Comments on: Who Is This Chick?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:53:46 +0000

http://www.thegeekmemoirs.com/what-is-fat-positive/

This post was amazing (and the video – wow! Shows you don’t have to be built like a ballerina to dance fluidly). I’ve made my own FP post which I believe falls in line with this one. I hope you enjoy it

By: danceswithfat

danceswithfat — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:26:18 +0000

Hi Meg,

I’m so inspired by you – that you found a path back to dance and that you are planning to perform. I can’t even imagine how many people you’ll inspire, not to mention those to whom you’ll provide an opportunity to question their stereotypes and size prejudice. Rock on!!!

~Ragen

By: Meg

Meg — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:08:21 +0000

I just stumbled across your blog and it’s very inspiring. I’m 6′, 270lbs, a size 16/18 and recently, I returned to my first love, dance. I danced when I was younger but I was told I don’t have the body and so I let go of that dream. Now 10 years later I said F*ck it and found a great studio with an amazing adult program. The problem was that although now I feel comfortable in my classes and with the new friends I’ve made, I didn’t feel comfortable enough to dance in the year end show because I though, “who would want to see a fat dancer? These people come to enjoy a show and wouldn’t they be grossed out to see my flab flopping on stage.” I’ve spend the better part of the last 3 hours on here exploring and looking at your links and I wanted to tell you that I’ve decided to dance in next years show – thank you for opening my eyes to the world of plus size dance and fitness! I thought I was out here alone.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:24:46 +0000

What a dancer. You dance like you have ants in your pants lol. Wish I could move like that. Much love x

By: J

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:47:43 +0000

Ragan, you are a beautiful dancer! I mean, I don’t know much about dance, but that almost made me cry. I find all the beautiful pictures of you around this site to be very healing, as well.

Thanks for all you do, COURAGEOUS COURAGEOUS WOMAN!!!! You are so inspirational to me. I think you’re doing a great job.

By: Val

Val — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:28:42 +0000

Thank you for this post, truly inspiring (and some great dancing too). I especially loved your 5 points near the end. Great way to promote happiness from different aspects, and as a combined mechanism, not only focused on one thing. I really loved it!

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:04:32 +0000

I’ve been reading your blog regularly – and I feel like others are too. A great piece in a local paper about plus-sized fashion options – the comments nearly got derailed by a “concern troll” (LOVE THAT PHRASE!) and I thought you’d like to see the comments lobbed back at her.
http://www.thegridto.com/life/fashion/the-bigger-picture/

By: standingonmiddleground

standingonmiddleground — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:46:17 +0000

I love this site, and I love that video. It made me smile so much.

By: pearl

pearl — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:15:06 +0000

You are amazing in your dance routine. I think I smiled all the way through it. I have been having a difficult time with my health and it is taking it’s toll on my emotions. Thanks for drying my tears.

By: Meg

Meg — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:22:39 +0000

I’m a regular reader, but I’m going through and re-reading right now, because I’m having a really hard time today accepting my body for how it is. I’ve tried every diet, every exercise routine, had a personal trainer… nothing has made me lose weight. I have reproductive issues that no one will help me with because of my weight. And to top it off, I’m very fit.

So I’m here reading through your posts to give me the boost I need to get through this rut. Thank you, Ragen.