10:05 am  •  12 April 2012

This is going to be a productive morning. I am going to get up, do my stretches, do pilates, and eat a low calorie breakfast. Take that, depression!

8:48 am  •  15 March 2012

Did pilates for the first time, yesterday. Man, I really stink at it. I did it again today and was a bit better. I really need to stretch before I do those though. I’ll be more loosened up and hopefully I’ll suck a little less. Maybe they have classes at the YMCA and I can see what positions are good when I can’t stretch as far as the instructor. 

11:27 am  •  13 March 2012

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11:24 am  •  13 March 2012

Reminder what not to eat whilst dieting. OMG, but it’s so good. But for real, I need to get back down to 118 so my challenge for myself is no sweets for a week. 

8:30 am  •  13 March 2012

This graphic doesn’t make any sense to me. Most people know that these items may promote weight gain, but what is “long-term”? A week? A month? A year?  And are these weights the amount you are supposed to gain if you consume these items “long-term”? I know that you can lose more than a pound if you drink soda every day and then stop. Most people I know who were habitual soda drinkers lost around 5 to 10 pounds when they stopped. Does “long-term” mean if you eat this item one time that over a long period of time you will gain that amount of weight eventually? Do the weights mean that’s how much of the item you need to consume to begin gaining weight “long-term”?  And how can they say how much weight you will gain if you eat these? That is entirely dependent on each individual’s metabolism. I mean, there is absolutely no explanation to it, but this post has just under 1,000 notes. Do people even know what they are reblogging? If you do, please, explain to me what this is trying to say because I think it’s just another cutesy, misinformed, weight loss graphic floating around Tumblr….

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8:14 am  •  13 March 2012

skinny-flower:

goingtobestrong:

Apples
Apples have been a power food since the Garden of Eden. They’re low in calories, rich in fiber, and a source of boron, a mineral your mind may require for mental alertness and your body uses to maintain sufficient levels of calcium.

Apricots
Tart yet sweet, apricots are a storehouse of beta-carotene, a nutrient that helps protect against many types of cancer. Three raw apricots or ten dried halves will give you your daily quota of this nutrient.

Avocados
Here’s one creamy food that can help lower your cholesterol – by as much as 9 to 43 percent, according to one study. Avocados are also rich in potassium and magnesium, two minerals your muscles rely on.

Bananas
The banana is the world’s best natural, low-fat source of Vitamin B6, a nutrient that helps make antibodies to fight disease. Eat just one banana, and you have taken in one-third of the U.S. Recommended daily allowance of B6.

Nectarines
Bet you wouldn’t think of the nectarine when asked to name a fiber-rich fruit. Yet a single nectarine has even more fiber than a whole banana. Nectarines are also an excellent source of vitamin A and potassium.

Oranges
Sure, orange is synonymous with vitamin C. But did you know it’s also a source of calcium? A medium size orange gives you as much calcium as an ounce of Brie, though it has 30 fever calories and none of the sodium.

Peaches
Keen on peaches? Well that’s peachy keen because this source of vitamins A and C will satisfy your sweet tooth without overloading you with fat. Pick fresh peaches over canned to get the maximum fiber benefit from this fruit.

Grapefruit
This fruit is a good source of vitamin C. A medium size grapefruit contains 50 percent more vitamin C than the Recommended Dietary Allowance. Try flavoring it with cinnamon instead of sugar.

Prunes
If you’ve never eaten a prune, you’re in for a moving experience. Prunes are nature’s best-tasting laxative. They conain a great deal of fiber, making them great for lowering your blood cholesterol level as well.

Watermelon
Heaven can be had for just 152 calories a slice. But don’t dismiss watermelon as a mere taste-pleaser. The vitamin C content of this juicy melon may help protect you against cancer of the esophagus and stomach.

Strawberries
Say “fiber” and you immediately think of heavy foods such as bran, right ? Well, strawberries contain fiber too, the soluble kind that slows digestion of foods so you feel full longer. Count for them for vitamin C, too.

Honeydew Melon
Fragrant and inviting, this juicy melon packs a vitamin C wallop. You can also count on it for potassium, a mineral you need in sufficient amounts to keep your muscle from cramping. Let your sweet tooth indulge.

Pomegranates
They are very powerful anti-oxidants. They are very rich sources of vitamin C, vitamin B, calcium and phosphorus. These nutrients and other minerals present in pomegranates help in the prevention of many diseases.

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7:16 am  •  4 March 2012

beatyourkryptonite:

Even my friends who dig unhealthy fat food fell in love with this after making it for them.

That is such a neat idea!

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10:14 am  •  28 February 2012

yummy!

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6:08 pm  •  27 February 2012

Body Mass Index Chart, click to enlarge

Remember, this chart is just a general guideline gauging your health in relation to weight. It is not the sole authority on our body. It does not take into account how much of our weight is muscle or how much is fat, body type/shape, age…etc. Most of us know our bodies well enough to know if this is an accurate measure of our weight or not.

I actually find this tool more effective for people who don’t exercise regularly and/or do any muscle building activities. But it is something to keep in mind on your weight loss journey. If you are in any of the extreme categories questioning yourself to see if your diet/fitness regimen is healthy or not would probably be beneficial.

8:46 am  •  27 February 2012