I have always struggled with obesity. As an obese person, I was often discriminated against for my size. I also felt uncomfortable in my own skin. When I was growing up, there was no awareness around obesity. People just scoffed at you and told you to eat less. Today, obesity awareness is all around us. I […]
You are a smart person, but there are some pretty vicious gym myths that are taking you away from your best fitness. Let’s bust those sneaky myths! Why Everyone Should Start Resistance Training from Jenn Espinosa-Goswami In my recent Slideshare presentation, I debunk common fitness myths. You know, the kind of myths that make you […]
It is a rare woman who can go through 10 months of pregnancy cravings, give birth, and fit into her pre-pregnancy jeans soon after. Some women can gain 60 or more pounds while pregnant! Do the math. If you have 3 children, and gain 60 pounds with each pregnancy, you might need bariatric surgery by […]
I don’t hate gyms. Nor do I hate the people who spend the majority of their free time in gyms. I admire these fitness “freaks” for their amazing passion and unwavering dedication. What I hate is the myth that fitness can only happen inside of a gym. I lost 100 pounds by moving more. Not […]
When was the last time a work-out made you feel like Wonder Woman? Last week, I joined Megan K Fitness. I was intrigued by Megan K. when I met her at a networking luncheon. Instead of talking about weight loss, she talked about fat loss. The difference between the two is HUGE. Weight loss is […]
Do you love to run? Neither do I. Sure, it’s one of the best workouts you can do. After squeezing your excess flab into a tight bustier of breathable exercise clothing, lacing up the Nike running shoes, and turning up the iPod, you are ready to burn some serious calories. This is about the time […]
Ladies and gents, I am fat. Don’t get me wrong- I don’t mean fat as in large and in charge. And I certainly don’t mean phat as in Pretty, Hot and Tempting. I mean fat as in capital F.A.T. Fit and Toned! I know what some of you may be thinking. If she’s so fit and […]
In a burst of sudden and foolhardy motivation, I decided to do the famous Cindy Crawford workout. After all, she was THE model of my times, and how hard could a model workout be? Three days later, I still found it difficult to move without pain. Ms. Crawford had me doing lunges, push-ups, and odd […]
Flashback: The small orange ball named “Spongy Fun” sailed across the room with two pursuers hot on the trail. One, a young girl of about 10, dove low to pop it from underneath, while the other, an elderly gentlemen with a beard, tapped the top of the ball to propel it away. A couple of […]
Flashback: I collapsed to the cold, hard floor, thighs trembling and tears tracking down my reddened face. “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. I can’t, I just can’t” I whispered desperately over and over. It was my high school volleyball team tryouts. For the first time, my body simply did not have the strength I needed […]