If those are tough words to read, try being the loved one of a Type 2 diabetic or an obese person. So your feelings are hurt… their lives are a wreck because of you. If you are obese, or diabetic, and your loved ones are still there caring for you maybe give them a gift…
Tag: Fitness
Truth and transparency
I have been having a hard time dropping the weight I gained over Thanksgiving. I wish I could say I perfectly handled the holidays but, well, I did not. I have been extremely stressed out, and emotional, since the election. While I am not binge eating as I have in the past, carbs are still…
Coming soon!
I am working on something I think you will like. I hope to finish it soon. Stay with me.
Measurements day
I took my measurements today. It has been difficult but only because of old habits and mindsets that needed to change. There are many reasons behind my desire to lose weight. One of them being I am training to be a wellness coach/practitioner. I’m a firm believer in healing oneself before going out and trying…
How to track your walks without wearing a ‘deer tag’
Ok, maybe it is a bit of a ‘deer tag’ but you’re not wearing it. What am I talking about? Fit trackers. Oh I think this technology is going to bite us in the butt one of these days. I have thought about purchasing one of these things but I have yet to shell out…
Let’s talk about supplements & insulin glucose sensativity
America is such a prosperous nation that we can afford to eat for entertainment. Not because we are hungry. Not to fuel a workout or to recover from a workout but just because it is fun, or we are celebrating something, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I love to eat. I especially love to eat…
Ten steps to create your own fitness boot camp/spa experience at home
When I was in middle school, I attended my first ever go-away for a week chruch camp. Being an introvert, and homesick, I pretty much hated every minute I was there. I think the original ‘blue prints’ for camps were designed by extroverts. Almost every minute of the day is planned out with only a…
How much exercise do you need?
Twenty minutes of moderate exercise per day is a great place to start your exercise routine. This is just cardio and does not include weight training. Moderate physical activities include: Walking briskly (about a 15 minute mile) Bicycling (less than 10 miles per hour) General gardening (raking, trimming shrubs) Dancing. Golf (walking and carrying clubs)…
Mindful vs. mindless eating
Mindless eating is: Using food as comfort. There are entire cookbook and t.v. cooking shows dedicated to making ‘comfort food’. Eating mindlessly; in front of the t.v., while working, while out with friends, at social gatherings. Not paying attention to WHAT you are eating. Going for fast and convenient rather than healthy options. Taking a…
