The Unapologetic Fat Girl's Guide to Exercise: And Other Incendiary Acts

Writer, personal trainer, and self-described "fat girl" Blank (Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality) believes that exercise is crucially important. Not because it will make people thin, not because it is good for health, but because exercise makes those who do it happier and more secure in their bodies, and ensures that they work and feel better. This unique guide is anything but a diet and exercise book. While some sample workouts are included, readers won't find a daily training or menu plan. Rather, Blank focuses on how to approach exercise, addressing a broad spectrum of issues unique to plus-size exercisers: where to exercise, surviving the locker room, dealing with criticism and commentary (one's own and others), personal trainers, what to wear, and even how to get up off the floor. Beware: Blank freely utilizes the word "fat," along with other potentially provocative language. A resource guide covers further reading and sources for size-accepting exercise DVDs and plus-size exercise clothing.