The Plus Size Magazine for Women with Curves
It all seemed to be going so well: you got up an hour early to go for a run or get to an exercise class before your workday started. Or maybe you brought a stuffed gym bag to your job so you could hit the fitness center at day’s end. These traditional plans for getting… [Continue Reading]
By: HealthyWoman.org What’s the best predictor of your child’s enjoyment of physical activity? a) cool new sneakers b) focused skills training c) your support of the activity Okay, so you knew it was a loaded question. The answer is (c)—kids are more physically active when their parent encourages and supports that interest. Such support boosts… [Continue Reading]
What started out as just a support group to train for a marathon has turned into that and so much more. When the Walking Curves™ concept was announced during an episode of Life Size Radio, I knew it was something special. Months later, Walking Curves™ is gaining momentum as well as appearing on morning talk… [Continue Reading]
It goes without saying that exercise is good for your health. Not only can it make you look your best but it can make you feel great as well. Many of us struggle with exercise routines. It’s something that we know needs to be done but sometimes motivation or the lack thereof can get in… [Continue Reading]
You know all of the good-for-you arguments for becoming more physically active, but here’s an especially attractive reward: exercise can improve your sex life. Being physically active helps you feel more interested in sex, gives you the energy and strength you need for enjoying your partner or yourself more, reduces the stress that can block… [Continue Reading]
How would you feel if your child was removed from your home and placed into foster care for being obese? According to a group of health specialists in England and Ireland, some obese children should be removed from their homes. There are 20 documented cases in the U.K. where obese children have been removed from… [Continue Reading]
Carla Triplett has struggled with her wieght for most of her life. When she joined the cast of the hit reality show, The Biggest Loser in Season 7, she was the heaviest woman in Biggest Loser history, weighing in at 379 lbs. Although Carla was eliminated in week 5, she continued the process and lost the weight with the help… [Continue Reading]
Work can be a pain-literally. If you sit at a desk all day, you may suffer back and neck aches, muscle tension, fatigue, blood clots and more. The two stretches below take only a few minutes, but help ease the burden on your body created by sitting for hours. They’ll rejuvenate you during the work… [Continue Reading]
Have you ever asked yourself how many ‘Cups Of Water (C.O.W.’s) you drank in one day? I did and was surprised to realize that I was definitely not drinking enough water. In our efforts to get healthy one thing many of us forget to do is drink WATER, good old fashioned H20! Whether you’re a plus size… [Continue Reading]
For women, working out is very personal. From being comfortable to having user friendly equipment, there are many things that must be considered when deciding on a workout facility. If you’re a plus size woman and you’re starting to develop your work out routine, selecting a fitness center that is curve friendly may be your… [Continue Reading]
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