by Barbara Spanjers |
Ahh, it’s finally spring. The hyacinths and tulips are blooming. The snow is melting. Bears and squirrels are waking up after a long winter’s nap. And if you listen very, very carefully, you can hear the faint shrieks of women realizing that it’s time to start getting...
by Barbara Spanjers |
Since it’s April Fool’s Day, it’s a particularly relevant time to call out myths and misinformation about the relationship between weight and health. It is a big topic, so this is just one small piece. Everybody “knows” that being overweight is terrible. It’s...
by Barbara Spanjers |
Ever looked at a thin woman and thought, “lucky bitch?” Because even though you work hard to lose or stay at a certain weight, it’s tricky business. Although eating less and exercising more is supposed to make you lose weight, you always suspected dark forces were at...