{body liberation} What about fat animals?
The question “What about fat animals?” comes up pretty regularly in body liberation spaces.
{live} Take Two: Decolonizing Wellness with Dalia Kinsey, February 25
You know how sometimes things just don’t work out? Are a disaster from end to end? Well, that was my first try at a chat with author Dalia Kinsey. First, our FB live didn’t want to start. Then I couldn’t add Dalia to the chat. Then the audio and video were off sync so badly…
“We do not have to turn the other cheek.”
Fat people, we do not have to acquiesce to our culture’s normalization of hierarchy. We do not have to turn the other cheek. We can demand fairness. We can demand both the recognition of our complexity and greater access to fuller lives. We can recognize that choosing proximity to thin lovers and friends does not…
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7 Health at Every Size Resources for Sleep Apnea
One in 15 Americans has sleep apnea, but we don’t talk about it. It’s practically a taboo subject, possibly because apnea is correlated with fatness (though there’s no proven causation). One of the consequences of us not talking about it is that 80% of people with sleep apnea are undiagnosed. That’s a lot of people whose health and lives are in danger…
{Listen} If there’s a war on ob*sity it’s a war on me: Conceiving It All with Georgie Owen
I don’t generally think of myself as what I call a “101-level educator.” That’s the kind of person whose talent is bringing people who are brand new to a concept gradually through it. To be honest, I don’t have the patience or emotional energy to gently and patiently convince people that fat people are both…
Featured Body Liberation Stock contributor: Norm Bowler
Meet Norm, one of Body Liberation Stock’s contributors! Here’s how Norm describes himself: “I’m a husband of one, father of four, and a software professional by day. In my free time I am a photographer, singer-songwriter, and music producer. I specialize in taking naturalistic portraits. I look for the magic in front of the lens,…
Thin privilege is not being told you’ll never find love or romance until you change your body size.
An ongoing series about the privileges of thinness in a world filled with diet culture.
I wish I could just talk about loving your body.
I wish I could just talk about loving your body. I really do, y’all. I would be perfectly content to post pretty photos and talk about why you should paint your stretch marks with glitter. (Which is totally worth doing, by the way.) But I can’t reconcile myself to staying safe and dainty and quiet….
Body-Positive Journaling Prompt: Do you feel attractive?
Here is this week’s body-positive journaling prompt from Body Liberation Photos.
Reframe your body: Lush
The words we use to talk about our bodies are so important, because how we describe our bodies dictates how we see our bodies.
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Bravery
People keep calling me brave for speaking out about fat hatred. I’m not any braver than any other fat person. Bravery is what’s required to exist while fat. Brave is trying methods designed to fail to shrink your body because everyone says you have to shrink, and failing, and trying again. Brave is your doctor…
Call for submissions: Coming Home to Ourselves with Sarah Thunell
Remember Sarah, the HAES-aligned nanny who joined me for an Instagram live a while back? Sarah is inviting your body freedom stories to share on her sweet, informative and quirky feed @bodypositiveparenting. See below for details: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS What’s your earliest memory of feeling free in your body? This could be a story of joyful…
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First look: Cozy boudoir with Ms. D | Seattle body positive boudoir
Absolutely in love with this image of Ms. D at our cozy boudoir session ☕
We live in a society that pressures fat people to self harm in order to survive.
An ongoing series about the privileges of thinness in a world filled with diet culture.
Decolonizing Wellness: A Facebook live with Dalia Kinsey, February 11
Please join me and Dalia Kinsey on February 11 to talk about Dalia’s new book, Decolonizing Wellness! We’ll explore: 🍇 What called Dalia to write this book🍇 What “decolonizing” means when it comes to wellness🍇 Why there’s a need for wellness information specifically for non-white folks🍇 The ramifications of praising celebrity body parts, and more…
Body-Positive Journaling Prompt: What makes a person beautiful to you?
Here is this week’s body-positive journaling prompt from Body Liberation Photos.
The chilling effect
I’ve learned that my sharing about the trolling and harassment I’m targeted for online is having a chilling effect, and I’m having to come to grips with that. Within the span of a few days, a friend told me that she’s been hesitant to start the selfie Tiktok account she wants to run due to…
In the media: You need an email list with the American Council on Exercise
Over at the American Council on Exercise (ACE), I’m quoted in this piece by Carrie Myers on why business owners — even sole proprietors — need email lists. Email lists and newsletters have gotten a bad rap. How many email newsletters have you gotten that were clearly written grudgingly by their owners, because they thought…
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This bundle of body-positive and Health at Every Size®-aligned stock photos makes diversifying your marketing and social media even more financially accessible.
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Thin privilege is never having to choose between wearing a seat belt or a coat.
An ongoing series about the privileges of thinness in a world filled with diet culture.
Body-Positive Journaling Prompt: When do you feel most proud of who you are?
Here is this week’s body-positive journaling prompt from Body Liberation Photos.
It’s hard to love your fat butt when it doesn’t fit in an airplane seat.
One of the things I consistently hear from folks in larger bodies is that they can make a certain amount of progress on their body acceptance journeys, but then get tripped up by infrastructure.
Reframe your body: Ample
The words we use to talk about our bodies are so important, because how we describe our bodies dictates how we see our bodies.
When was the last time you did something that made you feel wildly vulnerable and wholly alive?
When was the last time you did something that made you feel wildly vulnerable and wholly alive!?
18 Ways to Care for Fat Bodies
Here are 18 products tested and recommended by fat folks for showering, skin care, medical needs and more
Unpacking Weight Stigma I: A workbook for Health at Every Size® healthcare providers and fat allies
When someone criticizes our favorite works — whether it’s a book, movie, workshop, song, blog or painting — it can feel really bad. And that’s putting it mildly.
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Thin privilege is not having your body automatically medicalized or pathologized by healthcare professionals.
An ongoing series about the privileges of thinness in a world filled with diet culture.
Reframe your body: Thick
The words we use to talk about our bodies are so important, because how we describe our bodies dictates how we see our bodies.
What would your life look like if you minded your own body business?
Your worth is not dependent on your health. That meme about how “your weight is not your worth” goes around a lot, and it’s true! But your health is also not your worth. You don’t gain worthiness points for being closer to the pop culture vision of “health.” and you don’t lose worthiness points for…
FAQ: What about boudoir and portrait photography for disabled folks?
This is a question that’s come up a LOT as I’ve started re-opening my books for clients. There’s more in the video, but the short answer is: 🦯 Disabled people are not a burden or a hindrance to photography 🦯 My job is to capture the stunning beauty of your current body while honoring its…
A brief history of NAAFA and fat admiration
NAAFA was started in 1969 by a fat admirer, Bill Fabrey. Before the internet age, NAAFA served as both a fat advocacy organization and an important way for fat people to socialize and date — often the only fat-safe space they had. This desire is also where BBW bashes came from. Fat people, thin people…
Body-Positive Journaling Prompt: What is the contemporary feminine ideal?
Here is this week’s body-positive journaling prompt from Body Liberation Photos.
Seattle product photography: Pill pots from Cichy Ceramics
It’s so nice to do a bit of product photography again! These are hand-built pottery pill pots by @cichyceramics. They’re adorable and very roomy. Get lovely photos of your own handmade items »
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“The images we see—or don’t see—matter. They tell us what’s possible.” » Emily Nagoski The more we see unrealistic, idealized people in advertising and the media, the more it makes us doubt the worth of our own bodies, skin colors, looks and orientations. Thankfully, the world is changing. Customers are demanding better from the companies…
Thin privilege is being held to lower dress and grooming standards to look “acceptable” socially, professionally or in public.
An ongoing series about the privileges of thinness in a world filled with diet culture.
Shop drop! Fat-friendly books, stickers, art prints and more
The newest fat-positive and body-positive products and gifts at the Body Love Shop.