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Feminism
Dear Skinnier Men, Especially the Formerly Fat Ones
[Content Notice: weight loss talk] Last week was Weight Stigma Awareness Week; I told my personal story about my relationship with the medical establishment and with my body. Last week was also when I foolishly decided to take a peek at my Google search results. The usual haterade was there, including digs at my weight and at my mentions of keto.…
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Feminism
Weight Stigma Awareness Week: My Present
[Content Notice: weight, weight loss, body image] While I do have a checkered past with the medical establishment, thankfully, about two years ago, I found much better doctors than any of my childhood ones. Sadly, I’ve been unable to find a less fat-hating world in which to live. For that reason, I’ve been restricting my caloric intake for eighteen months…
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Featured
The One Month Mark Low-Down on Low-Carbing
Trigger Warning for Eating Disorders/Body Image/Diet Talk It’s been a month since I’ve actively induced ketosis in myself, so here is my check-in. What I did: Consume 30 grams of net carbs a day or fewer. Track every bite and sip that passes my lips. Weigh myself often and track the results. Ensure appropriate macro levels (i.e. appropriate carb/fat/protein ratios).…
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Skepticism
Possibly Worth Studying: Women and Low-Carbing
Trigger Warning for Eating Disorders/Body Image/Diet Talk In two weeks, I will report my low-carb findings. Right now, I can’t stop being surprised by how little of the information on low-carbing available online is relevant to most women. After two decades of trying to lose weight, I thought I knew what to expect with low-carbing. What I’d never considered was the fact…
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Skepticism
Testing the Legitimacy of Low-Carbing
[TRIGGER WARNING FOR BODY IMAGE ISSUES AND EATING DISORDERS] Health. Fitness. Weight loss. Body fat. Lean muscle mass. Dieting. Fat loss. Ketosis. Low-fat. Low-calorie. High protein. Low-carb. Calories-in calories-out. BMI. Scales. Clean eating. [Insert specific diet name here]. Cardio. Gym. Running. Abs. Lifting. Gains. Reps. There’s a reason why mentioning any of the above terms, no matter how obliquely, will…
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