August is Fat Liberation Month! A time to celebrate fat people, recognize the history of fat activism, and examine the systems and beliefs that contribute to anti-fat bias and discrimination. At its heart, fat liberation asks us to imagine a world where people are not judged, excluded, or denied opportunities because of the size of … Read more
Have you ever struggled to find the right outfit? If you’re a fat person, chances are the answer is yes. The issue isn’t the bodies wearing the clothes—it’s access. Yet for many fat people, limited options and exclusion in the marketplace can send a different message, one that’s easy to internalize: that their bodies are … Read more
Reclaiming Movement — An Example Conversation in “Finding Fat* Joy” From the outside, the fitness spaces market as universal, “for all.” But for many fat folks, these spaces don’t feel neutral; they feel observed, judged, or simply not built with them in mind. Walk into a typical gym and notice who the walls, ads, and … Read more
GLP-1 Medications – Body Autonomy and Informed Consent GLP-1 medications are a prominent part of our cultural landscape right now. Often, people assume that as an anti-diet, weight-inclusive practice, we are “anti-GLP-1”. This is not the case. In fact, we aim to avoid black-and-white thinking around anything pertaining to an individual’s health. We believe deeply … Read more
Weight bias is often dismissed or minimized in everyday conversations—but in healthcare, its effects are anything but trivial. When medical practitioners hold negative assumptions about a person’s weight, it can disrupt diagnosis, treatment, communication, trust, and long-term health outcomes. In this blog post, we explore how weight bias manifests in healthcare, the harm it causes, … Read more
Lately, people have made a lot of…well, noise…about the concept of “food noise.” Social media, morning news shows, the radio, and health magazines keep pushing it into the spotlight. Suddenly, everyone seems aware of how much they think about food, and whether they should. Where Did The Term Food Noise Come From? So, where did … Read more
Over the past few years, GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and liraglutide) have captured public attention as game-changers in the treatment of type 2 diabetes—and more recently, for weight loss. Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are now household names, touted by celebrities and influencers alike. But while the medical world buzzes about their potential, … Read more
How to eat, fuel, and hydrate for running 26.2 miles Congratulations! You’re running a marathon. You’ve been training for months, and I’m willing to bet that you shed some blood, sweat, and tears in the process. You’ve gone through a few pairs of sneakers and have your outfit picked out for race day. But… do … Read more