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Fat Girl

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Weight is a problem in our society today, whether you see the problem as too many people weighing too much or there being too much of a focus on weight all together. Either way you cut it, it's a dangerous topic to embark upon.  Read More »

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Can Being Too Thin Prevent You From Having Children?

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I’ve always wondered if being too thin could prevent people from having children. Does it cause miscarriages?  Read More »

Finally, speaking out. My internal struggle

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"If I was thin, I'd be happy. If I could just lose 10 pounds" I've found diaries of mine from when I was 11 years old, telling myself not to eat dinner. Journals filled with lists ot how many 'bad' things I ate. How many crunches I should be doing. And looking back, it breaks my heart.  Read More »

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I LOVE my curves, Dammit!

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I went shopping today with a friend to get ready for our College's semi-formal. It's a 1940s thing which I love due to the curve embracing clothes. As I'm shopping I can't help but notice how I can't seem to find anything above a 10. Sure there were some, but like always they were made for skinny people just sized up. So they were in no way flattering.  Read More »

Viewing yourself - Challenging Mirrors

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Could you live without a mirror? Maybe just for one week. Could you go through 7 days straight without looking at yourself in the mirror? Probably not.  Read More »

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Weighting for Perfection: The Obession with Body Image In America

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When you look in the mirror, what do you see?  Read More »

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Welcome to McDonald's! Would you like to try our new cellulite shakes?

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I worked at McDonald's for over 2 years during high school. The days there were fun and I enjoyed my coworkers and management. Eating there was cheap and easy since I worked there and could get discounts. I have moved off to college and in the past three months I have only had McDonald's once.  Read More »

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My international lesbian plus-size model friend

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Jennie Runk is an international plus-size model. She is a size 12, same as me, and is about 5 inches taller. She has zits, cellulite, and frizzy curls. She is studying a major in creative writing. She is smart, hilarious, bold and worldly.  Read More »

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