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more about #weight more comments → 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 » -
#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 » -
#weightymatters
Dieting Causes Undernourishment In South Korea
One in five women in South Korea is undernourished, most because of dieting. This is especially sad because people in North Korea are undernourished for other reasons. [Korea Times] -
#mousetraps
Do Disney Princesses Provide "Thinspiration" For Little Girls?
A new study reports that when 121 girls, ages 3-6, were asked to pick the "real princess" from a photo collection of girls in ballerina costumes, 50 percent of the girls chose the thinnest ballerina. Is Disney to blame? More » -
#weightymatters
"I Won't Simply Accept That My Brother Is Fat"
In a disturbing essay in today's Guardian, Lionel Shriver (not pictured) writes about her brother's obesity, and why she can't fully get on board with fat acceptance.
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#weightymatters
Surprisingly, TV Reality Show Not Healthiest Path To Weight Loss
In news that should shock exactly no one, being on The Biggest Loser may not be a great way to achieve healthy, lasting weight loss. But it is a great way to pee blood! 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
University Institutes BMI Requirement, Angers Students
Lincoln University has instituted a new graduation requirement: students with a BMI over 30 must take a PE class. Students are angry — says one, "It's not up to Lincoln to tell me how much my BMI should be." [Lincolnian] -
#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 » -
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#maghag
Study: Even Plus-Size Models Lower Self-Esteem
According to a new study, overweight women feel worse about themselves after looking at photos of models, whether those models are skinny or not. Underweight women, however, show an increase in self-esteem. So what's going on here?
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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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#weightymatters
Optimistic Dieters Have More Trouble Losing Weight
According to a study published in BioPsychoSocial Medicine, people who have an optimistic outlook on life actually have more trouble losing weight than their depressed counterparts. Consequently, everyone who read this study just lost 15 pounds. [DailyMail] -
#fathead
Some Of Tucker Max's Best Friends Are Fat Girls
"There's tons and tons of really kind of fat girls who are huge fans of mine, because I think they get that it's a joke. [...] The point is to be funny." — Tucker Max, self-described "feminist". [CinemaBlend] -
#minoritiesandmedicine
Gay And Bisexual Teens More Vulnerable To Eating Disorders
A new study shows that gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens have a higher risk of binge-eating and purging than their heterosexual counterparts, perhaps because of social isolation. More » -
#fatfight
Female Fighter Slams Sexism, Fat People
Black belt Susan Schorn has a lot of interesting things to say about karate, sexism, and violence against women. So why did she have to spend so much of her McSweeney's essay bashing her fat doctor? More » -
#clips
GMA: Forget More To Love — Men Still Prefer Skinny Women
Good Morning America discussed the controversy surrounding More To Love today. Eliminated contestant Kristian Allbright says the show makes larger women think, "Wow, they're beautiful. I must be beautiful," but GMA presents scientific evidence to the contrary. Clip at left. -
#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 » -
#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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#thighmasters
Latest Health Recommendation: Bigger Thighs
According to a new study, people with larger thighs have a lower risk of heart disease and early death. Bonus: men apparently think overweight women are "less bitchy" than thin ones! More » -
#lostintranslation
Culture Clash: What If Calling Someone Fat Wasn't An Insult?
Daniel Krieger, an American teacher in Japan, is surprised when his female Japanese friends start commenting on his weight, saying things like, "You look fatter "Chotto futtota?" (Have you become a little fatter?), and "Did you gain your weight?" 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 »
