It’s well known that I disapprove of capris on plus size women, particularly those who, like myself, have an abundance of belly. If you pack back or even have an abundance of thighs, go for the capris – hell, go get Moondoggy to dig some clams while the tide’s out. As for gauchos, I’ve been... »
New Method Finds Networks of Genes Behind Obesity “This showed that people who have a higher body mass index a measurement of obesity, have characteristic patterns of gene activation in their fatty tissues not seen in DNA taken from blood. ‘What it says it that the common forms of these diseases are very complex,’ said Schadt.” Junk... »
While they don’t have the cachet of Ralph Lauren, Brownstone Studio looks to have a similar – if scaled back – design sensibility. Share on Facebook »
This is usually the latest round of stuff from the FDA and Medlines releases. This doesn’t ensure their accuracy or validity – some “studies” aren’t really executed that well, and some well-executed research may not even get a nod from the FDA. Weight Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease This has been tested on... »
While Monif C. is often criticized for their expensive offerings, they’re still moderate in comparison to the expectations of high fashion. The clothing is also quite creative. No fashion line hits 100% on good designs all the time, but the designs here take risks, the company uses actual plus sized people, and the clothing... »
I have a confession to make: I hate researching swimsuits. Just as I know a lot of you hate shopping for swimwear. And, to make matters more difficult, typing “swimsuit” into the Fat Chic search engine demonstrated to me that I clearly need much more boolean knowledge. A swimsuit is as close as you... »
While I usually like Silhouettes, there were a few misses in their summer line – but for the most part, great casual elegance for the 30 and up crowd. Share on Facebook »
The lovely Plumcake over at Manolo for the Big Girl expressed herself on the topic of prints while I was still organizing the slide show beneath. We are agreed: some prints are a good idea, and some are a very, very bad idea. When you’re already a big person, the last thing you... »
On the diet front: Personal Contact with Weight Loss Professionals Helps Maintenance I found it interesting that it’s also helpful to use a tracking website, but according to this study, it’s only effective for two years. I suspect that if these sites improved usability and incorporated really researched material instead of BMI standards, their usefulness... »
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