My Obesity and IntersectionalityWhen discussing obesity, I cannot help but think about the various factors at play. It is not just about counting calories or...reactionscomments
Your Search for the Magical Sustainable Weight Loss DietThere is always a new diet to try. And certainly, a new approach can bring hope if previous diets have not worked...reactionscomments
Losing Weight and Finding MyselfAll of my life I wanted nothing more than to lose weight. Even in elementary school I was the fat kid but...reactionscomments
Being an Obese ParentBefore I start recounting my own experiences, I want to make sure you know that I feel there is nothing wrong with...reactions4comments
Navigating Obesity: My Journey to MyselfI was obese for most of my life. I was always the big girl, the fat friend, or the last resort girl...reactionscomments
The World Wide Web of MisinformationDoes it feel like every ad on your device or television screen is for some magical weight loss pill or program? Ever...reactionscomments
10 Questions That Help Me Redefine "Healthy"If someone had asked me 10 years ago to picture a "healthy" person, I might have envisioned something like this... A tanned...reactionscomments
When a Condition Causes ObesityObesity can be caused by a number of factors, including environmental, psychological, sociological, economic, and even genetic. Risk factors for obesity include...reactionscomments
Coping with Binge EatingSome late nights you might be able to catch me searching through the pantry, my stomach growling angrily, looking for some tasty...reactions1comment
PRIDE Means Body Positive!I recently had the privilege of attending Portland Pride celebrations. I am a queer person with a non-standard "healthy" body. I am...reactionscomments
My Fat Body Is BeautifulI spent so many years thinking my body was just wrong. Maybe it started in childhood, when my skinny cousin first asked...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
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
Why I Chose the Gastric SleeveObesity resides in the gene pool of my family, but while most of my family gained their weight later in life I...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
Feeling Fat Shame and How It Affected My ParentingI’ve felt shame around my obesity for most of my life. Since I was a child, I’ve felt the shame of not...reactionscomments
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
Managing a Major Symptom of Obesity: Low SatiationIf you have obesity, it was probably diagnosed by measuring your body mass index (BMI). Having a high amount of body fat...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
Doctors and Obese Me"A little anorexia won't kill you." I remember the moment my childhood doctor said that to me. I was 15 years old...reactions5comments
