June 2012
The cost of obesity scares →
fresafresca:
This is just one example of the collateral damage that the constant trumpeting of the “obesity epidemic” does to people:
I know someone who is fat and does have a number of obesity-related conditions: type II diabetes and high blood pressure. This same person went through a period of cancelling doctor appointments and generally felt that they were waste of their time. Why would...
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thisisthinprivilege:
Thin privilege is being able to die of natural causes.
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“The thing is, though, I am fat. I am really fat. I have always known this, and...”
– vile-insect (via letssettleit)
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cut the crap ; stop the bullshit
TW: Weight loss discussion, fitspo, fitness, health…
nessfraserloves:
fly401:
If it were about you being healthier you would:
compare distance walked/ran from previous outings
compare blood pressure results
compare time to distance ratio on exercise
say I swam 10 more laps today before I was beat!
say I walked for 10 extra minutes today without skipping a step!
compare weight...
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I've been pinning so much shit, Pinterest thought... →
Got a Pinterest account? Check out my boards. <3
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Say something... positive
by gracieandtherealgirl:
I just love your blog!! I have been working on issues of body image through my art and I wish I could feel as easy in my skin as you do. I am getting there. One day at a time. In the meantime I am working on self acceptance and society’s distortion of beauty through a new media project. www.graciekendal.wordpress.com I would love to know what you think. Thank you...
justanotherrayofsunshine asked: Why do people assume that by telling someone they are fat that they are doing someone a favour? Some people actually believe that by giving someone abuse based on their appearance, they are doing fat people a favour because apparently we're going to suddenly think, "Ohhh no! That complete arsehole who I couldn't give a toss about and means nothing to me and has nothing better to do...
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queernotconfused asked: Go shopping and try stuff on! I had an exact vision of what I wanted and when I put it on I realized it was haneous on my body. David's Bridal can be problematic for fat brides but all in all it is an amazing place to start for a basic idea of what is rocking for your body. Also check out offbeatbride! Congrats!
milkwhitemoon answered your question: I need fatshion-friendly wedding dress resources!
plus size wedding dresses that actually look good? no clue. let me know when you’ve hit the jack pot.
D: lamesauce!
they must exist somewhere…
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I need fatshion-friendly wedding dress resources!
1 2 3…GO!
I’ve got a ton of pinterest boards going and I’m rounding on starting a dress board. Classic, vintage, shabby-chic, suspenders (yes, seriously), ruffles, retro…I am all over the place right now. I don’t know what I want and I’ll never have enough time to decide! Where are the good ones!?
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Some Thoughts on Thin Privilege in Employment
frrrass:
Thin Privilege is not worrying that you will be turned down for any job because your potential employer will perceive your weight as being synonymous with “lazy”
Thin Privilege is being able to apply confidently for jobs in the clothing retail sector, unaware that many fat people don’t even bother most of the time, as one glance at their weight marks them as instantly “unfashionable”...
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This is Thin Privilege: Thin privilege is self... →
thisisthinprivilege:
It’s thin privilege to not have to worry that people will assume you have low self esteem if your arms are covered, when your arms are covered cause it’s chilly.
Thin privilege is not having to worry that people will assume you are a sloppy loser if you are running weekend errands in yoga pants…
New blog detailing aspect of thin privilege, for your brains.
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Things I have been thinking about today
riotsnotdiets:
Critically thinking about the media I consume (especially with an eye towards racial and social justice) does not mean that I’m trying to be “politically correct” or ruining the fun for everyone. I’m not towing the line of identity politics (in part because I believe identity politics to be flawed and certainly not the answer to everything). Critically engaging with the world...