Sho-Lo Showdown: The Do's and Don'ts of Lesbian Chic

Schorb, Jodi; Hammidi, Tania

doi:10.2307/464429

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“…Many lesbians express a goal of improved health through weight loss as opposed to focusing on altering their physical appearance. There is an interesting body of literature exploring differing standards of beauty among sexual minority women that supports these statements (Fox, 2005;Schorb & Hammidi, 2000). Further, there is an identified need to be able to openly express issues related to sexual identity without the fear of either offending others or retaliation from other members in existing weight loss programs (Fogel et al, 2009).…”

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Weight Loss and Related Behavior Changes Among Lesbians

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Young

Dietrich

et al. 2012

Journal of Homosexuality

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Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for several modifiable, if not preventable diseases. Growing evidence suggests that lesbians may have higher rates of obesity than other women. This study was designed to describe weight loss and behavior changes related to food choices and exercise habits among lesbians who participated in a predominantly lesbian, mainstream, commercial weight loss program. Behavioral changes were recorded in exercise, quality of food choices, and number of times dining out. Although there were several limitations based on sample size and heterogeneity, the impact of a lesbian-supportive environment for behavior change was upheld.

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