Image by Pink Sherbet More than a year ago, Tee hatched the idea for a site that encouraged overweight women to stop waiting for the day their lives–and their bodies–were “perfect&#...
Lace up and ask for the right help with your fitness boost Four fat girls walk into a gym. . . Relax, friends, I’m not about to tell a tasteless joke. In setting up today’s Guide, I thoug...
Image by myuibe When Toni wrote the original Fat Girl’s Guide to iPhone Applications last December, she noted that, despite the holdout status maintained by some of our more technophobic reader...
Image by Let Ideas Compete When I mentioned to a friend that this week’s Fat Girl’s Guide would be on dental hygiene, her initial reaction was skepticism — and a little bit of a bristle. “Why i...
Sometimes the answer is obvious: Cut your losses and move on. (image by stevenvanwel) Dear FGG, I’ve been on a few dates with a guy I met on a dating site. We’re not exclusive or anything...
Image taken moments before my kids snapped them up When a couple of my friends were diagnosed with dairy allergies and lactose intolerance, it made me think differently about how I shopped–what...
kiss by chatblanc1 You know you’ve watched her. She’s the girl at a party with a gravitational pull that effortlessly draws men into her orbit. Or the stranger on the train whose laughter...
Reunions call for writing your own Cinderella story. (Image by Molmanik) Dear FGG, I have two reunions coming up this summer: a family reunion, and my 15th high-school reunion. Most of the people tha...
Kohl’s plus-size swimsuit from Fatshionista If you’re anything like me, you steer far clear of the traditionally frumpy fat-girl fare of most large department stores, but aren’t nec...
Going out for happy hour can be lots of fun, but it also comes with the need to drink responsibly and the impact of high-priced cocktails (and maybe the occasional let-down of a watered-down drink). ...
On the approach to Reno’s 8,300-foot Peavine Peak If we’re talking semantics, I’ve always been more of a trekker than a hiker. I love a long, flat or gently-rolling surface, and even at a size ...
image by eriwst Dear FGG, I’ve worn thongs since HS (big fan of no panty line), but it’s time for a reboot for me and my Target doesn’t sell my tried and true thongs anymore. I̵...
Kick back. We’ve got your July FGG covered. Image by eyesogreen In my corner of the Midwest, midsummer air is usually thick enough to pour over pancakes (though I don’t let it stop me fro...
Summertime has me on the lookout for meals that easily incorporate the beautiful, fresh produce hitting the markets so I can quickly resume enjoying these longer sunny days. Bonus points for any reci...
Try something that looks fun but makes you nervous. We dare you. (image by Lori Greig) This summer, I tried something that terrified me. And I loved it. Something about surrendering my body to a dark...
relaxing moment courtesy of ximenacab Some “Ask FGG” questions apply on any day of the year. Others, like this week’s reader inquiry, seem custom-made for hot and steamy July days. ...
I used to love wearing strappy summer dresses, with sorbet-colored skirts swaying just so as I walked. Once I’d gained enough weight to make thigh rub an issue, dresses gradually fell from my w...
Sometimes a powerful craving strikes, but we don’t want to give in to it completely. Recently, I had a serious craving for cake — German Chocolate Cake, to be exact. And though I tried to...
Squeeze every bit of fun into your amusement park trip (Great America photo booth ca. 1998) Until I was 14, I was terrified of roller coasters. Per longstanding tradition, our 8th grade class trip to...
Guys want to look great in swimsuits, too image by adriagarcia Summer is a time for two things: taking leave and swimming. And this column will feature a bit of both. I’ve been proud to be associated...
The mission: To blend in here (image by YoTut) One of the best parts of receiving FGG reader mail is that it gives us a glimpse into how diverse your lives and interests are. In recent weeks, we̵...
You never know who you’ll meet on a girlfriend getaway It’s vacation season for many, with great weather and kids out of school as families head off to water parks, resorts, and campgroun...
A quick glance around the produce section or farm stand makes it pretty easy to tell that stone fruit season is in full swing. Peaches, plums, nectarines, pluots and cherries are abundantly available...
Every woman deserves to see herself as beautiful and sexy (image by JamieBates) All women experience self-doubt. Actually, scratch that. All women — with the possible exception of the Jersey Sh...
Awkward date courtesy of der jones The reasons why we date are personal. Some of us are looking to settle down and start families. Some want to have fun and aren’t ready for that yet. Some just...
Padded bike shorts protect you where it counts. (Image by L. Marie) Summer is prime cycling time, so it seems only fitting that FGG’s very own Tee posed this week’s question in the commen...
Hammock Time by Joe Shlabotnik June was an exciting month for FGG, as we celebrated our first anniversary by receiving invaluable feedback from our readers through our first annual reader survey. Tha...
Potato salad is one of my favorite things to take to the barbecues and picnics that are now dotting my social calendar. However, the dreaded Mayonnaise Factor is a common concern for outdoor events: ...
Swap Wheaton’s book (sorry, Wil) for one of these fat-friendly titles (image by Mingo.nl) Some girls over-pack clothes or make-up when they travel. One of my best friends insists on lugging alo...
image by sopues We love hearing from our FGG readers. You girls help keep us tuned in to the questions and issues that are real and relevant in your diverse lives right now. This week’s reader ...
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