Comments on: Review: “Read My Hips” by Kim Brittingham

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sat, 14 May 2011 05:12:01 +0000

This book sounds awesome. I’m totally getting it.

You’re influential in my life, PQ :)

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 13 May 2011 18:50:34 +0000

For people uncomfortable with big government, Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity is more palatable than one aimed at adult obesity. Apparently the “nanny state” is grudgingly accepted when only children are targeted. Sad but true. The good news is that some children will grow up to be healthy adults who wouldn’t otherwise.

By: HopefulandFree

HopefulandFree — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:00:39 +0000

Great interview! I’m so glad Kim Brittingham explains why recent “campaigns” intended to lower rates of obesity in children are harmful and result in increased weight bias. By medicalizing obesity (constructing weight as a health issue for individuals to manage), rather than focusing on the social determinants of health risks (determining what social conditions are required, first, to reduce health risks in populations) these campaigns increase fat bias and discrimination, which results in even higher levels of stress (and increased health risks) for many of the same people these programs claim they want to help.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:01:04 +0000

One point of your post stood out to me in 6 foot letters. I was going to try the South Beach Diet since I did well with Atkins, but I thought there would be some helpful meal planning here.

This was an on-line membership with a 3 month trial.
When I tried to cancel at 3 months and 2 days, I was informed that I had to pay for the rest of the year. the price was so low because it was a year contract. What a scam,

By: NewMe

NewMe — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:53:04 +0000

I discovered Kim Brittingham some time ago and she’s fantastic. I’m really pleased that you posted this interview.

Just one problem: All those dieters out there will freak out. Kim’s fat. And not apologetic about it. And she truly knows and accepts herself just the way she is. Which is why I love her, BTW!

By: PastaQueen

PastaQueen — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:50:09 +0000

@Melissa - I recommend getting Curly Girl: The Handbook by Lorraine Massey which has lots of great tips on managing curly hair. You can also go to NaturallyCurly.com and use their salon finder to find a hairdresser in your area who understands curly hair. They can probably give you tips on what products to use and how to style your hair.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:13:30 +0000

I’d never heard of her before now but I loved the interview and video and will definitely check out the book.

And in another note. How did you learn to tame your frizzy unmanageable hair? I still can’t seem to tame mine.