FGR: Fat Girls Rule!

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Fatty and Bertha
I would like you to know that I am also fat and happy. I don't care what people think anymore. I am 16 years old and I weigh 190 pounds. I could lose the weight but would people like me any more? I would still be the same person. And what's the point of losing the weight? To make people happy? Because I don't really care about that. It bothers me that America has this perception about the perfect body and the perfect image. Obesity this, obesity that. Honestly, I think we should focus on something else. How about drugs in America or the fact that we are fighting a war? The point is.. we are never happy with who we are. If I was a size 2 I would probably still think something was wrong with me. I just wish things could be different, but they will never be.
Nichole

(Editor's note: Amen Sista! Preach on! We feel the way you do. The best you can do is live a healthy life and hope it's the best you can do. Keep fighting the good fight. If enough of us show confidence in our bodies, people will start to see us differently. - Fatty)

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
This website is hilarious.. man you go girls. Give it up for the Fat Chick Pride.
ChubbyChicken

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
Just like to congratulate you on the site. While I'm not a girl or very overweight, I am a gay 16 year old and when you're a gay 16 year old, if you're not a go-go dancer, no one wants to know. I'm 5'8" and 12.5 stone (I'm note sure what that is in pounds - I'm from the UK) and for a long time I felt really bad about myself and thought no one could ever be attracted to me. But thanks to this site and some fat 'n sexy role models (such as Beth Ditto from The Gossip) I've acquired recently, I think I might be coming around. I'm not not quite there yet, but we'll see. It's great to see a supportive site with a sense of humour. So many sites seem to be so happy, clappy and dull but this site has made me laught out loud as well as helping me out. :)
Jamie

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
The "Fat Girl Quiz" was the absolutely funniest thing I have ever seen. I answered all of the questions truthfully and got 100% fat girl. Awesome.
Andi

(Editor's note: Welcome to our warped and twisted world of fat girl zanniness!! Thanks for stopping by! -- Fatty)

Dear Fatty,
I saw your message in Graceland: "Don't be cruel 'cause Fat Girls Rule!" That is soooo good! Anyway, I'm not fat (at least I don't think so) but you guys are sooo great to help people!
#1 Elvis Fan

(Editor's note: What about me?!? I was there, too!! I'm going to go pout now because Fatty gets all the e-mail and I get NO RESPECT! -- Bertha)

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
Just found your site - girls, you are fantastic! Only wish we had a better attitude and outlook to your sexy waistlines here in jolly old England! I'm a fat girl and loving it LARGE! It's a shame men can't handle REAL women like us!!!

Keep up the good work!
hotlips xxx

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
I just want to let you know your site is wonderful. I came across it quite by accident, but it intrigued me. I wish I had found a website like this when I was younger. I've had an eating disorder for years, and am considered "skinny", but never been able to accept myself. I don't want to ramble on, just make two points: being thin has nothing to do with being happy, and an AWESOME job to you guys!!!
Anonymous

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
I am not a Fat Girl (yet) but coming from a long line of them, I love this quiz, and am so happily 75% Fat Girl. Hey it's about attitude, not size right?

Nice Job,
mlee1139

(Editor's note: You got that right!! Attitude is everything!! Thanks for taking the quiz and dropping us a note. -- Fatty)

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
Hello! I would just like to commend you on your fine work. I have an overweight friend that has been feeling pretty down about herself lately. I stumbled upon your site and it really made her smile. I'm delighted that you created this webpage; it's making so many wonderful people full of the happiness they deserve! Love on you!
brittany

(Editor's note: Thanks for your kind words. We do what we can when it comes to encouragement. Tell your friend to keep her head held high - we are beautiful people and deserve good things!! -- Fatty)

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
I love you guys! Fatty and Bertha can come over to my house anytime and I will cook!
somadsam

(Editor's note: HAHAHAHAH - FREE FOOD????? Did someone say the magic words???? Thanks and visit us again often! --Fatty)

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
You make a lot of references to fat people eating a lot, but I am curious as to whether or not eating a lot in public embarrasses you. I'm fat and don't mind it, but I HATE eating in public (especially if I am eating alone, I never eat alone or eat when the person with me is not), especially a lot, because it's just furthering the stereotype. Do you see where I am coming from?

I don't buy candy/cookies/junk food unless I am buying other stuff. I eat, I eat a lot, I just hate being part of the stereotype, I think it shows a lack of self respect and even ignorance. Do you know if this is a common opinion?

I have lots of opinions on fat people... like it bugs me when they do eat a lot and don't care, or eat without manners, or when they wear clothes that reveal "gross" body parts (and i will admit it... i think that my upper arms and upper thighs are gross, I won't go to a public pool or wear a tank top. I don't like to look at it and I know other people don't, and I'd rather not be offensive.) or when they don't understand why "normal sized" members of the opposite sex don't like them... I could go on, but my thoughts are disorganized. I would jsut like your response to some of the things I've said. Keep in mind that I'm not against you, I'm a fat girl. I just dislike stereotypes (all fat people eat all the time, are ugly, are stupid... realize how the words "fat" and "stupid" are so frequently connected?).

Anyway, nice site, keep up good work, etc.
Amanda

(Editor's note: Apparently you completely missed the whole point of our site which is accepting and loving yourself unconditionally exactly the way you are. I could care less what strangers think about me, my food choices, my clothing choices, etc. These people are STRANGERS and, as such, they don't know me. So why should I care about their opinions? I DON'T! They don't know what I eat all the time and have just as good a chance catching me with an apple as with a candy bar. As far as stereotypes, I've never believed in them. No two people are exactly alike - fat or not. However, I think it's sad when fat people such as yourself perpetuate the stereotype by doing exactly what society's warped beauty standards tell you to do.

As for the "gross body parts", just hearing such a thing makes me cringe. We are fat - not gross! I am a beautiful woman both inside and out. This means I eat balanced meals and exercise when I can. I wear clothes that I think are flattering. And, yes, I even go out in public in a bathing suit (swimming is one of the best forms of exercise, both physically and mentally).

So, Amanda, please stop being embarrassed and start being proud of who you are just for being Amanda! --Bertha)

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
Just wanted to tell you guys rock on! It makes me so happy to see girls of any/every size to be happy and satisfied with their bodies ^^ Thanks also for giving frank, honest advice to the girls and guys on your mail page. I've always been the "big" girl of my family (For an Asian, 5'8 and 140 is large, oy.), and my friends love to make snide comments because i'm not a size 0, but I've never let it get me down, and I hope everyone else out there loves themselves no matter what their size. Cheers!
Hoiki Suen

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
I would personally like to thank you for making a point to ALL womyn. I've always believed that womyn are supposed to have curves. Voluptuous is BEAUTIFUL and you are even more beautiful for doing this site for yourselves, womyn, and for giving others a different perspective on true feminism. Thank you!
WickedPleasures

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
i think this site is great. people shouldn't be afraid of their weight. i do want to lose weight and everything but that's just because society's making us feel like we have to.

i have a webpage and i linked you. :) - http://www.throwmeaway.com
dani

Hey There!
love the website. i just thought you guys might get a kick out of this: http://www.hekkuli.org/~hekkuli/flash/bsb-i_want_a_fat_babe.swf
alisa

(Editor's note: We liked it so much, we added a link to it on our Fun Stuff page! Thanks for letting us know!)

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
Hey! Absolutely fantastic site, first of all. I tried the unhealthy crash diets, outright starving myself, etc etc, until I realized what the hell I was doing-- denying myself food that I loved, being constantly hungry and tired and miserable, so that shallow superficial people could like a fake version of me. It's ridiculous. It's insane. It doesn't even make sense when you stop and think about it.

So here's to us fat girls who know enough to do what makes us happy, and to keep friends who wouldn't ask us to deny ourselves for them.

My reason for writing, though? To tell Stacie I think she's gorgeous. Probably straight, I know, but a big ol' dyke can dream, right? ;-)

Peace and pizza.
Megan

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
Hi. My name is Roxanne aka Roxie. I'm not looking for advice.. but, I just thought I'd send you my thoughts. I wouldn't consider myself "fat" but, I used to be chubby as a child and I know how it feels to be put down, or to feel so terrible about yourself. I think your site is wonderful and I think you are two beautiful people. I give you a lot of credit for reaching out to overweight girls and inspiring them to look deep into their hearts and realize their true beauty. I have nothing against overweight people.. I only judge people by what's on the inside. I hope you girls keep up the good work and continue on letting girls know how beautiful they really are. Your own personal beauty reflects inside every person who is touched your words of wisdom. I truly admire your intentions. Thanks for listening.
Roxanne

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
Hey i just took your quiz and...................
i'm 100% Fat Girl!!!!!!
Sho nuff and pimp tight!
Keep the big pride alive ladies and... I'll meet ya at the buffet!
Marlene

Dear Fatty and Bertha,
I just wanted to tell you guys how much I enjoyed your site. I found it on a yahoo group called Big beautiful beginnings for new bbw moms and pregnant bbws. They highly recommended your site. It's fun to see someone making a site that is full of attitude and pride for their size :) Keep up the good work :)
Megan in Chico, CA