Expand The Curve

Meet James Dillenbeck, a self-taught artist whose artwork is brought to light through the shadows from a dear friend. He started five years ago taking his work more seriously and created #chunkwave, a style where punk and chunky men coexist. From his experiences and commissions, he has created various artwork of big bodied men in his own image. He balances his art with bold, vivid colors and strong, actionable poses to present plus size men in the spotlight they deserve. He is an artist redefining the perspective of big bodied men, that has always been negatively seen. Listen now 🎧 https://instagr.am/p/CbuwVf6Myqd/

Photo dump. Best week to catch up with an old friend, grow some plants 🪴, play Mario kart, enjoy a lovely breakfast made by bf, start a k-drama and get a new mattress! What are your plans this weekend? https://instagr.am/p/CbkOH0lO_YD/

Let's feel empowered and motivated today with the lovely Wendy Roach (@roach.wendy). She is Miss Plus Intercontinental 2021 winner! She is an inspiration to all and she does it with a smile. We discuss all things pageantry, life lessons and what it truly means to be a pageant queen. Listen now to find out tips and tricks that I weren't aware were true! https://instagr.am/p/CbK3d7_MVVX/

Get ready to meet REASE CASSITY. Latest episode out now! We talk about TikTok trends, tv/film portrayals, euphoria and much more. https://instagr.am/p/CanAViSt-SR/

Feeding pizza to fans from the stage before opening a show for Alice Bag, Kathleen Hanna and Terri Gender Bender might sound like a feminist punk fantasy, but for Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries it’s one slice in a long history of living the DIY dream. On any given day you might find them going to gigs in Central Valley apple orchards or chasing off creeps in parking lots with a Hello Kitty baseball bat — all part of what it means to be self-proclaimed freaks from Fresno. https://instagr.am/p/CaH-SQrMl52/

Meet Charlotte. The Founder and CEO of Cue The Curves. Your new shopping app. Made for the plus size community by plus size community. Charlotte is a driven, logistical yet passionate woman ready to shake up plus size fashion, once and for all. Listen now on all platforms. https://instagr.am/p/CZexqQwteCK/

My Fat Squad co-founders Farizah (left) and Kirath sorting out donated clothes for plus-size flood victims in Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya. The six members — Farizah A, Kirath KS, Ratna M, Preamiitha P, Villa S and Dorian W — met a few years ago at an event that promoted body image acceptance. “We realised that more conversations on systemic issues faced by plus-size people were needed. “We also wanted to give people like us a safe space to talk about their experiences. “That is why we set up the My Fat Squad Instagram account last year,” Farizah told StarMetro. “When a disaster like this happens, the lack of suitable clothes can feel like a double blow.” “It makes it more difficult for the survivors to start the process of cleaning up and rebuilding their lives when they don’t even have clothes that fit them.” “There is also a lot of stigma against women who wear clothes that are too tight.” “Those who do not have clothes that fit them well, will feel embarassed or anxious about going out and carrying out tasks.” “This is just an example of how the needs of people who are marginalised, including those who are plus size, are always overlooked,” she said. https://instagr.am/p/CY9MabjMrPB/

Fat studies explores the ways fatphobia manifests in discrimination, intersectionality, healthcare, body image and much more. The movement against fatphobic systems is called the body liberation movement, also known as the fat liberation movement and body positivity. “We all have fat people in our lives and I think it’s up to us to learn about fatphobia to have the most loving and non-harmful relationships with them,” Cortese said. https://instagr.am/p/CY6kETfuzr1/

What do you think? 🤔 https://instagr.am/p/CYmA8UGs-CV/

Diet culture isn’t just fad diets, or even the diet/“wellness” industry as a whole; it’s also all the subtle, low-level ways in which certain types of bodies and foods are held up as being “good” and others are denigrated as being “bad.” This new year, don't be duped by the native ads and influencers, it's time to be informed. To learn more, listen to the episode, "Diet industry doesn't tell you this (ft. Ragen Chastain)," link in bio. https://instagr.am/p/CYZKVw9MldA/

I’m ready for a new change! Let’s start off strong by making short-term goals that lead to big milestones. I’m going to gain more knowledge and eat better. To get their, my strategy is to read more books and start cooking more for myself ☺️ https://instagr.am/p/CYT_t2jN9IP/

How many times have we all said this? When as a society will we accept extended ranges as part of the norms? ⠀ Fashion. Do better. https://instagr.am/p/CYHOe-QuW1m/

Deck the halls with a gingerbread house! Me and my boyfriend really wanted to make one this year and to our surprise it really came out fun! Haha I wonder how much this house would go for in this market? Any guesses? https://instagr.am/p/CX3kDV4sRLj/

Strength comes from within. https://instagr.am/p/CXv_6PTscpU/

We just exist. https://instagr.am/p/CXlifrTMQqi/

Mandy is the toughest woman I’ve seen. When seems not lifting weights, she runs her own gym that is size inclusive, accesible space to lift heavy weight. Watch her pick things up and put ‘em down. We are diggin’ her work and you should too! Go show her some love! https://instagr.am/p/CXjLWDMsxd5/

“It’s one thing like how you feel about yourself, but ultimately, you can’t self-love your way out of being marginalized,” Abraham said.⠀ ⠀ Her platform for being an activist fat liberation and working to get rid of systemic fatphobia is informative, yet genuine from her own experiences. Please go check her out and give her a follow. ⠀ ⠀ Article: @lorri.o⠀ Photo credit: @shirenexanand⠀ Victoria Abraham: @fatfabfeminist https://instagr.am/p/CXgY21mMuao/