Just Joking
“Did you hear the one about…???” That’s right folks, it is International Joke Day! And I’m really, really glad you are here, reading this, because… Read More »Just Joking
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Pain
If you are a runner or exerciser, you already know exactly what the old adage, “No Pain, No Gain” is all about. Face it, whenever… Read More »Pain
Make Friends with Veggies
It’s not just for kids! Today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day, so how about making friends with your favorite veggies and discovering some over-the-top cool facts about them.
The Voice
Whenever I’m running or doing some sort of exercise, I have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. Both are shouting… Read More »The Voice
Just a Girl
It’s the favorite treat of Homer Simpson, cops, Barak Obama, and just about everyone. It is National Donut Day! I will probably drool all over… Read More »Just a Girl
Dilemma
Stop what you are doing right now and give me a few laps! Tomorrow (June 1) is Global Running Day where people of all ages from all over the world (78 countries) celebrate running by, well, running. Walking fast or jogging is also allowed. Check out how to get involved (everything is free and virtual) at: https://wimpygirl.com/dilemma
Let’s all stay healthy together!
Protection
I’ve always thought that tan fat looks better than white fat. So, for years, I was a sun worshipper, and if I couldn’t find the… Read More »Protection
Twinkle, Twinkle
Today is National Senior Health and Fitness Day. It is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of May. This past year I’ve come out… Read More »Twinkle, Twinkle
Asparagus Tips
Leafy Laffs is a collection of Wimpy Girl cartoons intended to be the spoonful of laughter to help the vegetables go down. Some of them… Read More »Asparagus Tips
In Progress
Spoiler: There is no such things as a fat-sucking fairy that will miraculously transform your body into one that looks gorgeous in a bikini. If… Read More »In Progress
Friday the 13th
So, I’ve just got to know. When you woke up this morning and realized that it is Friday the 13th, did you stop and think,… Read More »Friday the 13th
Yo Mama
But Seriously Folks, My Mama Never Wore Running Shoes…Ever It’s been five years since my mother left this planet. I miss her a lot, especially… Read More »Yo Mama
Runner’s Prayer
National Fitness Day is celebrated in the United States on the first Saturday of May. That’s tomorrow, so you have one day to plan how… Read More »Runner’s Prayer
In the Jeans
Hooray! Hooray! It’s National Salad Day! Today, and actually all month, is a great time to pop some green by eating a plant! I’ll… Read More »In the Jeans
Be a Hero
Who is your hero? A friend? Your parents? A co-worker? A teacher? Maybe even a spouse? One National Superhero Day (April 28th) we celebrate more… Read More »Be a Hero
Happy Earth Day
It was Senator Gaylord Nelson who, in the 1960s, brought awareness of the environment and keeping it clean. He proposed National Earth Day in 1970… Read More »Happy Earth Day
Happy Easter
Dating Easter Easter, without a doubt is the most important holy day for Christians, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As joyous as this celebration… Read More »Happy Easter
Regimen
Remember junior high PE class? In PE class, at my school, we had to wear awful shortie, one-piece blue jumpsuits. We all had to be… Read More »Regimen
Get Wet
Singin’ In The Rain is one my favorite classic movies. I’m a far stretch from being as nimble as Gene Kelly when moving down the… Read More »Get Wet
Rooting for You
Welcome to the very first Leafy Laffs cartoon post! Leafy Laffs is a collection of Wimpy Girl cartoons intended to be the spoonful of laughter… Read More »Rooting for You
April Fool
This holiday has me completely stumped as to its origin, or why we even celebrate it at all. I’ve found two theories as to the… Read More »April Fool
Whew!
Breaking a sweat, sweatshirt, don’t sweat it, sweating bullets, sweatshop, blood, sweat and tears… Whether it is a dainty glisten or drenching buckets, a bit… Read More »Whew!
Complicated
It’s almost spring! Hooray! Capt’n Clean and I got so excited that we wet our plants! Okay, actually he’s the plant wetter in our family…I… Read More »Complicated
Lucky Runner
If you’ve always wanted to be Irish, today’s your chance because the saying goes, “Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!” Saint Patrick is the… Read More »Lucky Runner
Leap of Faith
If you don’t take a chance, how will you ever know? I was 53 when I signed up for my first 5K race. I had… Read More »Leap of Faith
International Women’s Day
This is the day for all women around the world to ROAR and to celebrate the cultural, political and historical achievements of ALL women.… Read More »International Women’s Day
Wimpy Girl Fashion Statement
Friends follow and forward Wimpy Girl.. (Hint, hint) Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on email Email Products… Read More »Wimpy Girl Fashion Statement
Believe
Being a runner, frequenting a gym, running a race or competing in any sort of contest is not for wusses. It takes courage and commitment… Read More »Believe
Flawsome
Last week Capt’n Clean and I watched the Oscar-nominated Disney animated movie, Encanto. It’s pretty incredible, and I predict it will win the Academy Award… Read More »Flawsome
My Heart
Although there is no proof of exactly who started the holiday that we celebrate as St. Valentine’s Day, it it thought that around 496 AD,… Read More »My Heart
BRFF
Happy Make a New Friend Day! Did you ever make a friendship chain when you were a kid? My childhood bestie, Susan, and I made… Read More »BRFF
Hello Beautiful
Butt seriously, folks… Booty, ass, backside, bum, butt, buttocks, caboose, derriere, tush, heinie– whatever you choose to all it — it’s an obsession with tons… Read More »Hello Beautiful
Support Bra
Remember when your mom said it was time for you to start wearing a bra? I was 11 the day my mother raised her eyebrows,… Read More »Support Bra
Find the Hope
My grandmother, Mimi, was an Adage Queen. She had a clever “saying” for everything. As kids, when we were blubbering because something didn’t go our… Read More »Find the Hope
Happy Birthday Martin
It’s been 54 years since Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis. His wisdom, tolerance and inspiring words live on to uplift us all, no… Read More »Happy Birthday Martin
A Running Sense of Humor
Friends follow and forward Wimpy Girl.. (Hint, hint) Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on email Email Products… Read More »A Running Sense of Humor
Happy New Year
Welcome to the New Year! A clean slate. A fresh page. An opportunity to switch things around–shake things up. As you wave goodbye to the… Read More »Happy New Year