Hey Hot Stuff, It’s World Compliment Day!

I know we’re all sick of themed health days, but today Wednesday 1st of March is World Compliment Day, which sounds great! You probably think so too because you’re always thinking about other people in a positive way. You might tell from this introduction, but the art of the compliment doesn’t come naturally to men. […]

What Do You Do If You Hate Your Body?

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At MAN v FAT we believe in being positive about bodies. Ever since we began we’ve firmly believed that we have to treat our readers, and ourselves, with as much compassion as we can. One upshot of that is that we’re only ever keen on helping people to lose weight, if that’s their choice. We […]

Could You Hug Yourself Thin?

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Are you tired of counting calories and hitting the gym, but still not seeing any results on the scale? Well, it’s time to put down the kale smoothie and pick up your nearest and dearest friend, because hugging may just be the secret ingredient to weight loss you’ve been looking for. No, really – hugging […]

Why National Hugging Day Might Be A Missing Weight Loss Opportunity

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Are you tired of counting calories and hitting the gym, but still not seeing any results on the scale? Well, it’s time to put down the kale smoothie and pick up your nearest and dearest friend, because hugging may just be the secret ingredient to weight loss you’ve been looking for. No, really – hugging […]

How Can Pain Impact Your Weight Loss?

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In recent years there has been an increased research focus on chronic pain conditions and this has brought new discoveries about how the brain deals with pain, but also the sort of impact that pain can have on the rest of the body. The TL;DR of this research is that essentially when the body is […]

Seven Supplements That Actually Work

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Let’s be completely honest: supplements are sus. There’s a $152 billion industry built around the idea that the answer to all of life’s problems can be found in a bottle. Frankly, we’d love it if that was true, but anyone who has tried to lose weight for a while will tell you that there are […]

5 Tips On How To Enjoy Christmas Without Diet Chaos

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Christmas presents the opportunity to see family and give presents, but it also includes the temptation to overindulge, and walk into a Christmas diet catastrophe. Let’s face it, the Christmas season is filled with treats that are unhealthy for us due to their high sugar content and other processed ingredients. Although we may generally follow […]

Fantastic Fat Sex: Practical Sex Tips For Bigger Guys

In the first on our series of fantastic fat sex we looked at the issues of how to get your body going when your head isn’t in the game. This time we’re getting hands-on as our favourite sex expert Kate Taylor (whose excellent website about all things sex you can find here) takes us through […]

Tips For Big Guys Who Want To Look Good This Winter

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December is a busy month. Lots of shopping, party planning and family coming over, so it’s understandable that you’ll want to look your best. But what if this year, instead of buying the same loose sweaters and black t-shirts, you go for a truly exceptional look? Don’t worry, you won’t need to hit any designer […]

Fantastic Fat Sex: How To Love Sex When You’re Not Happy With Your Body

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Full disclosure: here at MAN v FAT we’re partial to a bit of sex. We’re also keen on you having sex, and not just ordinary sex either, we want you to have great sex, mind-blowing sex, sexy sex. However, feedback from readers has often pointed out that there is a disconnect when it comes to […]