Poor people cannot shed pounds. At least, that is what the studies say. From access to the healthiest, organic foods to entry to fancy gyms with indoor tennis courts, the poor simply cannot afford to become thin. This is BS! I know, because I lost 100 pounds as a poor college graduate. Reality TV sells […]
Do you feel comfortable discussing your weight with your mate? In a recent Fitness magazine article, the author argued the benefits of NOT discussing it with your mate. Not satisfied, I reached out to my FB community for their opinion. I was surprised by their responses. “At least weekly” “We are really good at talking […]
Are you addicted to food? Here is why defensive eating may be more helpful for your weight loss than intuitive eating. Have you heard the phrase “intuitive eating”? That may be ok for the skinny salad-eaters out there, but how do you really conquer a lifetime of overeating and food addiction? In the spirit of […]
How can you become fit if you don’t have time? Today’s guest blog post is from Ariana Dane. Ariana Dane is a nationally certified Personal Trainer with 12 years experience in fitness instruction and nutritional guidance. Through her 25+ years experience as an entrepreneur she brings great insight into Business Growth & Development Coaching as well. She […]
February is heart health month. This month, I will feature guest blog posts from top trainers in the Twin Cities area or fitness bloggers nationwide. Today’s blog article is an interview with Megan Kruger, the owner of Megan K Fitness, LLC and Fit Body Boot Camp Plymouth/SLP. Megan has helped over 300 men and women […]
“Who is gonna wipe away the tears you cry? Who is gonna love you, baby, as good as I?” —Heart Will you go it alone? It’s a proven fact that successful weight loss is easier with a great support system. In today’s world, fitness trainers, dieticians or medical doctors often act as a defacto support system. […]
What on earth is obesogenics? You may have heard some statistics saying that where you live impacts your health. Minnesota is actually the third healthiest state in the US! Obesogenics takes it one step further. According to Merriam-Webster online, obesogenics produce obesity. For example, you could have an obesogenic environment. Today’s article will identify WHERE you can […]
Hello, friends and former fat girls! Thank you so much for reading and following my blog. Without your attention, this blog would not exist. I would especially love to hear more of your comments. With your feedback, I can keep offering the support you are looking for. Did you know that I have resources on other […]
You may have heard about setting S.M.A.R.T goals. The “T” in SMART stands for “Timely”. Setting a weight loss goal is great. But, without setting a time or date to accomplish the goal, how do you know when you have succeeded? This week, we’re focusing on the WHEN for your weight loss strategy. Take your pen out […]
My husband has never counted a calorie. Sometimes he will declare that he needs to lose a few pounds. “Oh, how will you do that?” I innocently ask. He replies “Oh, by cutting back on my eating”. The next day, he eats one less egg for breakfast. Then, he might omit a snack in the afternoon, and […]