Archive | July, 2014

Plus size woman doing yoga

Top 5 Inspiring Plus Size Athletes on Instagram

I recently got on Instragram.  What can I say, I was stuck on a Blackberry and finally moved over to the iPhone. Hold your applause, please. As I searched for like-minded individuals to follow, I started noticing that on a daily basis, I looked forward to seeing the latest workout pics from some specific women.  They motivate me because […]

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You Could Win a $100 Addition Elle Gift Card

Click here for the contest entry form. Contest rules: The contest begins Monday July 28, 2014 at 8 am EST.  The contest is open to legal residents of Canada, must  be the Age of Majority in province/territory and ends August 6, 2014 11:59:59 PM EST.  Full terms can be found at the bottom of the Rafflecopter […]

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Various jewellery including bracelets, necklaces, pendants and earrings showcasing various sports activities.

10 ways to reward your athletic accomplishments

I like honouring my hard work and accomplishments with a little piece of athletic jewellery. It’s the cherry on top. Here are 10 sporty jewellery options you may want to reward yourself, as well. What kind of jewellery do you like? Bracelet, dangling earrings, belly jewels, necklace pendants, toe rings? Starting from top, left: 1. […]

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Plus size women in no sweat t-shirt

Steal a Deal in Plus Size Performance Athletic Wear

Fall clothing is starting to make its way into the stores, so some great plus size athletic wear sales are going on right now, including Addition Elle’s NOLA Activewear No Sweat T-Shirt at 50% off. This Nola No-Sweat t-shirt features short sleeves, V-neck, rushing at side seam, princess seams, a breathable and wicking fabric to keep you […]

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Plus size athlete participating in an open water swim race

What’s your starting line?

You get to choose which starting line you are preparing for.  It can be BIG like an open water swim race, or there can be mini starting lines each day, like fuelling your body so you can swim afterwork.  Whatever you define as your starting line, remember that you deserve to be there standing shoulder-to-shoulder with […]

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Plus size woman athlete ready to box

We believe you are a force of nature

You don’t need willpower to be an athlete.  You are BIGGER, more powerful than some wimpy, short-term negative energy for controlling or denying yourself something. There is a force of nature that runs deep within your veins that is with you always.  You are always connected to this positive energy which supports you in unleashing your inner athlete.  It is with […]

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Plus size athlete wearing polka dot jersey and a Tour de France clutch purse made from a t-shirt

Does your love of athletics influence your fashion?

The Tour de France officially started on Saturday July 5th, which means it’s time for me to pull out my favourite accessories. A polka dot inspired jersey (originally from Terry Bicycles and an up-cycled Tour de France t-shirt, clutch purse (originally purchased on Etsy from “RedRubyRose”). Does your love for sports and athletics make your way […]

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