Paul mentioned something about diet concerns co-opting the language of fat acceptance, and it put me in mind of a couple of things I’ve noticed recently and meant to write about.
And, before I go on to the meat of this, I’d like to offer a brief and completely nebulous apology for the lack of writing. [...]

A famous actress was quoted in the newspaper regarding a role that required her to gain weight. Something about the quote struck me as odd. To paraphrase, she said, “Sure, it sounds great to gain weight. You can indulge all your fantasies of endless chocolate, unlimited pasta and garlic bread…but after a while your blood [...]

…the postman just came to my door and delivered my Christmas present from my mom.
It might just be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.
Happy, happy!
(If you’re an engineer, or a food science nerd, or someone anal enough to love baking but not cooking, this might be just the thing for you — detailed descriptions [...]

Some interesting tidbits while I study for my biochemistry final:
-When your body breaks down carbohydrates for energy, it converts glucose into fructose (and then other things, but that’s one of the first steps of glucose breakdown, aka glycolysis.) So it’s not really true that “your body doesn’t know what to do with fructose!” because when [...]

At odd times, I become utterly convinced that I will fail everything in school and end up dying, alone, on the streets. It’s not a good mind-frame to be in while trying to study.
As well, I’ve spent several years of my life feeling like it is my duty to other people to look the same [...]