First thing's first: New Year's Resolutions are stupid. We make them, don't keep them, and end up feeling bad about ourselves because we failed. It's a negative cycle that tends to stifle progress, rather than aid it. Either our goals are set too high: "I'm going to...
Weight Loss
Your Fitness Quest, Part 2: Finding Your Motivation
Now that we've talked about the difference between Fitness and Weight Loss, you're ready to tackle the big issue: What motivates you? Why do you want to lose weight and get fit? For me, motivation was three-sided: I was fat my whole life, and honestly, I was tired of...
Big Boned? Condescending Wonka Doesn’t Agree.
Saying you're big boned or whatever is just--ahem--pure imagination. (Giggle.) I know it is because I used my own being big boned a lot to keep from making any lifestyle changes. As the new year rolls around, think about that. Not saying there aren't just large-framed...
Your Fitness Quest, Part 1: The Difference in Fitness and Weight Loss
Fitness and Weight Loss are two totally different things. So we want to get that myth busted before we take another step. Literally.