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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 28 MIN

Fitness Challenges for Charity: Motivation, Pressure, or Both?

from Kate and Isaiah Living Large · host Katelin & Isaiah

Are fitness challenges for charity inspiring… or intimidating? In this episode of Kate and Isaiah Living Large, we’re having a real, unfiltered conversation about fitness fundraisers — from step challenges and 5Ks to workplace competitions and social media pledges. As two people living in larger bodies, we know these events can feel motivating for some and overwhelming for others. Are they truly about community and raising money for a good cause? Or do they sometimes create pressure, comparison, and guilt? We break down: • Why fitness fundraisers are so popular • The emotional side of public challenges • Accessibility for people in larger bodies • Whether they actually build long-term healthy habits • How we think they could be done better If you’ve ever felt inspired — or uncomfortable — by a fitness challenge, this one’s for you. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Do fitness challenges motivate you or stress you out? 👍 Like, Subscribe & Share if you enjoy honest conversations about health, obesity, and real life. #FitnessChallenge #Fundraising #LivingLarge #ObesityPodcast #HealthAtEverySize Pushup Challenge -  https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/fundraiser/katelindean Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KnIlivinglarge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000890549876065

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