As a Health at Every Size advocate, I often post about issues related to this on social media. Most of the time, my posts are met with comments of support and gratitude. While I do ground my information in research and experience, I’m also thin. I have noticed a different Read more…
This blog post is from the #mindflip series that is designed to share real life stories of hardship and pain and how people came out on top. I believe that we find strength is telling our stories and also help one another feel like we are not alone is our Read more…
If you haven’t read Why You Should Stop Dieting and Start Living Your Life (Part 1), head over to that blog post first. I take a research-based look at why diets don’t work, what diets actually cause (they are harmful), and give an introduction to Health at Every Size. Since diets work Read more…
#mindflipmonday with Becca Schutt I created #mindflipmonday as a coping mechanism for the challenges in life. A mindflip is a way to see a more positive perspective in something less than ideal. It could be something as simple as getting stuck in traffic and enjoying good music or more complex Read more…
Are foam rollers just another fad? In my opinion, foam rollers aren’t going anywhere. They are such a useful tool for our body. Consider foam rolling a self-massage. You probably can’t spend money on a massage everyday, but you can definitely hop on a foam roller everyday for at least Read more…
The fear of gaining weight is real. This socially constructed fear (fatphobia) can make Thanksgiving stressful, instead of enjoyable as it is intended. I’m here to encourage you to ENJOY your Thanksgiving and let go of how much you weigh before and after. The best part? You can do this Read more…
Working in the fitness industry, I’m constantly hearing comments like “if only I could lose 10 more pounds” and “I need to work off the pizza I ate last weekend.” It saddens me how hyper-focused our culture has become about weight. Think about how much time and energy you spend Read more…
This blog post is a very special one. Lindsay and I met at Flywheel Sports over 3 years ago and I’ve seen her evolution. When she told me about her Type 1 Diabetes story and what she did to not only overcome it, but also make the most of it, Read more…
#MindflipMonday Everyone has different versions of #mindflip stories, which is what makes this concept uniquely tailored to your needs. Today’s story comes from my dear friend, Ana Caicedo Macia. I met her a few years ago at Flywheel Sports. In July 1018, I hired her videography company to make a Read more…
Mindflip Monday If you haven’t heard about this mindful movement yet, head over to this blog post for a full explanation. Read on for the #mindflip feature about mental health! Mental Health Stigma I’m a firm believer that mental health is just as important, if not more important, than physical Read more…