Gyms are temples for people who aren't fat to worship at the altars of their not-fatness. Gym workouts are anti-fat devotionals offered by the devoutly fitness-minded worshipers. No matter how "judgment-free" a gym claims to be, gyms are infested with fatphobic people, including fat people who are battling not only their own biology, but the... Continue Reading →
Affirmations, Not Resolutions
This time of year is rife with "new year/new you" capitalism, much of it steeped in anti-fat rhetoric and diet culture. Resolutions can be fine and useful, but I'm just not into them. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, so I decided to take some time to write affirmations instead.... Continue Reading →