Women’s Health – Failed Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial ablation, the answer to all my productive organ woes; or so I thought. 2 years ago a nightmare was unfolding in my uterus. I had no idea what was happening to my body or if there was ever…
Fat Health -My Unpopular Opinion
Fat health. If you’re hearing that term for the first time it might sound a bit abrasive. However, as a fat person, the word fat is simply an adjective and is never used in a derogatory way when I’m…
Body Diversity Is Not About Condoning a Lifestyle
If there’s one thing I encounter daily on my social media, it’s the accusation that my existing in a fat body means I condone an unhealthy lifestyle. God forbid I’m not lamenting on how ugly I am, how dissatisfied…
The Implications of Being Fat & Disabled
Throughout my journey with mental and physical health; I’ve documented it through blogging. It’s been a way for me to put my feelings into perspective and also educate those who may lack knowledge or information in their own care.…
#HealthChronicles: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Although dysfunctional uterine bleeding is common, it’s not something every woman can relate to. Just about every woman on the planet understands the nuisance that is the menstrual cycle. Some may hate it more than others depending on how…
7 Hypothyroid Symptoms Besides Weight Gain
For a long time whenever I heard the term “hypothyroidism” I knew very little about it. I just knew it was the “disease” that caused weight gain. I also thought it was the disease the fat people used to…
Life After Thirties: Facing My Insecurities
I remember my twenties like it was yesterday [queues melodramatic music]. Ok, so maybe my twenties wasn’t that long ago; but with all that’s happened in the last few years, my body certainly feels like it. In my…
Fat Bodies & Health – How I’m Changing the Dialogue
If you currently exist on this planet in a fat body, the one thing you are certainly familiar with is health talk. 9 times out of 10 you have probably been told you needed to lose weight because it…
Getting Familiar with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
When I was growing up I remember lots of adults offering commentary on my weight. I was usually the bigger one among my peers so I had grown accustomed to unsolicited advice. I distinctly remember someone once asking my…
Why I’m Failing at Self Love
I’ve fancied myself a self love guru for quite some time now. I’m here for body positive affirmations and views. I’m here for my plus size women owning their fashion, their confidence and the way the view themselves verses…