What the Controversy Over the “Skeletal” Winner of The Biggest Loser Says About Her – And Even More About Us

Early this morning whilst my children were whizzing all over the floor in the area of the toilet and I was still snuggled under the covers checking the weather (-7! It’s like Minnesota misses me and followed me all the way here! Aw!), the internets were all atwitter with shock surrounding The Biggest Loser’s latest …

The New Age of Old Models: Is Aging Finally Losing it’s “Ugly” Stigma in Fashion [Or is grey hair just the new fedora?]

Sleek hair, impeccable styling, perfect makeup – even though everything about her screamed model I still couldn’t believe my eyes. And yet there she was staring right back at me from a full-page glossy photo fashion spread for The Row, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s high-end fashion line. The lovely 65-year-old Linda Rodin even had the …

One Woman’s Answer to Fit Mom: Treat Your Body Like a Truck, Not a Trophy [Where do you draw the line between “worth it” and “too much”?]

‘”Having the perfect body isn’t all it’s cracked up to be” is one mom’s answer to the now infamous Maria Kang, a.k.a. Fit Mom, a.k.a. the What’s Your Excuse lady. As I’m sure you recall, Maria made news for posting a pic of her bangin’ bod next to her cutie-pie kidlets, one of whom was …

New Research Says There Is No Such Thing as “Healthy Obese”? [Women are supposed to have fat! Busting the flat abs myth.]

If we’re sincere in our desire to “just be healthy” that may mean embracing more fat – both in our diets and on our bodies. Psst, Adele – LOVE you. Lose the cigs!! Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus! Or at least there was until he died from having a belly like a bowl …

The Problem With “Real Women Have Curves” [What makes a woman real?]

The other day I was complaining about my thighs to a friend. (Don’t judge, we all have our insecurities and while I think I’m getting better about not vocalizing them it does happen sometimes.) After hearing me out, my friend cheerily replied to me, “You should love your thighs! You’re a woman! And real women …

Do You Care What “Plus Sized” Is Called? [Would a dress by any other name still look as cute?]

This is Robyn Lawley: She’s stunningly gorgeous (obviously). She’s a model (no surprise there). She’s an advocate for body positivity (yay!). Oh, and she’s “plus sized.” (Wait, what??) It’s been said so many times that it’s nearly become rote in conversations about fashion but I think it bears repeating that plus-sized models are not plus-sized …

Lululemon founder explains the problem with falling apart yoga pants: Your body. And seatbelts. [Dear Chipper, Thanks For Helping Me Quit Lululemon!]

 Which is why you should just strive to be unhappy. There’s a reason “shooting the moon” is a winning hand. Duh. More wise (ahem) words from Lululemon below. Dear Chip Wilson, Can I call you Chipper? ‘Cause I really want to. It sounds so cute – reminds me of Chipmunks. And wood chippers. But not …

(anti)Fitspo Friday: The #1 Tip For Getting a Thigh Gap

Step 3. Wear a boob harness – it’s like the Blade Runner of bras.  NOT knocking anyone who naturally has a “thigh gap”, just poking fun at all the “fitspiration” that centers around this one quirk of genetics, weight and hip width. I recently read a post on a prominent healthy living blog (not linking, …

Comparing My Weaknesses to Your Strengths [Why I Am So Insecure and Also Why I Love P!nk]

  Earlier this year I saw P!nk in concert. To say it was magical would be an understatement on par with saying Robin Thicke is a wee bit pervy. I’d always liked her music and admired her moxie but seeing her in the flesh – and girlfriend doesn’t hide much of it! – made me …

For the Love of a Zucchini: What to do with Summer’s Most Ubiquitous Veggie? [Use it to fix my crappy self-esteem, of course!]

 This was taken after my MMA video shoot with the hilarious and talented Jen Sinkler for Lifetime Fitness. She brought me squash which is pretty much the best gift ever. Plus it makes a great weapon. Vegetables are easy to love. They’re crunchy and colorful and full of yummy nutrients. They’re especially easy to love …