by Gillian Goerzen | Aug 25, 2024 | Body Positive, Fitness, Inspiration
The seed was planted two years ago. I’d completed my 10k marathon swim (which in itself was it’s own journey), and I remember thinking, huh, that wasn’t impossible…I wonder if I could swim further?! Could I complete an ultra swim? With body...
by Gillian Goerzen | Aug 30, 2022 | Body Positive, Fitness
I was a runner for over 20 years. Between my own running and coaching others, my world revolved around running. I loved it. But in the last few years, my body had stopped loving it. I had chronic back pain. Then there was the pandemic. And I pivoted, hard (just like...
by Gillian Goerzen | May 11, 2021 | Body Positive
As you know I’m passionate about inclusion, normalization, and celebration of body diversity. I truly believe “healthy is an outfit that looks different on every body.” When companies like Shimano (bike components) are producing mini-documentaries...
by Gillian Goerzen | May 4, 2021 | Body Positive, Intuitive Eating
I didn’t even need to pull out my summer clothing bin. I knew my summer clothes from last year weren’t going to fit. Because much like many people this past year, I’ve gained weight (and it’s ok). But rather than jump on the diet train and try...
by Gillian Goerzen | Apr 20, 2021 | Body Positive, Inspiration
I got my first bikini about 7 or 8 years ago. At the time buying it (then wearing it) felt like a moment of victory for me. A triumph over the “battle with body” I’d waged my whole life. I finally had the confidence to (proudly) stand up against all...
by Gillian Goerzen | Apr 20, 2021 | Body Positive, Healthy Living
Over the past year my body has changed. A fairly considerable amount. It happened over about a 6-10 month period without major changes to my lifestyle. What felt like “all of the sudden,” my clothes weren’t fitting. So I practiced what I preach and...
