Rather than feel the restrain of a gym workout, the 3 easy to use DVD’s included in this program allow for optimum health. This revolutionary “Healthy not Skinny” exercise series was designed for non-traditional body types. With no pressure, you now have the opportunity to move from Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced, all at your own pace, in your own home.

1995 – Fit and Fat.  That’s what I stood for.  As a member of the board of NAAFA (National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance) I believed no one should be discriminated against when it came to movement.  And still today I would defend any full figured, plus sized, large, curvy woman who leads or desires to [...]

After 15 years in the size acceptance world, I was stunned when I viewed this video. Is it because she knows that diets don’t work? Is it because she understands the self-deprication that comes with cycling in and out of an active lifestyle? Is is because she is a woman?

Toastmasters International’s Accredited Speaker Program acknowledges members who regularly demonstrate expert public speaking skills. This past week I was thrilled to be accepted as an Accredited Speaker after delivering my speech “‘Til Breath Do Us Part.”

You’ve got to watch this video clip!  One of the most inspiring, poignant and powerful pieces I have ever seen.  Katie does a remarkable job in bringing her thoughts, words and feelings to life through her poetry.  I think you will agree.

What a thrill! As part of the PR for the Divabetic event held November 14th, we appeared on Good Day Street Talk with Sapna Parikh! My special thanks to Annie, Suzette, Allyshia and Rosie – all plus-size models – for their time and energy in making this dance come alive! Bollywood is so much fun [...]

I guess I thought winter was over but NYC is blanketed in the white stuff today! In order to keep moving in your active lifestyle, I am recommending Yaktrax, an amazing product that has kept many of our clients on the move in the Big Apple!

Wow! What a day! Started in line @ 6am for this open call and met Stefan Aschan, President of Strength 123 here in NYC. We stood in line until 10am making this video of our time in line! It was fantastic to meet the “twins” as well – Jim and Bill!

My method is an anatomical approach for plus size women – to help you strengthen and lengthen muscles that may be affected by size, in order to help you move in the body you are in right now and to avoid secondary injuries.  That said, here are 3 water exercises that I feel are beneficial.

We are smack in the throws of a great deal of change right now – as a country and as a world.  But how resilient are you?  Does change “knock you over” or “fire you up?”  The key to success is to create resiliency.  I decided to try this hair cut and color experiment to [...]