Posts Tagged ‘wellness’

Plus Size: The New Norm

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We have all seen the popular television shows and movies recently, depicting thin men and women falling love, having adventures, solving crimes, and generally living life to its fullest. However, the new norms in overall average weight seem to be rising quickly, as evidenced by any trip to a mall, church, sporting event, or grocery store can attest. For instance, take a few minutes to sit on a park bench and watch … Read More

Dancing Into Weight Loss

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Dancing is a very good opportunity to stay limber and flexible, learn a new way to communicate with a partner, teach children coordination and teamwork, or simply add grace and elegance to everyday life. Most of us are aware of the many benefits offered by dance lessons, but many may not realize that weight loss can be another advantage of different dance styles. There are actually very specific dances that can help … Read More

Life As a Plus Size Teen

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While watching a favorite show, “Lucy” noticed that the focus was quickly becoming on an overweight teenager. The girl suffered abuse at the hands of a young man who was supposed to be her friend. She began to cry as she recalled a similar treatment during her own high school days. Lucy, then a college freshman, wound up turning to another best friend for comfort and support as she emotionally relived those … Read More

The Link between Obesity and an Unhealthy Life

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Empowering overweight and plus size women to be more confident in handling their careers, relationships, and personal lives is a great start however, that’s not an excuse to be lax about their overall health and wellness. Studies linking obesity and many weight related diseases have been the subjects of a lot of research for many years. Here are the latest finds in the field of medicine and health showing a deadly connection … Read More

Women’s Health and Fitness

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What has happened to woman’s health and fitness? Today women live very hectic busy lives working, shopping, keeping the household running and let’s not forget the most important job of all being a housewife and mom. Most women have no time to think about health and fitness. And if they do the answer is join a gym or order a food program.

The most important thing about a woman’s health and fitness

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