Fitness
- Fitness is about a sound body.
- It is about taking care of our bodies through exercise and movement that is appropriate for our individual needs and abilities.
- It is about expanding our capacity to do all the things we want to do, whether it's hiking up a mountain or supporting mobility.
- It is about realistic goals, not body size or shape.
- It is most importantly about enjoying our bodies and the activities we participate in.
In the News View All News RSS
Reality bites for Biggest Losers The Biggest Loser weight gain shock. These former contestants have had their dreams shattered as life outside the show has meant a return to old habits, and some serious weight gain. Now, experts are saying the 'life changing' reality show is in fact setting up problem-eaters for failure in the name of entertainment.
Health at Every Size Health at Every Size (HAES) is a lifestyle that encourages healthy eating and enjoyable physical activity as a way to feel better and live longer. Unlike other programs, it does not believe weight loss through dieting is the way to become healthy.
Study: Parent-Only Education Helps Children Lose Weight Before you even think about shipping your zaftig not-so-little ones off to fat camp, consider a new study published in the journal Obesity: when nutrition and exercise education was given only to parents, their children shed about the same amount of weight as kids who took part in the weight-loss classes with their parents.
Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Genes Those with inherited susceptibility to overweight urged to get moving, researchers say.
'Fat camps' to slim obese Chinese children Summer vacation for Chinese children is not a time to laze around any more, for many kids, obese and flabby, are now turning up at 'fat camps' in an effort to change their futures.
PeopleOfSize.com Articles View All Articles RSS
My Audition For The Biggest Looser This article is people's experiences trying out for The Biggest Looser and other weight loss reality TV shows. More will be added over time.
No Fear of Fat Fat is Bad. Isn't it odd that people deeply divided on almost every important topic can so easily agree on that assertion? Isn't it strange that countries significantly divergent in culture, attitudes, and approaches apparently...
An Interview with Medical Rights Champion Lynn McAfee LYNN MC AFEE is three weeks old, and her parents are panicking. Why has she gained so much weight and grown so long? Her large mother has already spent many painful years of her life battling her weight, and she doesn't want the...
Interview with Jennifer Jonassen by El Correo for FAT Film Interview with Jennifer Jonassen , star of upcoming documentary FAT . This interviw will be published in both English and Spanish in El Correo . Carlos Benito for El Correo : Do you think size-related discrimination is...
Health At Every Size I think it's important to look at what the HAES movement is all about at the very basic level. Here's a quote from the book:
PeopleOfSize.com Featured Bloggers View All Blogs RSS
The Vertical Pool by Rev. Ricky Summers I really appreciate your helping me get the word out on the excercise pool that is enabling me be more healthy.
Low carb and being slim There are certain dangers with low carbing which should be noted... with long term use, kidney damage, muscle wasting (we NEED carbs to fuel our bodies) which means lower metabolism etc. I know someone who GAINED... 50 lbs on the...
Combatting the misinformation ... I kind of educated a "civilian" today - I mentioned a friend who was of size, attending school on the internet as a nice alternative to the antics of the zoo known as High School and she said "Oh but the school has a phys ed program -...
Dear Michelle Obama - Good Intentions are Not Enough I sincerely believe that Michelle Obama has the absolute best of intentions with her war on childhood obesity. Unfortunately, good intentions and $5 will get you a non-fat latte and not much else.
Health At Every Size (HAES) Tara Parker-Pope, in the health blog section of the New York Times website, addressed in her post “ A Diva’s Lessons on Weight and Beauty ” the scientifically based concept that controlling body weight is not a matter of will...
Discussion Forums, Let's talk about it View All Discussion RSS
Is dancing good exercise? Posted in Fun Movement —Looking to spice out your workout or start a new health kick? Our expert staff with years of training teaches Pilates with knowledge, inspiration, focus and fun at a our new studio in a heart of Brooklyn’s best beachfront community. You will find that experience with SoloPilates is very different from what you have come to expect from an ordinary gym environment. You’ll leave the studio feeling taller,...
excercise that has changed my life! Posted in Exercise —Hi, my name is Ricky Summers. I've lost over 75 pounds in 5 months. Until now, I dieted all the time, but had minimal weightloss at best. To find out how I lost weight, please check me out on facebook @: brother ricky's weight loss program. I really believe I have found a way to excercise that can help a lot of folks like me who are "people of size". You can also see my story on this website:...
Long Distance Biking & A Large Gut Posted in Exercise —I would rather they pay us for the advertising, but ... LivingXL.com has bikes made especially for large people. I don't know if the design is different or it's just a bike that can withstand more weight. I also don't know if it's a serious enough bike for what you need. It may be more of a day in the park kind of bike. But check it out. Keep us posted on this, it's awesome!
How much cardio do I need? Posted in Exercise —I've read that if you do thirty minutes of moderate exercise (where you breathe slightly hard) it's good for your heart, who knows if it's true.
"you're fat, not disabled! stay off the motorized carts!" Posted in Mobility Limitations —good idea! and done. i did notice that the creator of the group has not been able to post statuses since march. love~ elizabeth
Question of the Day
Suggest a Question of the Day
