It was hot. It was heavy. There was just one problem: I was wearing control-top undergarments
By Sarah Hepola Oct 13, 2009
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What kind of breaking news is this? "Story highlights" include the singer's cup size
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
November 4, 2009
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Crystal Renn almost starved to death to be in Vogue. She finally got there, after she embraced her natural curves
By Kate Harding
September 15, 2009
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Is plus-size programming like "More to Love" and "Drop Dead Diva" empowerment, exploitation -- or both?
By Kate Harding
July 28, 2009
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The Washington Post's Robin Givhan says it's not the fashion world that needs to change. It's us
By Sady Doyle
October 19, 2009
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You can never be too rich, too thin or too plastic for haute couture
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
October 13, 2009
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The designer admits the egregious digital slimming of a model was the company's fault -- just a bit too late
By Kate Harding
October 9, 2009
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The "Baywatch" star hits the beach with a satirical video and a few extra pounds. Female empowerment or PR stunt?
By Julia Furlan
October 8, 2009
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Two weeks after giving birth, the planet celebrates the star's "killer" body
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
September 29, 2009
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Another depressing study on alcohol and the ladies
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
September 24, 2009
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A new spa treatment is a breakthrough in personal sweat lodge technology -- and weight loss absurdity
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
September 22, 2009
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A designer's staff abandons him over the decision to include plus-size models in a fashion show
By Judy Berman
September 21, 2009
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Marie Claire doesn't want to see your big-nippled, flabby naked body "preening" around the gym
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
September 8, 2009
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It's like Christmas! Unless you're someone with naturally thin legs. Or Serena Williams
By Kate Harding
September 4, 2009
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Parents try to find the tricky balance between preventing childhood obesity and encouraging disordered eating
By Kate Harding
August 31, 2009
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For hipster dudes, that is. Ladies, feel free to keep fretting over your "cankles"
By Judy Berman
August 13, 2009
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Is plastic surgery screwing with sexual selection?
By Amanda Fortini
August 5, 2009
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How a silly advertising stunt by Gold's Gym became a fake trend embraced by recession-addled plastic surgeons
By Lynn Harris
July 29, 2009
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Can't a lady celebrity ever win?
By Amy Benfer
July 28, 2009
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Food critic Frank Bruni's memoir sheds light on a little understood disorder, especially as it affects males
By Kate Harding
July 17, 2009
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Actually, having a woman who is above-average weight as America's family doctor is a good thing
By Frances Kissling
July 15, 2009
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Beth Ditto may be a hip plus-size icon, but her new clothing line feels like an insulting throwback to a 1985 Kmart
By Kate Harding
July 10, 2009
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Actress Rachel Wiesz takes a stand against the frozen forehead
By Sarah Hepola
July 10, 2009
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An ode to the joys of not enjoying "chick food"
By Rebecca Traister
July 7, 2009
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A new report warns against trying to emulate the super-fast weight loss of Hollywood mothers
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
June 24, 2009
The surprise Spanx make-out
CNN discovers Jessica Simpson's breasts
Dying to be the next Gisele
Look at the fat girl
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