August 9, 2017

Enter Jamaica: The ‘Curb Around The World-Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Influencer

On The Run…

It feels like I have been on the run! This year has been incredible. It’s been an absolute blessing. The past three weeks have been an absolute dream. My birthday was July 25th. Happy Birthday To Me! I have been to Philadelphia, then to The Curvy Fashionista‘s TCFStyle Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. Usually, I plan a party to celebrate my birthday, but this year I decided to do things differently and celebrate on the beautiful island of Jamaica. There were so many opportunities that were presented to me and I am very thankful. Yes, #menofsize do travel!

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I booked a flight with United Airlines and I regret taking a seat in the aisle. I got bumped the entire flight. I think some of the passengers and staff thought that I was part of the aisle. But, it didn’t discourage me. After watching two movies we landed safely in Jamaica. Jamaica recently celebrated 55 years of independence, it was a very exciting time in Jamaica. And this man was in the middle of the celebrations. The music is unforgettable, from reggae to the dance hall. Amazing. I danced to Popcaan and Vybz Kartell most of my vacation.

(I even got the chance to squeeze some #brawnfit in!)

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Some of the food that I had..

Due to the Trans Atlantic Slave trade, families were separated in the most horrific way! When I went to Jamaica there were so many familiar faces! I kept asking myself, I wonder if I am related to anyone of these beautiful people (My mother’s side is from this beautiful island.) It was very interesting to be thousands of miles from home and still feel connected to the people. The escape from reality was so necessary. I thought about the parallels between all Africans in the diaspora. There is so much more, but I will reserve my perspectives for another time.

The weather was amazing! The beaches were absolutely beautiful. I was able to see these size 15 feet in the water! It was absolutely inviting and I didn’t want to leave. At all. I felt at home. I felt at peace. I was able to reflect on this year and prepare to finish up strong. And there was a hammock strong enough to hold all 310 pounds of me. I went to that hammock about a good four times and marveled at how strong the wood is! The food was absolutely amazing! I had plantain almost every day that I was there. The sugar cane wasn’t as sweet as I would have liked, but the mangoes were phenomenal. I enjoyed the scenery, it was a lot less hustle than what I am accustomed to in the New York City streets.

Regardless of your size, make sure you travel. It’s so necessary and very liberating. I am debating if I will make a birthday trip an annual event. I had an amazing time. I am glad that you took the time to read about my travels. I am thankful and very much appreciative. Within the near future, I look to travel a whole lot more. It’s a blessing. Leave a comment and or make sure you subscribe to the site. If you have a place where you would want us to travel to please email kavah.king@gentlemenscurb.com It’s the Gentlemen’s Curb, a lifestyle blog where fashion meets fitness in a BIG way.

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June 13, 2017

Hyperbiotics? Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

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How are you #BodyPositive if you take probiotics?

Being body positive isn’t only for women. Even though I am a man, I realize that being body positive isn’t only being happy with your appearance, but being body positive means to take care of your body. I am 6 feet, 305 pounds (yes, I dropped some weight!) and I realize that I am never going to be a skinny man. The truth is I am absolutely fine with that. I don’t want to be slim. Imagine me skinny? My head is huge enough. I refuse to look like a bobble head.

What are probiotics?

I came across probiotics it was the weirdest thing initially. Why would I put bacteria into my body? It sounded nuts. I felt like someone was trying to sell me oceanfront property in Iowa. But after further research, I decided to give the probiotics a try. Hyperbiotics is a company that makes probiotics. I am very cautious as to what I put into my body. I don’t eat fish, seafood or pork. To be honest, I am not a huge fan of beef. It’s just on occasion I partake. So, when I found out the ingredients that probiotics used, I jumped for joy.

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Because of my size, I try to drink a gallon of water every day. So, I admit I am regular. I use the bathroom frequently. However, as I am taking the probiotics, I am a lot more regular than usual. I am pleased! Whatever toxins that are in my body definitely need to be removed. The more that I take them, I will definitely keep you guys informed. I am pleased with the results! But, so far I am feeling vibrant and I have energy when I am working out. There are a lot of components within the probiotics to benefit our bodies. Being conscious of what we place in our bodies is being body positive. So, far the PRO-15 and the Better Body are my faves!

Please stay updated! We are walking on this path together! Let me know what you think of probiotics. Leave a comment or send an email to kavah.king@gentlemenscurb.com. It’s the Gentlemen’s Curb a lifestyle blog where fashion meets fitness in a BIG way.

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June 5, 2017

Ayo Ma! -Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

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Summer Time in New York City!

The weather in New York City has no been the greatest for me. I am a man that loves the heat! I can’t wait until summer hits. But, it’s like summer is taking forever. I can’t wait to carry a towel that matches my outfit. I am sure all men of size can relate to that! Towels are definitely a necessity! On those summer days that we crave, it isn’t uncommon to find an abandoned building and reminisce with friends in New York City. Those are some of the best times in my life.

Enter: The Winston Box Style Box For Men Of Size

I am from New York City, where we have our own language or own style. I often get ridiculed because of my style choices, but I blame the city of my birth. But we are now to introduce many styles and fashion brands. At this point, I am pleased to bring to your attention to the Winston Box. A subscription service for men of size. The styles vary, so it provides you with options in each box!

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Get Yours!

I love the options in the clothing. I love that there are different patterns on the shirt as well. The shorts are comfortable too! They are made of cotton, it isn’t made with polys that make you sweat. Give it a shot and leave some feedback! Leave a comment below. Or email us kavah.king@gentlemenscurb.com Until next time it’s the Gentlemen’s Curb a lifestyle blog where fashion meets fitness in a BIG way!

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June 1, 2017

The Winston Box- The Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

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Will This Style Box Work For Men Of Size?

Due to the recent clothing accommodations for big and tall, plus males and brawn men, I am very excited. It has become our duty and privilege to bring you the latest news in fashion and fitness routines for men of size. Have you ever seen style boxes and thought that you were too big for a style box? Have ou ever thought that you would love that opportunity?

Enter: The Winston Box

I had an awesome opportunity to speak with the owners of the Winston Box. The Winson Box informed me of their passion for providing clothing options for men of size and their sincerity in finding stylish and quality clothing! “The Winston Box takes both its name and its inspiration from Sir Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and one of the most stylish men to ever grace the planet.” With a strong foundation, I am already on board.

“Our mission is to dispel the myth that style and size are mutually exclusive by being purveyors of fashionable clothing designed to fit and flatter the Big & Tall man.”

Personally, I like the clothes. The clothing is of good quality, the makers of the Winston Box went above and beyond. The Winston Box manufactures their own clothing! “Having complete control of the design, manufacturing, and distribution of our signature label, we can deliver high-quality garments and consistent sizing at a reasonable flat rate.” That’s exciting! I am sold! I need the curators to send a few more packages! Great work, Winston Box!

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What do you think of the clothes? What did you think of the brand? Leave a comment below or drop an email kavah.king@gentlemenscurb.com. Remember to check out shop section here. Also, another subscription box for men of size, click this link: The Maximus Box. It’s the Gentlemen’s Curb a lifestyle blog where fashion meets fitness in a BIG way.

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May 22, 2017

The ‘Curb At Blink Fitness- The Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

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Body Positivity In The Gym

In a lot of aspects, when body positivity is mentioned the initial concept that is women are the only ones affected. In no way am I negating the struggles that women deal with, but I do recognize that men share similar struggles as women. Not all men have the traditional body type. There are images plastered everywhere with the idea of what is healthy or attractive. We are all born differently, so the idea of a “standard body” is unrealistic. We all have different body types, but it’s our imperfections that make us perfect.

The Gentlemen’s Curb At Blink Fitness?

Many of my readers know that I would prefer to work out in private or in a playground where I wouldn’t be bothered. Blink fitness began an initiative called #ManCrushMay where men of all body types have a platform to work out in a venue with no judgment. Here is some more information on Blink’s initiative:

In the era of the “dad-bod” phenomenon, it can be easy to overlook the absence of men in the body-positivity movement—which primarily focuses on women. However, a survey Blink Fitness conducted with Harris Poll found that:

80% of males said their relationship with their body could be improved

57% of males said it’s discouraging to try and work towards the unrealistic body images they see in the media

For the month of May (and every day), Blink Fitness is showing support for the guys, because body positivity should celebrate all bodies of every size, race, orientation, and gender. We’re transforming #MCM, #ManCrushMonday, into #ManCrushMay to celebrate men who are breaking barriers, being refreshingly honest, and redefining the “ideal male body.”

See #ManCrushMay in action in this video featuring male Blink members: https://youtu.be/p14y11CBbcA

Blink Fitness strives to create an environment where people of all fitness levels, shapes, and sizes can feel comfortable as they break out a sweat. The gym was founded on its unique brand philosophy, Mood Above Muscle™, which celebrates how exercise makes you feel, not just how it makes you look. The brand has been challenging fitness industry norms by redefining what “fit” looks like and prompting members to focus on the inner benefits of fitness. Body confidence knows no gender and all of us deserve to feel good about the body we’re in.

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I truly commend Blink for what they are doing to advance body positivity. If you have any questions, or if you have a topic that you want us to cover please email kavah.king@gentlemenscurb.com Until next time, its the Gentlemen’s Curb a lifestyle brand where fashion meets fitness in a BIG way.

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May 16, 2017

Olive Branches??! New Rules!- Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

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Olive?

It’s hard to believe that I am in olive. I thought I would look like a huge ninja turtle. Yes, as of late I am venturing into new colors. I know many other men of size can definitely relate to being restricted when it comes to wearing different colors. The weather is changing and I represent for all men of size that it’s perfectly fine to wear colors that are out of our “norm.” The weather in NYC has been weird. The weather feels like fall still. But, on one day the weather finally felt as if spring is coming!

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I had some errands to run, but I was excited! I am not going to lie, I wanted to be seen! It sounds vain, but that wasn’t the case. I finally felt confident trying something different! Except for the boots! I needed something familiar. So, I paired the look with a popular look from my city. (I know some of my readers are chuckling because its like I can’t stay away from them. I am truly a product of my city.)

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It’s also difficult to find curved hem t-shirts in our sizes. Believe me when I tell you that I jumped at the opportunity! I know it sounds random, but I am excited about the summer! Leave a comment, email us kavah.king@gentlemenscurb.com or subscribe. What did you think about the color? Some feedback would be greatly appreciated. Also, we added a new shop section! Make sure that you check it out here! The Gentlemen’s Curb a lifestyle blog where fashion meets fitness in a BIG way.

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May 8, 2017

New Rules With ASOS-Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

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As Man Of Size, Have You Ever Felt Limited In Fashion?

In too many cases, I have obeyed the rules. I do believe at on point I stuck to safe clothing styles. As a man of size, I would choose to wear a polo shirt, an oxford shirt or a sweatshirt. I felt as if I couldn’t go wrong with these choices. At any time that you saw me, I was safe. As a big and tall/brawn/plus size man, I felt as if those were the only options available for me. I wouldn’t admit it before, but I will admit it know. To be totally honest, those clothing styles made me feel trapped. I felt extremely limited.

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New Rules With ASOS

Many brands have ventured into making clothes for men of size. But, ASOS has had a few diverse clothing options for us! We are done with traditional looks for fashion for men of size! New York City has some of the best bottomless brunches on the planet and I made an appearance and represented for all men of size. The drinks were unlimited, but so were the looks. I am not a man who receives compliments often, but I felt like the fat version of Lance Gross!

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I also paired this look with some boots from ASOS! I wasn’t aware that they carried large sizes. I wear a size 15, so when I see a brand that carries large size, I get very excited.

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Needless to say, I had a great time at the brunch! Make sure that you leave a comment and subscribe to the site! Email us kavah.king@gentlemenscurb.com if you want to collaborate or have a product that you may want to be reviewed. It’s the Gentlemen’s Curb a lifestyle blog where fashion meets fitness in a BIG way! Until next time, be blessed!

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May 1, 2017

New Rules! The Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

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Kavah King for The Gentlemen’s Curb

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Why Are There Fashion Rules For People Of Size?

I remember when I was younger and I was told that I couldn’t wear certain clothes because of my size. Imagine at a young age being told that you couldn’t wear a certain color because of your size! It will definitely affect a growing person’s level of self-esteem. I am sure that all people of size have heard crazy rules due to their size. Whether you classify yourself as a brawn/plus male and or big and tall, you have been told that you should wear the color black because it “makes you look smaller.” Why does my size put me in a place for different fashion rules?

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It’s About Time To Break Those Rules!

Well, I heard one of those fashion “rules” being recited to someone that was younger than me and I instantly saw myself in this young man. Instead of having him go through that, I decided to make a difference. Yes! We can finally wear colors that aren’t dark. Get rid of those bizarre rules. I am no longer concerned with what colors I should wear due to my size. I am over it. Tell someone that cares.

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I am doing my best to break the “rules.” And I hope that I can provide inspirations for others to do the same. Your size shouldn’t restrict you to certain colors. Thanks for stopping by my small portion of the internet. It’s the Gentlemen’s Curb a lifestyle blog where fashion meets fitness in a big way. Feel free to leave a comment or email us kavah.king@gentlemenscurb.com

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April 24, 2017

T-Shirts And Bombers -Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

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Spring Weather in New York City.

The spring season can cause some bi-polar weather. During the early morning you need a jacket and a hoodie, then during the afternoon, we are wearing tank tops. Then in the evening, we are back to wearing jackets and hoodies. This type of weather can definitely be problematic for men of size. As men who are brawn/big and tall/ plus males, we tend to sweat a little more than others. It isn’t a bad thing, just remember that a little sweat won’t kill you. But, Bad Rhino has some styling options for us.

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Bombers & T-Shirts!

To some, it may seem like a no-brainer. To others, it makes perfect sense! Especially, because of the weather we a prone to catch a cold or two. So, we have to make sure that we are prepared for the weather. I matched a Bad Rhino signature t-shirt, with a classic bomber and one of my favorite scarves. When the weather changes, I have enough on to protect me from the cold. And I can still represent well for #menofsize

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Make sure that you check out Bad Rhino’s offerings, their choices for #menofsize Let us know what you think about the look? It’s simple and to the point. Make sure that you comment and or subscribe to the blog! It’s the Gentlemen’s Curb a lifestyle blog where fashion meets fitness in a BIG way.

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April 19, 2017

New Challenge On The ‘Curb- Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

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There Are Some Things On My Mind…

As many of you know, I have been on a journey trying to get to my goal weight of 300 pounds. Although I love my size, I think it’s imperative to be as healthy in my size. No, a certain size does not make you healthy. But, I want to make my best effort to me a man of size that is healthy. I want to change many of the perspectives and stereotypes that are damaging to the perception of men of size. We see that there are many athletes that share our structure and are more positive representations than the images and characters placed before us

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New Goals!

By frequenting this blog, you may get the idea that I am obsessive at times. Yes, I am one of those weird people that get consumed with a project or a task that I am working on. Because of my weight, I chose to exercise via calisthenics. (I am well into my 300’s, that isn’t a secret.)I figure that I am heavy enough, if I can balance and navigate my weight, then I will be in a better position. It would make me stronger and I would be more comfortable with my body. There was an exercise that I could not do. At first, I felt defeated, but I remembered that we all have to crawl before we walk.

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Let’s Walk This Road Together

So, now I am sharing my new goal with you all. I am trying to perform a static hold with one arm! I know that is extremely far fetched because of my size, but that is even more of an incentive to push forward! So, please walk with me! I am going to do my very best to reach this goal. It will be a milestone for me and I hope that I can share it with you. From the photos, you see that I have a looong way to go!

If you want tips or an accountability partner (Thanks, JM!) feel free to email me kavah.king@gentlemenscurb.com or leave a comment! Like, subscribe and share! It’s The Gentlemen’s Curb a lifestyle blog where fashion meets fitness in a BIG way!

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Enter Jamaica: The ‘Curb Around The World-Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Influencer

On The Run…

Welcome To Yard!!

Hyperbiotics? Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

How are you #BodyPositive if you take probiotics?

What are probiotics?

Ayo Ma! -Gentlemen’s Curb Plus Male Blogger

Summer Time in New York City!