Author: Rebecca Alexander

Rebecca Alexander is the Founder of AllGo. She founded AllGo because, as a fat woman, she has spent countless hours scouring the internet to reduce her anxiety about going to new places. Rebecca wants the world to be more accessible for people of size. Rebecca is also the author of A Kids Book About Body Image, a book that takes the conversation around body image head-on, helping kids not only love their own bodies the way they are and understand the corporate origins of body image struggles.

Exposed! Diet Culture on College Campuses

It’s troubling to see “wellness” programs become a core part of college life, because college is when people are most at risk of developing eating disorders. This piece details how diet culture is alive and well on campuses across the U.S.

[WATCH & SHARE] Experts Explain How to Pick Seating Plus Size People Love

Chairs are weird. You either never think about them. Or you think about them all the time. If you’ve never felt like chairs are a problem, then this might seem crazy to you. But if you’re tall or short or wide or have mobility issues, chairs tell you a story. They tell you whether you’re welcome… or not.

Office Chairs Plus Size People Love (And No, They're Not Your Dad's Big & Tall Office Chair)

Most adults spend more than half of their waking hours at work. For those of us who work in offices, the right office chair can be the difference between productivity and pain. For plus size people, office furniture can be tricky to find. So-called “big and tall office chairs” often still have arms that don’t […]

Where to Find Affordable, Secondhand Plus-Size Dresses, Gowns and More for the Holidays

The holidays are officially upon us. If you’re like me, that means holiday parties with friends, family, and coworkers. Last year, I had six special occasion events that required cocktail or formal attire. That’s a lot for this girl on a budget! Luckily, I had a closet full of options thanks to my previous career […]

13 Things Your Plus Size Guests Want You to Know This Holiday Season

As seasons change and you start planning holiday parties and gatherings, I hope the plans in your head are nothing short of grand. All the fancy things. Stinky cheeses, shiny decorations, and sweet confections. I also expect the comfort of your guests is on your mind. And since chances are you have at least one […]

Dining Chairs Plus Size People Love & Where To Buy Them

According to a recent survey conducted by AllGo, 95% of plus-size people experience anxiety when going somewhere new. What’s the leading cause of that anxiety? Not knowing if the place they’re headed to will have plus-size friendly seating. What makes seating good for plus size people? Over the last year, we’ve collected thousands of reviews, […]

Win $100 to spend on Kade & Vos

From Wednesday, February 6 to Monday, February 11, AllGo app users will be eligible to win a $100 gift card from Kade & Vos. One winner will be randomly selected from the top 10 users who amass the most points during the contest period. The winner will be notified via email when the contest ends. […]

Looking Beyond Portland

Hi everyone, You all are amazing. After many long nights of testing and far too many summer afternoons inside building the first version of AllGo, the messages of support and congratulations I received from you upon launch made it all worth it. Thank you so much for sending your good wishes. I also appreciate all […]