Blisstree Fitness Models: Round 2 Of Our Writers, Readers & Friends In Their Real Workout Clothes
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Photo Essays Explore The Way We See Overweight Women (And They See Themselves)
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To get away from all of us annoying thin and fit people, Downsize Fitness has a strict requirement to join: You must be 50 pounds or more overweight. No skinny people allowed. To them, it’s perfectly reasonable–thin people supposedly judge fat people. But to me, it just sounds like reverse discrimination–along with an unhealthy dose of fat-shaming. More
In a controversial new study, researchers are claiming that being overweight can actually help you live longer. When comparing body mass index (BMI) to thin people, they found being overweight or slightly obese was linked to about a 6% lower risk of dying, compared to those who are considered “normal weight.” Intrigued? So were we. Here’s what we know… More
Finally, some encouraging news about childhood obesity: A new study from the CDC says that the number of low-income preschoolers who qualify as obese or extremely obese has decreased over the last decade. While the percentage is small, and there is still a lot of work to do here, the data is at least heading in the right direction. More
Want to lose weight? We’ve been told that strength training can help boost calorie- and fat-burning, but according to a new study, that may not be so. In fact, researchers now say that the best way to lose weight is through aerobic training–like running, not lifting weights. More
If you’re looking to shed some pounds this fall, Weight Watchers should be your diet of choice, according to a new study that says those who take part in this program lose more weight and stick with a healthier lifestyle longer. More
Overweight people just can’t win. According to new research, there is still an anti-fat prejudice that exists former obese women–even after they lost a lot of weight. Why can’t people see women for who they are–not how much they weigh or weighed? And furthermore, why does this discrimination persist only for women and not men? More
Self-professed “fat girl” and style blogger, Gabi Gregg, posted a gallery of 31 “hot sexy fat girls in skimpy swimwear” on XOJane yesterday. In it, she touts the fact that these women can rock the “fatkini”. It was intended to help larger women feel empowered and sexy in their bathing suits this summer, but instead of being empowering, it was degrading. More
Twice in the last year Kenlie Tiggeman was told by Southwest Airlines that she was essentially too fat to fly in just one seat. But the weight-loss blogger isn’t suing for money–instead, she wants the airline to clarify its “Customers of Size” policy, which she calls “discriminatory.” To which we say: Right on. Not because the two-seat policy shouldn’t apply in some cases, but because this totally cannot be a subjective thing based on the gate agent’s mood. More
You know that BMI (body mass index) calculation that said you were overweight? It was wrong. But, before you rejoice, you should know that there’s a good chance it should have said you were obese instead.
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Anyone who’s ever attended an after-church social hour or congregational supper knows one thing: Chances are, you’re not going to be eating healthy. Blame it on the pancakes and doughnuts and the fried chicken and potatoes, but according to several studies, those who attend services regularly are are more likely to be overweight and obese than non-churchgoers. And some researchers think the church is responsible for the weight of its members. More
There is probably nothing that we hate more than fat-shaming (which is the major reason I don’t watch The Biggest Loser). Not only is it humiliating to treat someone with such disrespect and try to shame them into losing weight, it doesn’t work. And yet, some companies refuse to believe this–including one tasteless ad from an online dating service that ran this week. To prove our point–and encourage these organizations to stop such bullshit–we have compiled the most offensive ads we have seen. Take a look and let us know if you think they would ever work in getting people to lose weight: More
Yes, Halloween may signal the unofficial start of the holidays, leading many of us to believe that we better brace ourselves for putting on some extra pounds during the next two months of pumpkin lattes, fatty hors d’oeuvres (bacon-wrapped scallops and cheesy meatballs, anyone?) and less time for the gym. But, ’tis the season for food doesn’t necessarily mean ’tis the season for putting on the pounds. In fact, our average weight gain is less than you might think.
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“So depressed…my doctor told me today that I’m overweight and need to lose weight”. If someone who was clearly overweight posted that on Facebook, how would you respond? A) You are beautiful just the way you are. Don’t listen to him! B) Sorry you are feeling bad, but getting healthy is a great goal. I’m here if you need help. C) No response because even though I agree that this friend needs to lose weight, I don’t want to be the one to tell her. More
Yesterday I wrote about Nancy Upton, whose photo entries for American Apparel’s plus-size model search satirized the idea that bigger women only eat junk food, can’t control their eating, etc. Later that day, I found myself searching for stock photos of women and cheeseburgers (to illustrate a post on the brain’s response to images of fatty food) and what immediately struck me was how well these photos seemed to illustrate Upton’s point—i.e., how different said cheeseburger photos were based on the body size and relative attractiveness of the woman pictured (attractiveness of the cheeseburger did not seem to matter). More
