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Big Fat Blog - Far Ahead of the Rest of Us, or Just Gone Too Far?The fat acceptance movement has been gaining steam in recent years - but is it truly about accepting our bodies, or about condemning those who are not fat?- America Eats: The Obesity EpidemicEver wonder why the prevalence of obesity is so high in America? How about ways to prevent the "obesity epidemic" from spreading? Read this 2006 in-depth analysis from an Advanced Writing class for an inside look.
- Critique of "Fat and Happy: In Defense of Fat Acceptance" by Mary Ray WorleyThis article contains a critique of "Fat and Happy: In Defense of Fat Acceptance" by Mary Ray Worley.
- Why Fat Acceptance is Wrong; Obesity Never HealthyWhy Fat Acceptance Is Wrong; Fat Can't Be Healthy.
- Critique: Mary Ray Worley's "Fat and Happy: In Defense of Fat Acceptance"This article gives a critique of an article written by Mary Ray Worley on obesity and the reaction of society to it.
- Fat Acceptance Encourages Healthfulness, Not Thinness, as GoalThe fat acceptance movement encourages individuals to focus on health, rather than reaching a certain weight or size. Is it possible to be fat and healthy?
- The Fat Acceptance Movement is a Bunch of HogwashThe fat acceptance: pure B.S.
- NAAFA: Creating Equality and Acceptance for Fat AmericansFounded in 1969 the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA), provides information to the media on issues with diet, social interaction and legislation. NAAFA is one side of the controversial debate on issues facing overweight people and their rights.
- Rebuttal to the Argument that Fat People are Destroying AmericaMs. Hughes wrote a scathing, non-factual opinion piece on obesity as the root of all evil. I submit a different viewpoint, based on facts, and provide information for how this has become a problem and what should be done to solve this epidemic.
- Get into the FatBeing fat is like the cool thing to do these days (is he for real?). Putting on the fat is one thing (I’m going to put my fat on you honey) but losing the fat is the next tough step, or is it. They’ve found a new fancy word for fat…‘obesity’.
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- Do You Need to Lose Weight?Discover if you have to lose weight or not.
- How Fat is Too Fat?The next time you look in the mirror and decide it is time to do something about your weight, think about how one inspirational woman decided to change her lifestyle and beat obesity.
Obesity KillsA flash fiction story about obesity exactly 55 words.- Fight the Fat: One-Third of America Is ObeseObesity is killing hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, and the trend is getting worse.
- On Being ObeseYou know the old saying "Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it?" Well, with us the reverse is true: everyone wants to do something about obesity, but nobody wants to talk about it.
- How to Create a Healthy Perception of Your Weight to Melt Away the PoundsPeople struggle with their weight. Whether over or under, we must learn how to find a healthy weight for ourselves. Here are some techniques to improve the perceptions of your own weight and free yourself to be the healthiest version of yourself.
Famous Fictional Fats in FilmsNeed contestants for the TV show The Biggest Loser? Then these overweight fictional people in films are the biggest challengers.
Why is Fat a Hot Topic?Why do people love talking about weight? Why is obesity such a hot button issue. Should advertisements tone down on weight loss products.
Weight:This is a peom about my feelings about my own weight.
What Can Americans Do About Their Obesity?53% of Americans are OBESE. This author says, "We do not have to be...we are just ignorant about foods." He undertook the project of dieting for results.- "You Look so Fat"The problem of overweight is not just about shame or about confident, more importantly, it is about health. Overweight often causes cancer, diabetes, heart diseases -- etc. Overweight is killing thousands of life every year.
- Magic Bullets for ObesityObesity has become a concern for a large portion of America. But is it possible that drugs can reverse the consequences? Researchers think they may have found a cure for this disease.
- How Obesity Affects JointsJoint damage and Joint pain sometimes go together like a glove and fist, but what exactly is the results of obesity on joints.
- Acceptance is the Answer!Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today, and the Serenity Prayer is the key to acceptance.
- Can Being Overweight or Obese Change Your DNA?According to a new study, being overweight or obese could change your DNA - the genetic material that directs your cells. Find out more about this discover and what it could mean for you.
- Best Reason to Make Sure Your Kids Don't Become OverweightTaking responsibility for your kids now means watching their weight as well. I seems that kids who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop serious health problems later in life - even if they lose the weight.
Fighting Obesity; You Can Win in 2011Obesity and being overweight is a growing problem in America. It will kill a large portion of our population but we can prevent it and fight against this epidemic problem that threatens so many.
Is Obesity Selfish? Is Getting Fat Not Fair to Family?Do you think obesity is selfish, that is, it's selfish for people to get obese? Is it as fair to call a person selfish for allowing himself or herself to get obese, as it is to call someone selfish who smokes or does drugs?- Survey Shows that 52% of Overweight Women Think They are of Normal WeightMost overweight people, including women, don't realize just how much they eat. A large percentage of women who are overweight believe that they are normal.
- Why is it Unhealthy to Be Overweight or Underweight?Although it is possible to be overweight or underweight and never develop a major disease, too much deviation from the recommended range may indicate an underlying health problem.
- It's Okay to Make Fun of Fat People Because . .We got rid of the 'r' word. There is a concerted effort to fight gay bullying after recent high-profile tragedies. But it is still okay to make fun of fat people.
Do You Think I Look Fat?Well, do you?- My Doctor Says I Look Great, but I Am Actually 45 Lbs. OverweightMy doctor says I look great, but I am actually 45 lbs. overweight. By the time I look obese it will be too late. I am 45 lbs. overweight and I wish my doctor was more concerned about it.
- Fat Babies Grow Up to Be Fat AdultsOverfeeding a baby will produce a fatter adult, even if the baby is underweight. Breast feeding is the best option.
- Obesity and Fat in ChildrenWhen making healthy decisions about your child's diet and potential for obesity, knowing what foods contain animal fat is essential.
One European's Outlook on Obese AmericaCauses of obesity in America from a perspective of a world traveler and a women's fitness expert.- How Being Overweight or Obese Affects MenA larger percentage of men than women are overweight or obese. Small changes can help a man to lose weight and reduce the consequences of being overweight or obese.
- Am I Fat, Overweight, or Obese?When I was a kid, I was, according to my peers, fat. According to the school nurse, I was fat. According to my family, I was fat. According to everybody back then, I was fat. There was no such thing as overweight and obese.
- A Question and an Answer from the Heart of Jenny Heart #1: How Can Overweight Individuals Turn from Hopeless into Hopeful?A question discussed by Jenny Heart about the hopelessness of being overweight and how hopefulness can return.





