Today’s Fit Five Friday features James from New York. Let’s see what he has to say about health, fitness, and his body. While some of his answers are humorous, I think his responses to the Fit Five bring up an interesting set of questions: Is it easier to accept your body …
When we last checked in with Laurie, she had made a few attempts at dieting – and realized, in retrospect, that she wasn’t as fat as she thought she was. Now, she details her more serious attempts at trying to get the weight off. This is the third part of Laurie’s …
Instead of just getting mad and complaining about the ridiculous “fitspo” things that plague Pinterest, I’ve started a BFD Pinterest page to capture the best of health, fitness, food, clothing, and inspiration. Let’s take a look at what you will and won’t find on the BFD page. You won’t find …
Our friend Laurie had weight loss surgery yesterday. We wish her a speedy recovery! Before we get to that part of her story, though, she wants to fill us in on her attempts at dieting and weight loss. Here is the second part of Laurie’s journey. To read Part 1, …
A fancy, national-chain gym is opening up in town, and this weekend there was a big splashy ad for it in the paper (yes, I still read the newspaper). The photo in the ad featured thin people – because as we all know, in the world of advertising, thin = …
Today’s Fit Five Friday features Christine from New York. Let’s see what she has to say about health, fitness, and her body. 1. What do you love about your body? My legs. I was fortunate to inherit very shapely and strong legs from my mother. Even when I am heavier …
Welcome to a new feature here at BFD, Personal Journeys. Over the next few months, faithful reader and all-around amazing woman Laurie is going to share her story with us – from her first attempts at dieting as a young girl, to her recent decision to undergo weight loss surgery …
It’s that time of year – when my loved ones ask what I want for Christmas. My answer? Check out my fit list! I’ve been wanting a BOSU ball for awhile now. I used one toward the end of my physical therapy. If you’re unfamiliar, a BOSU ball basically looks …
Shopping for clothes that fit and flatter can be a challenge for everyone, but it’s especially difficult if you’re fat. And it’s even harder if you’re disproportionately fat, like me. I’m small-framed and petite with a very small chest, but I also have very fat arms, a large stomach, and …
Today’s Fit Five Friday features Stephanie from New York. Let’s see what she has to say about health, fitness, and her body. 1. What do you love about your body? Definitely my legs. They’ve always been long and lean, thanks to years of ballet. And recently, I can add my …
