A universe in motion seen from the International Space Station during a night pass over Earth.
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Timelapse created from images courtesy of the Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center(ISS061-E-110520-111341 eol.jsc.nasa.gov).
so was no one was gonna tell me that the painting saturn devouring his son was found painted directly onto the walls of the artist’s home after he died and that it may not even be depicting the greek legend, that’s just the most common interpretation??????
This is Redefining Body Image’s go-to list of resources, articles, research, videos, etc. providing facts and information regarding health and body image, especially dedicated to debunking the everyone’s favorite myth that fat = unhealthy.
If I referred you to this page and this way of thinking about fat and fat health is new to you, I encourage you to have an open mind.
If you have something to add, please submit! The more this list grows, the more ammo we have to back us up in our fight against the body positive nay-sayers.
Let the facts come marching in.
Big Fat Facts: The truth about fat, obesity, gastric bypass, and weight loss. Focuses on many aspects of fat health that are widely accepted but never challenged, targets the claims, points out the faults, and highlights the truth.
Articles and Evidence by the Fat Nutritionist that go into some of the controversies around dieting, weight, and eating.
A massive list of resources discussing the truth behind fat health can be found over at Big Liberty Blog, titled Truth Behind Fat: References.
One of my staple resources, Kate Harding answers the ever popular question directed at fat activists: “But Don’t You Realize Fat Is Unhealthy?”
Some more from the lovely Kate Harding: “Reality vs. Relativism“ and ”Diets Don’t Work”.
A scientific study helping to prove how diets really work by, Junkfood Science - How We’ve Come to Believe that Overeating Causes Obesity
More of Me to Love discusses fat health, fitness, and health at every size.
Everyone Knows Obesity Is Hurting Us, But Is the Fight Against Obesity the Problem? - Linda Bacon, Ph.D.
The Health At Every Size® Manifesto.
Heart Surgeon Speaks Out Against What Really Causes Heart Disease - A very interesting and informative piece that details new studies on heart disease.
Weight Science: Evaluating the Evidence for a Paradigm Shift
Medicare’s search for effective obesity treatments: diets are not the answer.
The TRUE Cost of Fatties - Looking closely at how obesity impacts gas costs and health care, which is to say not at all.
More on Obesity and Healthcare Costs here.
Stereotype Management Skills by Deb Burgard, PhD. discusses how to refute fat shaming propaganda, among other helpful things.
Uncommon Knowledge About Changes in Body Weight by Lily O’Hara
Things Obesity is Not by Ragen Chastain
‘Everyone knows’ obesity kills, but is weight loss the answer? by Lydia Turner
Above-Normal Weight Alone Does Not Necessarily Increase Short-Term Risk of Death, U.S. Data Suggest - Science Daily, July 2012
Among diabetes patients, the obese outlive the trim - a study that cracks fat health stereotypes about type 2 diabetes
‘Fitness and Fatness’: Not All Obese People Have the Same Prognosis; Second Study Sheds Light On ‘Obesity Paradox’ - People can be obese but metabolically healthy and fit, with no greater risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease or cancer than normal weight people, according to the largest study ever to have investigated this seeming paradox.
This TED talk by Julie Rochefort called “Shift the Focus” discusses and displays a lot of really important data based around the fact that health is possible at EVERY size. A short 8 minute video that covers a lot of ground in a short amount of time.
This extensive article by Glenn Gaesser, Ph.D. called Obesity, Health, and Metabolic Fitness debunks a number of myths regarding fat health. Many important topics are covered, from “thinner is not necessarily healthier” to “emphasis on weight loss” being “misdirected and hazardous”, to challenging the link between obesity and heart disease. A very comprehensive and informative resource.
Fear Mongering for the Nation by Fat Body Politics - A critical look at the HBO documentary Weight of the Nation.
Why Diets are Harmful and Counterproductive by Linda Bacon challenges conventional wisdom regarding obesity and weight loss to support the conclusion that “Weight is a baseless measure for health, and weight loss a counterproductive goal.”
Fat Acceptance/Size Discrimination Related Resources (WIP)
Ever wanted to learn more about Fat Acceptance? Check out the Fat Acceptance FAQ over at Spilt Milk, complete with a list of links to some great health-related info.
5 Fat Acceptance Myths Debunked - Debunking myths such as “Fat acceptance demands complete confidence and self-love at all times.”
NAAFA Official Website
The Association for Size Diversity and Health // Research Articles
Virga, the phenomenon of rain not reaching the ground. Virga is produced when rain is falling from the base of the cloud but evaporates in dry air before reaching the ground surface.
Here is a list of all the Drama cds around and translations.
Enormous credit to @meroko26us and their post/masterlist on drama cd. Basically they put together an amazing masterlist, and most of the links for season 1, manga and season 2 drama cds come from there.
Manga Drama cds
Manga Volume 7, Special Edition: "Sweep! Community Cleaning!" - 2016 February 3
Audio 1 to 5: https://sirin-bird.tumblr.com/post/154929319432/so-i-dont-know-whether-all-of-the-bnha-cd-dramas
Volume 1: "Tsu is Here" / "The rainy season has come!" - 2016 June
Translation: http://shonengamez.com/2016/06/29/my-hero-academia-blu-ray-dvd-vol-1-3ds-qr-code-and-drama-cd-translation/
Volume 2: "The Opening of the Pool Has Come!" - 2016 July
Summary: https://lovemeteorstrike.tumblr.com/post/157316704545/bnha-drama-cd-track-2
Volume 3: "The Fair Has Come!" - 2016 August
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ggS9rXS_1ys
Volume 4: "A Ghost Has Come!" - 2016 September
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13g4-Y318VE&list=PL5s3RtQGAA0bGJ2o6Fm3_4_BCqjdFxIXT&index=4
Volume 5: "Birthday Has Come!" - 2016 October
Translation: https://zrllosyn.tumblr.com/post/165252784745/bnha-drama-cd-5
Anime: Season 2 Drama cd
Volume 1: "Preparation for the Sports Festival!" - 2017 July
Translation: https://hikikomori-sama.tumblr.com/post/164932620832
Volume 2: "Group A vs. Group B Recreation" - 2017 August
Audio: https://sirin-bird.tumblr.com/post/164867026412/the-second-cd-drama-recreation-class-a-vs-class
Volume 3: "Find! Scout Candidates!" - 2017 September
Volume 4: "Isn't the Teacher Incredible?" - 2017 October
Volume 5: "Message Game" - 2017 November
Volume 6: "Long Night" - 2017 December
Volume 7: "Now it's the time to study for exams" - 2018 January
Volume 8: "Assassin from the Union" - 2018 February
Translation: https://aitaikimochi.tumblr.com/post/170933779611
Anime: Season 3 Drama cd
General summary: https://twitter.com/aitaikimochi/status/1095608837216776192
Another summary: https://aitaikimochi.tumblr.com/post/174045775841
Season 3, Volume 1: "Mini Voice Drama 1" - 2018 July 18
Translation: https://aitaikimochi.tumblr.com/post/176045839256
Season 3, Volume 2: "Mini Voice Drama 2" - 2018 August 15
Season 3, Volume 3: "Mini Voice Drama 3" - 2018 September 19
Translation: https://bnha-distractions.tumblr.com/post/178282680846/aitaikimochi-heres-the-translation-for-the
Season 3, Volume 4: "Mini Voice Drama 4" - 2018 October 17
Translation: https://blithefool.tumblr.com/post/179145688441/aitaikimochi-the-boku-no-hero-academia-season-3
Season 3, Volume 5: "Mini Voice Drama 5" - 2018 November 14
Season 3, Volume 6: "Mini Voice Drama 6" - 2018 December 19
Translation: https://kiribakubutcanon.tumblr.com/post/181986893404/aitaikimochi-the-boku-no-hero-academia-season-3
Season 3, Volume 7: "Mini Voice Drama 7" - 2019 January 16
Season 3, Volume 8: "Mini Voice Drama 8" - 2019 February 13
Anime: Season 4 Drama cd
Season 4, Volume 1: "Go over! Unannounced humor check" - 2020 January 22
Season 4, Volume 2: "Daily audition of Fat Gum Office" - 2020 February 19
Season 4, Volume 3: "Shishikura-senpai's lost item" - 2020 March 18
Season 4, Volume 4: "The flame roasted meat magistrate" - 2020 April 15
Season 4, Volume 5: "UA Academy Dance Audition" - 2020 May 20
Season 4, Volume 6: "Fear! Midnight Music Room" - 2020 August 19
Summary: https://twitter.com/aitaikimochi/status/1268775942949724160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1268775942949724160%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomicbook.com%2Fanime%2Fnews%2Fmy-hero-academia-jirou-kaminari-ship-romance-short-story%2F
Anime: Season 5 Drama cd
Season 5, Volume 4: "No, it's emo" - 2022 January 19
Translation: https://twitter.com/h_erodeku/status/1484952306353426438
Video: https://twitter.com/h_erodeku/status/1485019665839624194