face photos, and inspirational quotes. I’m a prime example of this. I like to celebrate those good things because let’s face it: they don’t happen all the time. Could you imagine if we all “life-casted” the good, the bad and the ugly of every day? “Look at this…
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About A Dress
Fatshionista!18 May 2013 | 8:31 pmI have recently been smitten by this item from Simplybe.I have neither ordered from Simplybe nor have I owned an item from Simplybe. I have, however, heard a lot of bad things about their items (Long wait time, cancelled orders, terrible quality, etc.) along with great things (Cute dresses, large sizing (some consider it a fault, but I like things to fit generously), and more importantly: cute dresses!). I am wondering, however, if anyone has this specific dress, or anything like it from Simplybe purchased recently.If they have any warnings or praise, I would really appreciate hearing about… -
Adipositivity 606
The Adipositivity Project14 May 2013 | 5:00 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 sometimes close details of the fat female form, often without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers… -
The Ambercrombie and Fitch problem.
Nudemuse...daily nattering.17 May 2013 | 6:17 pmSo I'm going to assume we've all heard about the bullshit the CEO/whatever from AF has said about fat people.Now first let's understand that this is not shocking. It's not new. It's not a surprise at all. If you have seen any of their adverts, their products etc you'd be pretty fully aware that they are a no fat people store.Via facebook I saw that there is an Occupy AF thing going on and I have so many problems with this I couldn't fit it all into a facebook comment.Buckle your seatbelts.From the facebook page:>We can't change their business practices, and we can't (and don't want to) force… -
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About A Dress
18 May 2013 | 8:31 pmI have recently been smitten by this item from Simplybe.I have neither ordered from Simplybe nor have I owned an item from Simplybe. I have, however, heard a lot of bad things about their items (Long wait time, cancelled orders, terrible quality, etc.) along with great things (Cute dresses, large sizing (some consider it a fault, but I like things to fit generously), and more importantly: cute dresses!). I am wondering, however, if anyone has this specific dress, or anything like it from Simplybe purchased recently.If they have any warnings or praise, I would really appreciate hearing about… -
Another non-fatshion Boston-area event: the Fab Fatty Frolic
18 May 2013 | 10:08 amSunday, June 2nd1-4 p.m. on the Cambridge Common Let's enjoy our fabulous fat community out in the sun. :)Fats and allies of all shapes/sizes/ages/backgrounds/genders/abilities/etc are welcome!You can find me by my hot pink Hello Kitty blanket. I will also bring various frolicking implements such as a hula hoop, frisbee, and bubbles, as well as FA books to read (and possibly a few to swap). Feel free to bring any frolicking implements, books, snacks, whatever you want.The Cambridge Common is near Harvard Square on the Red Line.Rain date = June 23rd.The Facebook event page is here. -
ISO: lacy dress
17 May 2013 | 4:09 pmHey Fats, I was wondering if anyone could help me find a similar dress.I was out shopping last night with my sisters. One of them found this really cute dress- it has a white lacy layer and beneath that was a kind of light neon green/yellow layer. The color popped out from the holes of the lace and just looked awesome. It was super cute but unfortunately, not in my size. It was a small boutique and I doubt I could find the actual dress in my size (around a 20) but I was wondering if anyone could point in the direction of a similar dress?Any help would be greatly appreciated! -
Not Fatshion: Fat-themed reading in Cambridge
17 May 2013 | 9:58 amFriday, May 24th7:00pm-9:30pm$10-$20* sliding scale at the doorAthenaeum Building215 First St., Kendall Square, Cambridge, MAVenue is accessible for people riding wheels & such.Books for sale and to be signed by the authors.Cash only!Hanne Blank is a fat queer femme writer, historian, and speaker who spends her time at the crossroads of bodies, self, and culture. Joyfully spanning the town/gown divide as well as the mind/body split, her books include the cult classic sex and body-acceptance books The Unapologetic Fat Girl’s Guide to Exercise and Other Incendiary Acts (Ten Speed Press,… -
Swimsuits
13 May 2013 | 4:56 amHello all, first time posting here!I'm wondering if anyone could give me some advice on where to find plus size swimsuits that ship to Asia? So far all the sites I've found are either US only or have the most horrible selection of swimsuits. Anyone have any recommendations? Any replies are greatly appreciated! : )
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The Adipositivity Project
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Adipositivity 606
14 May 2013 | 5:00 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 sometimes close details of the fat female form, often without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers… -
Adipositivity 605: International No Diet Day!
5 May 2013 | 5:00 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 sometimes close details of the fat female form, often without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers… -
Adipositivity 604
1 May 2013 | 5:29 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 sometimes close details of the fat female form, often without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers… -
Adipositivity 603
23 Apr 2013 | 5:00 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 sometimes close details of the fat female form, often without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers… -
Adipositivity 602
11 Apr 2013 | 3:57 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 sometimes close details of the fat female form, often without the inclusion of faces. One reason for this is to coax observers…
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The Ambercrombie and Fitch problem.
17 May 2013 | 6:17 pmSo I'm going to assume we've all heard about the bullshit the CEO/whatever from AF has said about fat people.Now first let's understand that this is not shocking. It's not new. It's not a surprise at all. If you have seen any of their adverts, their products etc you'd be pretty fully aware that they are a no fat people store.Via facebook I saw that there is an Occupy AF thing going on and I have so many problems with this I couldn't fit it all into a facebook comment.Buckle your seatbelts.From the facebook page:>We can't change their business practices, and we can't (and don't want to) force… -
On Subversion and White Women.
14 May 2013 | 3:10 pmEvery few months or so some company (most recently Dove) or lady rag (Glamour, Cosmo whomever) decides that they are going to be the Captain Save A Hos of the universe. Last year I talked about Lady Gaga being the face of a new body love revolution and why it pissed me off.Right now I've read about ten to fifteen articles around the internet where Thin Pretty White Ladies are extolling the virtues of body love and acceptance in the form of pointing out their "flaws" and using the language of self help books everywhere. LOOK AT ME I HAVE A FAT ON MY ASS AND I OVERCAME.Etc. Etc. You've seen… -
When your beauty routine fights back. AVEENO® POSITIVELY RADIANT® Intensive Night Cream
13 May 2013 | 3:15 pmOkay darlings. This is going to be part review and part how to recover tale.This entry brought to you in part by Influenster. I was sent the AVEENO® POSITIVELY RADIANT Intensive Night cream for free to review. Check out some other reviews here.Product Blurb from Aveeno:The AVEENO® POSITIVELY RADIANT® Intensive Night Cream, formulated with ACTIVE NATURALS® Total Soy Complex and vitamin B3, helps to reduce the appearance of discoloration, uneven tone and blotchiness, revealing healthier-looking skin.To start with let me detail what products I use regularly.From the fine company One Hand… -
Swimsuit bodies, shame and nonsense.
6 May 2013 | 7:33 pmFor our purposes today, let us remember that in the mainstream culture, no body is ever good enough.Not. One. body.Not the models who are supposed to be the most beautiful of the beautiful. Not celebrities. No one is ever good or attractive enough as mainstream media tells us.How do they tell us?Pick up any fashion magazine, look at photos from awards shows, read about the diet and exercise habits of actresses before bikini shoots, awards season etc and we'll see that no one is ever good enough.Working from that premise let's talk about how swimsuit season is made to shame you into doing some… -
Oh Fat Fashion.
3 May 2013 | 5:19 pmGiven that I am right this instant just on the lowest cusp of fat fashion size wise, I don't want to talk about size in a personal way.Instead I want to talk about the continuing constant problem with fat fashion.Whether it's big box Lane Bryant or Torrid. Or if it's boutique indie stores here's the problem.Constantly every time there is a new fat fashion thing that is good or promising I know before it hits the shelves that it is not for me.Not because of style but because I'm poor.I very frankly no matter how nice or wonderful an indie plus size shop keeper may be, I cannot…
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Kiyonna 50% Off Sale
18 May 2013 | 5:43 amI don’t post lots of sale things often, but sometimes there are deals too good to pass up, as is the case with this sale going on from Kiyonna. One of the comments I get when I post some outfits is that the items are too expensive for someone’s budget. I completely get that: By no means do I have an unlimited clothing budget (can you imagine?!). So when there are sales like this on clothes that I love, I snap them up. Kiyonna is one of my favorite designers because they focus on fit and fabric. They really flatter curves, and I really appreciate they have sizes 10-32. Kiyonna is… -
Do the (Invisible) Work
16 May 2013 | 9:16 pmTo lose weight, you just need to eat right and exercise. Am I right? Of course I’m not. We look at that and think it’s so easy, when in fact it’s really difficult. So many variables come into play. On blogs and social media, we broadcast the good. There are food photos, sweaty face photos, and inspirational quotes. I’m a prime example of this. I like to celebrate those good things because let’s face it: they don’t happen all the time. Could you imagine if we all “life-casted” the good, the bad and the ugly of every day? “Look at this… -
Review + Giveaway: Thread and Butter
13 May 2013 | 7:00 amWhenever a new plus size clothing line comes on the market, I get super excited. A few months back, I saw a new company, Thread & Butter and was intrigued. I noticed they had a knit sweater that looked so easy, comfortable, and airy. I hadn’t seen any plus items like this before. It looked like a fine knit casual sweater from the beaches of California (I’m looking at you, C&C California – I’ve wanted you do to plus for so long), and I knew I had to try it to see if it was anything like I imagined from a comfort perspective. Thankfully, the Adrian Sweater… -
Glitter and Unicorns
12 May 2013 | 7:59 pmThings aren’t always filled with glitter and unicorns. Yet sometimes I think we all have tendencies to pretend that our lives exist in this perfect snow globe of hope and idealism. I posted an outfit photo over on my Facebook page and someone commented how great I look in everything. I quickly reminded her that this isn’t the case: I only show the things that I want to be seen. There are lots of awkward lumpy dumpy photos that have never seen the light of day because really, I don’t want to use those to represent my fashion sense. It’s just not… -
Plus Fashion: White Wonders
8 May 2013 | 10:45 amI am a fan of white in the summer, despite the oldfangled myth that says white makes you look big. Sure, certain white items can make you look larger, but so can any other color items, so we need to get over it! /Rant. Case in point, my favorite pants from last summer: White pair, don’t care! Ashley Stewart agrees: They just released a look book of some really gorgeous white styles that are perfect for summer. I’m personally obsessed with this maxi dress: Ashley Stewart Circle Lace Sleeveless Maxi Dress I also love this flirty frilly top and white skirt. They could be broken up…
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Buying Swimwear Online
18 May 2013 | 12:33 pmIf you have exhausted all your local shops for plus size swimwear and still have not found the perfect swimsuit(s) then it is time to do some online shopping. Luckily, there are lots of wonderful online stores that offer plus size swimwear either solely or as part of their regular clothing lines. You will find an assortment of styles from functional to sexy and everything in between at the following stores.Top Fifteen Places to Buy Plus size Swimwear OnlineRetro Polka Dot Halter Bikini from Swimsuits for All, $68.Swimsuits for All (ships internationally)Always for Me (ships within North… -
Swimsuit Shopping
18 May 2013 | 11:39 amTips for Finding the Right FitShopping online makes finding the perfect fit a little harder but it is not impossible. You can look at many stores while saving on the travel time and the trauma of the change room.Know your measurements before you start shopping. Get out the tape measure and a piece of paper and take your bust, waist, and hip measurements. Some websites even allow for torso length.For every shop you visit online the first place you should check is their size chart then their style selection. Not all size charts are the same for every retailer.Know your shape. If you are a pear… -
Give a Girl Wingz
16 May 2013 | 10:54 pmGive a girl wingz and you give her the freedom to wear whatever she wants and the ability to transform every sleeveless top or dress into a new look. I love the concept of the Wingz and if you have ever worn a shrug you will too. This UK company has the cutest alternatives to shrugs, instead of going over your lovely dresses and tops it goes under.There are quite a few Wingsz that I like. From the bridal section there is the White Chiffon Volume (shown under a white tank top) and Stretch Lace Full Sleeve. From the chiffon section there is the Silver Snake Chiffon Flare (shown under a black… -
The Gabi Fresh Collection
15 May 2013 | 3:05 pmIt was only a few weeks ago when plus size blogger Gabi Fresh announced she had joined forces with Swimsuits For All to produce the Gabi Fresh Swimwear Collection. Over the coming weeks she teased us with a few behind the scenes images and this amazing photo of her in a two piece galaxy print swimsuit.The line consists of three fatkinis, the galaxy print, neon pink, and neon lime; as well as a splash print one piece with peek-a-boo side panels and a sheer galaxy print cover up. Price wise they are pretty affordable at $68. The sizes range from 10 to 24 (kind of disappointed these are not… -
A New Look
15 May 2013 | 12:44 amIt has been a long time coming. While I truly loved the old theme, after three plus years it was time for a change. I have gone for a more streamlined look and have retired wine as the main color for a “power” purple.A a surf around when you have a moment and check out the new theme and do let me know what you think. Over the next few weeks I will still be tweaking here and there as I get learn more but if you run into any problems let me know. The them is supposed to be mobile friendly although it does not appear to be so at the moment so I apologize (one of those tweaking things…
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Large & Lovely @ BellaOnline
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The Fatkini Bikini Revolution
18 May 2013 | 3:39 pmWhat does all this tummy roll bearing mean for plus size women this summer? For the most part I think it will mean a lot of burnt tummies as women forget to add the extra sunscreen. For many other women it will mean building up a thick skin for naysayers... -
Natural Looking Nail Polish
12 May 2013 | 11:17 amThere are some occasions that call for a subdued look rather than a bright nail polish or fancy nail art provides. Those are fun but not always appropriate. While a clean set of nails are lovely on their own sometimes I like a slightly polished look. -
The Importance of Fat Art
4 May 2013 | 12:23 pmFat art provides for the probability of beauty that most of society mocks at. It allows all of us to appreciate the beauty behind the form of all sizes, not just our own. It allows us to see the glimmer of beauty in ourselves that we often ignore or beat down with negative self-talk.
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Product Review: Superfruit Slim; Part One
18 May 2013 | 6:44 amDetails I was approached a little while back, and asked if I wanted to try out a dietary supplement, by the name of Superfruit Slim. I did a little research into the supplement, and its ingredients, and decided to try it out after seeing how much guarana seed and Green Tea extract was in it. My psychiatrist suggested, last summer, that I increase my non-existent green tea intake. It’s supposed to be very good for general health, and weight loss in particular. He even said that if it’s green tea extract, it does exactly the same as drinking your green tea. (Which is excellent news,… -
Weigh-in #20: May 15, 2013
15 May 2013 | 5:55 am-2.2lb -10.8lbs since Jan 1 2013 378.8lbs Sorry for the day-late weigh-in: completely managed to forget to weigh-in yesterday, despite remembering that it was cheapie Tuesday for the cinema (didn’t eat anything! And only had a 500ml diet soda. Go me!). How my brain works, I’ll never know. Not a bad wee week, actually; I’m quite happy with it. My Fasting Days have been all over the place – they’re supposed to be Wednesdays and Sundays, but will probably have to change to Thursdays and Sundays or Mondays, because of how my Dad’s job is. I don’t wanna be… -
In Which Fatso Feels Swollen…
12 May 2013 | 4:59 pmI was going to make a post about how I felt like I’ve been swelling up like a balloon because of the hot weather, but the past two days, any hot weather we’ve had has kind of dissipated, and my ankles/feet/legs have gone back to being their normal mutant selves, and I can flex my feet to almost normal angles again. So I’ll talk about the other thing! I was at my parents’ place today (Dad’s new job means alternate weekend days off: Saturday one week; Sunday the next. It’s gonna be a pain for me getting to talk to my boy, but *SIGH*. We’ll work… -
Weigh-in #19: May 7, 2013
7 May 2013 | 2:40 pm-0.1lb -8.6lbs since Jan 1 2013 381lbs Seriously, 0.1lbs? *laughing* Oy. If I didn’t laugh, I think I’d take a straight razor to my throat, if I owned one. Oyyyyyyyyy. Well. It’s only my first week of intermittent fasting. Probably I should be eating more on the days when I’m not fasting? It was the whole, “Ugh, I don’t feel like cooking,” thing again, and I ended up cooking maybe two meals (with enough in one of them for leftovers for another day) in the entire week. I mean, I’ve been eating when my meal alarms go off. Just. Most of the time,… -
In Which Fatso Misses Her BodyMedia FIT
5 May 2013 | 3:01 pmIt’s been a long, long time now since I last even thought about my old BodyMedia FIT, because I had to get rid of it after my subscription ran out last summer (couldn’t afford the yearly rate after the first year, BOO :(). But I found myself missing it today. Today was one of those days that I felt like I was weirdly inactive, but when I looked back on it, I probably burned a wee bit more calories than I think I did, and I’d really have liked to have known how many I did, even if it’s only a vague estimate, using a piece of equipment like that. When I got up, I took my…
