The politics of fitness: A Q&A with Brian Beutler

"There are good political motivations for exercise."

Nov 5 • 

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⏸️ Body Type is on a short break

(While Mikala finishes her book.)

Nov 5 • 

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October 2025

This freed me from influencer anger

Maybe it'll help you.

Oct 29 • 

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Everybody vs. every body

Modern body culture is one battle after another.

Oct 27 • 

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Make your wallet do the work, the VS Fashion Show, + protein woes: Notes roundup 10.17

Quick hits for your end of week.

Oct 17 • 

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'Strong not skinny': A critique

(Even though it applies to me.)

Oct 14 • 

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Why you don't exercise as much as you want to

It's simple + will make you feel better.

Oct 9 • 

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💬Discussion post: Do you talk to anyone about your body stuff?

Anna Maltby and I want to know.

Oct 1 • 

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September 2025

The Jack Black Theory of Female Body Image & Attraction

Plus: My memoir workshop presentation!

Sep 27 • 

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💬Discussion post: Will some people always hate exercise?

(But still do it anyway?)

Sep 10 • 

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My book is due in 3.5 weeks

A status report

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August 2025

Here's a Serena Williams GLP-1 thing, goddammit

Feels like I have to

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