Tag Archives: fat

The Self-Deprecating Rabbit Hole

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Queerie Bradshaw

It’s amazing how quickly I can fall down the self-deprecating rabbit hole. One simple image sends a million negative thoughts racing to the front of my brain and soon I’m falling over, tripping into the void of despair, hating things … Continue reading →

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Healthy Challenge: “The Whole Weight Thing” aka My Doctors Need to Stop Blaming My Conditions on Me Weight

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Queerie Bradshaw

“You’re doing something about the whole weight thing, right?” my doctor asked yesterday, without looking at me. She seemed more uncomfortable about the number my body registered on the scale than I was. “It’s been a rough couple years.” I … Continue reading →

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Stuff We Love: Plus-sized Shopping Sprees

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Queerie Bradshaw

It’s been said before and I’m sure I’ll say it again, but it fucking sucks shopping when you’re above a size 14.   It’s practically impossible to go on a shopping spree, as spree implies buying more than one outfit, … Continue reading →

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I Shaved My Crotch For This?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Queerie Bradshaw

Remember the time I was in China and got a concussion and everyone thought I was having sex but really I was just trying to shave my legs? That’s why I hate shaving my crotch.   If lathering up to … Continue reading →

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A Healthy Challenge: From Fat To … Less Fat – An Intro

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Queerie Bradshaw

Contributor Jessenia Lua has started A Healthy Challenge as well. Read her intro and welcome her: I stepped on the scale this morning to see what damage I’ve done to my body after slowing down on exercise and eating whatever … Continue reading →

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