Don’t let your size keep you from having a blast this seasonTry 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, narrow tube, hurtling downward through twists and turns, [...]
Options for plus-sized sun and skin protectionimage 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 question is a great example: “Hello! I love to go snorkeling, jet skiing, [...]
Plus-size sarong cover-ups fit for curvy girlsSarongs spice up a curvy girl’s summer wardrobe (Image by Gummo) Dear FGG: I love the look of sarongs as bathing suit cover-ups, but they never wrap all the way around my hips, and either one thigh or my whole front is left totally exposed. Am I stuck with [...]
Shed your fears, suit up and jump in — the aqua class water is fine!Keep your head above water in aqua class (image by The Udall Legacy Bus Tour) Exercise and I have never been good friends. Like many fat girls I’ve met over the years, my gym class experiences were always a torment, and [...]
Whether virgin or vet, get ready to feel at ease on the high seasThis week’s Fat Girl’s Guide is the first installment of a two-part series. Part I takes you through all your cruise prep – from research to wardrobe. Next week’s Guide will be crammed with ways to make the most of your onboard [...]
A plus-size designer helps us dress to fit and flatter bigger breastsDesigner Monif Clarke knows a thing or two about dressing up our curves Dear FGG, HELP! I always have a hard time finding tops and dresses to fit my large chest. By the time I actually find something that fits me on top, I’m [...]