Category Archives: Sweaty Fat Girl – Working Out

Marketing ideas from the yoga mat

I’m watching Becky (Becky Conrad that is, co-owner of Raving) instead of concentrating on my breathing. She’s in front of me, doing this yoga pose where her entire body is supported only on her elbows.  I, however, am looking like … Continue reading

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“You look like that fat blueberry girl from Willy Wonka”

Fat Kid, Fat Adult; Overcoming three decades of misinformation — Part I What could I possibly have been wearing, back in 1970-something, to deserve such a nasty  comparison to Violet in the movie, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory? The … Continue reading

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Why We Need To Pay For Pain

After 25 years, my husband set foot in a gym … And has hated every moment of it. Originally published by Raving Consulting My husband told me that I was obnoxious. Not a very nice thing to say to your … Continue reading

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Timberlake Tuesday and other “old school” marketing ideas that work

Rewarding our loyal customers … doesn’t have to be about hard dollars, but creating a more “thoughtful” experience with us. Sometimes the best solution is the simplest. It is as old school as talking face-to-face, instead of texting or emailing … Continue reading

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7 deadly reasons why you need to get off your arse & stand up now

Sitting at our desks can kill us … so I put my money where my ass is and takes the challenge. Special Note: I just transferred my blog powerof38 to my own site ChristineFaria.com. If you are reading this off … Continue reading

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Shut up and race Danica or stop with the pity party

Shut up and race Danica … or stop with the pity party I felt sorry for myself this morning. But I only allowed myself a short pity party. The thought of the folks injured at the Boston Marathon has really bothered me. I think … Continue reading

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Sweaty Fat Girl #3 – Finding Inspiration in Deadly Jellyfish, White Bras and Staggering Disappointments

August 21, 2012 Finding Inspiration in Deadly Jellyfish, White Bras and Staggering Disappointments It really bummed me out this morning when I saw that Diana Nyad was pulled out of the water after her fourth and (final?) attempt to be … Continue reading

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Sweaty Fat Girl #2 – Finding Your Inner Badass

September 2011 Finding your inner badass It will change your life — take it from the former big, fat, sweaty girl in the back of the class! I met an amazing gal by the name of Netto this summer. She’s … Continue reading

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Sweaty Fat Girl #1 – Starting Over with Folks Half Your Age

February 24, 2011 They sauntered in at 6 am. Mascara applied, perfect butts and perky ponytails. And there I was, in the rear of the room, trying to blend in with the wall, starting all over again. My hair was … Continue reading

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