Howdy there Mizfit'ers! I'm Brandon from A Healthy Dad, and I'm very happy and humbled to be writing in this space today. I think my history and struggles with weight are very similar to many others out there. I was overweight pretty much my entire life, for as long as I can remember. I went through those awkward high school years as an overweight teen. Around the time I started college, I ... Continue Reading
MizFit on TV talkin’ about PLAYouts.
While I wasn't too into the whole Austin's Fittest Moms photo-shoot idea----I am really appreciating the opportunity to share with other moms how important it is to GET OUT AND PLAY with our children. Sure normal person traditional exercise is has its place, Ive just found the afternoons I spend with the Tornado being SILLYactive are some of our best times together. (If youre checking in via ... Continue Reading
Are bloggers role models?
(My fave non-role model'y tee & boyfriend) It feels like a lifetime ago I sat on this panel** (I blew-off missed BlogHer this year. If you went & blogged about it please link your posts in the comments!). During the session, panel members & the audience chatted about blogs, bloggers, readers & responsibility. I clearly recall being left with the question of what, if any, ... Continue Reading
The Other Side of the Couch: Negative Self Talk.
subtitle: yes, we're taking an oatcation. When I first announced the whole Oprah shebang (technical term) more than a few of you panicked that Id become all Oprah praise all the time. Which led me to start The Other Side of the Couch. A chance to continue the conversation started on the Great & Mighty O's stage and make it our own. Please to enjoy a sortatwisted Other Side of the ... Continue Reading
Viewer Mail. The childish edition.
MizFit, you mention your Tornado a lot but never talk about how you encourage her to be fit and healthy. Then yesterday you had a video where you talked about her not liking sugar. Id love to have some tips on getting my son not to love sugar and to exercise more. he's five. THANKS!!!!! (I think that the emailer was referring to this video when she referenced my Tornado not liking sugar. ... Continue Reading