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Seat Belt Extenders
Some people just can't get the seat belts of certain models of vehicles across their abdomen. This can lead to wearing an extremely tight and uncomfortable belt or worse, not wearing them at all.I didn't realize the variance in seatbelt length and fit until we van shopping a few years ago. Of all the vans we tried the Toyota Sienna was the most comfortable plus the basic model comes with more features than any other basic.
Automobiles
I never knew this was such a problem until I started talking to others about it. But there is a cure. If you are buying a new vehicle be sure to ask the dealer up front for an extender.
Here is a resource page of automobile manufacturers and their contact information so you can contact the one for your vehicle to request a seat belt extender. Depending on the age of your vehicle and the manufacturer you may or may not need to pay for this. Visit Seat Belts For Larger Passengers.
Air Planes
The next difficult place to fit into a seatbelt is on an air plane. I've even seen slim people struggle with them. If you do a lot of air travel you might want to consider getting your own extender. Visit Airline Extenders, LLC for further information.
Living XL
This website has so many products for "living large" I just couldn't believe it. All in one spot!They have toilets seats, heating pads, mobility chairs, leg lifters, back scratchers, wheelchairs with 700 lb capacity, portable chairs, mens and womens clothing; and my favorite, bikes for men and women that hold 600lbs.
Visit Livingxl to learn more.
Maxx Daddy Folding Chair
by Koolest Products
Depending on the model they hold 600+ pounds of safety and comfort for anyone looking for a portable durable chair.
I love my purple MaXX Daddy Monster and highly recommend it. It holds 800 lbs, 300 lbs per arm, has two insulated cup holders, two layers of 600 denier nylon fabric for comfort and durability, easily removable headrest and footrest and a carrying bag. The only downside is that it weighs 25 lbs, making it difficult if you have to lug it any distance.
The chair is incredibly comfortable and easy to set up. I also felt incredibly safe sitting and lounging in it. I'm very happy with this purchase and highly recommend it for anyone who does any kind of camping, RVing, festivals, pool side or back yard lounging. And it's a dang pretty chair!
Bear in mind that you get what you pay for. The Maxx Daddy is around $120 plus UPS standard shipping. Watch the video below to see how easy it is to open and close it.
Visit Koolest Products to learn more.
Maxx Daddy Folding Chair
Maxx Daddy Folding Chair
Opening and closing the Maxx Daddy chair. Read review - http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57784.asp
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The Fat Girl's Guide to Life
by Wendy Shanker
The Fat Girl's Guide to Life
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 11/08/2009)![]()
"Vibrant, vivacious, and gorgeous, Wendy Shanker is a fat girl who has simply had enough-enough of family, friends, co-workers, women's magazines, even strangers on the street all trying (and failing) to make her thin. Written in Wendy's wonderfully funny and candid voice, The Fat Girl's Guide to Life provides thought-provoking insights, statistics, and body-image resources intended to restore a realistic standard of beauty and self-acceptance to the 68 percent of American women who wear a size 12 or larger. The Fat Girl's Guide to Life invites you to step off the scale and weigh the issues for yourself."
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by Glenn A. Gaesser
Big Fat Lies: The Truth about Your Weight and Your Health
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 11/08/2009)![]()
"In this authoritative, easy-to-read book, Glenn Gaesser, an exercise physiologist, challenges the conventional wisdom that excess body fat poses a danger to health. He explains that it is the fat in your diet - not your weight - that is harmful, and presents scientific evidence of the benefits of body fat. In addition, Gaesser presents a "20/20 program" for achieving optimal health and metabolic fitness through 20 minutes of daily moderate exercise and a complex-carbohydrate eating plan. This edition includes a new introduction and updated research."
Plus Size Bath Wrap
Surround yourself in luxery
The Voluptuous Woman Company created a wonderful bath wrap to spoil plus size bodies in July 2005. It is made from 100% white terry velour fabric and measures 75" wide and 35" long with a heavy duty 1" x 5" Velcro to secure in front. It is elasticized at one end to aid in wrapping. It is currently made in sizes 14 - 28 with a bust up to 52" but has some great stretch.This nicely stitched and reinforced towel retails for $40 US.
There was a tiny bit of shrinkage but the towel is long enough that there is no peek-a-boo-age. And of course the Velcro shows some wear after a few months of washing.
Be sure to let the spas in your area know so you don't have to feel embarrassed or carry your own with you.
This is one of my favorite items for big people. I've had mine for over two years and still love it. It's still plush and the Velcro still works.
Visit Voluptuous Woman Company to learn more.
Fat! So?
by Marilyn Wann
FAT!SO? : Because You Don't Have to Apologize for Your Size
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 11/08/2009)![]()
"Fat!So? isn't all about the seriousness of being fat, fat acceptance and standing up for ourselves. Wann likes to have a little fun and it shows in a few of her mock essays, bountiful women cartoons from various artists and other extra goodies that take you from reading to interactive play. It is not the exclusive bible for fat acceptance that it use to be, it's a good read and shows what women have been trying to say for years: Accept me as I am."
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i created my own backscratcher using a 5 gallon paint mixing stick.[home depot or menards..]take a bottle cap crown from a pop bottle,rough up the top part and epoxy it on the end flat part of the stick and there you go..this baby is very effective ..and dont worry..the cap hasnt cut me yet the past 10 years ive used mine..[but it will pop your pimples on your back!!]..greg...fat and happy!...
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