OCD vs. Autistic Stimming: What’s the Difference?
How do you distinguish stimming in autism from the repetitive movements of OCD, especially OCD in someone without autism? […]
Walking Helps Relieve Low Back Pain: How and Why
Here’s how to do walking correctly to help reduce your nagging low back pain. […]
Why Your Calves Burn So Much with Repetitive Jumping Exercise
With repetitive jumping exercises such as jumping rope, box jumps or other plyometrics, the burning in your calves can be the very first thing that forces you to stop the activity. […]
Why “My 600 Lb. Life” Patients Always Have Tiny Dogs
Seems like every patient on “My 600 Pound Life” has at least two tiny dogs. […]
Your Nonspeaking Autistic Child May Be Able to Read
Don’t assume a nonverbal or non-conversational autistic person can’t read or can’t learn to read. Parents need to take the bull by the horns. […]
Why the Gym Is the Safest Place for a Fat Woman
Many fat women believe they’d feel vulnerable and unwelcome at a gym. […]
Older Man Rocks a Big COVID Inspired Ponytail
The kickass ponytail stopped me in my tracks; it was on an old man at the grocery store, and there’s a sad story behind it. […]
7 Reasons Neurotypicals May Struggle with Eye Contact
So it isn’t just autistic people who can have issues with eye contact. Neurotypicals, too, have been known to struggle with eye contact, but why? As an autistic woman, I was inspired to write about [...]
You Learn Your Daughter’s Husband Is Autistic: 12 Tips
You just learned your son-in-law was diagnosed with autism. What’s your next step? How should you feel and think about this? […]
Why Some High Functioning Autistics Can’t Live Independently
Several factors contribute to why some individuals with high functioning ASD may struggle with independence, despite their high intellectual abilities. […]
Why You Should Exercise By Yourself if You’re an Older Adult
There are several reasons why exercising alone, if you’re older, can result in a much more effective result for your body. […]
How Much Does Cardio Fitness Cut Death and Disease Risk?
Many people, seemingly the majority of the population, do absolutely no cardio exercise. […]
What’s Better than BMI for Measuring Obesity in Kids?
The BMI (body mass index) is a widely used measure of obesity in children and teens. […]
Are More People in the World Obese or Starving?
While around 800 million people worldwide face chronic hunger from food shortages, just how many people in the world are obese? […]
8 Common Gym Mistakes of People 65 and Older
Here are eight gym errors made by the 65+ crowd, both men and women, plus tips to avoid these mistakes. […]
Identification and Correction of “Skinny Fat” Bodies
The term “skinny fat” has gained traction to describe a body composition where one appears trim but with a higher percentage of body fat. […]
Thin vs. Fat Body: The Paradox of Attainability
A fat body is more unattainable than a thin body. A fat body is more unrealistic to achieve than a thin body. […]
Can Crackers Make You Fat?
Ever wonder if crackers can make you gain fat? […]
10 Exercises that Are Not Safe for Morbidly Obese People
If you’re at least 100 lbs. overweight (morbidly obese), here are 10 exercises that you should avoid, because gravity is a real thing. […]
10 Reasons You Haven’t Shed Pounds Despite 6 Months at the Gym
You’ve been hitting the gym for six months now, yet your clothes aren’t any looser and your weight’s about the same. […]
Impact of Weightlifting on Body Composition for Morbidly Obese Women: Myths and Facts
Weightlifting, often associated with building muscle mass, has sparked concerns among morbidly obese women about the potential for bulking up and getting bigger. […]
10 Benefits of a Late in Life Autism Diagnosis
Discovering an autism diagnosis later in life can be a profound and transformative experience. […]
Intense Hunger After a Back Workout Explained
Ever notice how your appetite seems to go through the roof the day after you hit your back muscles hard? […]
10 Errors You’re Making to Lose Belly Fat that Won’t Work
What’ve you been doing to lose belly fat even though the pudge won’t budge? […]
Is There an Excuse for Autistic Kids Eloping Overnight?
Once again an autistic preschooler escaped overnight and was found dead a few days later. Parent fail! […]
Will Lifting Weights Make Morbidly Obese Women Bigger?
Wondering if lifting weights will make you bigger especially if you’re morbidly obese? […]
What to Do if You Have Chest Pain when Doing Dips
Here are some considerations the next time you experience pain or an odd discomfort in your chest while doing dips, whether the bench version or the bar version. […]
My Autistic Special Interest Brought a Woman to Tears
Here’s an uplifting encounter with a stranger who became teary eyed as a result of my autistic special interest (obsession). […]
How Short Can an Autistic Special Interest Last?
Is a special interest in autism as much of a hyperfixation if it lasts only a week vs. many years? Just how short-lived can an autistic obsession ever be? […]
Swimming Not Always the Best Weight Loss Exercise for Obesity
Not every morbidly obese person “belongs in the pool” or “should be swimming,” as some weight loss coaches insist. […]
10 Questions Autistics Want to Ask Neurotypicals
Just like neurotypicals have questions for autistic people, those on the Spectrum have questions for NTs. […]
Can 8,000 Steps a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?
Walking can be used as a form of preventive medicine. Do not underestimate the power of accumulated steps throughout your day. […]
Deadlifts for Relieving Low Back Pain: Comprehensive Research Review
Plenty of research shows that in some cases, the deadlift exercise can alleviate chronic low back pain. […]
Why Are Most Gym Free Weight Users in Their 20s & 30s?
As you get older over many years, have you noticed that other people in the gym stay in their 20s and 30s? Where have all your peers gone? […]
Saying “People with Disabilities” Has NOT Fostered Inclusivity
Has the switch from “disabled people” to “people with disabilities” really opened doors for disabled individuals? […]
Do I Hear Color Because I’m Autistic? I Love My Synesthesia!
I’ve been hearing color since I could remember; Autistics are three times more likely than neurotypicals to have synesthesia. […]
Intelligence of Autistic People: Stop the Myth
One of the most persistent and damaging misconceptions surrounding autism is the assumption that it usually accompanies intellectual deficit, or that a low IQ is caused by autism. […]
How Do Autistic Special Interests Differ in Women and Men?
It’s all here: the differences in special interests between autistic women and men. […]
The Difference Between Autism Acceptance and Awareness
There’s a big difference between autism acceptance and autism awareness. […]
Why Don’t Neurotypicals Understand Autistics?
We’re ALL human, so why do neurotypicals struggle to understand autistic people? […]
