Tag Archives: fat acceptance
We Are Here! A Lesson on Body Acceptance from Dr. Seuss
Last week, Adrienne performed in a school and community rendition of Seussical the Musical. It was spectacular, and I’m not just saying that because my baby was a Who. (That’s her in the purple overall dress.) If you’re not familiar, … Continue reading
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Myth Six: Fat is Incompetent
Dr. Pattie Thomas and her husband Carl Wilkerson wrote a book called Taking Up Space: How Eating Well and Exercising Regularly Changed My Life that is just really awesome. If you haven’t read it, it’s well worth investing in. The … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Those Who Judge the Morality of Health
Arwyn from Raising My Boychick has a post up now about whether or not people have a moral obligation to strive for health. It got me thinking. I am the child and sister of addicts and the only really fat … Continue reading
Peace Treaty in the War on Obesity?
The L.A. Times has an article today about a woman who went from went from immobile to being able to do a modified Zumba class in the last year. It’s a human interest piece that I’m positive is meant to … Continue reading
Myth Three: Fat is Unwanted
Dr. Pattie Thomas and her husband Carl Wilkerson wrote a book called Taking Up Space: How Eating Well and Exercising Regularly Changed My Life that is just really awesome. If you haven’t read it, it’s well worth investing in. The … Continue reading
Things No One Needs to Tell a Fat Person
1. “You’re fat.” Who me? Oh, my God! Look at the size of my ass. You’re right. Thanks for enlightening me. 2. “You really should lose weight.” Really? Why didn’t I think of that? It’s a revolutionary idea that I’m … Continue reading
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Recognizing Size Bias
Gender bias refers to assumptions about men and women. Race bias does the same with regard to Caucasian and non-Caucasian populations. And size bias refers to assumptions about fat and thin people. Sometimes size bias is unconscious. Sometimes it’s misguided … Continue reading
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On Being an F.A. Missionary
When I first started training, I had the goal in mind of being ready (and able) to join a boot camp program when we move this summer. I saw it as a step toward my athletic goals. The things I’ve … Continue reading
