health versus weight
The Fat Acceptance Movement … Have We Gone Too Far?
No. The answer is no. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s get into what exactly this movement is.
Carmen Rene Column: Stop Staring at my Legs! Life with Lymphedema
I wish I could walk around with a sign that says “I have lymphedema, stop staring at my legs!” The back would read, “Google it.”
Curvicality’s Fitness Columnist LP’s Top Tips for Finding the Perfect Personal Trainer
As a personal trainer, I hear the same question all the time: “LP, What should I look for when I’m shopping for a trainer in my area?”
Meet Mirna Valerio, the Plus-Size Ultramarathon Runner Who Was a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
Mirna Valerio is one hell of an accomplished athlete. She’s completed 10 ultramarathons and nine marathons. She was also a National Geographic 2018 Adventurer of the Year, is sponsored by some pretty awesome sports companies and has written a book.
My Heart Tried to Kill Me and That Was Not the Worst Part
I am 42 and I had a heart attack. But the worst part (yes, worse than suffering a heart attack!) was repeatedly explaining that my weight had nothing to do with it.
Body Shaming Among Gal Pals? Yes, It Really Is a Thing
Chances are, if you’re a plus-size woman, you’ve run into this scenario: Some of your pals have invited you to lunch. It’s spring, and finally time to socialize after a long winter. Maybe you haven’t seen each other in a while. You banter, catch up with each other’s lives, drink mimosas and wine, and have a grand old time.
Confessions of a Plus-Size Grocery Cart Judger
What kind of a grocery shopper are you?