This article originally appeared in Rarely Wears Lipstick under the title "Fat Bodies, Uneven Skin, and the Courage to Disrupt" and is reprinted by permission from the writer. Content note: this article contains detailed references to body shame, including slang terms for features ascribed to fat bodies and wishes of weight loss, that may be triggering for some … [Read more...]
Ableism at the Gym: Changing Our Lens on Disability in Fitness Culture
I’ve never really cared for following or participating in actual sports, but for the better part of the last decade, one of my favorite hobbies has been lifting weights along with various forms of calisthenics, yoga, and running. My social media feeds are a mishmash of politics, my pop culture obsessions, and fitness. I have an opinion on Crossfit. My hands are … [Read more...]
