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“The pre-history of our species is hag-ridden with episodes of nightmarish ignorance and calamity, for which religion used to identify, not just the wrong explanation but the wrong culprit.” These words by Christopher Hitchens in the Introduction to his book The Portable Atheist – Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever (De Capo Press, 2007) summarises the problem religion still causes in society.

Pal Leslie from The Weighting Game was on the TODAY Show yesterday where she offered 5 ways to pump up your confidence when it comes to body image. At the end, the all important question is asked, "And what about those skinny jeans? Should we hang onto them or not?" I agree with Leslie's answer.

The Weekly Digest: Related topics in the news A roundup of related topics in the news… DIED Fat activist Jeanne Toombs has passed away due to complications of pneumonia. Am active board member of NAAFA, Toombs also spearheaded efforts to assist in the passing of the bill that would add height and weight to the protected classes in Massachusetts.

Spring Break for many girls means bikinis, short-shorts, and midriff baring attire, so you can imagine how that pressure to look good can trigger someone to go to extremes in order to fit in and look hot.

[by Crabby] That's a Microphone People, So No Smart-Ass Remarks We rarely (ok never) have interviews here at Cranky Fitness 'cause honestly we don't tend to get out much. However, thanks to the Amazing Invention of E-mail, we are actually going to bring you a conversation with someone not of this blog, Leslie Goldman.