Unbetitelt

"An Australian size 28 (120cm underbust … technically they make up 0.002% of the global population) is very unlikely to ever be purchasing swimwear and certainly not dancewear (keep in mind what this site is about) … even the majority of plus size swimwear shops stop at a size 24 (and even those are rarely in stock, or only ordered on request). Indeed I strongly suggest retailers do not carry plus size swimwear (over a size 18) because I think these women are best fitted custom made due to the variation in shape. Also it’s not (well rarely) commercially viable for an independant retailer not carry such sizes."

Stuart of patternschool.com (now defunct it seems) on this post about custom bra blocks.

IT’S NOT LIKE FAT PEOPLE WANT TO DANCE OR SWIM.

IT’S NOT LIKE EVERY FAT PERSON CAN AFFORD CUSTOM MADE GARMENTS.

THIS DUDE CAN SUCK A GIANT FUCK.

And so here we have the crux of the #fatshionista crisis in a nutshell. It’s assumed people my size don’t exercise, because of prejudiced assholes like this. So when we DO want to work out, ya know, like anyone else in the Western world, we can’t find appropriate gear. And then the most tenacious of us go for it ANYWAY, wearing whatever ill-fitting shabby threads we can find. And so we get stared at (at best) or openly ridiculed (quite common) or even harassed (more common than you will ever know). It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy when people my size stop being active — we’re damned if we do and damned if we don’t. But please…tell me again how society is CONCERNED ABOUT OUR HEALTH.

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(via fancybidet)

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Right this minute, there is someone going through chemotherapy shopping at your grocery store, buying popsicles and ice cream to help their sore mouth, and worrying what the cashier is going to think.

There is someone on hemodialysis buying white bread instead of whole wheat, trying to keep their phosphorus levels reasonable between appointments and hoping for the best.

There is a person attending intensive outpatient treatment for their eating disorder who has been challenged by their therapist to buy a Frappuccino.

There are dietitians picking up a dozen different candy bars to eat with their clients, who feel ashamed and guilty about enjoying them.

There is someone who just doesn’t have it in them to cook right now, and this frozen pizza and canned soup will keep them going.

There are people recovering from chronic dieting and semi-starvation who are buying chocolate and chips at their deprived body’s insistence.

All around us are people listening to what their bodies need and attempting to make the best possible choice within a context of overwhelming food pressure. All of their choices are valid, and every single one of these foods is “real.”

Michelle @ http://www.fatnutritionist.com (via onherplate)

(via fuckingrecipes)