Apparently Forever 21 is tired of selling plus size clothing. So tired, in fact, that recent online orders have included – wait for it – Atkins Diet Bars. Fuck you Forever 21. Fuck the Atkins Diet. Fuck all diets. Diets don’t work. And even if they did (which they don’t), where the fuck does Forever…
The State of Washington has joined the ranks of places where it is no longer legal to discriminate against fat people. I wish I could say it is because, like the State of Michigan, the City/County of San Francisco, and a few other places, they passed a law that made it illegal. They didn’t. However,…
Does she look familiar? I hope so. She’s a fat version (a tribute, if you will) of a popular doll from my childhood. You can see that she has a version of the gold hoop earrings. And yes, I fucking crocheted sunglasses. And let me tell you, there are no patterns for crocheted sunglasses for…
Okay. There’s a new “study” that says there is an association between exposure to artificial light at night (ALAN) while sleeping and obesity. Sleeping with Night Light Associated with Weight Gain WTF? So, after reading an article about this study, I find the abstract. Abstract on Artificial Light at Night Exposure and Weight Gain And…
Fat people are more prone to heart attacks. Fat people have a better survival rate for heart attacks. A recent study shows that fat people have a decreased risk of in-hospital death following acute myocardial infarction (a heart attack), despite having other conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. Association between BMI and…
I’ve been busy. I have two new Dikke Dame (fat lady) dolls. I finished the fat cheerleader first, but she needed pom-poms! My first try was a complete failure; but I think I finally got it – at least, I got it the way I want it. I made a little turtleneck for her sweater,…
In the “No-Duh” department, a recent study found that kids (who were “at risk” of becoming fat) who experienced weight-based teasing ended up gaining more weight (33% greater gain in BMI) and body fat (91% gain) than their peers who did not experience weight-based teasing. Study article re study So for all you folks who…
Thoughts from a Fat Old Lady 