Watch the commercial here. There are two main reasons why people watch the Super Bowl: the actual game or the commercials. This year, ad slots cost around $8 million per commercial, so brands needed to make their 30 seconds worthwhile. Some succeeded, and others did not. This year, Hims & Hers, a telehealth company known for going up against
There is a lot of controversy about plus-size people’s health. Anyone who is bigger automatically equates to being unhealthy. For me, I can’t even lie – yes, I am unhealthy. I am the reason that I am fat, especially because of my emotional addiction to junk food. But there is a difference between your health
Growing up, my mother and I had a rocky relationship. I’m sure it’s common among many mothers and daughters. For me, I had an unnecessary resentment towards her that I never understood. As a child, I kept wondering if my mother loved my sister more than she loved me. I always felt inferior to my
When I first started to share my experiences being a plus-size woman, I was nervous that talking about discrimination can sometimes feel like I am complaining to people who would never understand or care. But I realize that even if I come across as bitter, these stories are important to share for not only me
Earlier in this blog, we explored the challenges of medical “fat phobia” during doctor’s appointments. As an obese woman, one condition that often comes up in my visits is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). When it comes to women’s health, PCOS is one of those conditions that usually gets oversimplified or misunderstood. I have dealt with
Those of us who live in bigger bodies often visibly struggle with our weight, our body image, and society’s perception of us. The conversation about body image is so much more nuanced. One of those distinctions comes when we consider whether we want to call ourselves “plus-size” or not. I recently had an incredible conversation with
If you’re a plus-size woman scrolling or posting on social media, it can sometimes feel very frustrating. There are these picture-perfect representations of plus-size bodies: women who wear XL or XXL clothing but still have flatter stomachs, bigger breasts, and smoother curves. Then, there are videos of women trying on body shapers designed to mold
I’ve been scrolling through my TikTok and Instagram lately; all I see are videos about weight loss. It makes sense since I’ve been spending so much time researching the topic that the algorithm decided to show me the truth behind it. Weight loss is often thought to be the ultimate fix for your life’s problems,
I still remember the moment I realized my relationship with food was out of control. I found myself sitting in my dorm room, surrounded by empty takeout bags and dirty plates. My stomach was full, but I kept craving for more food. It became a habit. As soon as I had a conversation about losing