Fat Chicks Rule! : How to Survive in a Thin-Centric World

by Frater, Lara

• ISBN13: 9780975251713
• ISBN10: 0975251716
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-01
• Publisher: Gamble Guides

Summary

The only book on how to live the big girl's life with style and flair.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	9	(6)
I: THE FAT-ASTIC HISTORY OF FAT CHICKS	15	(6)
II: ROLL MODELS: Famous Fat Chicks	21	(12)
III: HERE WE ARE NOW, ENTERTAIN US! Entertainment for Fat Chicks	33	(24)
SECTION 1: Movies
SECTION 2: Television
SECTION 3: Fat Chick Lit
SECTION 4: Size-Positive Magazines and Zines
IV: SHOPPING IN THE THIN-CENTRIC WORLD	57	(30)
SECTION 1: Chain Stores
SECTION 2: Stores Built for Fat Chicks
V: PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES Seating Issues for Fat Chicks	87	(10)
VI: FAT CHICKS FIGHT BACK: Advocacy and Discrimination	97	(10)
VII: WITTY COMEBACKS: Against the Cruel and Fat-Phobic	107	(8)
VIII: DIETING TO DEATH	115	(14)
IX: THE WAR AGAINST FAT: Facts and Misrepresentations	129	(10)
X: FAT AND FIT ARE JUST FINE!	139	(6)
XI: THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW: Dealing with the Medical Profession	145	(8)
XII: FEELING GROOVY: Developing Positive Self-Esteem and Self-Worth	153	(10)
XIII: YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL: Tips on Looking Hot	163	(6)
XIV: NO MORE SITTING AT HOME ON SATURDAY NIGHT: Dating and Romance	169	(14)
XV: SEX: Fat Chicks Gettin' It Good!	183	(8)
ENDNOTE:	191
SIZE-ACCEPTANCE LINKS AND BLOGS
HEROES AND VILLAINS
HE FUTURE FOR FAT CHICKS