By: Ashley Nell Tipton Admits To Getting Gastric Bypass Surgery | Chic Style Edit
[…] Surprisingly, a myriad of plus size women and men feel the exact same way. Even though the body positive movement is growing with support. On Project Runway, Ashley made sure to show the world, that fashion should be for all shapes and sizes. She proved that with her winning New York Fashion Week collection. But fashion for all and living a healthy lifestyle are two different things. I’ve always believed that you can be healthy and plus size. One of the most misconceptions about plus size women and men is that they don’t workout and all they do is gorge on food. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Contrary to popular belief, fat people do workout and there are doctors who believe that you can be plus size and healthy. […]
By: Kylie W
Damn, That pose alone made me confident. I am plus size and I am loving it. I found some great party wear for curvy ;) ladies out there. I know you all will thank me. This is the site, http://www.dailywt.com/10-flattering-dresses-for-plus-sized-women/
By: LEVEL3Life
I could not have said this better. And from a man's perspective, i believe a woman should look like a woman; not a little boy. Confidence is what is really sexy and being fit and enjoy life is a pleasure to be around... At any size! Keep it moving cause I'm on board!
By: HOW TO HIDE A TUMMY AND STILL EMBRACE YOUR CURVES :: Chic Style Edit
[...] plus size women do workout and we do try to stay toned and keep in shape (you can read all about it HERE). This winter I definitely indulged in comfort foods and holiday treats and I have packed on more [...]
By: nicthommi
As someone who is also plus-size and works out a lot, I'll point out that homegirl in the first picture also is using proper form and is clearly quite strong, while the "fit" guy next to her is letting his back dip (which is bad for his back and is bad form). He basically needs to do his planks on his needs until he can hold his hips up like she can...I see a lot of men who aren't really strong enough for these moves refuse to do them on their knees since that is always called "girl style."
By: Bianca
Fat-shaming is one of the last stereotypes left, and it's still acceptable. People shouldn't apologize for existing in the world living their lives as they please. Society knows, hell the medical industry knows any body size can be fit and healthy, healthy is basically that in a nutshell. They're making money off of "Health lies" and "insecure women", which is why you don't see them pester fat men that much. They've turned good health "into a body fashion show" which is setting a far worse example more than anything and totally contradicts science. There are articles and studies that never make public media that defies the poorly executed "Big=bad, thin= good" health lie.
By: BIANCA
There's so many studies that never make the media, that defies a lot of the "biased" superficial anti-obesity talk. We totally omit athletes who surpass the BMI but are perfectly healthy, the medical field know most of this is flawed and superficially charged but they don't care because the diet and weight loss industry is a billion dollar industry, if those articles made it, they will lose a lot of money. They profit from people's insecurities especially women. First of all I wish bigger people would stop apologizing and feeling guilty for their size. Everyone is entitled to exist in this world no matter their circumstances. No one should feel guilty to exist, weight, sexuality, race, religion, gender etc. And yes big women do workout, especially black one's. I got larger associates who pester me more than I do them when we go to the gym. We've made weight more about "looks" opposed to actual health because if we lived by the rules we wouldn't have reduced good health to "Body image". That totally ignores science.That's why big women are pestered more than big men. Why is it okay to tell a thinner man or woman "Girl/boy you can't eat anything you want to and never gain weight", why is that okay if we're so concerned about health? And it also sends a negative message to thinner people suggesting since they're thin they're automatically healthy, so they're able to gorge on junk. It's pathetic that in 2013 we still go by a flawed indication of health because society is embarrassed by fat bodies with stigmas they've created. Even healthy marathon running, dancing, fat bodies. Stop apologizing big people and demand some respect.
By: Sarah aka xxl
(((Amen)))
I'll keep saying it until I turn blue...A healthy mind in a healthy body is a must! Great post Alissa and I'm so honored for the feature...THANK YOU!
By: style4Curves
Sooo true. I workout 3-5 times a week to maintain my weight and stay toned. Not all of us are couch potatoes....
By: Cid
Great post, I totally agree plus size woman can and are fit and healthy. I am one of those women. I have had test done to prove it, I work out and can outlast many thinner women on the treadmill. Its all hype that media wants you to believe if your overweight, you are not healthy, and therefore you are probably not happy. I am healthy, happy and workout regularly. I am sure there may be some plus woman who may fit the stereotype, but don't generalize and say WE are all the same!