Lessons from the Fat-o-sphere: Quit Dieting and Declare a Truce with Your Body, (Paperback)

from eviltammy

Excellent, irreverent introduction to Fat Acceptance/size acceptance. Lots of tips on how to break out of the body hatred mode that society puts us in, with lots of reassurance that yes, it's hard and no, you're not a failure. Harding and Kirby don't shy away from how hard learning to love your b...

from manadabomb

I only knew my weight from the times I went to the doctor. Mostly, I just knew if my clothes were fitting or not. If they weren't, and I was to cheap to go buy new ones, I would hop on the treadmill just a little bit more than usual. Then I discovered online food tracking and "helpful diet hints"...

from calmclam

I'm not totally convinced of the science they site, but in terms of body image and self-acceptance, this book is a phenomenal place to start. I think it's really valuable for any woman in Western society.

from kgriffith

The first few chapters of this book are full of true laugh-out-loud moments. If you're familiar with either Kate's or Marianne's online personality, you can often tell whose words you're reading. Reading this is like sitting down for a late lunch with your best girlfriends, with pitchers of marga...

from dberryfan

I cannot recommend this book enough for anyone, fat or thin. We all live in the same cult of thinness, and this book is a great start towards overcoming that. The authors are two great fat acceptance bloggers. It has really inspired me to work on overcoming the "Health at any size is great for ot...