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New Fit Bat Workouts

Hello my Fit Bats! I will soon be releasing a killer workout. You can eat your cake and cardio too. In the meantime, check out existing workouts.

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I just found your blog and I'm so happy I did! It's really nice to see representation of bodies like mine in a fitness blog :-)

Hey! I’ll be making more workouts. It’s so nice to hear you appreciate them!! All the luv-

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Hey, didn't you have a thigh based workout up last summer? If this isn't just me being dumb could you please post a link? 😋😋

A list of my full workouts are here! You may be talking about Cardio Creature.

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Fit Bat Yoga - Revolved Half Moon Pose

Hey Fab Bats! The last installment of Fit Bat Yoga (click the link to check out the others) with Jessamyn Stanley is finally here. Whoop whoop! This one’s a real stretch, so have those ligaments ready (grilled, preferably). Don’t forget to tell us how you did this time and remember to check out Fit Bat Workouts for more monstrous moves.

Here’s to you Fit Bats for sticking through thick, thin and raw to the bone with hopes for another elastic comeback from Jessamyn! Find her on Facebook, Instagram and Cody App.

Do you workout on the regular? What did you think of this collab and would you be interested in more yoga comics? Wouldn’t you agree that Vampires are clearly less interesting than Werewolves? Comment!

Support on Patreon ✝ Dana’s shop ✝ Questions? Hit me up on Facebook, Twitter or email fatbatdana@gmail.com.

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Date Change

Hey Fab Bats! Due to a family emergency (my Dad in his lab accidentally drank from the wrong beaker) the last set of Fit Bat Yoga will have to take place next week (July 2nd). Stay tuned in!

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Fit Bat Yoga - Monkey Pose

Hey Fab Bats! After her last headstand how-to (go check it out!) Jessamyn is back with some of her leg-weaving wisdom. Here you’ll learn how to flex your legs to perform the Monkey Pose. I can’t quite make it as far as her yet, but with enough time, resilience, and frequent fruit bowl breaks it will happen. Give it a try this Sunday and tell us how you did!

Support on Patreon ✝ Dana’s shop ✝ Questions? Hit me up on Facebook, Twitter or email fatbatdana@gmail.com.

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Hey there neo-glitches!

I am an Afro-Futuristic-Frenchassistic digitally assisted artist(e) trying to stay in college and pursue a dream of illustrating the real, bringing power to the pen and teaching kids through comics. While it is not in my nature to request help - you see, my upbringing amongst dromaeosaurid theropod required one independently contribute fresh meat to the herd - it is necessary at this point.

Currently, my education and headquarters are, to be honest, unaffordable. Running Dill Comics, Dining with Dana, Pwatt Comics among other zanilicious experiments is one of the most important things in my life.

Also, as people continue to express interest in these comics, requests for more seem to amplify. There are not enough Wikipedia articles to express how amazingly encouraging that is. Over the past months I have received several questions as to why I post less work than before. The raw fact is I just don’t have enough funds to keep creating so frequently and survive.

Donating to Patreon would allow me to keep going. No amount is too small. Also, supporting Dana’s shop would make this situation better beyond belief! 

Meanwhile, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You++ to those who have supported and the ones who continue to do so!!! You mean the solar system to me, pseudo-planet Pluto included.

If you’re also in a pinch - what an understated allegory, how about “gnaw” -spreading the word or reblogging/sharing this post is one of the greatest things anyone can do. It allows other people to reach out to these 2D characters and lend a hand… digital or otherwise.

And once again, Power to the Pen!

Surf safe,

Dr. Calyn

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Tumblr Username Change

Don’t be afraid….or do, be very afraid…

My username has changed from @danasdinnertable to @diningwithdana. This affects nothing. I am still the same person/Bat in space. Expect for that extra limb I’ve been growing. The things they don’t tell you about juicing…

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Fit Bat Workouts are back!! Time to get our game on again, this time with a special guest: body positive yoga guru Jessamyn Stanley!

Are you ready?

Fit Bat Yoga with Jessamyn Stanley

This is it Fit Bats! Time to get back on the haunted train track. Come stretch out some of those extra limbs ft. ‘Yogi with a Body’, Jessamyn Stanley, this June 12th, 19th and 26th. Each day Dining with Dana will feature a series of poses with a complete cartoon tutorial.

Keep up on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! You can help make more of these projects a reality by contributing to Patreon or through Dana’s shop.

Now let’s fight, fright and get fit!

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Banshee Body Empowerment

Hey Fab Bats!

  As heat rises and we begin to shed our layers, a coat of armor dismantles to reveal our physical selves. Now before you go out and dismember your friend, remember you don’t have to exchange limbs with an Instamodel. I’m sure many of you are bikini body ready as it is, what with having bodies and all. Forgo the celery fast for a nice BBQ rib (again, don’t dismember a friend) and a side order of Caesar salad. However, here is not a human being on this ball of earth and water that does not at least once get worried about their body. You may have the urge to perch yourself high upon that weeping willow and claim that it is not true, but even in this bird-like state, you must give into the feels.

  One fabulous full moon, I was walking past our Baroque floor mirror after a relaxing blood bath. Only, instead of the usually “Damn!” my brain emitted more of a “eughhff”. Rather than bury it in my subconscious, I - admittedly, after a little hustle - got off my headless high horse and admitted: “Well, I don’t feel at my most ghastly today.” Luckily, the feeling has now passed and I’ve decided to share a couple tricks and treats on body empowerment with you Fab Bats.

Wallow in Those Sorrows

  For just a moment. Not feeling like a dreadfully dashing deity? Happens to all of us. Take a moment to mourn a time when you were great and powerful. Once you sense enough time has passed - remember, some of us take longer or are faster than others - seize that power once again as the rightful ruler of this kingdom. It may take years, days or seconds. Do you think I became confident under the span of a quick-cooking-one-minute oat? Naw. It took a decade for my character to be developed (and finally get bigger hair, phew)! Sometimes, you also need that little extra push to get back in business.

Speaking of push, take a look at StyleLikeU. These short videos by a mother/daughter team feature individuals from all walks of life. Interviewed on self-acceptance, emotional evolution and exterior expression, each tells a heartfelt story. No sap, no crap, it’s really vegan raw.

Get Back on the Headless Horse

  Not the high horse. He can barely even navigate himself. Get back on the one that will lead you into battle. Here are some links and events to help:

Kelvin, creator of Notoriously Dapper - a + size male fashion blog - is a huge advocate for body positivity. It cracks the lack of representation in plus size men with a wiff of dandy.

I started posting outfit looks to inspire and show men of size that you can be stylish regardless of our sometimes limitations when shopping or viewing clothing advertisements. - Kelvin of Notoriously Dapper

Featured above is the equally dapper William Beave Brooks. Fashion blogger, he seeks to slay in size and inspire others to do so as well.

The Body Empowerment Series, by Caroline who suffered from an eating disorder for 10 years, aims to uplift through testimonies, writing, videos and other works.

Essie Golden - Fab Bat model and loud voice in the bodi-posi community - will be hosting her Golden Confidence Pool Party in LA for those States side.

The Internal Acceptance Movement is a “space for self-acceptance, empowerment, mental wellness and healing”. A fav, browsing through the photos, advice and quotes really is a mood lifter.

Find Yourself

We’re all in a constant process of finding our Selves. The key is to creep on.

Once you accept that you can change, you will have a better understanding of who you are. Be open to the new. As long as it’s authentic. As long as it’s true to you. - “You Do You”, Dining with Dana’s illustrated article on For Harriet

Might as well embrace the change and welcome our new facets…even the “eughhff” ones. It is, in the end, a journey…

How do you feel about acceptance? Have you come to terms with your body? Or would you prefer to be reborn into the celestial void?

Dana’s shop ✝ Support on Patreon ✝ Questions? Hit me up on Facebook, Twitter or emailfatbatdana@gmail.com.

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Hi, do you mind if non-PoC but your "Fat Bat" T-shirt? I really want one but I thought I'd better ask first

I don’t mind at all!! Fat Bat shirts are for everyone. This blog strives to be inclusionary of all, so you are absolutely welcome in the Bat fam.

Fat Bat shirts up for grabs for here.

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“Fat Bat” T-Shirt. The stretchy fabric has been tested and proven by the Mad Dr. to be fit for workouts!

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Fat Bat Shirts now available on Dining with Dana’s shop!

Fresh out of the cartoon coffin, Fat Bat shirts are sun-proof, day resistant and range in size. A soft black and white shirt for any casual haunted castle stroll, sinister workout or evil slumber! Get yours here.

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For those who loath the Veggie

If you don’t like vegetables, there’s nothing wrong with sticking them in the oven with a trickle of cheese (I personally prefer a deluge).

On a more vegan friendly note, tabasco was brought unto us for a reason. I also enjoy mustard and raw carrots or apples and peanut butter. Don’t be afraid to spice things up too. I witnessed unseasoned chicken on a BBQ once. I still have the nightmares.

As usual, it’s all a matter of taste, these are just a few ideas. Feel free to chime in!

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Finally, I’m wearable! T-shirts, pins, prints and more tricked treats up for grabs tomorrow at the Women in Comics Con. For those out of NYC, don’t worry (Or yes, be afraid. Very afraid….), goodies are coming your way.

Shirts are in size S, M, L, XL and XXL with soft, stretchy material.

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Spiritual energy for this Spring!

Spring is in with the CO2

  Hey Fab Bats! Chain shops are coming down with a serious case of pastel colors. Spring has not yet sprung but as we all know, multinational corporations have a gift for getting up early. Now I’m not much of a morning maggot but I sure appreciate the light side of the color wheel. I’m also pretty happy to ditch the tights under my torn jeans and trade the wool for fishnets. Besides finishing up work in my mad scientist Dad’s lab (Don’t you just hate it when your Dad makes you practice resuscitation? There are only so many undead Igors you need.), I’ve been garnering some spiritual energy. Anyway, here’s the deal…

  Lewellyn’s 2016 Witches’ Datebook finally arrived via the next best angel to the pizza delivery guy, the Amazon dude. I remember receiving the calendar in 2009 and for some reason had that in mind when purchasing it. Was real surprised when this one turned out to be so up to date! There’s a neat article on Smartphone Magic by Michael Furie that completely disconnects from the negative view many have of the Information Age. The author explains how positive waves can be sent through images and text messages, much like this article from Broadly on Emoji Magic. The author mentions “Since magical workings, our brains and our smartphones all use waves of energy to convey their messages, we can combine all of these actions in order to craft a spell that has the potential to manifest an intention to a worldwide audience”.

  Speaking of witches, you should check out Hello Batty’s lookbook for a bit of spooky Spring inspo. Dig no further into the web as she’s also got a Youtube channel stocked with style videos. As far as the Spoopy Qute aesthetic goes, that sweet ghostie sweater is from The Kawaii Machine on Etsy. Honestly, pink and black is my only kryptonite. I was also browsing around for DIY ideas and came across some ghoulish glitter:

DIY Shimmer Skirt and Holographic Skirt

Pink and Black Gothic Net and Lace Skirt

Making a Fluffy Skirt

DIY Donut Pumpkins

Pastel Pill Earrings

Pastel Studded Garter DIY

  I was looking around the pastel makeup department too and found a couple tips for dark skin by Sarah Lucero of Stilla Cosmetics: “To pull off the pastel shades on your darker skin, I would suggest that if you already have a pastel shade that you love, that you blend this shade with a bronzer to warm it up just a bit. This way it adjusts the color so that it does not appear “ashy” on the skin. Another thing you can do is to wear a light wash of color on the lids. Colors such as coral, teal, or yellow will look great on your skin and are appropriate with the undertones of your dark skin tone.” That being said, here’s a fresh tutorial from My Natural Sistas.

  On a final note, Halloween has not yet ended, my frightening friends. Featured above are some chocolate chip spider cookies and here is a mouth watering three ingredient vegan strawberry ice-cream (strawberries, coconut milk and sugar).

What are your plans? What do you think of pastel colors? Why is the “International House of Pancakes” only available in America?

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Fit Bat Workouts will be at Women in Comics Con. Hope to see some of you fitness freaks there!