body image

Big Mistake, Huge -- Why Bitchy Sales Ladies Aren't "Fat Shaming"

Fat-shaming has been a popular topic on this site, and I’ve avoided the topic like an out of state parking ticket, but I have something to say, now.
Jackie in
Issues, body image, fat, fat shaming, FATshion, shopping, weight watchers

May 14, 2012 at 9:00am | 398 comments

eating

"Dieting" And "Eating Healthy" Are Not Interchangeable Terms

One piece of red velvet cake is 14 points. See you at dinner, real food!
Emily in
Healthy, eating, food, diets, health, weight watchers

Jan 4, 2013 at 3:00pm | 304 comments

eating disorders

EMILY ASKS LESLEY: How Do I Stop Hating My Body? Backsliding Edition

In the third installment of a never-ending series, I attempt to talk Emily out of going back to Weight Watchers.
Lesley in
Issues, eating disorders, diets, body acceptance, weight watchers, radical anti-diet extremism, friendly advice

Oct 15, 2012 at 2:30pm | 292 comments

dieting

Is This Couple Headed For Divorce Or Just Really, Really Hungry? I'm Deconstructing This Weirdly Tense Weight Watchers Commercial

Happy New Year! Stop eating! FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR MARRIAGE, STOP EATING!
Lesley in
Issues, dieting, weight watchers, overthinking it

Dec 28, 2012 at 3:00pm | 145 comments

dieting

If Pizza Is "Man Food," Then I'm a Big Hairy Dude

Pizza is people food.
Emily in
Issues, dieting, food, pizza, weight watchers

Mar 30, 2012 at 4:00pm | 56 comments

betty draper francis got fat

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEMORIES: Bringing You Food Scales and Weird Meetings, Since 1961

In this week's episode, Lesley reminisces about Weight Watchers and learns a little something about life and friendship... and herself.
Lesley in
Issues, betty draper francis got fat, diets, mad men, weight watchers

May 16, 2012 at 3:10pm | 53 comments

clothes

Compelling Reader Comments Of The Week: Wardrobe Malfunction Edition

Comments = xoJane oxygen
Madeline in
Fun, clothes, weight watchers

Apr 21, 2012 at 12:00pm | 14 comments

body image

Weight Watchers and Feminism: Are Diets Inherently Bad for Women?

Is it hypocritical of me to preach self-acceptance while carefully regulating what goes into my mouth?
Emily in
Healthy, body image, diets, self-acceptance, weight watchers

Sep 15, 2011 at 2:00pm | 0 comments