Mastery of Body
“I make it LOOK easy. This is a physical skill that I have honed for 20 years.” Being physically active is orthogonal to fatness This… Read More »Mastery of Body
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A Caribbean Take on Body Positivity
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220201-a-caribbean-take-on-body-positivity
Excellent Virtual Lecture Opportunity
Join @fattyMPH and take part in this incredible lecture Fatphobia in Public Health and Dietetics: What Dietitians Need to Know
Talking About People’s Bodies is Never Okay, Even if it’s a Compliment
CW: Eating disorders There's been a lot of conversation (rightfully so!) about why we shouldn't talk about other people's bodies, even if it's a "compliment."… Read More »Talking About People’s Bodies is Never Okay, Even if it’s a Compliment
Weight shaming is literally sickening
Everywhere the girl walked in school, posters showed large and small bodies side by side, stating that only the smaller body was healthy. “How can… Read More »Weight shaming is literally sickening
Plan B and Fatness
Plan B doesn’t work for those over 150 pounds, and its “fat” counterpart “Ella” doesn’t work over 200 pounds. Fatphobia in the medical… Read More »Plan B and Fatness
The “Fat Funny Friend” Stereotype
Written September 2019 after James Corden responded to Bill Maher’s Fatphobic Remarks I appreciate that people are sharing James Corden’s rebuttal of Bill Maher’s anti-fat… Read More »The “Fat Funny Friend” Stereotype