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more about #obesity tallgirl-in-heels: Maybe I'm being a stickler, but I think it's important to reiterate that the 0-3% weight gain guideline applies to study participants, and that the st... more » BetteD: Grr. "Pregnancy is a teachable moment." Yes. Because grown women capable of bringing life to the world are truly just lil' wimmins who need to be "... more » Zulkey: I can't speak to weight but it does seem like it benefits a mom to at least be in decent cardiovascular shape for labor. I was watching that MTV show ... more » vrai.cabecou: I have two kids, one born in France, one in NYC. My midwife in France was constantly berating me for eating like an American and gaining too much we... more » laurascr: Oh Jezebel... every time. On the one hand I see myself agreeing with you guys. I say to myself, they are absolutely right, the doctors are evil and di... more » sequined: A. Being allowed to eat whatever I want without getting judged about it is like, 90% of the reason I think pregnancy sounds awesome. (8% of the remain... more » lalaland13: I can sort of see this point, but who defines obese? If it's BMI, I'm laughing at you, scientists. But, what do I know? I plan to (with help from my ... more » Our Lady of the Massacre: Please note that the study is focusing on women who are obsese (like the woman mentioned in the NYT story who is said to be 100 lbs. overweight), not... more » Nihar: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've always calculated pregnancy weight gain as weight before pregnancy - weight after giving birth. If they want THAT to... more » PilgrimSoul: Gosh, is there no end to all the shit women will do to kill their babies??? We're a bunch of lazy Big Mac eating baby-hating hogs who need teachable ... more » SocialAnimal: I am not a size hater. BUT, if a woman's DOCTOR suggests that she as an individual would benefit from participation in this study or losing weight, it... more » Jeangenie: I am obese and for both of my pregnancies I was able to keep my weight gain under 15 lbs and with both I lost more than 25 after delivery. To lose we... more » Ruperts Drop: Mothers just need to accept the fact that no matter what they do, it’s wrong. Go back to work - you’re abandoning your baby Stay at home - you’... more » tudobem: My 2 cents: as someone 18 weeks into their 2nd pregnancy I can tell you from experience that (unless you are gorging yourself) you gain what you gain.... more » That_little_attention_whore: giving up soft cheese on account of pregnancy? we americans sure like to take things like this overboard, don't we? more » Dorilys: I'm coming at this story from the perspective of a scientist. I'm not trying to upset anyone. This study isn't trying to shame anyone for being obes... more » Leucadia: I really don't think this study or the article is as evil as commenters are making it out to be. Women who are pregnant (not any woman of childbearing... more » Ipomoea: Wait, wait. I'm planning on getting pregnant next year. I have to give up soft cheese?? Goddamn desire to procreate, you take all the fun out of eve... more » mandyfish: I'm currently 23 weeks pregnant and the last time I was at the doctor they said I could expect to gain an average of 1 pound per week for the rest of ... more » LutherNipperkin: Awesome, Science! Let's encourage pregnant women to develop eating disorders and poor self image right before they take on the responsibilities of pa... more » -
#babyweight
New Standard For Obese Women: Zero Weight Gain During Pregnancy
New guidelines recently reduced the recommended weight gain for obese women during pregnancy to 11-15 pounds. Now, one trial wants them to reduce it to zero. More » -
#kidstoday
Age Of Innocence? 3-Year-Olds Think They're Fat
The other night, I was channel surfing. On TLC? Obese and Pregnant. One channel up, and I found a guy attempting to demolish an inhuman pile of fries on Man Versus Food. And we wonder why kids are weight-obsessed: More » -
#weightymatters
Study: Fat People Dare To Think They're "Normal"
According to a new study, almost 10% of obese people "misperceive that their body size is normal and think they don't need to lose weight." Time for a Fat Panic! More » -
#tyrant
Tyra: Men Who Are Obsessed With Obese Women
On today's episode, Tyra interviewed men who are "obsessed" with obese women. However, it seemed a lot more like a fetish than an obsession. One guest, Scott has been attracted to 400-pound women ever since he was a little boy. More » -
#transfat
It's The Obesity, Stupid!
Robin Givhan's no fool. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist/critic must have known that this piece was going to ruffle feathers. Her thesis? Fatties, heal thyselves. Fashion's just doing its job.
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#foodfad
Has Calorie Restriction Jumped The Shark?
Calorie restriction used to be cool in 2006 — and now it's back, with the Times Magazine covering a new study of ascetic eaters and their enviable "biomarkers." But in these lean times, the practice seems kind of dated.
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#leftovers
Hitler's Skull Is Female • Domestic Violence Shelters Close Due To Schwarzenegger's Cuts
• A DNA test of the skull fragment previously believed to be Hitler's has revealed it is actually a woman's. The find has raised questions about what happened to Hitler's remains and whether he really committed suicide. • More » -
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#fatpanic
Obesity May Or May Not Become Leading Cause Of Cancer In Women
European researchers are saying obesity could become the leading cause of cancer for Western women in the future. Here are 3 good reasons to be skeptical.
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#leftovers
Low Body Confidence Leads To Drunken Sex? • Drunk Mice Make Bad Decisions
• According to a recent poll, 1 in 20 British women has never had sex sober. Also, a "staggering," 75% of women like to have a glass of wine before hopping into bed with their boyfriend or husband. • More » -
#ourbodiesourselves
Women Today Are Fat, Unhealthy — And Full Of Themselves
According to the Daily Mail, women's waists — and feet — have gotten significantly bigger since the 1950s. (Cue regular joke comments on 50's sizing.) So why are we so pleased with ourselves? More » -
#babyfat
WTF Moment On Morning TV
Dear Jillian: If you don't want little girls to "sense [their mothers'] concern" over their weight, then tell your producers not to feature their pictures on a extremely popular national television program. Just a thought! -
#weightyissues
Fat Vs. Fiction
Newsweek, currently hosting a series called "The Fat Wars," is featuring dueling op-eds today, one arguing that fatties need to put down the forks, the other that obesity is genetic. Neither one gets it quite right.
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#leftovers
Were Dogs Originally Man's Best Meal? • Farmers In India Selling Wives To Pay Debts
• We're so used to thinking of dogs as companions that we often forget the most basic reason people buddy up to animals: Food. A new study suggests wolves were first domesticated in southeastern China for their meat. • More » -
#weightymatters
Study: Ten-Year-Olds Already Feel Bad About Their Bodies
Today in news to make you sad, a study says a significant percentage of 10- and 11-year-old boys and girls are dissatisfied with their bodies — and that percentage is higher among kids who are overweight. More » -
#foodfights
Why Is "Normal Eating" So Hard To Define?
The Times Well blog points out a fascinating article on the question, "what is normal eating?" But why is that question so complicated — and why do we assume fat people have the wrong answer? More » -
#clips
GMA Explains Some Chronic Overeaters "Aren't Trying To Be Bad"
Kate Kane's hunger is so insatiable that her family has been forced to padlock the refrigerator. But, today Good Morning America explained Kate isn't just shamefully disregarding her diet: Her hunger stems from a genetic disorder. Clip at left. -
#leftovers
Five-Year-Old "Eating Herself To Death"; Gay Couple's Announcement Nixed By Paper
Doctors in India fear that Suman Khatun, a five-year-old girl who weighs 168 pounds — at three and half feet tall — is eating herself to death. More » -
#dailyhatemail
Writer Bravely Scorns Dangerous Fat People
"I am a fattist," writes Amanda Platell in the Daily Mail. "I find obese people unappealing in almost every regard. They are physically unattractive, they lead unhealthy lives, they take up too much space on public transport, and..."
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#foodfights
Friends, No Friends Both Lead To Obesity
A new study purports to show that kids eat more when they're with their friends. But another study found that "social stress" caused monkeys to gain dangerous visceral fat. So do friends make us fat or not? More »
