Being a fat man – intersectionality between fat stigma and male privilege
I was asked on Twitter this morning to comment on how fat stigma and male privilege intersect. I start out by saying that this is only from my lived experience. …
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The media makes me angry. Big phama make me angry. Here’s why.
Something I have become conscious about in the last few years is the importance of reviewing the background of information that is presented to you. It’s …
Read →Poll: Should fat kids be taken away from their parents?
This seems to be a topic that does the rounds from time to time. I would love to know what you think. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please …
Rapid Loss – my comment on weight loss products
A good friend of mine and fellow fat activist Sonya wrote an article over at Lip. I left a comment on it due to some of the other comments completely missing …
Read →Guest Post: Janevideogate
Awesmome lady and friend Melissa has written today ’s guest post. She currently lives in Turkey, loving live and living it to the full. She sent this to me a …
Read →Childhood Bullying. Nick tells his story. – Guest post from DISCOURSE
Last week I wrote aguest post for Dr Samantha Thomas over on her blog DISCOURSE. I had planned to post it here straight after it had gone live on her site. …
Read →Does my gender look fat in this?
When reviewing the recent BMI research that was printed in the Lancet for my post on the “Tsunami of Obesity” something occurred to me. The paper was at pains …
Read →“Tsunami of Obesity” my (fat) arse
It is not surprising to see the media reach for the sensationalist headlines when a new study about “obesity” comes out. Today’s headlines were all on the same …
Read →[Postponed] Australiasian Fat Acceptance Conference Call – Tonight
I realise this is short notice. I’m going to be hosting a conference call tonight at 8pm AEDT. That is 7:30pm ACDT, 7pm AEST, 6:30 ACST, 5pm AWST and 10pm NZDT. …
Read →A cry for self acceptance
December 17, 2010 Trigger warning: Talking about weight loss and cutting. Not actual cutting mind you. It’s more a figurative thing. I’ve been pretty much …
Read →Fatty nirvana not yet achieved
December 15, 2010 The road to fat acceptance nirvana is a long and arduous one Trigger warning: I will be talking about weight loss concepts. If this triggers, …
Read →Remove the headless fatties from our media
It is high time that mainstream media around the world stopped using headless fatty shots with every article or video piece about fat people. I think there are …
Read →A fat idea
September 13, 2010 I realise the title is a bit cryptic. That’s just the way it is. I have a new idea and I’d like you to hear about it. But rather than write …
Read →Love/Hate Relationship
September 8, 2010 I hate flying. I hate business meeting or situations which require me to wear a high standard of dress. I hate social occasions. I hate …
Read →Nicholosophy: A man in the Fat-o-Sphere
September 13, 2010 I had the honour to speak at the Fat Studies: A Critical Dialogue conference held in Sydney on 10 and 11th September. This was unexpected and …
Read →Lap Band Surgery/Eating Disorders and LoudMouth Golf Pants
Today I discuss why it’s important to think carefully about Lap Band Surgery, especially if you have an eating disorder. I also plead for LoudMouth Golf Pants …
I’m appearing on Today Tonight, tonight!
I have crawled from my sick bed to let you all know that I will be appearing on Today Tonight tonight discussing the issue of why fashion excludes sizes 16+. …