By most people’s account, my journey to health has been an incredible success. I’ve lost 90 pounds in just under seven months, I’ve reversed three potentially life-threatening health problems, strengthened my mental health and I’ve made tremendous gains in strength, stamina and fitness. Yet I feel like a total failure. I compare myself to theContinue reading “The Dark Side”
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Personal Trainers
Let me start by saying that personal trainers aren’t cheap. For a decent one, expect to pay anywhere from $60 – $100/hour, though you can often take advantage of sales and discounts. Before you quit reading, however, hiring a personal trainer should been seen as an investment in your health. The way I figure it,Continue reading “Personal Trainers”
Social Media, Body Image and Mental Health
I’ve had to give up Facebook. Ever since I’ve discovered health and fitness, my Facebook feeds have reflected my newfound interest; by “kindly” sending me ads promoting health, nutrition and exercise. Except the problem is that all the articles and videos it so graciously thinks I need feature perfect women; women with flawless muscular bodiesContinue reading “Social Media, Body Image and Mental Health”
Rant
I wasn’t planning on blogging tonight, but I’m irked. I had a conversation with someone and I was describing the taste of a cookie I had recently baked. The conversation went as follows: Her: Ohh, that’s not good.Me: What’s not good?Her: You ate a cookie.Me: Yes, I eat cookies every day.Her: *gasp* I’m scared forContinue reading “Rant”
Body changes
We all know that getting fit and eating right result in positive body changes; becoming leaner, stronger and generally in better overall health. However, there are some changes that aren’t exactly positive and no one ever really talks about them. Today, I’m going to. Saggy SkinIt’s best not to lose weight rapidly. Standard advice isContinue reading “Body changes”
How to manage cravings…
Let’s face it. If you tell someone they can’t have something, they automatically want it; that’s simply human nature. So even if you tell yourself that you’re going to eat healthy and avoid junk foods, you’re still going to want them. I am frequently asked how I resist cravings. Here’s my secret: I don’t. LetContinue reading “How to manage cravings…”
Success?
Whenever someone starts a new weight loss program, diet, or exercise plan, the odds of long term success are extremely low. Why do you think diet programs and fitness plans are a multi billion dollar industry? Here’s the key to success: unless you completely overhaul your lifestyle and mindset, you will not be successful. LetContinue reading “Success?”
Tips for Becoming Healthy
You don’t need to join a gym or hire a personal trainer to become fit. I did and it helped me tremendously but I realize that not everyone has that kind of disposable income. There are some things that everyone can do that are free and relatively easy. Monitor Your Food:We all eat more thanContinue reading “Tips for Becoming Healthy”
How I did it…
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. I’ve lost 80 pounds in just under 6 months, and I get so many questions from friends and strangers along the lines of, “How did you do it? What’s your secret?” In order to answer these questions, and so I don’t have to repeat myselfContinue reading “How I did it…”
About Me
Mom of two mostly grown kids, student, and fitness fiend. 46 years old, living in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Lover of cats, books and chocolate.
My Journey to Health 