Spring is a time for renewal, a fresh start. Flowers are blooming, skies are clear. The weather is finally warm enough to play outside! Still, it can sometimes be difficult to shake off the winter sloth and spring forward. There…
Category: Mind/Body
So, you have a strong Fit Bottomed Girl in your life who kicks ass at pretty much everything. She is your best friend and your partner; you support each other. Yet, even as a guy, it is still painfully obvious…
Seeing that it is the Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast, we interview a lot of women in our episodes. And we discuss a lot women-related stuff. But we’ve also talked to some Fit Bottomed Dudes. About some really, really awesome stuff. And, guy or…
How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Are you staying on track or have you forgotten your big plans for the year? Either way, I’ve got some revitalizing information for you. I recently read a book called Finding Your…
Have you ever struggled with finding your happiness or maintaining an upbeat attitude when the world seems programmed to stress you out? (Raising my hand here!) In this podcast episode we talked with author, editor and psychotherapist Lesley Alderman about…
Facing a challenge is so much easier when it’s done with friends, and that’s a huge part of why the FBG 10 in 4 Challenge — our online weight loss with self love program — is so darn effective. Yes, we…
Our friend Rebecca Scritchfield has a new book out from Workman Publishing — Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out — and Never Say Diet Again — and it’s kind of everything. Because it’s all about changing your outside, by going inside.…
February is a month for cozy sweaters, hot chocolate, and of course, love. Valentine’s Day can be a sweet, charming holiday, but it also creates pressure to find a significant other, plan the perfect date night, impress your lover, etc.…
I recently wrote this for The Huffington Post about weight. Scratch that, the post is actually more about purpose. Your purpose. My purpose. All of our purposes. You guys know that we are always saying that you’re more than the…
Usually after a workout hiatus, I am more than ready to hit the gym, get sweaty and return to my normal routine. But this time was different. The harsh realities of life had left me not only weak in body,…
France has made a major change for the new year. As of January 1, French workers are allowed to ignore emails that arrive after business hours. If you’re anything like me, you may have one or more of the following…
When it comes to fitness goals — or any goals for that matter — it seems like we’re constantly looking for the next big thing to push us over the edge toward success. Every day, I walk into my…
It has been one crazy year. I can say with confidence that I’m not alone in feeling that way. Instead of dwelling on all the things that happened that I wish would’ve gone another way, I’m going to focus on…
If you are not already practicing yoga it might be time to give it a try. The practice of yoga is more than simply stretching! Done properlym it’s an awesome workout for your body, mind and soul. Here’s why! 10…
As we announced yesterday, registration for the 10 in 4 Challenge is open! And to celebrate, we thought, hey, why not do a podcast episode with Dave Smith, one of our favorite trainers and the Fit Bottomed Dude we’re partnering…
The New Year is right around the corner, and you know what that means. It’s time to make your New Year’s resolutions — if you’re into that (and why wouldn’t you be!?). If you’re one of the many people who…
There’s no shortage of articles and posts documenting the many ways that your life will change if you lose a substantial amount of weight. Seriously, Google it. I believe those bases have all been adequately covered. And being someone who…
Behold our latest Fit Bottomed Girls’ Podcast episode with THE Kathy Smith. The woman needs no introduction. She is the fitness queen! And, the gems of knowledge she drops on us. Wow. It makes us giddy and brings us to tears…
It’s the final day of our 5-day gratitude challenge. But don’t get sad about it. Today we’re going to create something so that you can keep your attitude of gratitude going and going and going … by making a gratitude…
We’re HUGE fans of the inspiration board, where you throw together a bunch of awesome images together that speak to you and your goals and then envision yourself reaching them. It’s one heck of a way to get fired up…
If you’ve ever wondered what the secret to happiness is, you’re not alone. Researchers from Queendom shared that curiosity, and they found some answers. Buying new workout clothes could make you happy for a while, but for the long term,…
There’s just something about walking into a space that has, well, space, right? I mean, I know that when I walk into my house and it’s got stuff all over the place and dishes to be done and things to put away, I…
When you’re rushing around with a million things to do, it can be easy to forget just how much there is to be grateful for. But, if you take as little as 8 minutes to slow down, breathe and just…
You know what’s one way to instantly improve your outlook and mood — and maybe even your overall health? Gratitude. Just look at all of this amazing research on it. Feeling thankful is a sure-fire way to change your perspective and simply…
It’s no secret that cats own the internet and for good reason — cats are awesome! The internet’s dearly worshiped furball friends have a number of supremely weird, supremely fantastic talents. They can hear ultrasonic noises (yep, just like dolphins). Some…
Credit: Harry Tanielyan Here’s a scary fact: a girl goes on her first diet at the average age of 8 years old. Yes, 8 years old. We all know what disliking your body can do to your self confidence and sense…
You may have seen this study on how fitness trackers may not help you lose weight. It certainly made headlines and it certainly got our attention. We mean, how can more info and actual real-time reminders of how much (or little)…
Life can throw some pretty big questions at you sometimes. And we’re not just talking about deciding what motivational tank to go with your fave pair of yoga pants. We’re talking about the huge stuff. Like, how do I find my…