Welcome

As the name suggests, I am a doctor who happens to be fat. And whilst neither of those two things define me as a person, they are probably the reason you have ended up here today. I started this blog in June 2020 as a means of tracking my weight loss journey. At the time I was deeply entrenched in diet culture and restricting my calorie intake as a means of bringing my BMI down to a more “acceptable” level. A lot has changed since then.

Fat people experience discrimination every single day. From the classroom to the boardroom, there is no escaping anti-fat bias. Once I understood the way in which this was impacting the healthcare profession, I could no longer keep silent. Weight stigma is dangerous and people are becoming sick and dying as a result of it. Diets don’t work, the BMI needs to be scrapped and doctors need to stop prescribing weight loss.

What next?

If you’re new to this website and want to learn more about weight stigma and weight inclusive medicine then head on over to my frequently asked questions. Please note that I never engage in any debates or discussions about the content of my website. If you’re hoping for a debate then you are welcome to pay for my time and can contact me through the channels listed below.

Whilst you’re here, why not check out my latest posts, subscribe to my mailing list or head on over to my social media pages? For any media inquiries, please fill out the contact form in the “work with me” section or contact my agent Victoria Marconetto-Tyson.

Blog

My blog charts my journey from serial dieter to weight inclusive GP and intuitive eater. Some of my earlier posts no longer reflect my beliefs, but rather than erase them, I have decided to keep them as a record of where I was when I started this journey and how far I have come since then. For those who are concerned about the potential for my earlier posts to trigger them, I have categorized them into “weight normative” and “weight inclusive”.

I also share some more personal posts which some might find distressing. You will find them under the category “My Story”. That being said, all of my posts come with a content warning. I deal with a range of issues including diet talk, eating disorders, depression, self-harm and suicide. Whilst I try to handle these issues as carefully and sensitively as possible, some readers may find them upsetting.

Podcast

The Fat Doctor Podcast is coming soon. You can be part of it by recording your questions or comments below:

Lived experience

Since starting this website, I have wanted to provide a space for other people to share their own experiences. I believe we all have a story to share and I have personally found that telling my own has been a really healing and cathartic experience. If you would like to share a story please contact me using the form below.

Live Events

I’m a passionate teacher and public speaker. I run regular webinars and workshops which you can join live or alternatively watch the replay at a discounted price. I also offer a pay-what-you-can option, which you can only apply for through this website.

Work with me

I have been a guest speaker at universities, conferences, and private training events. I offer weight stigma training for healthcare professionals, employers and individuals. As a GP with almost 20 years of medical experience, I am available for expert comment or interview. I can also write a feature article, act as a spokesperson for a PR campaign and provide television or radio interviews. I have included a selection of written articles, television and podcast appearances in this section. If you are interested in hiring me to speak at events, please contact my agent Victoria Marconetto-Tyson.

Keep in touch

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I welcome feedback in all its forms, and will try and get back to you as soon as possible. I do not engage with any form of trolls, and any offensive messages or comments will be deleted immediately. Please do not contact my place of work if you wish to complain about my work as the Fat Doctor as they will not respond unless you are a registered patient. GP surgeries are under a lot of pressure and I would ask that you respect that by wasting their time. Please also note that I will never give out medical advice to anyone.