When I got the album of edited images, I was astonished. I saw photos I liked. A lot. Not just one or two, either. Ten at first, then, even more, the next day. There were definitely a few I’m not … Continued
While there’s no proof that losing weight does anything for a fat person’s health, we have plenty of evidence that anti-fat bias and weight discrimination — compounded by shows like “The Biggest Loser” — contribute to fat people being paid less, … Continued
Just remember: always define who you are trying to reach, stay true to your story, highlight the best thing about your work, and be succinct. You’ll be great. Read the full article at The Creative Independent.
8 female and non-binary professionals, including Grok Nation founder Mayim Bialik, share stories about their tattoos . As a plus size woman, my tattoos have been a critical piece of my body acceptance journey, teaching me how to love parts of … Continued
I came to realize that fat women aren’t a joke, a fetish, or a “before” picture just waiting to become an “after.” They are sexy, desirable, and worthy of love just as they are. And so am I. Read the … Continued
If my experience shows anything, it’s that you have to legitimately try these methods to know if they’ll work for you (and, of course, talk to your doctor beforehand to make sure a specific method is right for you). It … Continued
Now, when a guy tells me he’s into my body, it’s not some great revelation or some golden validation. It’s just another thing we have in common. Read the full article at Refinery29.