Fat? Chunky? Less than svelte? So what! In this hilarious and eye-opening book, fat and proud activist/zinester Marilyn Wann takes on Americas' biggest fear—worse than the fear of public speaking or nuclear weapons—our fear of fat.Statistics tell us that about a third of Americans are fat, and common sense adds that just about everyone, fat or thin, male or female, has worried about their appearance. FAT!SO? weighs in with a more attractive alternative: feeling good about yourself at any weight—and having the style and attitude to back it up. Internationally recognized as a fat-positive spokesperson, Wann has learned that you can be absolutely happy, healthy, and successful...and fat. With its hilarious and insightful blend of essays, quizzes, facts, and reporting, FAT!SO? proves that you can be out-and-out fabulous at any size.

In this hilarious and eye-opening book, fat and proud activist/zinester Marilyn Wann takes on America's biggest fear--worse than the fear of public speaking or nuclear weapons--the fear of fat.

It’s hard to decide which is more frightening--the “food” teenagers enjoy, or the things they say about their bodies. Whether it’s your son’s passion for chips and soda or your daughter’s announcement that she “feels fat,” kids’ attitude about how they look and what they should eat often seem devoid of common sense. In a world where television and school cafeterias push super-sized sandwiches while magazines feature pencil-thin models, many teens feel pressured to starve themselves and others eat way too much. Blending her experience as the mother of four with results from a survey of nearly 5,000 teens, Dr. Diane Neumark-Sztainer shows you how to respond constructively to “fat talk,” counteract negative media messages, and give your kids the straight story about nutrition and calories, the dangers of dieting, and eating right when they’re away from home. Full of examples illustrating the challenges teens face today, this upbeat and insightful book is packed with great ideas that will help kids everywhere feel better about their looks and make healthier choices about eating and exercise.

It's not all about what you eat, or when you eat it. It's not about the right combination of foods. With straightforward honesty, cardiologist Sal Tirrito lays out the facts about why you're fat and how to drop those pounds, permanently. If you're ready to stop making excuses and accept the laws of weight loss, you're ready to change your body permanently. It starts and ends with this law: don't eat more calories than you burn off. Sounds simple, and it is; but for millions of Americans, it's not easy. Dr. Tirrito offers facts, examples, stories, and data to help you make positive changes to your lifestyle. By following the simple steps outlined in this book, you can change your behavior and find the thinner, healthy person who has been hiding inside you all these years. About the Author Dr. Tirrito directs weight management and athletic performance clinics in Southern Arizona. He is an authority on exercise physiology and sports nutrition and a frequent contributor to "Triathlete" magazine. In addition to running his clinic, Dr. Tirrito practices cardiology in Tucson, Arizona where he specializes in primary and secondary prevention of heart disease, advanced cardiovascular imaging, and vascular medicine. Dr. Tirrito is an Ironman competitor who enjoys running, cycling, and other sports.

Unhappy with herself and the reactions of others to her, overweight Rita gains more control over her life as she realizes the advantages of exercise and healthy eating habits.

"You're so fat!" was the greeting extended to the author's wife on her return to the Pikogan community. The Anishnaabe Elder thus complimented her for looking healthy and strong. Roger Spielmann seeks to capture the essence of Anishnaabe experience by exploring how Anishnaabe people talk about that experience. YOU'RE SO FAT! provides a springboard for exploration of ethnography of speaking, ethnomethodology, and anthropological linguistics.