Author Archives: Nicole
Outside Running Vs. Treadmill Running
I have been running for 5 weeks (only my 3rd week on Hal Higdon’s ½ Marathon Training Program). Leaving the gym this morning I was feeling pretty good about my level of commitments and my progress so far until my … Continue reading
4. Wear Designer Clothing
Recently, I won a contest for 2 free VIP tickets to the Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash Sample Sale. I decided to enter the contest for two reasons: The awesome free swag that comes at these events Attending the event … Continue reading
What do Jennifer Hudson and I have in Common?
My She-ro of the month and Weight Watcher’s newest spokesperson, Jennifer Hudson, motivated me to give Weight Watchers a try. Not only is the partnership a win for Hudson and Weight Watchers, it is my hope that it becomes a … Continue reading
Great Value Drink Mix
Once I accepted observation #3 — Skinny people drink water— I was left with the overwhelming task of finding a substitute for my beloved sugar sweetened beverage of choice, Kool-Aid. With a closed mind and tight purse strings, I braved … Continue reading
3. Drink Water
I grew up on sugar. Yes I mean “on sugar” since these days eating sugar has become as taboo as smoking cigarettes. During my childhood, the kool-aid man was an icon in my parent’s house. Don’t judge! You don’t know him … Continue reading
4SW- Hiking starts this Saturday!
This just in from my peeps at Four Seasons West. If you are looking to get in shape, have fun, and meet some really nice people, then this is the group for you! Best of all, its free! Hiking with … Continue reading
KJLH 10th Annual Women’s Health Forum: Healthy is the New Sexy!
Why not supplement your weekend workout with some advice from the experts? I am attending the KJLH 10th Annual Women’s Health Forum this Saturday. Come join me! Stevie Wonder’s radio station KJLH is hosting this community event and best of all it’s FREE!
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2. Run Marathons
The ultimate test of endurance for a skinny person is to complete a marathon. This can only be surpassed by completing a triathlon, duathlon, or some other form of multi-sport foolishness endurance race. I have been told that at first, … Continue reading
1. Make Working Out a Priority
Being skinny takes commitment. You can’t take the easy way out even if it means braving 10 below weather or a monsoon. Skinny people have mystical powers which allows them to over come obstacles that daunt the overweight. An example of … Continue reading
Welcome to What Skinny People Do!
Welcome to my blog! I am so excited about this new venture and I am hoping that you will be too. Two years ago I didn’t know what a blog was, but thanks to Michael’s (my boo) obsession with all … Continue reading