Two years ago, I wrote a post declaring I am Fat and it was one of my most read posts on my personal blog, Arms Wide Open. It brought out a lot of different emotions from my family, friends and even strangers. I remember I finally felt the strength to claim that word after getting active in the Fat Girls Traveling community. In a month … Continue reading #Throwback To Claiming The Word Fat
What’s better than cuddling up to a new book and taking an adventure through the author’s imagination? Not much! These ten body positive books would make the perfect addition to your upcoming trip. They can also take you on a trip from the comfort of your own home. This list includes some of our favorite memoirs, short stories, book-turned-television-shows and even some of our Fat Girls … Continue reading What To Read On Your Next Trip
Lately, I’ve been listening to a ton of podcasts! From true crime and TED Talks to body positive and fat politics. Here are a few podcasts that every fat girl should be listening to. The Fat Lip Podcast The Fat Lip was one of the first fat positive podcasts I started listening to. Ash, is an activist and self-proclaimed super fat. She’s open and honest … Continue reading Fat Positive Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Traveling is not only a chance to make memories and learn about different cultures. It’s also an opportunity to take some gram-worthy photos! One of the things we promote at Fat Girls Traveling is stepping in front of the camera and embracing your beautiful body. We know it can seem daunting, so we collaborated and created Posing 101, five power poses you can add to … Continue reading Five Power Poses
