Blog post #1 | Size Acceptance

My very first Blog... 

I've contemplated for a long time about starting a Blog. I wasn't sure of the time I would have to put into writing all the time. Then I thought to myself this is my Blog I only need to write when I have something to write about. Hopefully I can touch on some subjects that I deal with on a day to day basis and help some others along the way.

The first subject I'd like to start with, and which plays a huge part in my life is Size Acceptance. With that being said, I am a larger woman, and although size does seem to be more accepted now more than ever before it's still a touchy subject with people.

Whether it's people putting you down because you might have a little or a lot more body fat than they do, or finding clothes because the plus size clothes industry just isn't as in demand as average size clothes are, I'm hoping a Blog, and reading others Blogs can help with these issues.

So let's get started!... I deal with the looks and the stares all the time, or maybe it's just my anxiety that makes me think I'm being stared at. But I know for sure people do look at someone that's over weight in a different way. One example just recently, I was at Playlist Live (YouTube Convention), I'm surrounded by smaller people and I didn't have any issues until I happen to get into the elevator with 2 younger boys, they were probably 14 15ish, and I was carrying food back to the room. They stared laughed, and waited until I walked out of the elevator to start yelling things. Thankfully that doesn't bother me, what bothers me is the fact that parents are not teaching these kids/teens better. That in itself is a whole other topic which I will get into at some point. That's just one example of how people tease and don't get me wrong it's not just weight it's many things, but I'm just keeping this weight related.

My point of this Blog, for day 1 is to get the word out about SIZE ACCEPTANCE, it needs to be recognized more, someone's weight does NOT define them as a person. If kids get taught this at a younger age, and if people get to know someone beyond what they weigh, things would be more positive and in the end you may just make a great friend, or more.


This leads me to clothing. I have watched many YouTube videos of plus size women and their clothing hauls, places they shop and so on. My go to places are Torrid and Lane Bryant but let me just tell you, Plus size clothing is not affordable. I purchased 3 items on sale from LB for my Florida vacation and it was $90 dollars. Yet if I was an average size I could walk into many stores and get so many things for 90 bucks. I love style, I love being able to dress cute and so on but sometimes it's just not possible. I think that's something that has to change. I think if things were more affordable for people the plus size clothing industry would be a lot bigger than it is now. If anyone has any other options I would love to hear about it.

I think I'm going to end this blog now, instead of babbling on. I have so much more on this topic that I'd like to get into, along with others. Thanks for taking the time to read this! :)