Archive for October, 2009
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Oh my goodness, I feel like I am walking on air! I am writing this little post in hopes that it will inspire you toward your healthy weight. Let me explain
As you know (if you have read my “About” page), I have struggled with weight for most of my adult life. Well, in the past year or so, I have lost 35 pounds and am keeping
Tags: fun activity, fun exercise, healthy weight, walking on air, weight struggle, work out
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Cut 500 calories a day. Sound like a lot? Not really. Here’s how:
- Burn 250 calories in extra activity (swimming, walking, chores, etc.)
- Eat 250 fewer calories (smaller portions, fewer snacks, no seconds, etc.).
If you do this consistently for a whole week (must include weekends), that will equal 3500 calories, which is equivalent to about one pound. That is how to lose one pound Continue reading | 3 Comments
Tags: cut 500 calories a day, cut calories, eat fewer calories, extra activity, fewer calories, how to lose one pound per week
Posted in Motivation, Tips & Tricks, Weight Loss | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Hello beautiful ladies, Recently, I was discussing my body size and weight with my husband and we got to talking about just how individual each and every body has been made. He’s so sweet. He was encouraging me on my weight loss and 7-day cleansing fast (yeah, I did that). But, I digress. The gist of this post is to remind you that you are quite uniquely and wonderfully made. Continue reading
Tags: body size, diets, food diary, Getting to Know Your Body, know my body, know your body, weight, Weight Loss
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
I can’t believe it! So much news is coming forth about the modeling industry. No wonder our perception of beauty is distorted.
Do you think unrealistic ads don’t affect young girls’ body image? Think again…You have got to check out this video. Evolution
Get together with a group of women of all ages, from around the world, who are passionate Continue reading
Tags: Body Image, perception of beauty, real beauty
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Hey Lovely Ladies,
This video about a model who was fired for being too large (size 4) could not be more timely. This is why I created this blog site. Let’s fight back and tell the modeling world that we are real women with real bodies!
I will be discussing Body Image on my Radio Show next Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:30am (1300AM in Continue reading
Tags: Body Image, body size, real bodies, real women, size 4 model
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
Happy Holidays! A time for all the family, friends, gifts, and …the food. THE FOOD.
How many times have you regretted overeating during a Thanksgiving, Christmas or other holiday dinner? I know I have. You know the feeling. You sit down at the table, enjoy all the mouthwatering foods made by generations of family members, and you feel Continue reading | 3 Comments
Tags: burn fat, burning fat, decrease fat, decrease fat cell storage, fat cells, happy healthy holidays, holiday eating, how not to gain weight, increase fat cell burn, increase metabolism, Lose Weight, maintain weight, Metabolism, over eating, overeating, store fat
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
Here is a question we all want the answer to: What is the key to a successful fitness or weight loss program? Finally, here is the answer. The KEY to a successful fitness or weight loss program is establishing sound goals and objectives. One thing I want to clarify is that it is possible to set the wrong goals when one is seeking weight loss. When the wrong Continue reading
Tags: body weight, key to successful fitness program, key to successful weight loss program, lose fat, lose inches, lose muscle, Lose Weight, losing inches, losing muscle, losing weight, successful fitness program, successful weight loss program, Weight Loss, weight loss efforts
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