Living

There is always a new diet to try. And certainly, a new approach can bring hope if previous diets have not worked. When you hear about a new diet craze...

Growing up overweight meant that I was constantly hyperaware of my body. I wasn’t always judgmental of my body shape or size. That came with age. Because the longer I...

I am a person of size. I am fat. It took me most of my life to get to a point where I am not ashamed of it. But what...

Going to the doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience. And for those of us who are overweight or obese, we may have the added nervousness of whether the doctor will...

One morning, while I was eating my cereal I noticed that my stomach was full, yet I continued to eat. As I munched on my Captain Crunch, I asked, why...

I remember what it was like when I worked in an office. The bustling world of work, where desks hum with productivity and coffee machines gossip about deadlines, there’s a...

Like many diets, the Baby Food Diet has its roots in Hollywood. Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson came up with it as a way to reduce weight. It replaces your...

I recently had the privilege of attending Portland Pride celebrations. I am a queer person with a non-standard "healthy" body. I am not the fictional ideal that is a size...

I have always been a fan of fresh, clean food. I grew up in the 70s with a semi-hippie mom. She was a traditional housewife who needed to be thrifty...

Does this sound familiar? While eating breakfast, you think about what is for lunch. After your lunch, you think about how you wanted more of what you had. It takes...

As someone who has been obese and is still overweight, I know that finding that perfect outfit is a challenging and daunting task. I cannot tell you the number of...

As an individual who values comfort above all else, I’ve embarked on a mission to find the perfect wide-width shoes. My journey is grounded in practicality, devoid of whimsical flourishes...

All of my life I wanted nothing more than to lose weight. Even in elementary school I was the fat kid but nothing we did could keep the weight off...

I want to explore the joy of embracing our bodies, regardless of their size. In that vein, I have to share a bit of my perspective. I do not spend...

Obesity resides in the gene pool of my family, but while most of my family gained their weight later in life I was always overweight, even as a child. In...

I walk into a coffee shop and the aroma of freshly brewed java hits me. My eyes look around the room, seeking refuge in a comfortable chair. Wooden, metal, cushioned...

The proven treatment to improve health for obesity is weight loss. Losing weight reduces mortality, or early death. For people with obesity, weight loss can help reduce the risk of...

Before I start recounting my own experiences, I want to make sure you know that I feel there is nothing wrong with being a parent and being obese. If it...

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but unfortunately it's something we often overlook. We know that living with obesity or any chronic illness can really take a...

What is a "FUPA?" A FUPA is colloquially known as a "fatty upper pubic area." In other words, a FUPA is a jelly roll. A muffin top. And whatever other...