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Plus size woman wearing JunoActive plus size blue top and black bottoms. The background is a cityscape. The phrase,"Take on the world." is written across the image.
New Year, New You: Motivation and Inspiration for Plus-Size Women
During this time of year when thinking starts to shift to New Year’s resolutions around healthier habits like more exercise, here's some motivation and inspiration from other plus size women to remind you of a few key ways you can set yourself up for success when it comes to your own active lifestyle.
Angel Taylor, IT Professional and Dedicated Runner wearing JunoActive plus size activewear. She is leaning against graffiti art brick wall.
#ThisIsActive Q&A: Angel Taylor, IT Professional and Dedicated Runner
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. About Angel in her own words:  My name is Angel…
Emma Connolly, Superstar Mom and Career Woman smiling at the camera while leaning against table.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Emma Connolly, Superstar Mom and Career Woman
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Emma Connolly is a mom to a 9-year-old daughter, Tilly,…
Samantha Brennan, co-author of “Fit at Mid-Life” smiling while facing the camera. The background is a park with exercise equipment.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Samantha Brennan, co-author of “Fit at Mid-Life”
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Samantha Brennan, along with co-author Tracy Isaacs, is the author…
Group of people participating in The Plus Strut 5k.
Photos from The Plus Strut 5k and an interview with founder Joy Tribble
The Plus Strut—the first curvy 5k in North America—took off with a bang on May 5th in Atlanta, Georgia at Chastain Park. As one of the sponsors of this groundbreaking event, we are thrilled to hear it was a runaway success for the curvy community.
Maggie Erickson, Inspiring College Graduate and Model with Down Syndrome with JunoActive model. Both are flexing arms while wearing JunoActive plus size activewear.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Maggie Erickson, Inspiring College Graduate and Model with Down Syndrome
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Maggie is a young woman celebrating life with an extra…
Modern graphic made of organic color block shapes with bright colors including blue, pink, green, yellow, black and white. Copy reads,"more self love this way. flyoverfest April 27-28 Iowa City IA"
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Flyover Fest, a 2-day Self-Love Event in Iowa City
Flyover Fest is a 2-day body positive and self-love festival taking place in Iowa City. JunoActive has interviewed the showrunners for their #ThisIsActive series.
Joy Tribble, founder of the Plus Strut, North America’s first 5k exclusively for plus-size women smiling at the camera wearing a JunoActive top.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Joy Tribble, founder of the Plus Strut, North America’s first 5k exclusively for plus-size women
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. About Joy Tribble, founder of the Plus Strut™ As a…
Katrina Hayes, Autism Activist and Community Leader wearing JunoActive plus size tee with her arm leaning against weights.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Katrina Hayes, Autism Activist and Community Leader
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Katrina is an autism advocate, community leader, speaker, and actress. She’s…
Bethany Snyder, blogger at Big Fit Deal wearing orange JunoActive plus size tee standing outside in the snow.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Bethany Snyder, blogger at Big Fit Deal
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Bethany is a voice-over artist, a half-marathoner, a photographer, a cookie…
Ramona, healthcare professional and new yogi posing with yoga block and mat wearing purple JunoActive plus size tee.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Ramona, healthcare professional and new yogi
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Ramona is a healthcare professional and currently lives and works…
Ani Janzen, Yoga Teacher and Body Positive Activist, in yoga pose wearing JunoActive plus size tee.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Ani Janzen, Yoga Teacher and Body Positive Activist
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Ani is a self-described fat activist, registered Dietitian-to-be, and proud…
Holistic Lifestyle Ambassador, Jennifer Amoako sitting on floor with yoga mat and block wearing JunoActive plus size activewear.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Holistic Lifestyle Ambassador Jennifer Amoako
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured.
Kristie Gorman, yogi and dog lover, sitting on yoga mat wearing JunoActive plus size tee.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Kristie Gorman, yogi and dog lover
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Kristie Gorman works for Hennepin County in the…
Claire Psarouthakis, triathlete and former US Peace Corps rockstar with another plus size woman wearing JunoActive Aquatards. Background is a triathlon event.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Claire Psarouthakis, triathlete and former US Peace Corps rockstar
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Claire Psarouthakis was born and raised in Ann…
Vida Bratton, founder of Healthy Curves Rock, wearing JunoActive plus size activewear. She is holding a jump rope. The background is green grass on a sunny day.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Vida Bratton, founder of Healthy Curves Rock
JunoActive interviews fitness instructor Vida Bratton on her active life and why she started the Healthy Curves Rock movement.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Pilates Lover Lindsey Strobel
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Lindsey Strobel is, in her own words, a…
Jennifer Halter, Blogger and Fitness Coach, leaning against brick wall with her hands on her waist. She is wearing JunoActive plus size activewear.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Jennifer Halter, Blogger and Fitness Coach
JunoActive interviews Jennifer Halter, plus-size blogger and fitness coach for their #ThisIsActive series.
Louise Green, Plus Size Fitness Coach and Author of Big Fit Girl, with one arm behind her back. Her other arm is reaching to the sky with a boxing glove on that hand.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Louise Green, Plus Size Fitness Coach and Author of Big Fit Girl
JunoActive interviews Louise Green, plus-size fitness coach and author of 'Big Fit Girl' for their #ThisIsActive blog series.
Plus Size Triathlete Olivette Oliver, in pool with medals around her neck while wearing JunoActive plus size swimming suit.
#ThisIsActive Interview with Inspiring Plus Size Triathlete Olivette Oliver
Editor’s note: This has been reposted from our previous blog. Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive. When she’s not in the pool or gym, Olivette Oliver has worked in Program and Project…