I have always been the movement person. Transitioning from my career as a professional jazz dancer to a trainer came naturally to me because movement has brought so much joy into my life. I wanted to share that joy, and to inspire others to lead fuller lives through movement.
Thank you. That is what I would like to say to everyone in my community. Really, thank you for all you have done. Because of YOU, I'm headed to Washington DC to discuss weight discrimination. Today I am meeting with a committee of health professionals to discuss weight stigma, messaging, programming and strategy as it relates to the White House's Let's Move! campaign and worksite wellness programs.
Often times when we see a challenge ahead it is difficult to move forward. It is scary to think of meeting that challenge head on. In fact, it would be MUCH easier to turn around and walk back to the safety and familiarity of where we came from... But we cannot turn our backs on life.
Getting into bed is a HUGE challenge for me. In order to be able to walk my talk, I'm creating a weeklong SLEEP CHALLENGE September 16-23 cosponsored by Essence of Vali. To join, it's as simple as filling out the Rochelle Rice Sleep Challenge Tracker! [PDF] I recommend that you print a copy to keep by your bed. At the end [...]
The seminar will blend movement, nutrition, and mental health using the language of your body as a guide. Learn how movement can be the catalyst for blending these modalities and how to eat differently so you can make your own unique choices, and achieve a shift in your life. You will also learn the power of boundaries, the strength in asking, and the direct application to your food choices.
What an eventful summer this has been! Walking past store fronts I am already noticing fall apparel in the windows. As the heat begins to ebb many are looking toward the months to come and the changes they will bring. Here, an opportunity presents itself. Rather than looking down at your schedule today, take a look UP and feel the sunshine on your face.
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 [...]
Speaking about about obesity and getting healthy on the CBS News.
Rochelle Rice, MA, is a nationally-recognized speaker, author, and educator. She is the President of In Fitness & In Health and the creator of the Plus-Size Exercise Technique, which was designed based on her concerns about the inordinate stress put on thinness in our society, rather than fitness.
A clip from my plus-size exercise video for women. Most of the video is done in a seated position with an emphasis on technique and the application to daily activities.
