Podcast appearances and mentions of latoya shauntay snell

What happens when doctors say you'll never run again—and you go on to complete 30 marathons, 7 ultramarathons, and a 100K race?This week on The Runna Podcast, we're joined by Latoya Shauntay Snell. From working as a chef in New York City to facing chronic illness and being forced to stop, Latoya's story is one of resilience and redefining what's possible.

Vicky is joined by Latoya Shauntay Snell in this podcast episode where they break down Latoya's amazing story about how she became a runner and how she navigates having a large platform on social media.Make sure you follow Latoya at:Instagram: @iamlshauntay, @runningfatchef, and @rfcpodThreads: @iamlshauntay, @runningfatchefTiktok: @iamlshauntayFacebook: Running Fat ChefTwitter: @iamlshauntayLinkedIn: Latoya Shauntay SnellAdditionally, Latoya has NEW merch! Check it out at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/rfcshop/

Welcome to our latest episode dedicated to all things Peloton! Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to the saddle, we've got you covered with the latest updates and insights. Here's what we discussed: Facebook Groups Buzz: Discover the confusion surrounding Peloton Pal in the community forums. Peloton Apparel Fees: Updates on restocking fees for Peloton Apparel. New Class Type? We speculate on the possibility of an exciting new class. ID Verification Changes at Peloton and what it means for you. Katherine Switzer is set to join Peloton's NYRR Shakeout Run—don't miss out! 2024 Annual Report from Peloton has just been released. CEO Today Magazine shines a spotlight on Peloton as an undervalued brand. Corporate Wellness gets a boost as Peloton doubles down on its initiatives. OutWatted Challenge sees more siblings joining in the fun! Peloton's Australian Pop-up bids farewell. Dr. Jenn dives into the nuances of motivation vs. discipline. Marathon Expo features Kirsten Ferguson & Robin Arzon as speakers. Logan Aldridge shares his inspirational marathon moment. Ally Love is set to speak at PAC NYC Icons of Culture Festival. Leanne Hainsby's Impact on members battling cancer, as shared by Peloton Studios. Shawn Mendes Artist Series adds new tunes to your workout playlist. Breanna Stewart spotted on her Tread—catch up on her training insights. In Memory of Jen Myers (Ep. 172) - our thoughts are with her family. TCO Top 5 and listener-recommended classes—what should you try next? Weekly Peloton Highlights give you a sneak peek into what's happening. Halloween Classes are here—spooky fun awaits! 120-Minute Global Power Zone Ride announced—get ready to power through! Jenn Sherman's Cover-To-Cover Ride brings a new musical experience. Ben Alldis' New Program launches on the Strength+ app. Set The Pace Classes see releases from Peloton and NYRR. New Apparel Drop—check out the latest styles in the collection. Peloton Birthdays - Celebrate Chase Tucker's big day on 11/05. Join us for this jam-packed episode filled with all the latest Peloton news and happenings. Tune in, get inspired, and keep those pedals turning! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.theclipout.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know!For this Story Session, I'm joined by one of the most authentic examples of joyful movement. Sandra Mikulic is here to share her inspiring journey from treadmill workouts to outdoor trail races. At 43 Sandra started walking on her treadmill, gradually picking up the pace. In 2018, she went on her first outdoor run, a 7K jog. The experience made her feel like an Olympian, despite her modest pace.This newfound passion led Sandra to sign up for four local races, including a half marathon and three 10Ks. She trained by immersing herself in the running community on YouTube and Instagram, drawing inspiration from diverse runners like Mirna Valerio and Latoya Shauntay Snell. Tune in to hear how running transformed Sandra's life and how she is helping soon-to-be runners everywhere stop hiding behind their size. To learn more about Sandra, you can check out her website and magazine at www.runyourlife.ca, or follow her IG at @bigfit_i_run.Looking for a place to learn more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free resources and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

Celebrating this monumental 100th episode of Tri Beginner's Luck with a remarkable guest, Latoya Shauntay Snell, the Founder/CEO of Running Fat Chef. In this special episode, she shares her incredible journey as a sponsored multi-sport endurance athlete (HOKA Global Athlete Ambassador), mental health, and body inclusivity.  Notably recognized by The Root 100 as one of the most influential African Americans aged 25 to 45, Snell fearlessly challenges stereotypes in the fitness and wellness space, championing radical self-love and authenticity. Her dedication to promoting movement without labels and reshaping ideals of athlete bodies has garnered widespread acclaim, including features in Runner's World, The New York Times, and Good Morning America.   As a disruptor in the industry, Snell emphasizes the importance of showing up authentically, even in the face of fear. One of her mantras, "There is nothing more uncomfortable than not showing up as yourself," underscores her commitment to changing the narrative around ideal body types, mental health, and fitness stereotypes. Tune in to this special episode to hear Snell's inspiring insights on taking the more challenging road, finding reward in discomfort, and embracing vulnerability.    Don't forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.   _________________ Curious about triathlons? Look no further for answers! Introducing our new segment, “Ask The Coach,” designed to address all your triathlon-related questions. Click here to submit your questions and head over to subscribe to the TBL YouTube page for an exclusive first look when the segment is released. Your journey to triathlon expertise starts with a click!

Welcome to the Runner's Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Latoya Shauntay Snell about the importance of words, how to own one's voice in the running space, and all the things that come with being a multi-marginalized athlete. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening.  To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EKj1LKkymmQ About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ https://www.thecookierunner.net About Latoya: Noted by The Root 100 as one of the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45, Latoya Shauntay Snell is a sponsored multi-sport endurance athlete, body politics and inclusivity advocate, motivational speaker and content creator. She is the founder of Running Fat Chef® - a website dedicated to promoting movement without labels and challenging stereotypes of what athlete bodies should look like. Snell was on the cover of the November 2020 issue of Runner's World, featured on numerous platforms including Washington Post, The New York Times, Good Morning America, Huffington Post and 3rd Hour Today. Snell is changing the narrative of ideal body types, mental health and fitness stereotypes in the fitness and wellness space. She completed over 200 races including over 20 marathons and several ultramarathons, including the New York City Marathon and the Javelina Jundred 100K. She uses her voice to talk about intersectionality in sports to change the language for future generations in fitness and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay https://www.instagram.com/runningfatchef/ https://www.instagram.com/rfcpod/ https://www.runningfatchef.com/ https://www.runningfatchef.com/rfcpodcast.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runnersroundtable/support

Carrie chats with Latoya Shauntay Snell, the founder of the Running Fat Chef blog! They talk about her different Chicago Marathon experiences and being daring enough to try it again, getting past hurdles in life, asking for help and leaning into community a bit more, how she got into the sport, her cooking, that feeling of belonging, unraveling that term of being an athlete, and so much more!

We are happy to welcome Latoya Shauntay Snell to the Suite Run Podcast! Latoya is the founder of Running Fat Chef and her host of her show, Running Fat Chef Podcast. She is a Global Athlete Ambassador for Hoka as well as a Chef, Writer, Motivational Speaker, Multi Sport Athlete + Ultrarunner. In this conversation, we begin with Latoya's experience as a chef, move on to her running and then we chat about the great places to dine out, run, race and more in her neighborhood of Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn. *Be advised of some adult language*Enjoy our conversation!Click HERE for the show notes.Click HERE to grab a Suite Run mug.This episode is sponsored by:InsideTrackerInsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other.What's their secret? First, InsideTracker uses its patented algorithm to analyze your body's data and offer you a clearer picture than you've ever had before of what's going on inside you. Then, InsideTracker provides you with a concrete, science-backed, trackable action plan for reaching your performance goals and being your healthy best.  InsideTracker is offering 25% off its store for our listeners and let us recommend the Essentials Package for just $189! It's perfect for runners to elevate their training. Just visit insidetracker dot com slash SUITE RUN.OladanceOladance Wearable Stereo is your best choice when you want superior sound and the utmost comfort while keeping alert your of surroundings to stay safe running outside or hanging out doing your favorite activities. The unique open ear design of Oladanceallows you to listen to your favorite music when running, yet still hear your surroundings to help keep you safe. Unlike bone conduction headphones, their open-ear- and multi-support design mean your ears will never get tired or fatigued, even after 2 hours or more of listening. Also, the dynamic driver the earbuds uses is 3x bigger than most headphones, which allows them to deliver superior sound. The 16 hours long-lasting batterycan last for your whole day usage.Visit oladance.com/SRPC and use the code SRP30 to save 20% on your purchase!Where to find Latoya:Latoya on InstagramRunning Fat Chef WebsiteLatoya on TikTokWhere to find Natalie and Jerold:Natalie's InstagramSuite Run InstagramNatalie's TwitterSuite Run TwitterNatalie's FacebookSuite Run WebsiteSuite Run Facebook

Latoya Shauntay Snell is a potty-mouthed, sponsored endurance athlete, body politics activist, motivational speaker and blogger of Running Fat Chef. She went viral after sharing her story about being heckled at the NYC marathon.For more info:instagram.com/iamlshauntayinstagram.com/runningfatchefinstagram.com/rfcpodtiktok.com/@iamlshauntayfacebook.com/runningfatcheftwitter.com/iamlshauntaylinkedin.com/in/lssnell________Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness. Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and has been shortlisted by the 2023 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing.byb.li/podcast_applebyb.li/podcast_spotify To get in touch with Hara Allison:Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.orgPhotography: hara.photographyDesign: studioh-creative.com

This week we sit down with entrepreneurs and fitness icons Monica Jones and Latoya Shauntay Snell and dive deep into conversations involving Juneteenth celebrations, Critical Race Theory, women and their bodies, and changing the narrative in order to better change the inequalities of societies.Our Guests:Shauntay  https://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay/Monica https://www.instagram.com/trainwithmon/LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTENon SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudderHosted by Sean Corvellehttps://www.instagram.com/seancorvelle/

About the Show: Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher than This is a snack size podcast that challenges the deeply rooted narratives and limited beliefs that hold back high achieving women and continue to hinder their progress in vibrating higher in their careers and life!  About the Host: Twanna Toliver is an action-inducing and results-igniting Creative Business Coach. She is dedicated in providing ambitious women currently in corporate careers with the foundational tools to turn their creativity into a profitable business. Known for her straight-up coaching style, Twanna pushes women to breakthrough their self-limiting beliefs and shows them how to step into their seemingly impossible dreams.  Twanna proudly stands as the quintessential accountability partner for women ready to level up their income, dive into entrepreneurism and monetize their creativity. Change the narrative to vibrate higher! Higher than This. Learn More: https://www.twannatoliver.com/ Speaking & Advertising Inquiries community@twannatoliver.com Hang out with me on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twannatoliver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToliverCreativeGroup Subscribe to The New C-Suite YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPv07QKuKiNBdkU87rTU4w About this episode: The Weight of our Weight was a series that I started earlier this year when I became increasingly concerned about the toxicity of diet culture and body positivity particularly for ambitious women who want to shift their professional careers to the entrepreneurial space where they need to be forward facing. I don't want women already underutilize in stale positions to remain stuck because they are waiting to see a some magic number on the scale that suppose to make them feel good enough to take the next best step in their careers. The two interviews that I was able to complete are the beginning of what I hope is a new message, mindset shift and call to action as we enter the New Year with a fresh set of eyes, that sees the magnificence of our beauty, gifts and opportunities awaiting us when we let go of everything weighing us down.  About Latoya Snell: Noted by The Root 100 as one of the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45, Latoya Shauntay Snell is a sponsored multi-sport endurance athlete, body politics activist, motivational speaker and content creator. Latoya, a food and fitness blogger of Running Fat Chef, was featured on multiple platforms such as 3rd Hour Today, Good Morning America, Huffington Post and on the November 2020 cover of Runner's World. Snell is changing the narrative of ideal body types, mental health and fitness stereotypes in the fitness and wellness space. As a contributing writer for several platforms, Global Athlete Ambassador for HOKA ONE ONE and Trek Bikes Ambassador, she uses her voice to talk about intersectionality in sports to change the language for future generations in fitness and beyond. You can follow her: Instagram: @iamlshauntay Facebook: www.facebook.com/runningfatchef Twitter: @latoyashauntay Website: www.runningfatchef.com LinkedIn: Latoya Shauntay Snell

Hello, and welcome to another audio version of Burnt Toast!Today, I am so so thrilled to be chatting with Ragen Chastain, who is a professional speaker and writer, trained researcher, and co-author of The HAES Health Sheets. Ragen is also a multi-certified health and fitness professional, and a queer fat woman. Ragen, thank you so much for being here!RagenThanks for having me. I love your work so much. I’m giddy as a school girl! VirginiaRagen and I have been in each other’s orbits for a very long time. We were talking about something that we worked on where the website doesn’t even exist anymore. RagenVirginia gave me my very first paid freelance work in this space. She was leaving a platform and recommended me, so she’s been supporting my work, and just be an awesome leader in her own right, for a long time.VirginiaThat’s very lovely of you to say. When I first found your work in the mid-2000s you were extremely patient with my learning curve. For folks who don’t know, Ragen created the beloved fat activism blog Dances With Fat. She is now writing a Substack called Weight and Healthcare. So let’s start with that, Ragen. You have this amazing blog, you’ve been doing it forever, you have, I don’t even know, 1000 posts there. What inspired you to also say I need a newsletter?RagenI started Dances With Fat in 2009. There are a little over 1800 posts on there now. In the same year, I started doing talks for healthcare professionals around working with higher weight patients: Best practices, weight, stigma, weight science, health care. I wrote about that on Dances With Fat, but recently I’ve started to do more of that work and to do it at a higher level, and when I’m talking with a VP of a major healthcare group, sending them to Dances with Fat is not ideal, even though I’m very proud of that blog. It’s not quite the the thing that they’re looking for. I knew about Substack and I knew about Burnt Toast, so I reached out to Virginia, who helped give me a sense of how Substack worked. It seemed like a really good platform for this type of work. I got a little logo made from Toni Tails, a little researcher Ragen icon, and then put together some of the posts from Dances With Fat that were classics. Now I’m going to be writing new stuff, as well. VirginiaI sort of love the idea of healthcare CEOs going to Dances With Fat. It gives me a lot of joy. But it’s a smart activism strategy to have it all in one place. We’re recording this, I should say, right after your first launch week. So you’ve been putting up a lot of pieces that I will be linking to forever. You are covering these really fundamental questions that can be kind of exasperating, like, “This question is coming up again?” But for people who are new to challenging this huge paradigm, you do have to start with these fundamental questions and grapple with stuff. One question people often ask is, “Isn’t obesity a disease?” So, walk us through it, Ragen.RagenThis is something that has been coming up more and more, this idea that just existing in a fat body is a chronic lifelong health condition for which people should get treatment. This has been pushed for a while now by people who sell dangerous and expensive “treatments” for weight loss. I first started seeing it happening in the most insidious way, with organizations that claim to be advocacy organizations—like the Obesity Action Coalition—but that are actually well-funded by diet drug manufacturers and weight loss surgery purveyors. For the diet drugs, for example, their product doesn’t work long term. People gain the weight back as soon as they go off the drugs. So the drug companies say, “Oh, well, it’s a chronic and lifelong condition, then we can just keep them on the drugs forever,” which is exactly what Novo Nordisk is doing, and why they’re pushing this so hard right now. It also expands their market to every fat person alive. That helps them with what is their golden goose, which is insurance coverage. They can’t get insurance to cover these things because they’re expensive and because they don’t work. So by saying, “Oh, well, it’s because you haven’t let us do it long enough,” they are expanding their market. But that it doesn’t make any sense, and here’s why: Thin people get all the same health issues that fat people do. So, being thin can neither be a sure preventative nor a sure cure. That’s just not how that works. This idea that if fat people experience a health problem more often than thin people, then obviously their body size is the problem and making them thinner is the solution is not a science-based conclusion. We have to look at what are the confounding variables that could be causing this? And in this case, weight cycling, weight stigma, and healthcare inequalities are well researched for their negative impacts on fat people’s health. And this idea of fat being a chronic condition increases those three things. I want to be super clear, there is no shame in having a health condition. There is no shame in seeking treatment. The shame here is trying to make simply existing a pathologized condition for which people can sell dangerous treatments that risk people’s lives for an outcome that isn’t shown to be positive. It’s actually shown to be harmful a lot of the time. So, the AMA studied this. They had their Committee on Science of Public Health study whether or not being fat should be a disease and the committee came back and said no. And the AMA said, “Okay, well, thanks for your time, but we’re gonna go ahead and declare it a disease anyway.” VirginiaI just want people to really take that in. The American Medical Association’s committee that was asked to study that question, should we medicalize weight higher body weights, said no, the evidence does not support that. And the AMA said, Okay, so we’re gonna do it. RagenYeah, it’s a “let me just take a minute to bang my head on the desk and then I’ll complete this post that I’m writing” sort of situation.It’s important because this seems so science-y and medical-y, right? BMI is an equation and that’s math and math is science. We have these words like “obesity” that pathologize body size, and that can sound really legitimate, right? But then you start digging and learn that Body Mass Index is just a complicated ratio of weight and height that is racist in its origins. Sabrina String’s Fearing the Black Body and Da'Shaun Harrison’s Belly of the Beast are books I recommend to everyone to read about this and other racism and body size intersections. The term obesity comes from a Latin word meaning “to eat until fat.” This is not science. It’s a term that was created to pathologize bodies. It was invented for that purpose. The AMA saying, “Oh, yes, this is this constitutes a chronic health condition or disease,” sounds very science-y until you find out that the actual science had to be ignored to make that happen.VirginiaYes and this “chronic lifelong condition” we’re talking about, the treatments that they are pushing actually exacerbate the condition, because the condition is living with weight stigma, living with social inequities around health care, all of these other issues that these treatments further. Fat is not a chronic lifelong health condition.RagenIt really isn’t. It’s gotten out that intentional weight loss interventions fail the vast majority of the time. The majority of the time weight loss has the opposite of the intended effect, right? People gain back all of their weight and up to 66% of people gain back more than they lost. But the response wasn’t, “Hey, there’s a mountain of evidence that shows that there are better ways to support the health of fat people than trying to make them lose weight.” The suggestion was, “Well, then let’s do it harder, and more and more dangerously.” And that’s what we’re seeing with the pharmaceuticals. That’s what we’re seeing with the surgery. We’re getting healthcare for fat people based on the premise that it is acceptable to kill fat people in an effort to make them thin.VirginiaAnd yet they’re saying we need to get insurance coverage for these things, even though they don’t work. They frame that as an example of the stigma. They’re like, “Look, it’s so misunderstood that the insurance companies won’t even pay for these treatments that these people desperately need.” They don’t see the inherent disconnect there. RagenI’m going to say they aggressively don’t see the disconnect, possibly negligently, purposefully don’t see it. They’re saying, “We don’t want to stigmatize fat people, we just want to eradicate them from the earth and make sure no more ever exist.” That’s not an anti-stigma message. It’s a profitable one. One of the things that frustrates me is the way that they are co-opting the rhetoric of anti-weight stigma, which the fat liberation community has spent so long trying to get out there, and then using that to sell even more dangerous intentional weight loss methods. It is super gross.They are creating weight stigma and then selling their dangerous product as a “solution.” It’s this idea that if you don’t want to be oppressed, you should change yourself to suit your oppressors.VirginiaThat’s what I want my kids to learn: Make the bully like you better.RagenGive them your lunch money, and maybe they’ll stop beating you up! It’s not a perfect comparison, obviously, but as someone who is both queer and fat and who came out in the mid-90s in Texas, I see parallels between that and this idea of just doing whatever dangerous thing you need to do to make yourself straight, so that you don’t experience homophobia; this idea of changing yourself to move yourself out of the oppressed category, rather than fighting oppression. I spent years fighting my body on behalf of weight stigma. Weight stigma is real and weight stigma does real harm, including to me, but now I fight weight stigma on behalf of my body.VirginiaThat’s a really helpful framing. You took one for the team by taking on one of the most common and irritating troll comments around fat activism: That all these fat people are a drain on the system because they’re costing us so much money in terms of tax dollars in health care. This is an argument that hits me really personally, not around weight, but I have a daughter with a chronic heart condition. I wrote a piece for Slate about the fact that we had $3 million in medical bills before she turned three years old. That’s why universal health care is essential, to help families avoid destroying themselves financially to save their children. The number one troll response I got was: “She’s a drain on the system. Some kids aren’t meant to live.”RagenIn the piece I tackle that from two aspects: The reality and then if it were true that fat people are this drain on the system. The first thing I always do when somebody comes at me with this “my tax dollars” argument is I say, “Well, I want to see your yes/no tax list.” They say, “What yes/no tax list?” And I say, “Oh, the one that shows all the things your taxes pay for broken down into what you do and don’t want to pay for, and the interventions you’re involved in for everything you don’t want to pay for.” This isn’t about their tax dollars. This is about trying to find a justification for their fat bigotry. This is what they’ve arrived at that people sort of find acceptable. Like, “Oh, well, I’m paying for their health care.” But that’s what civilized societies do, right? I am paying for the health care of people who jumped out of helicopters wearing skis and people whose attempts to climb mountains are dramatically unsuccessful. I want to do that. Anytime you say, “Okay, this group of people who we can identify by sight is a drain on society and we should eradicate them to make things cheaper for everyone,” you have gone down a bad bad road. This is a straight up eugenics argument. We have to really recognize that. I find that people who want to say this about me don’t want other people to be doing it to them. Whether they are a raw foods vegan or a keto or paleo person, they believe that they’re right, and they are not interested in other points of view. This is where it really starts to break down. Who gets to decide for all of us? If somebody finds that, for example, a raw food vegan diet is the most healthy, do we all have to do that? VirginiaAnd do we all have to do that in order to access healthcare? What do we owe in order to access healthcare?RagenExactly. This is a really dangerous argument that’s being made by people flippantly, in many cases, just to justify discriminating against fat people, just to justify their weight bigotry. They don’t follow it to the end of where that goes. So that’s really dangerous. And also, fat people pay taxes, too. My taxes go to fund a government war on “obesity” that makes my life terrible and has negative impacts on my health. In general, this argument, when you scratch the surface even a little bit, just becomes a thin veil for fat bigotry that is unsupportable by any kind of evidence.VirginiaAnd ableism! It’s saying that the only people worthy of health care are people who are making virtuous choices that we approve of or who won the genetic lottery and don’t really need health care. What strikes me when it’s levied against fat folks is that it’s often because people are blaming people for their body size and assuming that it’s your lifestyle that led to this, as opposed to the fact that people just come in different body sizes. With something like my daughter, you can’t say, “The baby’s responsible for her heart condition, but we still don’t want to pay for it.” Either way, it becomes this ableist thing to say some lives are more valuable because they have this genetic luck. RagenThere are a lot of places where the intersections of ableism and healthism and fatphobia come together, and this is certainly one. One of the things that is also frustrating is that the idea of body size as a choice is obviously really problematic, but even if we believed that that was true, also a choice is playing sports, which cost billions of dollars in sports injuries every year that are completely unnecessary. Research shows that moderate walking gives us the health benefits that can come out of movement, so nobody needs to be playing sports.VirginiaI love this so much as someone who just hates sports.RagenI’m someone who loves sports and who does ridiculous fitness-y things. Just to be super clear, health and fitness, by any definition, is not an obligation, not a barometer of worthiness, not entirely within our control. There is this good fatty / bad fatty thing, so I always want to be clear that completing a marathon or having a Netflix marathon are morally equivalent activities. I’ve done both, so I can tell you for sure. So, it’s not about that, but I enjoy fitness. I’m also aware that when you go to a triathlon or when you watch the CrossFit Games and people have an exoskeleton of physio tape, that’s a lot of injuries that people don’t need to have in their lives, but they’re choosing that lifestyle. Shaq got knee surgery even though he for sure caused his knee problem and was going right back to the lifestyle that caused it. The NFL was created to risk people’s short and long term mental and physical health in the hopes that one day their team will score enough points to get a shiny piece of jewelry. You’re allowed to do that, but let’s not act like it prioritizes health because it doesn’t. This is a whole group of people purposefully not prioritizing their health and the average player is broke by two years out of the league. VirginiaAnother piece I love is where you break down why diets fail. A line that really jumped out to me, in your piece, is “the entire basis of prescribing weight loss for greater health is built on the decidedly unscientific premise that if we make fat people look like thin people, they will have the same health outcomes.” RagenWhen I did my original literature review of weight loss, looking for the best diet, I was still in diet culture, but my background is research methods and statistics and I’d never really researched this. I had been yo-yo dieting for years. I decided to read every study and break it down and find the best diet. What I found was that, as you said, there wasn’t a single study were more than a tiny fraction of people were succeeding at long term, significant weight loss. The thing that really blew me away was that there wasn’t a single study that showed that the people who were successful had better out health outcomes or similar health outcomes to thin people. That study doesn’t exist, in large part because there aren’t enough people who are successful to commission such a study.VirginiaIt’s hard to do research on unicorns.RagenThe National Weight Control Registry tried it, they’ve got 10,000 successes since 1994. There have been over a billion attempts, but okay. What they found were just some commonalities among outliers. 98% of the people who have lost 30 pounds and kept it off for a year ate breakfast. They don’t know how many of the other billion also ate breakfast. VirginiaA lot of us eat breakfast without successfully losing weight. RagenHad I turned in the study plan of the National Weight Control Registry research in my freshman year research methods class, the dean would have been telling me, “There are a lot of majors here and I think you should choose another one because you don’t understand this at a pretty basic level.” We know that cis male pattern baldness is highly correlated with cardiac incidents. So it would be like if they stopped there and said, “We have to get these people to grow hair” And when their initial attempts didn’t work, they were like, “We need more dangerous ways to grow hair! Drugs and surgeries and a war on baldness!” That is exactly what they did when it came to weight and health. They simply stopped and those who didn’t stop are getting ignored. Lucy Aphramor did an incredible paper about the validity of the research within dietetic articles. It’s a great piece and I recommend it for people who are trying to look into this. VirginiaI’m thinking of a doctor I saw when I was six months postpartum and my baby wasn’t sleeping through the night. The doctor was concerned about my weight. She was like, “Oh, well, I walked an hour a day when I had a newborn.” And I was like, “That’s nice for you, but I have a job and two children and I don’t have an hour to walk. If I had an hour to walk, I would sleep.” It’s just not realistic. A friend of mine was just telling me that she’s pursuing treatment for various medical conditions and the guy was like, “Intermittent fasting will solve all your problems.” And she’s like, “I am parenting and working full time, during a pandemic. I have two chronic conditions. Starvation is not a great way for me to go.” The way that diet and fatphobia show up in the healthy habits conversation feels really problematic to me. It ends up becoming another form of shame and stigma. What can we do, as patients, to advocate for ourselves in these conversations? RagenOne way to go is to try to bypass it. My magic question is, “What would you recommend to a thin person in this situation?” Often that bypasses some of the fatphobia and some of the recommending of healthy habits just because they believe if you did them, you would lose weight. I was at a regular physical with a new doctor and at the end he said, “I just need you to do something for me and it’s going to be so hard. So hard. But if you can do it, it is going to change your life.” And he said, “I just need you to start walking ten minutes a day.” And to his credit, ten minutes a day is reasonable! He didn’t say you have to walk an hour, like your doctor said. But I was training for my first marathon and I had done eighteen miles the night before. So I told him that and said, “I’d be glad to do ten minutes a day because I’m going to claw back a lot of time that way, but I don’t think it’s going to meet my goals at all.” And he said, “Look, you don’t have to lie about it if you’re not going to do it.” So one thing to always know is that this isn’t your fault. This shouldn’t be happening. You can’t make a doctor practice ethical, evidence-based medicine. I also teach ego management techniques—because I live in LA, I can fire a doctor a day, and I will, there there are tons of them around—but if someone lives in a rural area and there’s only one doctor, they have different options. So you can say things like, “oh, I’m actually already doing a weight loss diet, and I’ve lost some weight, but it hasn’t really helped.” This doesn’t have to be true, by the way. Then you say, “What would you do for a thin person? Let’s try that as well.” Like, “Sure, I’m gonna take this diet advice you’re giving me and I can’t wait to put food in baggies of certain caloric amounts. I’m super excited. But in the meantime my cousin had this and she was given this medication.” When a thin person gets an evidence based treatment for their symptoms and a fat person gets a diet, it delays them getting that evidence based treatment for who knows how long. Probably forever, because that diet isn’t gonna work. So, unless the doctor says, “Okay, this isn’t working, I’ll give you the treatment,” it can delay treatment forever. The person maybe doesn’t go back. This is just one of the ways that these healthcare inequalities impact fat people’s health. Just to be clear, don’t do the diet. And I also want to be clear that lying to your healthcare practitioner is not ideal. Ideally, you wouldn’t need to do that. The fact is that weight stigma in healthcare forces fat people to make some really difficult choices that we shouldn’t have to make. This is one of them. In the past when I needed care and was not been able to get it, I said, “I already lost 75 pounds. It hasn’t helped at all. What else is there? What else do you have?” That was, in that moment, effective. Suddenly I’m somebody who is compliant and deserves ethical, evidence-based care. But what they recommended was also recommendable ten minutes before, when I was just fat. Our choices are often not ideal.VirginiaIt’s frustrating because you are then stuck needing to play into that “good fatty” stereotype. But if that gets you the treatment you need and it’s a way to preserve your mental health through the shitty ordeal, then it’s worth doing.RagenA lot of privilege goes into this too. Not just good fatty privilege, but like as a white, cisgender, currently able-bodied, currently neurotypical person. For those with multiple marginalizations, for those who are higher weight, these solutions are less effective because of intersectional oppression and because of the greater oppression that higher weight people face. That’s a your-mileage-may-vary-due-to-oppression -situation.VirginiaThe HAES health sheet website that you’ve put together, is a phenomenal resource for folks. Ragen worked with Dr. Louise Metz and Tiana Dodson, who are amazing as well. They’ve put together this whole library of different health conditions and information on the weight inclusive approach to this health condition, as opposed to the weight-loss-centered approach that many doctors take. If you’re preparing for a medical encounter, this is a great place to go and prep yourself for what’s to come. So we’re gonna wrap up with our recommendation segment. It can be about a product anything and experience you’ve had recently so, Regan, what have you got for us?RagenI have for you Latoya Shauntay Snell’s Running Fat Chef podcast. Latoya Shauntay Snell is this incredible, Black, fat, disabled athlete and activist. She put together this podcast with different athletes talking about the intersections of weight stigma and fitness in the athletic world and how to overcome that. I love all of her work, and her podcast is incredible.VirginiaThat sounds phenomenal. I will definitely be subscribing and downloading immediately. That’s an awesome recommendation. Mine is a little more out of left field, given the whole context of our conversation, but very much in the field for the context of my life right now. It is a parenting book I’m finding very helpful called Why Is My Child in Charge? by Claire Lerner. If you have a preschooler or a toddler who is often trying to be in charge of your life this book is great. I am not a big fan of parenting writing, which is weird to say since I get labeled as parenting writer, but it’s true. Melinda Wenner Moyer, who’s a friend and parenting writer I love, actually loaned me her copy because I was texting her about various tantrums happening in the house. Lerner frames parenting as understanding that you cannot control your child’s behavior. So your job is not to persuade them to agree with every rule you make or to get them to change their minds about stuff, but actually to keep providing the framework they need to be loved and nurtured without needing to stay up an hour past bedtime and ruin your life.It actually applies to a lot, like what we were just talking about with doctors, you can’t change their minds either. It’s a useful message for going through life. I’m not here to change other people’s behavior. I’m just here to set my boundaries and set the framework I need to function. It’s been very helpful for me with a certain four year old at the moment. (Virginia Note: I finished the book after recording this episode and sadly, cannot recommend the chapter on mealtimes. But the rest is still great!)RagenI feel like I need to read it for my little Maltese. We named him after three drag queens and he acts like it. Don’t name your dog after three drag queens.VirginiaWe also have a dog whose behavior I cannot control, but I can control the framework. Alright Ragen, where can Burnt Toast fans find more of your work?RagenSo my newsletter is Weight and Health Care. You had mentioned the HAES Health Sheets and then Dances with Fat. I also do a monthly workshop and the one coming up is on dealing with fatphobia at the holidays. We will be talking a lot about how we can’t control their people’s behavior but we can control our reactions and boundary setting. If you go to Dances with Fat, you’ll also find all of my social media and past writing outside of the healthcare sphere. VirginiaAwesome. Ragen, thank you so much for doing this.Thank you all so much for listening to Burnt Toast! Burnt Toast transcripts and essays are edited and formatted by Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Sean Corvelle sits down with Latoya Shauntay Snell, multi-sport, ultra-endurance athlete, writer, mother, and body politics activist. She discusses societal pressures, addiction, her experience with a sexual predator, her start with running, and so much more.Connect with Latoya on Social:-Instagram: @iamlshauntay | @runningfatchef -Website: RunningFatChef.com-Twitter: @latoyashauntay*Find your next Tough Mudder event here.Can't get enough of Mudder Nation? Check out our blog here.Discover the 2021 Tough Mudder Training Guides here.Don't forget to subscribe to the 'No Excuses' Podcast and follow Tough Mudder on social media:Instagram: @tough_mudderFacebook: @toughmudderTwitter: @toughmudderSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple*Welcome to the ‘No Excuses' Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.*Host: Sean CorvelleProducer: Gillian George, Ryan WarnerSenior Producer: Johanna Ovsenek, Marion Abrams© 2021 Spartan

Meet Rahaf Khatib - an 25 time half marathon runner, 11 time marathoner, stay at home mother to three and the first Syrian to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors. She was heavily noted for her Ted X speech and for being a top ten finalist in the 2015 Runner's World cover search. This two time sprint triathlete appeared in places like CNN, Strong Fitness Magazine and Women's Health. Rahaf Khatib and Latoya Shauntay Snell touch on the lack of adequate coverage and representation in mainstream media for Muslim athletes. In this episode, they will touch on the lack of fitness gear like properly fitted hijabs, religious modesty to an open call to companies to collaborate with Muslim influencers. Both ladies speak on motherhood and the horrible atrocities that are taking place in Palestine. Through their candid discussion, their hopes to is to break through harmful stereotypes that thrive in and outside of sports.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Countless people of different backgrounds gripe about not seeing an accurate depiction of diversity in their fitness spaces; some people breathe life into the communities that they crave to see. Meet Carolyn Su - a Houston raised Taiwanese-American runner, mother, dietician and founder of a dynamic community Diverse We Run. After making a note of the lack of diversity present at some of the running groups that she attended, she wanted to create a platform that featured stories that were similar and differed from her own. Through her platform, presently over 12K strong, features athletes of diverse backgrounds, fitness abilities and personal hardships and highs. Diverse We Run prides itself on "building racial representation through story-telling, advocacy and community." Carolyn was featured as one of four November 2020 Runner's World covers for her work with Runners Alliance. Her story adorned places like Oiselle, Tracksmith and several other places.On this episode, Carolyn Su and Latoya Shauntay Snell talk about the evolution of Diverse We Run and the importance of seeing a reflection of your own community. Carolyn Su goes into depth about the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program, food apartheid and the hardships of financial uncertainty poses on an individual. Additionally, both ladies reflect on harsh realities and lessons learned through the COVID 19 pandemic, motherhood and racial tensions. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Meet Micki Krimmel - an incredible member of the LA Derby Dolls turned founder of the athleisure wear company Superfit Hero. In 2015, she created a brand that would help the roller derby world with clothing that fit but her clothing is known as a refreshing contribution to the body positive movement. Like many athletes, sports helped her find a deep non-judgmental connection to her body that created space for a new sense of confidence and composed mind. On this episode, Micki Krimmel and Latoya Shauntay Snell talk about their heavy distaste for diet culture and the predatory practices that we commonly see in traditional fitness marketing. We also learn more about Micki's passions for bikes, fitness and how her company Superfit Hero changed the narrative by shifting her sizes from Large to 7XL. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Fourth generation Lakota runner, Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel was born in Kul Wicasa Oyate - Lower Brule, SD. Daniel is highly respected in the running community and beyond for her impeccable work as an advocate in the Indigenous community and beyond. Her exemplary work is acknowledged globally, particularly for her run at the Boston Marathon where she ran for missing and murdered indigenous women. As the founder of Rising Hearts – an Indigenous led grassroots group devoted to elevating Indigenous voices and promoting intersectional collaborate efforts across all movements with the goals of racial, social, climate and economic justice - she is a powerful force to be reckoned with. On this episode, Jordan Marie Daniel and Latoya Shauntay Snell talk about the usage of their platforms to advocate for unique causes in the fitness space. They don't mince their words about the uncomfortable layers that sometimes surface when talking about personal safety in several marginalized communities or the gray areas that present itself as a challenge while passionately advocating about a cause or communities. Latoya inquires about the layers beyond the surface level of Jordan's pursuit of self care: Personal identity outside of running, self discovery in a leadership role and the harmony between talking about injustice while preserving space for joy as an Indigenous person.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

“I got to a place where I was just sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm looking at all these people curate their lives on social media and their everyday lives. It started off as a thought. It started off like a blank canvas and that's what I looked at myself as.” - Latoya Shauntay Snell Throughout life, Latoya Shauntay Snell had to overcome adversity. Growing up in Brooklyn during the crack epidemic, Latoya watched as her dad struggled with drug addiction. While the experience made life difficult for Latoya and her family, it exposed her to the many facets of human life. Latoya's dad was also a huge inspiration and exposed her to various creative outlets like arts and music. These forms of expression would become the foundation for Latoya's calling as an advocate for body positivity and inclusivity as a multi-sport athlete. Latoya also had to overcome physical adversity; in 2013, Latoya graduated culinary school and, just as she was starting her career, she was diagnosed with disc degeneration and sciatica. The diagnosis kickstarted Latoya's weight-loss journey and she lost 100-pounds in the first year. While Latoya received positive feedback on her transformation, she was not expecting the negative comments from people who accused her of abusing drugs and being “too skinny” The experience sparked Latoya to advocate for body positivity and exposed the phrase “body politics” where marketing tends to showcase just one dimension of a person's physical appearance, race, or physical disability. Latoya's advocacy work would take on a life of its own four years later when she when a spectator heckled her about her weight in the 2017 NYC Marathon. Latoya wrote about the experience in her blog and soon after was invited to be interviewed by Redbook Magazine. Latoya's online presence exploded when The Root, a well-known African American-oriented online magazine, picked-up her story and invited her to become a contributing writer. Latoya now uses her platform to educate others on body positivity, body politics, and several other causes. We're so grateful for the opportunity to chat with Latoya and it's clear in this episode how captivated we were by her storytelling and positive outlook on life! To learn more about Latoya, you can follow her on Instagram at: @iamlshauntay Follow The Longest Stride: Instagram - @TheLongestStride Twitter - @Longest_Stride https://www.thelongeststride.com

Iresha Picot M.Ed, LBS, is a Licensed Behavior Specialist, and has a Master's Degree in Urban Education and Post-Graduate work in Women Studies from Temple University. In addition to a Master's Degree, she has post-graduate certifications in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism. Iresha is the co-editor of the book, "The Color of Hope: People of Color Mental Health Narratives", and has written articles in the Research in the Teaching of English, Elephant Journal, Aunt Chloe's Journal, Specter Magazine and For Harriet. She has been featured in articles in NPR, Bicycle Magazine and PBS American Portrait Series. Currently, Iresha works in the Behavior and Mental Health fields as a Licensed Behavior Specialist, Outpatient & Mobile Therapist. Iresha is currently under supervision to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).Outside of these credentials, Iresha is an entire vibe on Instagram. Iresha is notoriously known for the collective affirmations on Sundays with GirlTrek and a certified warrior that will remind you reclaim your peace by any means necessary. On this episode, Iresha Picot and Latoya Shauntay Snell dissect different layers of radical self-care and the power of fully acknowledging when you are not doing okay. Picot and Snell discuss their joy of pivoting towards indoor workouts and cycling during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. Picot talk breaks down the art of communication, layers that intimidate people due to prior personal experiences and connecting with a therapist. NOTE: Audio may be slightly distorted for brief periods of the podcast. Recordings are done remotely. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Meet Morit Summers - Founder of Form Fitness Brooklyn, author of Big and Bold: Strength Training for Plus -Size Woman, social media content creator and a powerhouse personal trainer with a host of certifications. Morit Summers has over a decade of expertise in the fitness world and made it her personal mission to make this space more inclusive. Her strong energy is a necessary force in this space as we navigate through body politics surrounding conversations around shape, size, weight and identity. This athlete was seen on Lululemon during Women's History Month,  Shape, SELF and countless others.On this episode, Morit Summers and Latoya Shauntay Snell explore parts of Morit's origin story on her love for fitness and honoring her plus size body as a personal trainer. Summers talk about the differences between some of the fitness content creation that shown online versus hiring a fitness professional that can tailor specific goals according your individual needs. Additionally, they talk about how COVID-19 impacted Morit as a business owner and how to adapt as an athlete to the unpredictable changes during this period.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Meet Nicole Snell - A dynamic international speaker, CEO of Girls Fight Back, the creator of Outdoor Defense and an impeccable ray of Black Girl Magic. She is the self-defense instructor for IMPACT Personal Safety and an adventure leader for Black Girls Trekkin. She has traveled the world speaking to hundreds of groups at colleges, K- 12 schools, corporations and the military on topics including sexual assault and violence prevention, boundaries, personal safety and empowerment. Nicole won a Webby Award in 2020 for hosting the Tastemade Travel video "Self Defense for Female Travelers" where she represented IMPACT Personal Safety. Nicole is a NACP credentialed advocate and has dedicated her life to teaching people how to live a confident, free and empowered life. As an outdoor enthusiast and solo traveler, she's visited 25 countries on 6 continents.On this episode, Nicole and Latoya explore a series of sensitive areas: Disordered eating, race identity, self defense and sexual assault. Both women talk about their mental and physical relationship with exercise, how to unlearn toxic thought processes about weight and exercise and the stigmas surrounding body image. Nicole weighs out the pros and cons to using weapons and how to prepare your body and mind in life threatening situations. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Sika Henry is a HOKA ONE ONE sponsored triathlete, 2X marathon champion, 2019 IRONMAN World Championship finisher and was named Athlete of the Year as part of the 2020 Outspoken Women in Triathlon Awards for her advocacy in the triathlon space. On May 2, 2021, Sika made history becoming the first United States Black triathlete with a professional card. Through the Challenge Cancun event, she qualified for her USA Triathlon Elite license and this stemmed from not giving up even after facing a huge hurdle in April 2019 where she went through a horrific bike crash during a race. Despite being sidelines for two years, she committed herself to making this vision come into full fruition.By day, she is a corporate analyst for Ferguson Enterprises that manages to do two a day workouts to train for a host of events. She is a graduate from Tufts University with her degree in economics. While pursuing her studies, she became a NCAA All American in Track and Field as a collegiate high jumper. Soaking in all of these accomplishments can make a person have a strong sense of pride and mental fatigue.On this episode, Sika Henry and Latoya Shauntay Snell talk about the joys of being acknowledged for your accolades while setting healthy boundaries on yourself and others while thriving in the public eye. Sika and Latoya explore conversations on impromptu breaks at the height of a career, self inflicted pressures of representing marginalized communities and absorbing in your accolades while it's still happening. Henry and Snell discuss the lack of diverse representation in the triathlon world, how they handle pushback when challenged from hecklers and what Sika loves to do during her downtime. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Mireille Sine is a HOKA ONE ONE Flyer, USATF Level One coach, Garmin Ambassador and graduate from West Coast University with her Master's degree in Public Health.  She moved to Los Angeles, CA when she was six years old and became a sprinter and hurdler at Bravo Medical Magnet High School. Mireille is thoughtful and channels strength through her authentic storytelling in and outside of the fitness industry.On this episode, Mireille Sine and Latoya Shauntay Snell weave into three different areas: Authentic storytelling, autoimmune and invisible conditions and Latoya's favorite - food. Both women share their feelings about the shift of storytelling and teaching via social media and in the mainstream space about sensitive subjects like COVID-19 and the toll of 2020's protests. Additionally, they openly talk about lupus, lightly talk about endometriosis and the effects of eating a predominately plant based diet is helping her with her lupus diagnosis and athleticism.NOTE: As a light reminder, the Running Fat Chef podcast guests and host share their authentic stories. By no means does this podcast serve as a replacement for a medical provider.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Anna Mae Flynn is an amazing HOKA ONE ONE sponsored ultrarunner and ultrarunning coach with Mountain Endurance Coaching. During her adolescent years, she ran competitively for Striders - a junior Olympics team and weaved her way into the cross country and track team at Watauga High School.  After graduating college and overcoming burnout from college athletics, she taught math in Lake Tahoe. Her love for sports pushed her to jump into triathlons, road and mountain cycling, swimming and skiing; eventually she found herself back into the running world. In 2015, she took a liking to the trail running community through the Way Too Cool 50K. If you follow enough of her journey, you'll know that she was first female at the Speedgoat 50K and there's a host of other accolades that decorate her portfolio.On this episode, Anna Mae Flynn and Latoya Shauntay Snell reflect on a year of not participating in races and how it impacted their careers, mind and spirit. Anna Mae touch on how the COVID-19 pandemic shifted her gears on running, as well as the mental, physical and emotional impact on her clients. Anna Mae and Latoya talk about their connection through HOKA ONE ONE and being two sponsored athletes of different pace groups. Both women provide advice to new athletes that jumped into running during the pandemic and touch on necessary diversity in the running community.Support the show

Kanoa Greene is nothing short of a rockstar in the water and on dryland. Greene, a Rider University Graduate with her Master's Degree in Music, Vocal Pedagogy and Performance, is living and thriving in her passion to help others channel their creative minds and spirit. Her extraordinary body of work is seen in the body positive, size inclusivity and body diversity space. In her own words, "It's not just a conversation but an action that is found at the heart of the various businesses and projects that [she] leads. Kanoa is able to instill awe inspiring mantras and confidence in women globally to live their best lives in the bodies that their in because she's managed to practice what she's preached. On this episode, Kanoa Greene and Latoya Shauntay Snell discuss Kanoa's shift from music to corporate America and trusting the process to became an entrepreneur in the fitness and wellness space. Both women navigate openly talk about their experiences as entrepreneurs in the fitness and wellness space. Greene expanded on equity and knowing your worth when working with brands in the influencer space. Kanoa and Latoya talk about their unique takes on how they navigate through negative commentary, avoiding comment sections and the slow progress in the body positive and fat liberation spaces. Kanoa expands on the needs for the surfing community and bridges the gap between being an influencer and advocate in the social media space as a Black plus size athlete. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Darrietta Lee is one of the most down to earth people that Latoya's grown to know and love in this space. She is a mother, runner, aspiring powerlifter and overall amazing human being. When Darrietta walks into a room, her warm energy isn't the only thing that's apparent to people - she is a Black Muslim athlete that proudly wears her hijab. At times, dialogue or personal interactions in the fitness space gets weird fairly quick.On this episode, Darrietta Lee and Latoya Shauntay Snell share frustrations and experiences of being Black in the fitness space and explore Darrietta's experience of the lack of Black Muslim representation in the fitness space. Darrietta reflects on a year post Ahmaud Arbery and why Black Lives still matter after a year of protesting. She explores layers of self care, stepping back from social media and finding joy in being more diligent in finding value in being alone.NOTE: Audio may be slightly distorted for brief periods of the podcast. Recordings are done remotely.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

It's impossible to cover every part of Latoya Shauntay Snell's life in an hour-long discussion but damn if we didn't try. She's a chef, podcaster, writer, and a self-proclaimed “accidental activist”, pushing back against body shamers and anonymous keyboard warriors. Latoya has done just about everything in life and experienced the joys and sorrows which accompany each new barrier she breaks. Latoya followed her early love of cooking to culinary school. After graduating, Latoya worked as a freelance food stylist and photographer and explored the world of corporate dining while working for several different restaurants. While her career was reaching new heights, so was her weight, and in October 2012 Latoya found herself in the hospital with disc degeneration, moderate level sciatica, a herniated disc, and a crashing immune system. “I was well over 265 pounds thanks to depression and other factors thrown into the picture,” explained Latoya. “My doctor didn't think I'd make it to see 30 years old.” So began her weight loss journey, at one point dropping close to 170 pounds, though this isn't the typical story of “fat person gets skinny” and the world falls in love with the story. In this interview, Latoya discusses her early life with her dad and his love of cooking, the backlash she received for dropping so much weight, rising above the online hate that comes her way on a daily basis, the insane story of meeting one of her online bullies in real life, and her ability to remain positive - and funny as hell - in the face of constant adversity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/werunthis/support

Meet Roc Roshon, a trans masculine educator with a B.S. in Sports and Leisure Management from Eastern Connecticut State University, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Florida and doctorate student in the Department of Sport Management at Florida State University. With all of these dynamic credentials and powerful work in the fitness space, Roc saw the importance of creating a community that reimagines spaces for movement for queer and transgender communities. On this episode, Roc and Latoya Shauntay Snell touches on several layers of intersectionality in the fitness and wellness space and how race, sexual identity, gender/non gender identity and accessibility can help people from marginalized communities thrive when resources are provided. Roc talks about their experience with sports in high school, college and beyond that was afforded to them from another institution. Latoya and Roc talk about their queer identities and some of the typecasting that's associated to LGBTQ+ people. Roc and Latoya talk about sexuality, binary identity structure, pronoun usage and not overthinking the process of being an ally to LGBTQ+ people.If you want to learn more about Rooted Resistance, please visit www.rootedresistance.com. And remember, pride is 365. Check out hrc.org to continue this conversation beyond the podcast. Consider learning more about how the LGBTQ+ community can use your help in the U.S. State Legislatures and policies in sports and beyond.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Meet Martinus Evans - Marathon runner, podcast host of 300 Pounds and Running and The Long Run with Martinus and Latoya, future author and founder of the Slow AF Run Club. Martinus, a graduate in Exercise Science, Public Health and Digital Marketing, is known for his award winning public speaking, dynamic run coaching skills that helps plus-size individuals be active without the pressures of weight loss and hones his self professed pronouns of being a B.A.M.F. and if you don't know what this acronym means, Latoya is willing to share the definition with you in private. On this episode, Martinus Evans and Latoya Shauntay Snell talk about his complicated relationship with body image and weight stereotypes affected him throughout his high school and collegiate years as an offensive lineman and how these viewpoints drastically differed as he shifted gears into becoming a marathoner and influencer. Martinus and Latoya explore the gift of higher education from the Black male perspective, the Slow AF Run Club and navigate through sensitive conversations about mental health.   NOTE: Martinus and Latoya talk about depression and suicide. If you or a loved one is thinking about suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255. You are far from alone and it's okay to not be okay sometimes. Let's remove the stigma on mental health together.Thinking about joining a run group outside of a social media platform that you can access from an app? Consider joining the Slow AF Run Club.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Some might call Roz "The Diva" Mays an anomaly in an industry that tends to cater to smaller framed people but she is a firecracker that stands out in the crowd. Roz Mays is an AFAA, X-Pert and NASM certified personal trainer and pole dancer. Her accolades extend beyond America's Got Talent or seeing her on some of your favorite shows like The Big C  as a stunt double, Law and Order and countless other places on television. Despite pole dancing being her sport of choice, her TRX, strength, conditioning and flexibility inspires people around the world. On this episode Latoya Shauntay Snell and Roz Mays explore the different layers of being plus size athletes in the fitness and wellness space and get a bit shady about the body positive conversations that they tend to get attached to in mainstream media. Throughout this episode, you will hear conversations about body types, lightly brush on eating disorders, confidence, size diversity and harassment in the online space. There is plenty of room for laughs, cackling, maybe a bit of tears as you relate to many areas and exploration through some difficult layers that many people tend to keep to themselves. Pour yourself a glass of wine or keep a great deal of water on standby with your favorite meal as we welcome you to our figurative living room.Support Roz the Diva by signing up for her Patreon.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

The Senate has passed a bill to establish Juneteenth National Independence Day a federal holiday.  Juneteenth recognizes and marks the emancipation of formerly enslaved African Americans, commemorating the date in 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.Sean Corvelle sits down with 5 incredible guests to discuss their relationship with the holiday. They dive into the impact of the murder of George Floyd, how they're healing from generational trauma and how they practice Black Joy. Brendon Ayanbadejo: Super Bowl champion Brendon Ayanbadejo understands both the pain of discrimination and the personal joy in the fight for equal rights for all. He's a businessman working as an Orangetheory Fitness Developer, a father, and a child of a biracial couple. He has thrown himself into the battle for equal rights, fighting to legalize same-sex marriage, with a relentless determination towards victory. Connect with Brendon: Instagram, Facebook, WebTyrone DayeBorn and Raised in Newark, New Jersey, Tyrone Daye is a part of RYT 200 Yoga Blue Fitness as the first Black male yoga teacher from Newark. He is a Co Founder of Kings Motivation Project, an enrichment mentorship program for young men of color that teaches them the business values and what it takes to be a King in society today. His other roles include: Meditation & Reiki practitioner, HIIT trainer, Life Coach, and Attendance Counselor for Newark public schools. Connect with Ty:  Instagram, FacebookJohny DyerJohny Dyer desires constant growth, whether it be in relationships, business, sports, or fitness. He played one year of NCAA NAIA Football in Minnesota, then came back to Canada to finish his football career in Victoria, BC. When that ended, he pursued a new career in health and fitness. He has always had a desire to help and inspire others, especially those who don't have a voice or role model who identifies as he does (a Black, gay athlete). He owns a private personal training studio in North Burnaby called DyerFitness Inc, and will be dedicating the next five years to compete in CrossFit. Connect with Johny: Instagram, WebMonica JonesMonica Jones is a certified personal trainer turned feel-good fitness influencer based in the Washington DC metro area. Specializing in TRX Suspension, Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Performance Enhancement and Boxing Conditioning, Monica coaches at a variety of studios in DC and Arlington. If you aren't sweating it out with her in the studio, you are definitely catching her on Global Under Armour Women's campaigns! Connect with Monica:  Instagram, WebLatoya Shauntay SnellNoted by The Root 100 as one of the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45, Latoya Shauntay Snell is a sponsored Multi-Sport Endurance Athlete, Body Politics Activist, Motivational Speaker, Content Creator, and Founder of Running Fat Chef - a food and fitness centered blog. Snell is changing the narrative of ideal body types, mental health and fitness stereotypes in the fitness and wellness space. She uses her voice to talk about intersectionality in sports to change the language for future generations in fitness and beyond.  Connect with Latoya: Instagram, Facebook, Website

Mirna Valerio is the author of the highly acclaimed memoir A Beautiful Work in Progress, adventurer in chef of The Mirnavator LLC and known mostly for her documented scribes on a blog called FatGirlRunning. Her amazing presence is felt whether she's randomly singing on a 62 mile ultrarunning event, trekking through the snow while skiing, cycling or whatever fitness pursuit that she pleases. Just in case you don't know: She is a plus size Black woman doing all of the fabulous things and in high demand. On this episode, Mirna and Latoya speak about self care -- that they're both not practicing as two Black in demand athletes, content creators and motivational speakers in the fitness and wellness space. Both women jokingly but head on speak out about their feelings on the stereotypes that follow you as a public figure when lumped under the umbrella of being viewed as "body positive," the irony of defying stereotypes that marginalized people didn't create, the beauty of the outdoors and being a sometimes recruited, sometimes volunteered DEI expert and educator due to the influx of media coverage of racial discrimination.In under 50 minutes, Mirna Valerio and Latoya Shauntay Snell will possibly make you laugh, feel uncomfortable and passively educate you about different layers and pressures of being a marginalized public figure in the outdoor space.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Coach Morgon Latimore is an Ironman Certified triathlon coach, motivational speaker, well versed and accomplished multisport athlete with a 20+ year military background is an unique human being -- and not just because I know him personally and he's my coach. His years of experience is highly respected in the fitness, wellness and military space. Morgon is the host of the new podcast Triathlete Mindset where he interviews other coaches and triathletes to help his audience learn about the life experiences and mindset of what makes them stronger and happier athletes.On this episode, Coach Morgon Latimore and Latoya Shauntay Snell reflect on ways to find your why, how to find a coach that listens and tailors a plan towards your needs and deep diving into the mindset of an athlete. This episode is helpful for those who are hesitant about hiring a coach, seeking harmony between their fitness and family life and seeking the connection between athletes' backstories and how they connect to how we move in our everyday life.FOLLOW MORGON LATIMORE:​Instagram: coachmorgonlatimore​LinkedIn: Morgon Latimore on LinkedInYouTube: Coach Morgon LatimoreFacebook: Morgon Latimore on FacebookTwitter: Morgon LatimoreWebsite: Check Out Morgon LatimoreBook: Become an Amazing CoachTriathlete Mindset Podcast - Hosted by Coach Morgon: Check out this link to listenHire Coach Morgon - Triathlon CoachHire Coach Morgon - Life CoachHire Coach Morgon - Motivational SpeakerTranscriptAccessibility is a huge conversation in every community and on the Running Fat Chef Podcast, we strive to provide transcripts for view to our guests. We provided a transcript for each episode of Season One. Please excuse any typos or audio that wasn't picked up by our third party. Thank you so much in advanced for your support. Click here to read the transcript for this episode.REFERENCES:- Morgon Latimore - HOKA ONE ONE X IRONMAN- Morgon Latimore on IRONMAN VR Kona​- Voiceover for Ironman: Class of 2019- Dear Coach: I'm Anxious About Returning to Racing, What Can I Do? | Outside Magazine- Dear Coach: Is It OK to Walk In an Ironman Marathon?- Ironman: Latoya Shauntay Snell, Part One- Ironman: Latoya Shauntay Snell, Part TwSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Meg Boggs is the brilliant author of Fitness for Every Body, content creator, powerlifter, blogger, mother to Maci and loving partner to her husband Bobby. She has a collective following of over 1 million subscribers through her social media platforms primarily through TikTok and Instagram.On this episode, we explore parts of her new book "Fitness for Every Body," along with examining layers of motherhood, addressing social media scrutiny and examining the progression and necessary changes required for plus size activewear.Follow Meg Boggs:Instagram: meg.boggsTikTok: Meg Boggs on TikTokFacebook: Meg Boggs FB PageTwitter: Meg Boggs on TwitterWebsite: Check out Meg Boggs Blog Book: Fitness for Every Body Dear Body by Meg on IG: dearbodybymegDear Body by Meg on the Web: dearbodybymeg.comReferences:- Postpartum Depression Symptoms and Causes- Perinatal or Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders- The Harmful and Insidious Effects of Fatphobia- Meg Boggs Viral TikTok on StrengthLaunch Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

In an already over saturated market of fitness, food and career based podcasts, Latoya Shauntay Snell wanted to explore beyond the limitations of her blog and social media and interview ordinary and well known people in the sports and food industry to discuss what brought them into their respective fields for five or so minutes. The Running Fat Chef Podcast is a weekly-ish podcast that explores beyond athletes and public figures' Google and Wikipedia pages to push guests to tell an authentic chapter from their own book. Why? Well because we're multilayered and more than titles and the accolades that people adorn us for in our everyday life.Despite the diverse set of stories shared on this program, Latoya challenges her guests - and even herself - to answer the simple but layered question: When we strip away our professional roles or what we represent to our loved ones and those who admire us, who are we to ourselves?Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

Guest host W. Eric Snell, Sr. is the founder of E. Snell Design and husband to Running Fat Chef Podcast host Latoya Shauntay Snell.Each week, Latoya will interview guests beyond their Wikipedia, social media and Google search pages to deep dive into the layers that make each guest human. She placed herself under the microscope from one of the people who know her best: Her husband W. Eric Snell, Sr. In this episode, Latoya and Eric talk about the reasons why she created this podcast as they haggle each other like most 20+ year couples do and dive deep into her social media fame. This episode is super lighthearted and explores the layers of transitioning from being behind the scenes to being in front of the lens, the purpose of the Running Fat Chef Podcast, reflections of how this new life changed her perspective about the world and the ways it impacted her family life.FOLLOW W. ERIC SNELL, SR.​​Instagram: esnelldesignFacebook: E. Snell DesignTwitter: E. Snell DesignWebsite: www.esnelldesign.comREFERENCES:- Running Fat Chef Media Page​- Running Fat Chef Video Page- Running Fat Chef About Me- I'm a Plus Sized Runner and I Got Heckled at the NYC MarathonSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/runningfatchef)

The most insulting, mean thing was said to Latoya Shauntay Snell...but she turned that around in a BIG way! SOURCES: Runners World Magazine. October 2020 issue. P 43 https://www.runningfatchef.com/home.html Subscribe or follow on social media to get your weekly Encourage Minute: www.HeidiRew.com https://www.instagram.com/heidirew https://www.facebook.com/theencourageminute Sound Design & "Man Yelling" - James Younger

Listen to the second part of my conversation with Latoya, aka the Running Fat Chef. Latoya is a body activist, chef, multi-sport athlete, and ultrarunner, representing people in the BIPOC community, the queer community, and those living with disabilities. We finish off from the last episode, chatting about her past financial struggles behind the scenes and the importance of humanizing your brand. Find Latoya at @iamlshauntay on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Latoya calls herself the Running Fat Chef, loud and for all to hear. After meeting her at a photoshoot over a year ago, I’ve watched her on her journey with awe and inspiration. Latoya has surpassed her viral article back in 2017 after being heckled at the NYC marathon. She has surpassed any stereotype of a fitness and body positive influencer. Latoya has made a name for herself in the way that only she herself could. In this episode, we’ll get into discovering and defining your worth, building a a true and authentic brand, and we’ll open up about our mutually complicated relationships with our fathers. Please check out part 2 and give Latoya some love at @iamlshauntay on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"It takes a lot of grit to be able to show up, way before the race. A lot of people put so much emphasis on the day of, but we don't give ourselves enough credit for the actual training that we put in…give yourself the credit and grace to say I am capable of doing hard things.” Latoya Shauntay Snell is an endurance athlete, activist, and food/fitness blogger. Latoya has completed over 30 marathons and documents much of her training over on her blog, Running Fat Chef. She is also the co-host of The Long Run Podcast (through the 300 Pounds and Running Network) alongside Martinus Evans. You may have seen her sharing the November 2020 cover of Runner's World as a Runners Alliance Ambassador, advocating for runner safety and body politics. Latoya's advocacy journey continued to evolve when, in 2017, she was heckled by spectators while running the New York City Marathon, which was publicized in Runner's World. She went on to pen an essay about that experience on The Root that went viral. Her platform has continued to grow since then and she creates amazing content across social media platforms– from workouts, to food and meal prep, to life lessons. In this conversation, she shares insights on marathon training, endurance, and how to stay motivated when facing adversity.   In this Episode: Running Fat Chef Blog “I'm a Plus Size Runner and I Got Heckled at the NYC Marathon,” by Latoya Shauntay Snell,com, November 30, 2017. “Running Needs Something More Radical Than Body Positivity. Here's How Latoya Shauntay Snell Is Making It Happen,” by Taylor Dutch,com, October 22, 2020. Black Girls Run   Follow Latoya Shauntay Snell: Instagram: @iamlshauntay Tik Tok: @iamlshauntay Twitter: @latoyashauntay The Long Run Podcast with Martinus Evans   Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook: facebook.com/groundedpodwithdinee   Subscribe, Listen, & Review Grounded with Dinée Dorame on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | Stitcher

Our guest today is multi-sport athlete, Ultra Runner, Professional Chef, self-described advocate and activist for body politics, and 5' 3" Brooklynite force of nature, Latoya Shauntay Snell - also known as the Running Fat Chef. A quick glance at her Athlinks profile shows 112 races completed, over twelve hundred miles finished and in a span of just 28 days, she crossed finish lines at the Chicago Marathon, Javelina Jundred 60K, and the TCS New York City Marathon. She's a brand ambassador for Trek Bikes, a sponsored HOKA ONE ONE Athlete, and yet, she spends at least part of her time answering critics who say she doesn't "look like a runner". She talks openly about her DNFs, her detractors, and the additional struggles that have strengthened her as an athlete, woman, wife and mother. She's on a mission to emancipate herself in order to help others see the power in themselves and judging by her successes both in and outside of racing - it's working. Links Latoya Shauntay Snell on Athlinks https://www.athlinks.com/athletes/200706876/results Latoya Shauntay Snell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay/ Running Fat Chef on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runningfatchef/ Running Fat Chef - Blog https://www.runningfatchef.com/ Squirrels Nut Butter https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/ Chasing Your Impossible on HOKA https://www.hokaoneone.com/blog-post/?id=chase-your-amazing-latoya Brand Ambassador Trek Bikes https://blog.trekbikes.com/en/author/latoyashauntaysnell/ A Beautiful Work in Progress - Mirna Valerio https://www.amazon.com/Mirna-Valerio/e/B06Y4FQ9Q5?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 That's the show, folks, Hope you enjoyed it - more people racing more often having more fun in the process is our mission at Athlinks. Thanks again to Latoya Shauntay Snell, aka RunFatChef. We do a special post for each episode on Instagram, so look for the post for episode 33 with a picture of Latoya if you have comments or questions - we are @athlinks or shoot us an email to podcast@athlinks.com. The best way to support this podcast is to click subscribe on iTunes or follow on Spotify to be notified of new shows. Share it far and wide with anyone you think would enjoy it and please take a second to give us a rating and a quick review on iTunes. And, until next time, happy racing everybody.

A candid conversation with influencer Latoya Shauntay Snell. Discussing brand work, tokenization, bullies, cooking and a host of other shit!!! Originally I was not going to release this as one episode. I wanted to make it two parts and I had a particular launch date set for it and all, but in light of her going live tonight on IG and touching on a few things we discussed, it seemed prudent to get her story out there. Black Gyrl SOS is a platform created to magnify ALL OF OUR VOICES and right now, her story needs to be shouted from the mountain tops. There are a lot of misconceptions about who she is and why she does what she does, so let's lift the veil on this Kween and get to know the real woman. **NOTE: This was recorded before she parted ways with Runner's World which she announced 2/5/21** Guest: http://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay http://www.instagram.com/runningfatchef Follow the Pod: http://www.instagram.com/blackgyrlsos Cop the merch: www.brandsnobby.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackgyrlsos/support

Latoya Snell “Running Fat Chef”  When you're looking for your tribe, your tribe will find you How did you get into ultrarunning ? Why is strength training a big part of your training ?  How have you coped with living in the city during COVID ? Advice for people struggling ?  Where do you see the most growth in the ultra running community and places we can make changes? How can we be better allies? How did you see companies reacting to the racial tensions in our country? Positive or negative? Find us on online:  www.alyssaclarkruns.com  www.dralyxluckbarnett.com  www.hawaiimountainrunning.com  www.runningfatchef.com Instagram:  @coachesontherunpodcast  @theory_in_motion  @dralyxbarnett @iamlshauntay 

Today I am joined by Latoya Shauntay Snell and Taylor Dutch to talk about the Runners Alliance. This program was launched by Runner's World and Women's Health to help women, and all people who experience harassment, reclaim their run. Taylor Dutch is a sports and fitness writer who plays a large role in coordinating the alliance for Runner's World. Latoya is one of the five Runners Alliance ambassadors. She is known for her body politics activism and her popular blog, Running Fat Chef.  Discussed in this episode:  Runner's World survey: 84% of women have faced harassment while running   Michelle Hamilton, "Running While Female"  Intersectionality, Kimberlé Crenshaw  Runners Alliance Ambassadors program  Addie Bracy on Social Sport   Carolyn Su on Social Sport "Im a Plus-Size Runner and I got Heckled at the NYC Marathon," Latoya's article on theroot.com  Endometriosis  Body positivity vs body politics  Fat Acceptance Movement  Despite the Dark  Taylor's article, "A Man Filmed Me in the Running Trail's Bathroom—and I Fought Back"  Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation  Quotes:  “Every runner has a different experience when they step out the door--depending on who they are, their gender, where they live, their ethnicity--and it's so important to understand that.” -Taylor Dutch “This is the reason why I continue to advocate so hard: I don't look at it as an option. If I have the courage and I have the power to speak up, then I may not be able to bring everyone in, but there is at least one person who's listening. And that's what matters.” -Latoya Shauntay Snell  Follow Latoya:  Instagram  Twitter   Facebook  Follow Taylor:  Instagram  Follow Social Sport:  Instagram: @socialsportpod  Facebook: @socialsportpod  Twitter: @emmamzimm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialsport/support

The Runners Alliance is a solutions-based initiative from the editors of Runner's World and Women's Health in partnership with HOKA ONE ONE aimed at altering perceptions about what it means to run as a member of a community that experiences high levels of harassment, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and more. It's aim is to provide all runners and communities across the nation with the tools and solutions needed to stay safe on the run and advocate for their fellow runners. In this episode we talk with Taylor Dutch and Latoya Shauntay Snell. Latoya is one of the five ambassadors for the Alliance and Taylor is helping to coordinate their efforts for Runners World. Both of these amazing women share their views on the project, the impact they hope to make long-term and short-term, and the journey that brought them to this point. Learn more at https://www.runnersworld.com/runnersalliance/ and by following Runner's World on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/runnersworldmag/. Sponsors: Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order. Thanks to the Richmond Marathon you can still run a marathon or half marathon this year, on an actual course, with mile markers, bathrooms, and bottle refill stations. From November 7-22, Richmond will have an official course with markings for a marathon, half marathon, and 8k, open 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, on the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved trail just minutes from downtown Richmond. Register now at www.richmondmarathon.org, and use the code ‘RamblingRunner’ for a $10 discount through November 22. Support for this episode comes from goodr sunglasses. These sunglasses a perfect for running, provide no slip coverage, and the best colors on the market. They also won't break the bank starting at $25 a pair. Visit GOODR.COM/RAMBLINGRUNNER to check out some of my favorite pairs and get free shipping on your first order from anything on the site. Follow Matt: Instagram - @rambling_runner Twitter - @rambling_runner Get exclusive podcasts with popular past guests by joining our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/ramblingrunner. https://www.theramblingrunner.com

Today is about getting started. Action. It can be the most difficult, and yet the simplest part of any goal. Physically, it makes sense. If you think of a bowling ball, it has no problem smashing those pins down once you get it rolling. The most impressive event of a bowling ball’s existence is actually not all that difficult. The more impressive part is probably the person that gets it started.  Think about how this applies to other things we are impressed by. The finish of a race? An impressive concert? Maybe a progressive law being passed? For any of these things to happen, there had to be a beginning. Something that got the ball rolling. That beginning probably wouldn’t have wowed you, but it might have made all the difference. Our guest today is Latoya Shauntay Snell. She’s a mother, a runner, a chef, a cyclist, a writer, and more. She’s a strong voice for the black community and for body politics. Like you, she had a time when she got started. All the things she’s done had their first step. She shared with us what that’s been like and her journey so far. What is Toxic Positivity? When we share what we are doing, especially as we are just getting started, it’s very easy to want to come across as all sunshine and daises. You don’t want anyone to see your bad side, your unfinished product, your struggles. But can avoiding the hardships end up being a bad thing? Yes! If we only share the good, we aren’t giving the whole picture. This can hurt us and the people we are sharing with. Allowing ourselves to be human, to be real, is so important to our mental wellbeing. It also helps us connect more with our audiences or friends and family. This doesn’t mean you have to share everything, nor does it mean you can’t be a positive person and work to put a positive spin on things. It just means to not keep it all in, to not hide it all. Share how you are feeling and you’ll be surprised when people reach out and tell you they’ve had the same feelings too.  You’re Not a Late Bloomer Whether you just graduated college or just retired, it’s not too late to get started. Latoya sees and associates with a lot of athletes that are running, lifting, or otherwise getting active for the first time, or at least the first time in a long time. It’s becoming more and more popular to start training with purpose without necessarily making it a career or working to be an elite athlete. And it’s happening at all ages. There can be unnecessary pressure to plan out your life at a young age. A career, a degree, a hobby. It can feel like you will miss your opportunity if you don’t start yesterday, but we are seeing competitive weight lifters in their 60s and 70s who didn’t start till they were over 50, and ultrarunners that run 50 or 100 miles in similar age ranges.  The point is, it’s not too late. Why can’t you be the next outlier? It has to be someone, and the more outliers the better because it starts becoming normal. Don’t let anything about you deter you from starting today. Your race, your gender, your age, whatever it is, you’re not a late bloomer and you can get started.  Give Yourself Grace Black lives matter. I will continue to say it on this platform, and I will continue to try to do my part. I hope that you will take the challenge to get started. Be an ally, and know that mistakes will come. They do with anything we try to do, that’s just how it is. You’ll probably say something wrong, at the wrong time, or to the wrong person, but you’re trying. Give yourself grace as you get started. Latoya would be proud of you. Know that most people understand that you are making an effort, and that’s what matters. So, whatever it is you have been putting off, accept that the getting started can be the hardest, and that the momentum will carry you through the challenges. You can do it!   Resources: Latoya on Instagram Latoya on Twitter Latoya’s Website Black Girls Run Click HERE to learn about more about the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. Thank you to my wonderful sponsor Generation UCAN, Tracksmith, and Solar Sister for sponsoring this episode of the Running for Real Podcast.   Generation UCAN has been with me through a lot of my races and in my every day life. This product has been my go to nutritional product for marathon training and racing when I was getting all of my best times. It gives you a steady energy without the sugar, so there are no sugar high or crashes! Use code  TINAMUIR25 for 25% off.   Tracksmith is a Boston based running clothing company that truly cares about the quality and care of their running clothes. Running can be a demanding lifestyle for our clothes, they definitely go through the wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers truly work with the finest materials and think of you as a runner in mind with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. You can get $15 off your purchase of $75 or more, click here and enter code FORREAL15.   This organization I discovered on my own, and I have donated to because I am very passionate about their cause. Solar Sister trains and supports women to deliver clean energy directly to homes in rural African communities. They provide essential services and training that enable women entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses in their own communities. You can join in their women led movement of making the world a better place and to power the future. Go here to go find out more.   Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Latoya, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to those of you who tune into the BTW Podcast, I certainly appreciate YOU; your support allows me to share stories of ordinary people doing EXTRAordinary things within their communities. During my travels around the state I come in contact with individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs and I'd share the podcast with them, but I had no way of allowing them to support the podcast prior to Ko-fi-the same could be said of those online. I was introduced to Ko-fi by Latoya Shauntay Snell a fellow podcaster and runner. Since the inception of BTW Podcast I've been hesitant to ask for listener support. Nothing great was ever created in a vacuum alone by one person, your support of the vision of BTW Podcast allows me to share stories of incredible individuals, it provides entertainment hope and inspiration to those who tune in to each episode. They're are so many creative people within the running community/beyond and under the umbrella of RUNUTAINMENT the CREATIVE RUNNING COLLECTIVE will create Netflix type stories for your ears. While I love audio, I know everyone may not share my passion, some people may prefer the written word. With that in mind we're introducing UINC. & RUNUTAINMENT Magazines, UINC. will focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, and RUNUTAINMENT will capture the written stories from the guest that appear on the BTW Podcast for the month. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and the sponsors. BTW Podcast is a business. You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW, sign up for the New letter, check out the blog or order merchandise. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. I took the leap 4years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast. Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee. Thanks for accompanying my on this ride. Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in lower righthand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message. --- This episode is sponsored by · Charity Promotion: BallotReady: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter education and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://www.ballotready.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Latoya is a chef, photographer, runner, journalist, writer, and fitness fanatic. She is also an amazing story teller and describes herself as a mix between Cardi B and Maya Angelou, and a “recovering self defeatist”.We are chatting all about her wild, fulfilling, and challenging experiences navigating the world of ultra running and fitness, and stepping into the public eye, including:Losing 100 lbsBody acceptanceRampant fatphobia in the fitness world and beyondReclaiming the word “fat”Finding runningHandling self doubt, fear, and excusesLeanness vs healthThe hierarchy of bodiesBody positivity and it’s marketingBeing an “inspiring” fat athleteRewriting your own storyFinding motivationHow to own who you are and take up spaceAnd much more.***Follow Latoya:@iamlshauntayrunningfatchef.comThe 300 Pounds and Running Podcast****Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIEW and tell me why! Thank you for your support!

In an unrehearsed introduction for this episode, I said: "You either love her, or hate her, or you love to hate her." In 2019 Latoya was getting dragged through these social media streets, something awful. You would think they were getting paid attack her and the compensation worked was based off likes and vile comments. I mean keyboard warriors were on standby, it was an obsession. I've never been obsessed with an entertainer or a sports figure, I was caught up in an entanglement once, but I'll save that for the book. My mother was a fat, and my sister who introduced me to running struggled with her weight all her life, so I get it-I was empathic to her plight. I spoke out in her defense, and not as though she needed any to speak up on her behalf. Latoya has a quick wit and fast hands, I think she uses the dictation. I was attacked for voice my opinion on what black excellence was, tearing down a another black person whilst claiming to stand for black excellence is a ridiculous argument. Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and the sponsors. BTW Podcast is a business. I took the leap 4years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast. Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee. Thanks for accompanying my on this ride. Leave a voicemail to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

In an unrehearsed introduction for this episode, I said: "You either love her, or hate her, or you love to hate her." In 2019 Latoya was getting dragged through these social media streets, something awful. You would think they were getting paid attack her and the compensation worked was based off likes and vile comments. I mean keyboard warriors were on standby, it was an obsession. I've never been obsessed with an entertainer or a sports figure, I was caught up in an entanglement once, but I'll save that for the book. My mother was a fat, and my sister who introduced me to running struggled with her weight all her life, so I get it-I was empathic to her plight. I spoke out in her defense, and not as though she needed any to speak up on her behalf. Latoya has a quick wit and fast hands, I think she uses the dictation. I was attacked for voice my opinion on what black excellence was, tearing down a another black person whilst claiming to stand for black excellence is a ridiculous argument. Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and the sponsors. BTW Podcast is a business. I took the leap 4years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast. Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee. Thanks for accompanying my on this ride. Leave a voicemail to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Latoya is a lot of things. She’s an athlete, a mom, a chef, an endometriosis warrior, a body positivity advocate, a social media influencer… the list goes on. You really can’t fit her big personality in a box.In this episode, we talk about all of these topics… and more! We dive into Latoya’s self-defeatist nature, how she constantly works to overcome that, and how she is able to find her power in being authentic and vulnerable.We also get into the Black Lives Matter movement by discussing white guilt and actionable ways to be anti-racist as well as a better ally.Queue this puppy up for your long run, because Latoya’s energy is infectious and her insights are sure to pump you up!Find Latoya:Instagram: @iamlshauntayBlog: Running Fat ChefPlease consider supporting the show through PatreonImage credit: W. Eric Snell, Sr. (IG: esnelldesign)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

“You can not be a great activist or a great leader of anything, if you can not improve yourself.” ~ Latoya Shauntay Snell ***Latoya Shauntay Snell is a multifaceted, multitalented individual and athlete. She is an activist, blogger and chef. And, of course, Latoya is a wife and mother. She has created a powerful platform to speak about challenges (and triumphs) faced by runners and athletes of color. In this conversation, we speak openly and candidly about being black, being an athlete of color in predominantly white spaces, and simply what it means to be human. **You can follow Latoya on on Instagram @iamlshaintay and her on blog: www.runningfatchef.com *** If you want to be apart of change, amplify black voices in the sport of running. We're here and we've got got great things to say! Like, Follow, Listen and Promote these podcasts. Thanks to @therunduo for putting together this list initially: ~ The Run Duo Podcast: @therunduo, ⁣Hosted by: India Cook @i_of_endigo_runs & Tommy Mitchell @tmitch68 ⁣ ~ The Run Wave: @therunwave, Hosted by: Kimberley Williams @str8kim ⁣ ~ Behind The Wheel Podcast: @behind_the_wheel_podcast ⁣ ⁣Hosted by: Derek Oxley ⁣~ Running The Dream Podcast ⁣Hosted by: Darryell Randle & Lusire Boyd⁣ ~ ⁣300 Pounds and Running Podcast &⁣ The Long Run with Martinus and Latoya ⁣Hosted by: Martinus Evans @300poundsandrunning & Latoya Snell @iamlshauntay ⁣ ~ A Runner's Life, ⁣Hosted by: Marcus Brown @themarathonmarcus⁣ ⁣~ The Start Line: @thestartlinepod, Hosted by: Dee @we_run_we_eat & Petrine @petrin_a0 *** Host, Coach Pilar Arthur-Snead, www.themindfulrun.com, @vphotoblogger_themindfulrunner ***Your generous support of the show will benefit Achilles International, www.achillesinternational.org*** This episode is in honor of: Ahmaud Aubrey, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade and the countless others killed by an unjust system of system oppression and police brutality. #saytheirnames --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pilar-arthur-snead/support

I asked Latoya to come on the podcast to talk about running and body image, sure. BUT I really wanted to talk about racism. As a woman who has enjoyed not only privilege in traditional sense, but white privilege, I want to listen. I want to understand. I really wanted to talk about Ahmaud Arbery and the things that have been happening in our country that white people don't understand, can't understand. That I contend that we SHOULD try to LISTEN, LEARN and really HEAR. I knew that she was not a voice for "all black people," but I do know that I wanted to hear her perspective, as a black woman. I wanted to LISTEN.   This is one of the most powerful conversations ever on the podcast. We got honest, real and I am grateful she was so open with me and my audience. Onward to more LISTENING. Thank you, Latoya.  Follow Latoya: Website:  https://runningfatchef.com  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay  ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host & Production: Meredith Atwood Copyright 2017-2020, 2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC

This episode is with Latoya Shauntay Snell, a runner, mom, wife, chef, writer and all around athlete living in Brooklyn, New York. In this episode, we talked about: -consistency vs being motivated -re-evaluating failure as a way to be successful -going “too far” as a way to learn -meditation and introspection -constant re-evaluation of her Why -being a sponsored athlete and working with brands -therapy -social media as a gift and a curse -and much more! You can follow along with Latoya’s adventures at www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay/ and twitter.com/latoyashauntay --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

If you are struggling to adapt to the physical and emotional challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Latoya Shauntay Snell is a pro athlete and inclusivity advocate who was training for her first triathlon when the isolation orders hit in New York City, and her life, routines and plans have all been disrupted. But Latoya says this is just another hurdle to clear and that we’re going to come out of it stronger than ever. Today Latoya shares some great advice on how to adjust your training routine to stay safe indoors, how she’s cooking in isolation and why we need to relieve the pressure to be creative and productive during this stressful time.Other episodes of Wild Ideas Worth Living to listen to:Latoya Shauntay Snell: Running Fat ChefConnect with guests:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramResources:Hot Chocolate 15kGo GuardedStrava Beacon (support page)Brene BrownLatoya Shauntay Snell’s Spotify PlaylistEpisode sponsor: Hoka One One

When a heckler disrespected plus-size runner Latoya Shauntay Snell during the 2017 New York Marathon, she couldn’t help returning fire. After her personal essay about the incident went viral, Latoya became an inspiration to people who were tired of being told they can’t be proud of who they are or can’t achieve the goals they want. The experience spurred her on to become an advocate for inclusivity of all kinds in health and fitness. Today, we’ll talk about Latoya’s journey to balance fitness with self-compassion, her involvement with the Black Girls RUN! Movement and what a running chef eats before a big race.Connect with Latoya WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterResourcesLatoya’s piece on The RootThe Long RunBlack Girls RUN!New York MarathonEpisode advertiserHoka One One

Season two, episode one! Latoya Shauntay Snell calls herself a “recovering self defeatist.” Today, she’s thriving as a freelance chef, sponsored athlete, and writer. In episode 90, the Brooklyn native tells me about how she found a life drenched in sweat, leaving behind her days as an alcoholic in favor of running. We also chat about what it was like when she became viral sensation after speaking out against hecklers at the 2017 New York City Marathon, running through the emotional pain of multiple miscarriages, and how she handles unwelcome criticism that comes with being such a public person. SOCIAL @iamlshauntay @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to athleticgreens.com/hurdle to get 20 free travel packs ($79 value) with your first purchase, no code necessary. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

Sarah and Maggie keep it real with Latoya Shauntay Snell, a chef, writer, and sponsored athlete also known as Running Fat Chef. Latoya shares: -how numerous health problems led her to become a runner (and how a palm reader foretold it!); -the story of a heckler fat-shaming her during the 2017 NYC Marathon; -how she finally started calling herself an athlete; -numerous insider tips for running the NYC Marathon, which she is tackling for the fifth time this Sunday! In the intro, the #DanceMoms shares stories of their twinkle-toed offspring, including Sarah’s son’s professional dance debut. Latoya joins the show at 17:20. (And be sure to listen to bonus content at the very end of the show!) Save 15% off by using code AMR at checkout on naturesgemcbd.com  Get started today at StitchFix.com/KIDS/AMR to try Stitch Fix with no styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box!  Homer creates a personalized learn-to-read plan for your kids ages 2-8: Visit LearnWithHomer.com/AMR to start a free 30-day trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Had a great time chatting with "Running Fat Chef" Latoya Shauntay Snell.  Listen to a really inspirational chef, journalist, ultrarunner and so much more!  https://www.runningfatchef.com/ Follow Latoya on IG: https://www.instagram.com/runningfatchef/ Donate to my 401K Run for Pediatric Cancer! http://401kforpediatriccancer.com  

Latoya is a chef, photographer, runner, journalist, writer, and fitness fanatic. She is also an amazing story teller and describes herself as a mix between Cardi B and Maya Angelou, and a “recovering self defeatist”.We are chatting all about her wild, fulfilling, and challenging experiences navigating the world of ultra running and fitness, and stepping into the public eye, including:Losing 100 lbsBody acceptanceRampant fatphobia in the fitness world and beyondReclaiming the word “fat”Finding runningHandling self doubt, fear, and excusesLeanness vs healthThe hierarchy of bodiesBody positivity and it’s marketingBeing an “inspiring” fat athleteRewriting your own storyFinding motivationHow to own who you are and take up spaceAnd much more.***Follow Latoya:@iamlshauntayrunningfatchef.comThe 300 Pounds and Running Podcast****Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIEW and tell me why! Thank you for your support!

OOOh it's a hot one tonight. We've got special guest and Washingtonian C-list celebrity Twinkle Toes in the house! If you're not hella interested in 3-week old recap of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 4, you can skip 5:11 - 23:00. White People have been doing some real stupid shit, including a gender reveal lasagna. The Fatphobic Disaster of the week is Yoga Journal making Jessamyn Stanley having to split the cover with a skinny girl. Lame. The Body Poltiics WIN is Latoya Shauntay Snell aka The Fat Chef Running. The FUSBPHHTDWT: Alabama! Uva! Florida! In good news, the Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue is very inclusive. The Makeup Minute is HAIR TOOLS: a brush thing that Paula has and a rounded barrel curling iron and straightener that Amy has. Twinkle Toes recommends Hennyways by ColourPop, and The Society of Fat Mermaids!! The recommendations are You on Netflix and Broad CIty's final season.

Latoya Shauntay Snell, aka runningfatchef, breaks down imposter syndrome and social media. Every day isn’t necessarily f*cking awesome, and those imperfections are actually what make us perfect. Even body positivity activists get the blues, and you will love Latoya’s take on all of it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachmk/message

LaTOYA Shauntay Snell, aka Fat Running Chef, takes over the podcast today to remind us that thick skin is a callous and HELL NO you don’t need it! ***** if you love her work as much as I do, please support her upcoming trip to Tokyo! https://www.gofundme.com/happy-anniversary-latoya --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachmk/message

Latoya Shauntay Snell joins me on the podcast today! I ran across her most recent viral article and had to have her on. Latoya is a mother, wife, marathon and... The post Episode 166: Latoya Shauntay Snell appeared first on Lindsey Hein.

Join Dalijah as she sits with Latoya Snell, founder of Running Fat Chef and co-host of 300lbs and Running Podcast as they discuss Body Positivity, Racial Profiling as an athlete and Marathon Running. Email: blackgirlfitfiles@gmail.com www.blackgirlspole.com www.runningfatchef.com Sponsor: Superfit Hero Discount Code: BGFF www.superfithero.com/bgff IG: @superfithero IG: @iamlshauntay IG: @dalijahamelia

Healthy looks different on everybody! I had the pleasure of interviewing an endurance athlete & my IG friend, LaToya Shauntay Snell. In today's episode, we discussed overcoming the adversities of miscarriages, body dysmorphia, and also saying "buh bye" to the keyboard warriors. She keeps it real... and keeps me laughing!   To Connect with LaToya - IG: IAmLShauntay FB: FB.com/runningfatchef BLOG: www.runningfatchef.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA IG @davinafaust -or- SCHEDULE A GOAL-SETTING CALL www.calendly.com/davina-faust --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turning-pain-into-power-podcast/support

I'm bringing you an extremely exciting episode this week! I had the pleasure of speaking to Latoya Shauntay Snell of Running Fat Chef and Martinus Evans of 300 Pounds and Running. In a wide-ranging conversation, we discussed the highs and lows of their running journeys and some difficult realities that these guys have faced.  Get full show notes and more information here: http://notyouraveragerunner.com/18

This episode we speak with food & fitness blogger Latoya Shauntay Snell aka Running Fat Chef about the scale not being the measure of fitness or happiness. Yes, you can be plus size and do amazing things... like run an ultra marathon and complete a dozen Spartans. (Duh!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Y'all!!!! We had an amazing conversation with the brilliant and passionate, Latoya Shauntay Snell on the podcast this week. We talked body positivity, can you be healthy and fat (fuck yea!), challenges Black women face related to perceptions about our weight and health oh and who we liked better: skinny Luther, medium Luther or big Luther. (Not gonna be a shock to anyone that we prefer big Luther!) Latoya is a freelance chef, photographer and founder of RunningFatChef, a food-and-fitness blog that documents her experiences as a plus-size marathoner, ultra-marathoner and obstacle-course racer. Her personal narratives can be found on platforms such as The Root: The Glow Up, Huffington Post: Perspectives and Runner's World. She has been featured on multiple platforms such as People Magazine, BuzzFeed Health, Self Magazine, Refinery29 and Women’s Running. Check her out on all her platforms: FB: @Running Fat Chef IG: @iamlshauntay website: www.runningfatchef.com/.

Alight goal crushers in this episode we talk with Latoya Snell. She's fit. She's fat. She's an athlete. Latoya is the founder of Running Fat Chef blog. She describes her blog as an uncensored journey filled with spontaneity, ups, and downs, eating like a fat ass on a budget while maintaining your marbles, fitness, and livelihood. In this podcast Latoya talks to us about who she is, her evolving relationship with running, her viral article in The Root, endometriosis, miscarriage, and grieving and lastly she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. Scroll down for complete show notes. Join the Movement: Subscribe and Review! Get the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast delivered automatically to your smartphone or podcast player at no charge to you, please subscribe using your preferred method below:       Get the RSS Feed for your own favorite RSS Podcast Player. Show your boy some love and leave me a review and rating on iTunes! This helps me get the show up in the rankings and I'd deeply appreciate it. ?   Show Notes :58 - Who is Latoya Snell? - I am a potty mouth rebel that enjoys doing marathons! 2:13 - Find out the article that made Latoya viral. 7:57 - Latoya and Martinus discuss fat shaming, sexism and body positivity. 21:08 - Latoya discusses her experience endometriosis, vanishing twins, miscarriage, and her grieving process. “I lost my air and purpose.” “I was done with running and my fitness journey.” “ Put your mask on first before you help others.” 38:20 - Latoya talks more in-depth about her grieving process and how her health journey intertwined with it. “ Through grieving, I got in touch with my creativity.” 48:15 - Motivational Freestyle: Latoya gives words of advice for those that are new to running or starting a weight loss journey. “Stop waiting for Monday!” “The perfect day to start is right now.” 51:55 - Tips for those who DNF (Do Not Finish) their first race. “Shit Happens...a DNF is not a failure” 55:50 - Latoya gives advice to those who may be insecure in their health fitness journey. “You have to have the mental FU in your head at all times.” “ Great things are contagious.” 1:00:50 - Words of Wisdom from Latoya and find out how to connect with her! “Be your own personal cheerleader.” Resources Mentioned During the Podcast Zero to Running E-Book - https://300poundsandrunning.com/zero-to-running/ 300 Pounds and Running Community - https://300poundsandrunning.com/fbgroup/ The Root Article - I'm a Plus-Size Runner and I Got Heckled at the NYC Marathon Information about Endometriosis - www.speakendo.com How do I contact Latoya Snell? Blog - http://www.runningfatchef.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay/ Twitter -@latoyashauntay Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/runningfatchef/ Tumblr - iamlshauntay   I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews! Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and write a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That's why I'm asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below: Go to the show's iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren't already a subscriber. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve. Write a sentence or two to share your comments. A million thanks in advance! That's it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we'll be back next time!

Latoya Shauntay Snell is a plus size runner from Brooklyn who recently found fame when an article she wrote about being heckled at the NYC Marathon went viral.  She shares her experience and how she reacted.  She also shares how she began running, what motivates her, and the truth behind being a plus size runner.     Shauntay's Viral Article:  https://theglowup.theroot.com/im-a-plus-size-runner-and-i-got-heckled-at-the-nyc-mara-1820797012    Follow Latoya: Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay  Twitter  https://twitter.com/latoyashauntay Facebook https://www.facebook.com/runningfatchef  Blog https://www.runningfatchef.com    Follow Kelsey  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegogirlblog/  Twitter https://twitter.com/thegogirlblog Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/thegogirlblog/  Blog   https://thegogirlblog.com/ 

At mile 22 of the New York City Marathon, the unthinkable happened. A man had the audacity to say to avid marathoner and ultra-marathoner Latoya Shauntay Snell, "It’s gonna take your fat ass forever, huh?”.  I first read about the interaction in Latoya's powerful piece, I'm a Plus-Size Runner and I Got Heckled at the NYC Marathon. (It's required reading. Besides being an incredibly brave and talented writer, Latoya writes what I wish so many people understood about running.) I think we can all agree that races are safe places. Regardless of size or pace, everyone who had the courage to put in the work and showed up on race day deserves respect.  But for so many of us, what happened to Latoya is our worst nightmare. To have someone shame us because of our size. It's disgusting and disappointing but I am so grateful for Latoya for being so open about why she runs and why she refuses to let that man define her.  For more Latoya, check her blog Running Fat Chef, Instagram, Facebook,  Twitter, and Tumblr. This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made it easy for this not so tech savvy scaredy cat possible to create a blog and a podcast, SQUARESPACE! If you've ever thought about creating your own website or blog, use offer code Kelly for 10% off your purchase of personal domain address and website on Squarespace.com.  Don't forget to subscribe to the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast on iTunes (or you can listen to it on Google Play), and, if you're feeling extra incredible and amazing, I would really appreciate it if you could leave me a 5-star rating and review on iTunes! 

Talking about fitness at ALL sizes with Latoya Snell from www.runningfatchef.com

Talking about fitness at ALL sizes with Latoya Snell from www.runningfatchef.com

Latoya and I talk real issues - body issues, infertility, being a mom, diets, weight loss, growing up in the hood. ​I'm an eighties kid who takes herself seriously while NOT taking herself seriously sometimes. I can be a walking contradiction. I love all around respect, be passionate about all things artistic and a full-fledged potty mouth. In a society where we are constantly being censored on so much, I like to find a safe space to let down my hair, be free and live life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-naked-podcaster/message Support this podcast