Tag Archives: HAES
A Conversation About Ditching the Diet Mentality
Sometimes it feels as though I have been on some sort of diet or engaged in an attempt at a lifestyle change everyday of my life. I have sworn off parts of nutrition or bits of food, as though I … Continue reading
Michelle Obama Could Learn Something From 1970s PSA Commercials
It isn’t a secret that Michelle Obama is on the front lines in the war on childhood obesity. She has no problems making her own daughters pawns in that war as she talks about their BMIs and how concerned she … 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
What if Susan Powter Had Told Us We Could be Athletes?
So, I’ve been thinking the last few days about athleticism and privilege. When I say that I believe that everyone has a right to athleticism, I mean it. But am I saying it from my nice, secure position as someone … Continue reading
Nutritionist to the Stars on Assumption Overload
Oz Garcia has an article on Huffington Post this morning titled “Normal Weight: Our Definition Is Shifting.” Oz Garcia, you make me want to bash my head into a wall. You may be the “Nutritionist to the Stars,” but you … 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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Why I’ve Started Keeping a Food Journal
I went back and forth for a while on the idea of keeping a food journal. It’s a diet-y thing to do. And I was afraid it would trigger me. Would it be impossible to resist the urge, with all … Continue reading
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