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Today I came across an article written by Lisa Daily for Lavalife, which appears on MSN.com in Canada. Titled Dating As a Size 12, I recalled the Vanessa Minnillo size 12 fat suit debacle on Entertainment Tonight and I braced myself for the worst. BlogHers will be happy to see that Lisa has heard your call for more positive portrayals of “large†women loud and clear.
Many of the great comments on my original post noted how great it would be to hear from real women, including ones who are happy with themselves. Lisa interviews one of my favorite authors, Jennifer Weiner, whose book Good in Bed is the only “chick lit†I have ever sited as one of my favorite reads. Weiner's protagonists are always "large" women, who lead normal, happy lives (eventually) without losing weight. There are also some great quotes from other real women, and positive reinforcement from men about how they don't have any problem with being with women who are not "perfect." (Not that we need their seal of approval, but still nice for those of us who worry about those things.) Definitely check it out.
Suzanne also blogs at Campaign for Unshaved Snatch (CUSS) & Other Rants
