It has become the standard expectation by society that if a person is fat, then they must hate themselves. Well, I'm sorry to be the one to burst society's bubble - but from the point of view of a self-confessed fat girl, this really isn't the case. The idea that fat people must not indulge … Continue reading The Body Image Pecking Order…
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7 Things to remember when the trolls attack…
As a body positive activist, I receive my fair share of messages on social media. I often receive messages of thanks and gratitude, messages from people expressing a desire to find confidence, I receive questions on how to sustain body positivity - but the least favourite message I receive (even less favourable than the occasional … Continue reading 7 Things to remember when the trolls attack…
Do we really need a plus-size dating app?
Last week an e-mail pinged its way into my inbox and rattled my cage. Although (probably) well meaning , I still felt that its contents was a problem that that needs to be discussed, the e-mail read as follows: The press release that followed spoke heavily of the need for this style of dating app … Continue reading Do we really need a plus-size dating app?
The Overweight Haters Need to Learn a Thing or Two…
As Christmas is approaching you'd expect to see festive kindness in abundance - but for some London commuters, it seems that the season of goodwill has passed them by. This week, women on the underground were surprised by the handing out of cards - not celebrating festive cheer, but demeaning and bullying fat women about … Continue reading The Overweight Haters Need to Learn a Thing or Two…
Body Lovin’ Creativity…
Joanna Thangiah Based in Australia, Joanna creates artwork focusing on feminism, mental health and “fragments of her inner monologue”. Her art is often a powerful commentary on social and cultural issues, so expect to see a whole lot of body lovin’ goodness and feminist warrior activism - with a sprinkle of sass thrown in for … Continue reading Body Lovin’ Creativity…
Fooling around with the fat girl…
As a plus size woman living in a world where fatness is still seen as an oddity, the stigma of fat bodies as being everything but desirable still remains. People try their damnedest to disarm fat women of their sexuality, regarding it as a joke or as a fetish - in my book, that's not … Continue reading Fooling around with the fat girl…
Where are the plus-size happy endings?
The logistics of movie making are beyond me, but as a film lover there is a startling fact apparent that I can't not blog about for much longer. I am well versed in the genre of rom-coms and romantic dramas, some of my favourite films even fall into these categories, but I've come to notice … Continue reading Where are the plus-size happy endings?
Why talking about weight, shouldn’t create hate…
Losing weight is a tricky business - losing weight in the public eye is trickier and losing weight when you are in a position of influence within the body positive community is trickier still. I first wrote about this subject when plus size and vintage model, Georgina Horne, appeared on Channel 4's Plus Size Wars … Continue reading Why talking about weight, shouldn’t create hate…
A Recipe for Body Positivity…
Ingredients 125g/4oz Strength 125g/4oz Patience 2 Free Range promises to yourself 125g/4oz Self-belief A little support Method Preheat your oven at whatever temperature you like – there is no indefinite gauge for how long your body positivity will take to fully rise. You can turn the heat right up, or allow it to gently simmer … Continue reading A Recipe for Body Positivity…
Things you should never say to your fat girlfriend…
If you’re dating a fat girl, you’re probably more than well acquainted with the negative body issues that crop up every now and again. But if you find that you’re constantly putting your foot in your mouth where your lovely lady is concerned, here are my top five things that you should never, ever say … Continue reading Things you should never say to your fat girlfriend…
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