So, the other day I was talking to a reporter who asked–in the role of devil’s advocate–whether it’s appropriate for me to be a fat acceptance activist, when I’m only a size or two bigger than the average American woman. Can I really speak for someone 100 or 200 lbs. heavier than me, or more? … Continue reading »

Update: Ha! Fillyjonk and I posted at the same time. Duh, I completely forgot it was International No Diet Day until I saw the other fatosphere posts about it. (Which is especially stupid because, if all goes well, The Rotund, our editor, and I are hoping to bring our book out on International No Diet … Continue reading »

I don’t love it quite as much as the rhino, but this Threadless T-shirt showing Botticelli’s Venus getting work done is still pretty awesome. The shirt design (available up to 2X girly and 3X unisex): The original: Thanks to Shapeling Emily for the tip!