Either someone worked fast or this is a case of perfect timing: As consumers and cultural critics become more vocal about the exclusion of diverse body shapes from the world of fashion, Vogue has dropped a slideshow called "The Best Lingerie Comes in All Sizes" that, yes, actually includes a fairly diverse range of… » 11/12/14 5:00pm 11/12/14 5:00pm

Throughout her career, Jessica Simpson has been criticized by tabloid media for her fluctuating weight and since she's had children, it's only gotten worse. Headline after headline has been written to attack her body and on Wednesday, she went on Today to talk about it. » 9/25/14 2:00pm 9/25/14 2:00pm

The new issue of Star magazine has a one-page story titled "Jessica Simpson: Pushing Her Body Too Far!" No, really. » 6/25/14 4:15pm 6/25/14 4:15pm

TMZ posted photos of expectant mother JWoww, with a headline and copy that falsely identified her as rapper Lil' Kim. It was an attempt to insult the Jersey Shore star's face, as TMZ has previously—and viciously—mocked the appearance of Kim (who also happens to be pregnant), because they are garbage people. » 5/29/14 11:00am 5/29/14 11:00am

If you're one of those disgusting Josie Grossies whose thighs rub together when they walk—almost as though human legs were enormous meat-sticks located right next to one another—WEEP NO MORE. Texas is here to help. » 5/21/14 5:30pm 5/21/14 5:30pm

Shape magazine has come under fire for suggesting that a woman they wanted to feature on their website for her impressive weight loss keep her shirt on in her "after" photo, an incident they say was "a misunderstanding." » 5/06/14 6:30pm 5/06/14 6:30pm

Over at Rookie, Katie McMahon writes about being pressured by her mother into losing weight from childhood until 16, when Mommy Dearest made McMahon an offer she couldn't refuse - paying for her to have liposuction at 18. » 3/25/14 6:15pm 3/25/14 6:15pm

Tuesday evening, a commuter on the T in Boston observed a man approach a woman and — without any prior interaction — tell her to lose weight. The observing passenger was outraged on the woman's behalf and, unable to confront the man before he got off the train, took to Craigslist to air her grievances in what might be… » 3/19/14 12:20pm 3/19/14 12:20pm

It's not just the merkin-working American Apparel mannequins! In an attempt to woo customers, retailers are tinkering with more realistic models, adding everything from heads to tattoos and back fat. » 1/29/14 1:40pm 1/29/14 1:40pm

Toes: Cold. Fingers: Numb. Body: Shivering. It's polar vortex time in the workplace. And guess what? You're burning calories. » 1/22/14 5:30pm 1/22/14 5:30pm

U.S. News and World Report, known mostly for its essentially meaningless rankings of institutes of higher learning, is getting into the diet game. Just what you'd always hoped would happen! So, with so many fun diet trends out there, which will be No. 1? A diet that mandates you eat one lump of oats every nine and a… » 1/07/14 6:55pm 1/07/14 6:55pm

One thousand people at hospital in the UK are being trained in a program that involves wearing a special bariatric suit. » 1/02/14 1:00pm 1/02/14 1:00pm

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be at a Victoria's Secret Fashion Show model casting? No, you probably have not, because everyone in the possession of the human faculty of logic can infer with 100 percent certainty that it's terrible, terrifying, and generally the opposite of a good time. » 9/23/13 12:40pm 9/23/13 12:40pm

"A clean plate is a happy plate" is a common refrain for new parents — but sometimes it's not so happy for the kid. More like "miserable" or "potentially pukey" or "burgeoning weird relationship with food." As if you moms didn't have enough to worry about. I have a fucking CAT, and every time I go out of the house I… » 8/03/13 3:00pm 8/03/13 3:00pm

A good trick to keep people from scrutinizing your unseemly behavior is to respond, "In this economy?" in an incredulous voice. For instance: if someone comes into my apartment and says, "Your air conditioner is attached to your windowsill with duct tape and it looks extremely terrible," I will reply, "Buying a… » 7/01/13 11:15am 7/01/13 11:15am

All of those unflattering maternity outfits and shitty tabloid stories about her pregnant body might be paying off—literally. Kim Kardashian has reportedly been made an offer by Weight Watchers to be its next celebrity spokesperson. You didn't think she would lose the baby weight for free, did you? » 5/28/13 2:40pm 5/28/13 2:40pm

Keanu Reeves arrived at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday, where he is presenting his just-finished directorial debut, A Man of Tai Chi. Keanu gave a speech in which he gushed about his love of kung fu movies (calling them "beautiful, wonderful, empowering") and his intentions to market his film to Chinese and… » 5/20/13 5:15pm 5/20/13 5:15pm

"It’s definitely been something I’ve struggled with. It’s kind of like one type of girl they’re always looking for. It can drive a plus-size actress crazy at the end of the day. But I really don’t let it get to me. I’m very aware of my body. I’m very aware of myself. I love my body. I love myself." » 5/14/13 8:30pm 5/14/13 8:30pm

This article on nutritionist, trainer, and human pillar of muscle protein powder D.H. Kiefer's website, Dangerously Hardcore, (HAAADCOOOOOAH) is called "Why Women Should Not Run." Period. Not "Why Women Looking For a More Toned Body Should Not Run" or "Why Women Who Want To Lose Weight Should Not Run." Why? Because… » 5/04/13 3:30pm 5/04/13 3:30pm