Getting Jiggly With it – Movement In A Fat Body

Movement/fitness/exercise by any definition is never an obligation or barometer of worthiness. But for fat people who want to move our bodies within a fat positive, Health at Every Size framework – whether it’s because we enjoy it, or because of the benefit(s) we get from it (even if we don’t enjoy it), whatever our…

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The Current Topic: When Ableism Enters the Picture

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Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice against people with physical or mental disabilities. Ableism defines people by their abilities, and creates a hierarchy that prefers bodies that “can do more” over chronically and temporarily disabled bodies. The Current Topic: When Ableism Enters the Picture. Why (and when? and where? and how?) do you choose to…

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The Current Topic: Let’s Talk About Joyful Movement

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The Current Topic: Let’s Talk About Joyful Movement! Why (and when? and where? and how?) do you choose to move your body? How has that changed over the years? Do your friends and family understand your motives, or is it a topic of contention? Here at the Current, we always encourage moving your body for…

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