I’ve spent my entire career talking about weight issues. Part of that stems from the fact that I was once overweight myself—so I personally know and understand the struggle, and I never want to [...]
Tag: Fat but fit
For older women, shape matters more than size
It’s been my experience that women tend to care more about their weight than men. But this trend is shifting, as the conversation around obesity is changing—with more of a focus on health rather [...]
No, you really can’t be fat and fit
Can you really be both fat and fit? We’ve had this discussion a few times — and we’re about to have it again. Because it’s at the epicenter of an ongoing saga in the medical community. And, well… [...]
The lethal lie that just won’t go away
By now, you know how I feel about the term “fat but fit.” It’s a misnomer at best… and a lethal lie at worst. Still, it’s not hard to see what makes the concept so appealing. Body acceptance is [...]