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.
So-Called “Wellness Programs” on College Campuses and How They’re Actually Making Many Students Unwell
Far too few college campuses encourage students to trust their hunger and intuition. And far too many still provide nutrition information that encourages students to treat food as “good” or “bad”. This shouldn’t be a selling point to prospective students. It should be a warning sign.
[WATCH] Lizzo Accept Best Solo Pop Performance at 2020 Grammys
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Lizzo took a few moments during her VMA performance to say, “I’m tired of the bullshit. And I don’t have to know your story to know that you’re tired of the bullshit too. It’s so hard trying to love yourself in a world that doesn’t love you back. Am I right?”
[WATCH] Lizzo Takes Us to Her Church of Self Love at the VMAs
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Lizzo took a few moments during her VMA performance to say, “I’m tired of the bullshit. And I don’t have to know your story to know that you’re tired of the bullshit too. It’s so hard trying to love yourself in a world that doesn’t love you back. Am I right?”
When Your Money Funds A School That Hates Your Body
This series on campus accessibility will detail common problems plus-size people experience and offer solutions for colleges and universities to implement.
The Should Have Bought That Months Ago List for Late-Summer Plus-Size Comfort
Written by Rebecca Alexander. Art by Havaianas. Early summer has come and gone, mid-summer is passing us by, and we’re officially in the late-summer “When Will This End?!” phase. Heatwaves are rolling across the world and big folks everywhere are wondering how to stay cool and have fun despite the heat! At AllGo HQ, we reached peak […]
This May Shock You, But Your Concern Is Killing Us
Written by Rebecca Alexander. Art by Body Liberation Photos. I don’t have to tell you that our society equates size with health. And I may not have to tell you that this is a false equivalence. But this is information that bears repeating: Not all thin people are healthy. And not all fat people are […]
Why The Sidelines Are Not Good Enough
Over the next few days, we’re going to shine a light on some of the powerful stories illustrate the need for AllGo. This is a story about the fierce and fabulous Shilo George. I met Shilo George on Monday, October 2, 2017 on the first night of an entrepreneur boot camp. As women […]
I’m Sexy And Chrystal Knows It
Written by Rebecca Alexander. Chrystal Bougon, the woman behind Curvy Girl Lingerie, “calls bullshit” on the idea that fat people are not sexy. Oh, and the fact that she’s built a successful business around this idea says she’s right. Curvy Girl Lingerie designs and produces beautiful lingerie specifically for sizes 12 to 28 and shows that […]
Why We Absolutely Love Fat Kid Dance Party
Written by Rebecca Alexander. There are just too many things to love about Bevin Branlandingham. She’s been part of the fat acceptance movement for over fifteen years, penned many a blog on her queer-fat experience at QueerFatFemme.com, produced a podcast before it was cool, and founded Fat Kid Dance Party: an inclusive, accessible dance aerobics class […]