Big People UK is the leading site for size acceptance in the UK. In 1997 I originally set up a site called Big Girls UK, this site grew from the feedback I had from various people requesting a site to include men as well. So from BBW in the UK it now includes BHM and FA's in the UK.
UK Big People is a site dedicated to those people who consider themselves big and for those who do not have a problem with big people. The main aim of the site is to support and give Big People of the UK a voice. It is also a site which will challenge peoples beliefs and demystify Big People. It is not a site for people who think being big is freakish or odd it is a site to show that Big People do exist and want to be counted and valued as members of the society they live in.
The site has many diversities to look at and for you the viewer to participate in. Please feel free to add to the site or if you wish send me an e-mail with your comments.
At present Big People in the UK have a very small voice which is often not heard or usually ignored. UK Big People wishes to give Big People a voice. This is your site dedicated to you... use it and fill it with you thoughts and feelings and any ideas you want to add.
After you have looked at the site please feel free to use our contact form with your comments, I do appreciate all your feedback.
Jo
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A trailer for the film Fat Girls Float by filmmaker Kira Nerusskaya.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 October 2009 )
The Sun Reports That Fat People Are Causing Global Warming
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
The Sun's headline on 20/04/2009 stated that fat people are to blame to global warming. This is not the first time this claim has been made, click here to look at an old report from May 2007 on the Reuters site. Again a case of scapegoating and picking on the fatties. What next, let's blame the vegetarians for globle warming as they produce lots of methane gas from bean eating. It is totally ridiculous.
The myth that all fat people over eat and there for are to blame for increased CO2 gas emissions is utter tripe. I think they sould be looking more towards the supermarket giants who constantly sell out of season food which have been shipped over from abroad. Oh and not to mention all the packaging they use. I wait for a report that says that it is fat people's fault that the supermarkets giants import all the out of seasons foods so they can eat it. Click here to add your comments .
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 April 2009 )
Ryanair Proposals for a Fat Tax
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Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Reported in The Times on 22/04/2009 Ryanair propose to charge fat people more for flying with them. The proposals are as follows:-
* Charge per kg over 130kg/20 stone (male) and 100kg/15 stone (females);
* Charge per inch for every waist inch over 45 inch (male) and 40 inch (female);
* Charge for every point in excess of 40 points on the Body Mass Index (+30 points is obese);
* Charge for a second seat if passengers’ waist touches both armrests simultaneously.
The first two proposals one could question why are men being given a bigger allowance for size and weight. this could be seen as sexist. The third point in regards to BMI. What if a person is very toned and muscular, which would cause an increase in their BMI. The fourth point is just stupid, considering the seats are very slim indeed.
This just seems to me as another way for Ryanair to make more money and just another 'let's pick on the fatties'. On the other hand if your very slim will they allow you extra baggage to make up for the lack of weight? I doubt it. Click here to add your thoughts.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 April 2009 )
Ian Wright's Fitter Families
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Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Now I am not one for advocating any faddy diet regimes etc, however I do believe in any changes in life to develop a positive effect is good. So long as those changes are healthy and have no threat to health and can be easily taken on.
Last week, on January 9th 2009 there was a book launched called 'Fitter Families' by Ian Wright. So I initially though ‘another book of diets and exercise’.On the surface it could be seen like that, but when reading deeper into the book it is full of commonsense and pointers towards looking at making life changes that can be manageable and achievable.It does not bombard you with ‘YOU MUST DIET, YOU MUST EXERCISE’.Now let’s be honest when someone says that to you it can be quite scary, I know it scares me and frankly can be quite off putting.
This book shows you how you can make changes that are not off putting.Also do not be put off with the ‘Families’ bit, this does not mean the usual parent and children aspect.A family can be a group of friends who are sharing the same common goal.So if you are looking to make some changes in your life I highly recommend this book. Click here for Fitter Families Website.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 07 February 2009 )
Slimming Drug Acomplia EMA say risks outweigh the benefits.
Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Acomplia, which is an anti obesity drug, has been licensed in Europe since 2006. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) have found that it doubles the risk of psychiatric disorders. Depression can be one of the causes.
Change4Life campaign to be changed due to parents complaints
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Reported in the Telegraph13/01/08, parents of children who have type 1 diabetes felt the current advertising was not distinguishing between type 1 and type 2.
"Parents of children with type 1 diabetes criticised the Government's 'complete ignorance' for fuelling bullying by fostering the misconception that the condition is caused by being overweight."
Children who are fat seem to be having a raw deal of it. With all the highlighting in the press these days will only fuel bullying. We know there is a problem, but surely this needs to be handled in a more sensitive manner.
