I’m under the impression that people truly think that if obese people aren’t shown in media, they’ll simply disappear. Every time a plus size woman comes to the forefront of pop culture, the same comments seem to resurface. “We shouldn’t be promoting obesity.” “There’s no way she’s healthy.” “Why should I have to watch …
The third and final week of The 22 Day Revolution was where I reached the end of my rope. I stuck to three recipes again this week. Shopping became easier. Even with all the adjustments from last week, my free time was still missing. Here’s the recap of the last week and my final …
Week 1 was confusing to say the least. I was disappointed in some of the recipes. Since I’m determined to make this plan work, I quickly devised an alternative that would work for me. Instead of buying a bunch of ingredients to make a million things, I decided to utilize the cookbook to make …
Week one of the 22 Day Revolution has been full of ups and downs. I suppose that is to be expected when trying anything new. I went grocery shopping the day before starting the plan. The shopping list provided in the book is terrible. It asks for different types of the same ingredient (cherry, grape, …
The end of 2017 and all of 2018 have been a very busy time for me. I bought my first home, started a new job, and got married in a seven-month span. With everything going on, I have to admit that I slacked on my health and fitness goals. My diet has unfortunately slid back …
I walked down the aisle on June 15th, 2018, a fat bride. Was I at my goal weight? No. Did I miraculously lose 50 pounds and size my dress down to an 8? Definitely not. Did I choose to not worry about that nonsense and enjoy one of the most important days of my life? …
Spring has officially sprung! With summer right around the corner, let’s discuss everyone’s favorite summer staple; swimwear. If you’re anything like me, the pool or beach is the main hangout during the summer. Part of the reason I created Undie-fined is because finding stylish plus size swimwear can be a hassle. With all the brands …
Photos courtesy of Savagex.com SavagexFenty by Rihanna was probably the most anticipated clothing launch of the summer. It was teased on social media as a lingerie line for women of all shapes and sizes. With Rihanna’s edgy style and sex appeal, women anxiously waited for this release. I purposely set my coins aside just to …
Since wedding season is approaching, this is the most appropriate time to discuss the alterations process. As I mentioned in my previous post, alterations are almost always necessary. Since I was formally employed by an alterations shop, I’ve decided to give some tips and tricks to make sure your alterations experience is as smooth as …
Was Mo\’Nique\’s Netflix offer a matter of racism or relevancy? Back in January, comedian Mo’nique asked us to boycott Netflix. She accused the company of gender bias, racial bias, and age bias. Netflix offered her $500,000 to do a comedy special. She used Amy Schumer, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock as reference points because they …
