Can you believe that — this week — Fit Bottomed Girls is celebrating its 10th anniversary? via GIPHY Yes, that’s a decade. via GIPHY WE KNOW. via GIPHY And over that decade, A LOT of things have happened. And changed.…
Category: From Kristen
I’m not entirely sure what I expected when I received an invitation from the Jamaica Tourist Board on a press trip focusing on the Kingston City Run. I mean, sure, I expected sunny weather, some spicy food, and a chance…
When I attended my first yoga class, I made the same mistakes many newbies make — I compared myself to others, and judged myself for not being able to get into or hold poses that other people (who appeared to…
I really love being a blog ambassador for Brooks Running — and not just because I get the hook up on sweet kicks, although, of course, that’s a heck of a nice perk. It’s the community behind the brand, and…
You guys remember this post? via GIPHY The one where we shared the different areas of your life that you can have a breakthrough in — and how the gym can actually help you get there? via GIPHY Well, we’re…
Are you sick of hearing about resolutions yet? Too bad, because I’m not! via GIPHY Now, if you’re as into seeing the New Year as an awesome opportunity to start living a healthier, happier life as I am, you’re in…
Deciding what to wear for a workout when I’m at home isn’t hard. I have types of clothes I prefer for different types of workouts, and I know what undergarments work with various fitness tops and bottoms, and I can…
You know what it means to be a fit bottomed girl (or guy). You realize you were put on this planet to do more than worry about your weight. And you’re pretty damn aware that dieting really, truly, seriously doesn’t work.…
I really didn’t think my relationship with food was too screwed up in my 20s. Well, other than a few dalliances with trying to figure out just how few calories I could get away with eating (and obsessively tracking each…
So you say you wanna live that sweet, healthy, fit bottomed life. via GIPHY But … do you know what that really means? Do you know what a fit bottomed girl (FBG) actually does? How she treats her dreams, her…
I truly believe the best way to get a good feel for a city is by exploring it on foot. I didn’t fall in love with New York until I had an opportunity to stroll the streets from the Lower…
If you’ve been reading FBG for awhile, you probably already know these things because we say them all the time … But after holding our first live retreat at 1440 Multiversity on “How to Be a Fit Bottomed Girl,” we…
We all know that gaining weight as we age is pretty common (and that losing it becomes more difficult year after year). Dropping a few extra pounds now, in my late 30s, is a wholly different experience than it was…
I love old movies. Audrey Hepburn and Carey Grant can easily transport me to another time and place for an entire afternoon, although, truthfully, a pretty significant willing suspension of disbelief is at play, too. I mean, the last time…
It’s no secret that our current political climate is stressful — and, honestly, that’s true regardless of which side of the aisle you fall on, because whether you or not you’re on board with the Trump administration, it seems there’s…
Two years ago, I moved to a neighborhood just a couple of miles away from the beach, and immediately my husband and I began to discuss getting stand up paddleboards (SUPs, if you’re fancy). It took a while (because they certainly…
Beauty tip lists are my kryptonite. I just love learning about what different people do with their hair or makeup — seeing what works for them, what they spend time and money on, and where they’ve found shortcuts is absolutely fascinating. One…
The FBG/Brooks Running connection isn’t anything new. We’ve been part of their blog ambassador program for years (and that means you’re likely to find some affiliate links here, so if you see something you like, we’d be honored if you…
When we talk about losing weight around here, we’re generally referring to physical weight, but a little extra pudge around the middle isn’t the only thing that can weigh one down. Around the end of last year, just before Christmas…
Most of the time, my healthy habits look pretty darn good. I fill my cart (and my plate) with lots of fresh veggies and fruits, I get sweaty on a very regular basis (even on a relaxing vacay!), and I rarely…
Don’t hate me, but I just got back from a really relaxing* Hawaiian vacation. *Let’s be clear — “relaxing” probably doesn’t hold quite the same meaning for me as it does for a lot of other people. This was pretty…
I’ve gone on the record numerous times as saying that while I have mad respect for marathon runners, I, personally, have zero interest in running 26.2 mile road race. Seriously — I’ve never been tempted to even consider it. But that…
Whether you’re dressing up for a Star Wars race, Halloween or just feeling particularly festive on May the 4th, you might find yourself in need of a costume. And if a DIY R2D2 costume is your jam, then I’m here…
You hate ’em. You love ’em. You love to hate them. Burpees can be both your best friend — because is there another exercise that does so much for your whole body without the need of any equipment or much…
Sometimes, a race is about the amount of time it takes you to go a certain distance. Sometimes, that number … well, it’s not the main takeaway. Not necessarily because you’ve performed horribly, but because there’s just so, so much more…
I have a confession to make that might surprise a few of you: I moved almost a year and a half ago and I still haven’t joined a gym. Don’t get me wrong — I’ve still been seriously getting my…