The Fat Positive Lounge

[Gemme]

Good for him. That's brave to expose yourself that way. I haven't checked but I hope people weren't complete doucheheads to him.

[LeftWriteFemme]

Fat chicks representing at Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend. I think they're the only dedicated fat troupe to perform at this event in, at least, 20 years. The first being Big Burlesque and the Original Fat Bottom Revue.



https://vimeo.com/117698064

[LeftWriteFemme]

[Gemme]

19 celebrities respond to body shaming.

No one's safe from harsh criticism but some of these folks responded with eloquence and grace.

[HoldMeSteady]

Originally Posted by Gemme

19 celebrities respond to body shaming.

No one's safe from harsh criticism but some of these folks responded with eloquence and grace.

That was a fun read!

[LeftWriteFemme]

This Japanese Plus-Size Fashion Magazine Is Breaking Traditions



http://www.buzzfeed.com/cathyngo/jap...K0j#.ce12ORXqq

[nycfem]

Wow that's so cool!

Originally Posted by LeftWriteFemme

This Japanese Plus-Size Fashion Magazine Is Breaking Traditions



http://www.buzzfeed.com/cathyngo/jap...K0j#.ce12ORXqq

[LeftWriteFemme]

'Proud Fat Woman' Lea DeLaria Bares It All In Empowering, Emotional Video









http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/...b07addcb454996

[MsTinkerbelly]

Hating the term "plus size", Melissa McCarthy is coming out with a line of clothing made for everyone from size 4 to 28.

That's right, clothes that are as cute and stylish at size 4, as they are at size 28. I wish her luck, we larger women could use some really pretty clothes that are just like what our smaller sisters can choose from.

Wtg Melissa!

[nycfem]

Wow, this was so worth the watch! Wonderful!!!

Originally Posted by LeftWriteFemme

'Proud Fat Woman' Lea DeLaria Bares It All In Empowering, Emotional Video









http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/...b07addcb454996

[Gemme]

11 celebrity moms shut down fat shamers.

I have to say that Pink's response is my favorite.

[Rockinonahigh]

Having being heavy for the last 30years I have just tried to keep it manageable with healthy eating then being as active as my body will allow. That isn't easy when I have injuries that have trashed my back so I just do what I can by having injections in my back to keep most of the pain at bay, a year ago my let knee got into the act, just one more wheel to grind but doable.
Recently my knee doctor and I had a somewhat heated discussion about my weight, my diabetes and in his mind my inactivity. Some where in all this he threw in religion ( not sure where that came from ) he made the mistake of lumping me in with all the other people who are my age (68) and not seeing me as someone who is active ,has a social life ( I play pool three nights a week , play basket ball and work out near daily ). The way I see it is I'm not training for the Olympics but he thinks I should be. I know many people who are near my age and a lot younger that don't do what I do and they don't get this crap about weight. My P.C. say's I'm doing just fine as far as she is conserned , my weight is stable at 260.My goal was to be from 337 to 200 and slowly it will happen , he harps that even 200 isn't enough all I know it's fine with me as I never wanted to be skinny, the leastrI have weighed was 115 when I was in pro rodeo then I never saw myself gaining this much.. life just is what it is. What I went trough to be 115 was a train wreck waiting to happen
(long story). I am what I am take it or leave it, if someone judges me for my weight it is there problem not mine. All I tell them is watch it cause life will catch you if you aren't careful, besides I like me with a little fluff.

[LeftWriteFemme]

[Kelt]

Boise artist makes a statement about ‘Radical Self-Acceptance’

Interesting article about a woman who put herself out there publicly and encouraged others to comment, the embedded video is worth a watch.

Her blog post about the experience is here.

[LeftWriteFemme]

[storyspinner70]

I'm flying down to see my daddi in two weeks, and I always dread the actual trip. Airplane seats are just getting smaller and smaller and I'm not...lol...Yet another case of commerce taking precedence over the human condition. Blah.

[HoldMeSteady]

Originally Posted by storyspinner70

I'm flying down to see my daddi in two weeks, and I always dread the actual trip. Airplane seats are just getting smaller and smaller and I'm not...lol...Yet another case of commerce taking precedence over the human condition. Blah.

I totally hear you. Have you heard of http://www.seatguru.com/findseatmap/findseatmap.php and http://seatexpert.com/? They're most helpful when you're picking a flight but they can be somewhat helpful when picking a seat. There are some articles online about flying while fat, which I found helpful.

Mostly, just have wonderful time. You'll soon forget feeling squished.

[storyspinner70]

Originally Posted by HoldMeSteady

I totally hear you. Have you heard of http://www.seatguru.com/findseatmap/findseatmap.php and http://seatexpert.com/? They're most helpful when you're picking a flight but they can be somewhat helpful when picking a seat. There are some articles online about flying while fat, which I found helpful.

Mostly, just have wonderful time. You'll soon forget feeling squished.

Ya I love seatguru...i use it all the time...it's really very helpful...i read some of the articles i found too...thanks for that...they were very encouraging...

[nycfem]

Tips for having a body positive New Year. Love this!

http://mashable.com/2015/12/28/body-.../#A8aEajAZJkq9

[Kätzchen]

I'm not skinny, will never be skinny, don't even want to be skinny. But I like this dress because it has 3/4 length sleeves, has an empire bodice, with the dress flowing beautifully over the hips --- which I have hips that sway. I love the color too.

Actually, if I could have several dresses like this in various colors or pattern print, I'd be thrilled.

Anyway, I love this dress because I think it would look sexy on my body.