If you’ve been wondering how our friend Laurie has been doing, wonder no more. A little over a month ago, she did something she never thought she would do: Her first 5K! Let’s hear what Laurie has to say about the experience. In late April, my family and I …
Last night, the local daily newspaper hosted a live chat session as part of a kick-off for a new weight-loss program hosted by a local sporting goods/running store. I went into the chat intending just to lurk, but after reading all of the advice from the nutritionist, nurse, dietitian, and doctor, …
We’re approaching the one-year anniversary of Big Fit Deal, so I’d like to take a minute to thank all of you for reading, and for participating in this important conversation about bodies, fitness, and acceptance. I’m curious, though: What topics would you like to see addressed on BFD? Are there …
You already know this, but it’s worth repeating: You are more than a number. Whether that number is your age, your pant size, or your weight, the numbers in your life do not – and should not – define you. Now, while as your age increases, you are afforded more …
I survived the Corporate Challenge! From the massive crowds to the ridiculous humidity to the torrential downpour, it certainly was something to remember. I finished the 3.5-mile course in just over 55 minutes. That equates to just under a 16-minute-per-mile pace. Not my fastest, for sure. But it was super …
Tomorrow night I’m going to be doing something way outside my comfort zone. A friend of mine has talked me into doing the Corporate Challenge, a 3.5-mile foot race. It’s not the distance that’s intimidating – I walked 4 miles on Saturday morning just for the heck of it – …
I have an assignment for you, and it’s not going to be an easy one. But I promise, with a little effort, you can do it – and it will be very worth it. The assignment is to stop thinking about food as “good” or “bad.” It’s a tough one, …
You’ve probably heard about the CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, who last week decided to let the world know that he’s a huge jerk. In a nutshell, he expressed his feelings that only the “cool” and “good-looking” kids should wear his products, and that’s why the store only offers clothing …
I almost put an end to Big Fit Deal yesterday. I mean, I can’t very well encourage all of you to love your bodies and to focus on health and well being rather than size and shape, and then turn around and hate my own body and wish it didn’t …
Yesterday I completed my 10th half marathon. It was a rough day, very warm, and a good portion of the course was without any shade. There were a few miles (or kilometers, as I was in Canada) where I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to finish – …
