This is Meagan Kerr

Going to the gym

A fat Māori woman with lipoedema is sitting on a leg curl and extension machine in an empty gym. She is taking a selfie in a mirror.

Exercising in a gym means I’m less likely to put off my workout if it’s cold or raining.

Gyms can be intimidating places – especially if you’re a fat person. I’m sure we’ve all seen the fatphobic advertising that some gyms use, know of people taking photos of other gym goers to make fun of them, or heard about trainers who shout at you until you cry, throw up or both. All of these things are vile, so it’s not surprising that a lot of people are really hesitant to go to the gym!

Despite all of these things I’ve found some really awesome gyms over the years, it’s just been a matter of finding the right one. Recently I’ve had a few people asking how to get started, so I thought I’d write a longform post for the gym-curious. View Post

Lipoedema

From my teenage years well into my 30’s, I thought my arms and legs looked the way they do solely because I was fat. Even though most other fat people that I know don’t have arms and legs that look like mine. But I have family members whose bodies look like mine – I guess I thought it was a genetic thing. Just how our whānau looks, you know? View Post

Jeuneora Renew+ Collagen Review

Jeuneora Renew+ Marine Collagen Review

Does anyone else wonder if things they see online live up to the hype? Partly in the interests of research (because the people need to know, okay?) and partly because I wasn’t happy with the results of the collagen products I’d already tried out, I ordered myself a few things from Jeuneora. View Post

Drink more water (so you don’t feel like a lizard)

Tips to drink more water and stay hydrated: Get a cool drinking vessel like this Pusheen cup

I like to think I’m doing a good job of staying hydrated, but the truth is I probably don’t drink as much water as I should. While I know I should be drinking a minimum of two litres a day, the reality is that some days I get to 9pm and I’m wondering why I feel absolutely parched – it’s because I’ve only had one glass of water the whole day. Time to give myself a very stern talking to. THIS IS WHY YOUR SKIN FEELS LIKE A LIZARD! DRINK UP, GIRL!

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Review: Modibodi Period Underwear

New Zealand plus size fashion blogger Meagan Kerr wears Modibodi Period Underwear

Something you should probably know about me is that I’m not afraid to talk about things that others might consider taboo – especially when it comes to our bodies. And so I tried out the Modibodi period underwear, I made a video about them and took some photos of what they look like on – because I’m a blogger and that’s what we do. View Post

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