Yes, I Know Those Are Gray Hairs

Recently I came across an article on Hello Giggles that talked about the possible reason that people get gray hair when they are stressed and it got me thinking about gray hair and the value we put on it. Freshmen year of college I was standing in the girls’ floor bathroom brushing my teeth when I noticed I had a gray hair.

Downsides of Downsizing

When I was obese, I thought that losing weight would solve many of my problems. I would be able to fit into straight-size clothing, my body would draw no notice due to its size, and I would feel better naked — messages all around me said these things would happen, and I believed it. However, I have found that weightloss is bad at delivering on such promises. 

Boys will be boys, and girls will be girls?

When I was born, my mother was so happy to have had a girl. I was quiet, shy, and the ideal “dress me up-baby doll” (about 2 hairsprays away from Toddlers & Tiaras ;p)…

“You’d look perfect if you got double-eyelid surgery”

I was sitting out on my grandma’s porch when she decided to tell me that I would apparently look perfect if I got double-eyelid surgery.

Chubba- Lubba

Chubba- lubba, fat, obese, overweight, unhealthy, gross, big, chubby. Just a few of the names I’ve been called for as long as I can remember, and continue to be called. 

Proactive Perspectives on Beauty Ideals

Beauty ideals executed through cosmetic modifications or fashion can be traced as far back as 6000 BC. From the ancient Egyptians who practiced complete body hair removal and experimented with nose reshaping, to tribal tattooing, to the modern day breast augmentation.

Can you be considered fabulous when you’re fat?

Several days ago I came across a show with a woman crying during an interview. She was crying because she was talking about how people make fun of her for being over weight. I immediately stayed on the channel to learn more about this woman. What I learned in that one hour gave me confidence in myself that I desperately needed.

Hair We Go Again

Body hair, almost everyone has it. Some more than others and in more places too. But when did body hair become a symbol for unhygienic, dirty, and gross? There used to be a time when body hair on both men and women was completely normal. Men had hairy chests and women left their pubic hair in its natural state. But today both of those are big no – no’s in society.

Fuck Fat People!

Why are people so afraid of hooking up, dating, or being involved with fat people? 

Stay Warm and Live Better

Some people seem to manage well during extremely cold weather, while wearing very short skirts and almost nothing on their legs. They would dress up cute and show off their style, but forgetting it is actually winter time.