Thought you guys might be interested in this-It made me pretty happy, even though I haven't done my research to see if it's at all true:

http://thebigass.net/why-it-s-ok-to-be-fat

Hi, all! I just saw this phenomenal video of a local news anchor who responds on-air to some weight-related hate mail she got and discusses bullying.

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ALSO for those of us who were looking for the coveted mustard-yellow sweaters that are very in right now, i just got a vee-neck pullover sweater in mustard from khols! here is the link to it online ( Read more... )

Went on a date night with my wonderful fiance last night courtesy of my step-mom. It was so much fun. We had dinner at P.F. Chang's (where we had our first date), dessert at Paciugo (Italian gelato, for those that don't know), and rented 21 Jump Street from Redbox. It was a fantastic night, coming off a fantastic day of having my first fitting for ( Read more... )

Mr. Nimoy has been a professional photographer for a long time, and after many years of working with models, he says:
These women are interested in "fat liberation." They hold jobs in the theater, the film industry and in business-and together they perform in a burlesque presentation called "Fat Bottom Revue." The nature and degree of costuming and ( Read more... )

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so as a little short statement - i sing in a funk rock band and i play around the chicago area. never have i ever sang without my arms being covered. even if i was in a cute dress, i would not be sleeveless because when i was cast to sing in some show my sophomore year of high school, the director forced me to go out and buy something to cover ( Read more... )

Mods note:  If someone who is involved in the organizing posts this, please use their post.  I just wanted to share it, if it's not been otherwise posted ( Read more... )

just found this blog from lindy west of the stranger, a seattle newspaper and wanted to share. thanks!

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/02/11/hello-i-am-fat

( Possibly triggering )

I bet most of us are familiar with the annoying concept of "thinspiration," but I wondered if any of you other fats have consciously chosen a fatspiration, someone who rocks the chub with grace, style, and confidence, and reminds you that you can do the same?

( Two of my choices ... )