Bearly Healthy
Healthy and Happy in a body you love
The Disclaimer stuff: I'm not a health professional, the information on here is just that. It's not advice. It's what I've learned and that I found helpful in my own health journey. I've tried to use trusted, peer reviewed, sources. But please remember, things change, new findings occur. I've not made this site for me, or anyone, to be dragged down some Interweb alternative facts reality. Thanks
What's on the site
Bearly Healthy is intended to be an informal online learning platform providing positive body-affirming health information for the bear community. Each of us should feel empowered to control our own health and well-being. Here is how we hope to provide the information you need and explore current and emerging health needs within our community
Metabolic health 101
Knowing how and why your body works is the first step in understanding how best to work with it to optimise your health
Information Blog
The blog dives into crucial aspects of health: Mental Health, Metabolic Health, and Men's Health issues.
Online community
The forum aims to provide a platform to address current and emerging issues and find better ways to support men in our community.
Interest Groups
The website can host special interest groups
Hi, I'm Gerard.
I want to empower bigger men to manage their own health, in their own way.
Health messaging often seems to shame bigger people, and health information can be confusing and contradictory.
The food industry's marketing tactics add to the problem.
As a community, we've dealt with fat-shaming by creating our own bear community spaces.
Being bigger can lead to health issues, but we can be healthy and happy with our bodies.
Let's explore our health issues realistically, and positively and be body-affirming as we do it. Let's empower bigger men to prioritize our health in a way that works for us.
Join our Bearly Healthy Community
You'll be able to get involved in the online forum, sharing your views and perspectives.
Suggest topics for blogs or maybe even become one of our blog authors.
You'll also get updates on new blogs and a quarterly newsletter.
Online Community
The forum aims to provide a platform to address current and emerging issues and find better ways to support men in our community. You'll need to be a site member to use the forum or belong to special interest groups