A study in Ireland has determined that weight fluctuation in either direction can endanger pregnancies.  In this case, the doctors acknowledge that the conflicting messages sent forth by the media and the health industry are damaging and confusing people. Clearly, aggressive dieting or complete disregard for food intake and exercise does some harsh things to [...]

I’ve been reading raves about the new Lane Bryant Right Fit denim line, particularly their new, simplified sizing system. I have to admit, I love the system - it really does take body shape into account, which is great. I’m looking forward to trying out these new options, and I’m pleased to see [...]

Big Fat Deal already picked up on the new “theory” that obesity is contagious. What an outrageous piece of utter crap. While most of the time I’m on the fence about fat activism (i.e. I pick my battles carefully) because I do feel my own condition is a result of self-neglect, this particular approach goes [...]

I can understand, being my size, the temptation of taking Alli. All I can say is, please, please don’t - if you’re involuntarily soiling yourself, you’re just reinforcing stereotypes about fat people being smelly, and this really runs counter to what we’re doing by trying to find ways to live in a conscious, healthy way [...]

I need to rewatch the 1988 version of Hairspray, and possibly look up the coverage. I remember the movie was a big hit, then, without any need to put name stars in drag. And while I’m seeing a whole lot of praise for how this movie is such a positive force for plus people, I [...]

…to which I say, this is news? The hubbub over diet soda’s link to health problems is pretty much non-news and really, a non-find. Soda is typically sweet, made with the lowest quality ingredients, and in fact the Coca-Cola company charges more for its Dasani water than it does for its flagship soda, diet or [...]

After much reflection (web surfing) and research (looking at pictures and wishing for a fantasy fashion budget) I’ve carefully narrowed down the three items to have for fall. Fashion hasn’t changed significantly between this year and last year - with some careful tending and care, you can manage just fine with a few select pieces.

First, [...]

For those of you readers who are taking Acomplia who are also on antidepressants, there’s lots of good reasons to stop taking it, not the least of which is an increased risk of suicide. Better to actually feel good once in awhile than to kill yourself to be thin - and no matter what these [...]

I’m quick to recommend heels for plus women - all our best curvy parts just hang better from a slightly elevated angle. However, particularly as a person with a pin in my ankle, I know all too well how quickly exhausting even the best quality heels can get.
So I was thrilled to find out about [...]

The big three fashion mags have arrived, Vogue, W, and MarieClaire. After looking them over and comparing to what’s in their June/July issues, here’s what I’ve delved from between the lines that can work into a plussie wardrobe:
Think eighties, with better hair and much more understated makeup. Also, we all know now that credit cards [...]