I’ve made no secret about it I’m not a fan of diets, like at all, but what does the scientific literature say about them? I’m not going to go on about my feelings again but check out this post on how to tell if you’re on a diet that’s doomed to fail and how little... Continue Reading →
Living in a Fit Healthy Body vs. an Unhealthy One
I decided to put this infographic together to highlight the dichotomy between living in a healthy fit body vs. an unhealthy one. I worry about certain people I love a lot and I've lost some too because of unhealthy choices. When I spend time thinking about this it really does hit me as an either... Continue Reading →
Hi, It’s Your Liver, We Need to Talk
If you read the about me page you’ll see that part of get wifed is about being let’s say not 25 anymore. On that note once you get to a certain age it’s time to think about your bad habits and that sucks. Did you know that 2% of adults die from a diagnosed liver... Continue Reading →
Working Out: Expectations vs. Reality
So you’re going to start working out, good for you and you should! It will change your life, I promise. But you should know what it’s really like. There are a lot of ideas out there that make it seem all sunshine and rainbows. I want to let you know that what you’re experiencing is... Continue Reading →
Hard Truths About the Obesity Epidemic
There are certain lessons about obesity that I learned the hard way and that’s a big part of the reason I write this blog. I’m also starting to see the people I went to school with going down the same path. I’d like people to walk away from this blog valuing the positive effects that... Continue Reading →
Comebacks I Don’t Say to “You’re So Skinny!”
I'm aware that this might not be popular. But it's such a double standard! You would never, ever consider making the same-ish comment to a heavier person. So why is it okay to make comments to skinny people? If you're reading this and you find yourself outraged because being skinny isn't a really a problem,... Continue Reading →
How Slow? How To Start Your Fitness Journey Slowly, What Can Happen If You Don’t
This post will be more personal than I would like but it's that important! Please, please read this if your thinking about getting started on a fitness routine, you won't find this candour in a lot of places. The pervasive idea of get up, get moving and no pain no gain can be dangerous. So... Continue Reading →