Can You Be Fit and Fat?

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

This is one of those things many people argue about. Some insist you can’t, and rely heavily on BMI as an indicator. But from what I understand of it, the BMI is really not an indicator of health or fitness.
I’ve long felt that one can be both fit and fat. I’m not a medical or [...]

Is the New Year the Right Time to Start a New Fitness Routine?

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Getting fit is one of the classic New Year’s Resolutions. It seems like people are always saying they want to get fit right now. Why is that?
Honestly, this is one of those things you should work on whenever you realize you need to get fit. But at the New Year is as good a time [...]

Is Holiday Weight Gain Just an Excuse?

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Gaining weight is sooo easy over the holidays. Or so everyone says. And in a lot of ways that’s true.
There are a lot of food temptations around at this time of year. It starts with Halloween candy, moves on to the Thanksgiving feast, then you’re slammed with Christmas parties, family holiday gatherings, feasts and of [...]

Be Honest With Yourself

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Having a perfect figure is the goal for many. I know that I’d love to get my middle under control once again, but that has been my challenge since having two children, one by C-section, I’ve had to struggle with a touch of extra weight and slack stomach muscles.
It’s hard. These used to be the [...]