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Why I Would Never Call Someone "Fat"

I've met a ton of amazing people in my French-Exchange program, but I have also met people who are completely ignorant. Two days ago, I experienced racist comments from a drunkard student who enjoys offending people when…
Poutine & Life in Quebec

Poutine has got to be the unhealthiest thing that I have eaten! And Canadians created it? OH MON DIEU! I heard that most Americans do not know what a poutine is. It's basically just french fries covered in gravy and chee…
Punta Cana Grad Trip (Pics)

The last month has been busy with final exams, moving, work, etc. I am officially done my undergraduate degree! Hooray! I went on a 7-day grad trip with a few of my classmates to a resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republi…
How Would You Talk to Someone About Their Weight?

I was finally able to watch the premiere episode of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.Youtube trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLgmk323H6kIn the first episode of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, a lot of people d…
This is Why You Need to EAT

I am quite aware that the blogging community in Xanga has a large number of pro-ana or thinspo users. This is actually the reason why I chose Xanga as my host site. I wanted to be able to impact and reach people who may…
The Worst of Physical Education

I'm kind of stuck on whether or not I support physical education in schools. Yes, there is an obesity epidemic in North America, so we should help children and adolescents develop healthy exercising habits and fitness g…
Reflecting on 2009 and Improving 2010

I really believe in overall wellness, not just nutrition. I have been criticized by some people in my program about how my blog is too broad or as they claim "does not have a specific audience". But nutrition is not the…
How Asians are Obsessed with Slimness

I wrote a post a while back about cultural perspectives on calling someone fat or telling someone that they have gained weight. I really find people in Hong Kong to be absolutely obsessed with slimness and dieting. I fee…
Just coz you're skinny doesn't mean you're HEALTHY

Step on the scale. See a number. But what does it mean? Are you skinny or fat? Heavy or fit? Some dieters focus too much on this number, instead of focusing on changing behaviors that will help keep this number down.Body…
They Say Everyone Has A Cancer Story

I remember my world crashing down when I was 16 and I found out that my mother had cancer. The one person that I have known longest, who loved me unconditionally, and who pulled me through everything with support and enc…