February 2012
44 posts
my tattoo artist just signed an email "gma" which...
i think this is a good sign
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The FAQ is up! →
Let me know what you think… am I missing anything?
I'm currently working on a FAQ for my blog
And since I of course do not tag anything ever, I seem to have little to no access to my previously answered questions. I would appreciate y’all sending me asks with questions you’d like to see answered and/or questions you think I may have answered before but should be in a FAQ.
So far I’ve got stuff about fat acceptance resources, doing fat studies in school, and why I ID as...
“Fat people who love themselves scare the shit out of people who don’t love...”
– Tigress Osborn (via buttahlove)
YUP
“A woman’s individual preoccupation with weight often serves as a mask for other,...”
– Appetites by Caroline Knapp (via skirtingtheline)
This feels really relevant right now.
chead:
just started actually putting things on paper for some kind of weirdo thesis now im terrified
You can do it babe you are brilliant.
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“There’s a difference between like and love. Because I like my Skechers, but I...”
– Sylvia Plath (via incorrectsylviaplathquotes)
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unimportant + obscure opinion:
If they do a film adaption of The Marriage Plot I hope Olivia Thirlby plays Madeleine.
THE LAUREN PROJECT: Joe brought me a straw →
thelaurenproject:
So, I was sitting here, feeling quite crappy after waking up with a wicked sore throat, getting a late start on work, and spending a few hours in a primarily Russian-speaking doctor’s office. I had my antibiotics, my tissues, three types of lozenges, two types of nasal spray (anyone turned on…
You shouldn’t drink milk when you have a cold, Laurs.
thelostcompanion asked: You're a true star. I admire you so much. I watched your documentary awhile back and shared it with everyone I knew. Also you are so freaking adorable. I'm in love with your look and your attitude. Thank you for everything you do and I hope you only get the best in life because you don't deserve any less <3
Anonymous asked: damn girl ya look good
Anonymous asked: Can you post your crushes/favorite blogs? Or some fat positive blogs?
andee202 asked: Hi I was wondering if you know of any good HAES doctors in Seattle? I am finally getting insurance and I want to find a doctor who isn't going to blame everything on my weight.
Anonymous asked: Your iPhone case <3 where did you get it, if i may ask?
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There's HOPE.: Ten Steps To Health At Every Size →
ed-hope:
Think of these steps as a dance rather than a linear progression. Move from one to another and back again as fits your own personal style and journey.
Stop weighing yourself.
Shift your focus from weight & body fat to healthy behaviors and fitness.
Live now, not in the past or future. Live your life as if you were at your desired weight—including wearing beautiful, comfortable...
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January 2012
83 posts
Body Love Revolution →
fatandtheivy:
Attention: fatties and allies who want to change the status quo!
We are bombarded with messages about our bodies and our health every day. We’re told to diet, no matter what that might do to our bodies. We’re told to wear clothes that “look slimming” no matter what that might do to our self esteem. We’re told to wait to be thinner before we do what we want, no matter what that...
Help! Fat fashion/style project
Dearest fatties of the internet,
I am trying to suss out some questions I have about “fat style” for an upcoming independent study (potentially my dissertation topic) and I need a little help. I would so love it if those of you whom post “OOTDs” could email me a couple of your most popular posts… I’m looking for posts with notes/comments and especially anything...