Binge Eating and Shame: Breaking the CycleHave you noticed that when your confidence takes a hit, your binge-eating gets worse? Not everyone who is classified as 'obese' experiences...reactionscomments
Shoes.... Sore Feet and Feeling Heavy on My FeetI have struggled with my weight since I was much younger. I have never been thin; it is not a concept that...reactionscomments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Obesity Story"I don't know where or how to start sharing my story." Sound familiar? You're not alone. It's not abnormal to feel unsure...reactionscomments
Working 9 to 5: Managing Weight With a Desk JobI recently took a job that has me sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day. Before this, I worked in...reactionscomments
Setting Health Goals: How to Start Making Lasting ChangesDo you want to get healthier and lose weight but struggle with getting started? Does the goal number on the scale intimidate...reactionscomments
Navigating Healthcare Services: Building My Supportive Medical TeamWhen I think about my journey with obesity, it often feels like a daunting road filled with challenges. Managing not just my...reactions3comments
Let’s Talk Obesity: Perceptions and IdentityA life with obesity comes with layers of complexity. It’s more than just a number on the scale—it’s about our identity, how...reactionscomments
Your Body is a TempleMy body is a temple. Your body is a temple. Did you know that? Within each of us, we house something very...reactionscomments
Take a Load Off: Why Self-Care is Vital for ObesityLiving as a morbidly obese person is often more than just a physical struggle. There is a whole emotional side to it...reactions2comments
Exploring the Downsides of the Body Positivity MovementBody positivity is a great thing. I think we should all love our bodies and we should embrace others for their differences...reactionscomments
Fashion As Resistance: Challenging Weight StigmaWe live in a world where appearance is often linked to worth. And people who do not conform to society's standards of...reactionscomments
Fat is Not a PersonalityI am a fat woman, a term I now use without judgment. I am also Black, and I am not a stereotype...reactions1comment
Obesity Can Be HeavyThere’s a certain rhythm to life when you’re living in a heavy body. It’s not a rhythm that everyone understands, but it’s...reactions6comments
Non-Scale Victories Versus the Numbers on the ScaleWe all know that one person who is obsessed with the number that flashes at them from the scale. Heck, we may...reactionscomments
Doctors That OverstepAs someone who has navigated the healthcare system as an obese individual, I have encountered a range of experiences with doctors. Some...reactionscomments
Find a Rockstar Nutritionist With These 5 QuestionsNutrition information is often contradictory and confusing. Unfortunately, nutrition is not widely taught, even though it is quite critical for health. Because...reactionscomments
Why Is Fat So Wrong?Once upon a time, in lands not all that far away, being on the heavier side was actually praised. And yet, we...reactionscomments
Weight Loss Answers: When Something Is Better Than NothingIf you have obesity, I would be surprised if you have not looked for answers – answers about why you have obesity...reactionscomments
The Audacity to Be HappyAs much as we like to say that change has happened, we still live in a society that typically equates thinness with...reactionscomments
The Weight of StigmaWhen you’re overweight it always feels like you’re being watched and judged for the choices you make. At the grocery store? Someone...reactionscomments
