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| http://www.blogilates.com/post/8252885721/todays-the-big-day-my-fruit-bbq-i-am-currently She's throwing a fruit BBQ......0.o That's such an awesome idea! |
Monday, August 1, 2011
Fruit Party
Healthy Wafles
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| http://skinnyandfabulous.tumblr.com/post/8266621465/add-a-bunch-of-fresh-fruit-and-you-have-a-awesome |
Healthy Chocolate Syrup
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup 0 cal granulated sweetener
- 1 dash salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions: Stir everything and bring to boil in a small sauce pan. Boil for 2-5 minutes stirring rapidly until sauce start to thicken. Store in the fridge!
It turns out very well! but if you want a little more o sugary, you can replace half of the sweetener for sugar ;)
-Skinny & Fabulous Tumblr
Before & Afters
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| http://before-afters.tumblr.com/post/8309994600/yourheartwasmyhome-im-so-proud-of-myself-i-want I’m so proud of myself. I want to lose 10-15 more pounds then I’ll be happy. In 2009 I went on medication for my PCOS. What the doctors didn’t know at the time is that combination hormone pills are actually BAD for my condition. I gained 45+ pounds in less than two months. Not knowing it was the pills I continued to take them. My face broke out in cystic acne, and my voice got a little deeper. It really messed up my hormones. I fell into depression about my climbing weight and started some destructive behavior. I tried dieting, exercise, and supplements to lose the weight, but nothing seemed to be working. I had no idea that the Pcos was keeping the weight on me and making it near impossible to lose the weight. I managed to get down to 170 in 2010 after seriously decreasing my food intake and using slim quick. But it didn’t last. I stopped taking my pills cold turkey and within weeks I was down to 160. Just this January I went on a progestin only pill and my weight just started coming off. My acne was clearing up and I felt so much better. The scars, stretch marks, and extra skin remain as a reminder, but I am happy with my body. These are a few photos from the past two years. |
Curveballs
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| http://www.brotipshq.com/post/8316109124/955 Despite the swearing in there, this is a really good way to look at life's struggles |
Packed Pasta
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| http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/post/8316687125/packed-pasta-calories-175-fat-2-carbs-24 Calories: 175, Fat 2, Carbs 24, Protein 8 I'm not sure what dressing she's made/ using but I can improvise plus, these things will be super accessible next year! |
Before & Afters
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| http://before-afters.tumblr.com/post/8317917245/quienquieroser-the-before-photos-are-from-june |
Not All Chocolate is Created Equally
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| http://randomhealthtips.tumblr.com/post/8319652982/the-darker-the-chocolate-the-less-sugar-it-has |
The darker the chocolate, the less sugar it has and the more cacao it contains. Cacao actually is a superfood and a great source of fiber and antioxidants.
A Healthy Fruity Treat
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| Apple slices + raw chocolate/ almond butter http://healthfreakfood.tumblr.com/post/8321375353 |
Something to Try: Weekly Food Planner
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| http://downtownn.tumblr.com/post/8322559735/as-plain-as-my-plan-seems-we-all-like-what-we |
Yogurt: Chobani and Dannon
I am a huge fan of Non Fat Chobani Yogurt. It is high in protein (18g) , low calorie(100 cal) , low in carbs (7g), and low in sugar(7g). It keeps me full and really hits the spot. Sometimes our grocery store is completely out for days and in some places Chobani is no where to be found.
My next alternative to Chobani is Nonfat Dannon Greek Yogurt. It is low cal (120), low carb (9g), low sugar (9), and high protein (22g). It basically has the same nutritional value as Chobani. The reason I stick to Chobani is because of the thicker texture, but I tend to freeze my yogurts most of the time so when I freeze them I can’t tell the difference.
-http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/post/8297496682/anonymous-asked-you-is-there-any-yogurt-other-than
My next alternative to Chobani is Nonfat Dannon Greek Yogurt. It is low cal (120), low carb (9g), low sugar (9), and high protein (22g). It basically has the same nutritional value as Chobani. The reason I stick to Chobani is because of the thicker texture, but I tend to freeze my yogurts most of the time so when I freeze them I can’t tell the difference.
-http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/post/8297496682/anonymous-asked-you-is-there-any-yogurt-other-than
Maya
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| http://fuckyeahblackbeauties.tumblr.com/post/8295238093 |
Mini Breakfast
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| http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/post/8300301861/my-breakfast-2-boiled-eggs-w-pepper-sara-lee 2 Boiled Eggs W/ Pepper Sara Lee Toast W/ Non Fat Butter 1/2 Grape fruit W/ Tbsp Sugar Free Syrup |
Before & Afters
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| http://before-afters.tumblr.com/post/8302710518/loouch-hi-guys-i-am-57-and-planning-on-losing Hi guys I am 5’7” and planning on losing another 8 to 10 pounds but I am happy with how I am progressing. :) I just want to lose the last bit on my hips. I eat 1200 - 1500 calories a day and burn 500 - 550 calories on the elliptical about 5 days a week. I also lift weights a couple times a week. |
How to Drink a Better Glass of OJ
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| http://randomhealthtips.tumblr.com/post/8306026863/fruit-juices-arent-great-for-you-as-theyre-high |
Before & Afters
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| http://before-afters.tumblr.com/post/8283769203/foreverr-fit-height-58-this-is-only-a-15 |
The Truth About Baked Chips
"[They are] certainly a better choice than plain potato chips. However, while baked potato chips may be low fat, they are still high sodium, calories, and have hardly any nutritional value to show for it."
-http://randomhealthtips.tumblr.com/post/8286920195/are-baked-chips-like-ruffles-lays-and-such
-http://randomhealthtips.tumblr.com/post/8286920195/are-baked-chips-like-ruffles-lays-and-such
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Before & Afters
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| http://before-afters.tumblr.com/post/8290429796/daintypetitesparrow-this-is-my-friend-off-of |
Exercise Finder
You just simply click on the body part you would like to work on and it will give you a list of workouts. :)
It is a great website!
http://www.divine.ca/en/fitness-and-nutrition/exercise-finder/c_266/
Staying Hydrated: How to Exercise Safely in the Heat
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| http://caloriecount.about.com/blog/partners/staying-hydrated-exercise-safely-heat-b522924?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=ccblog&utm_term=blog_522924 |
Before & Afters
 http://before-afters.tumblr.com/post/8294309810/dietheathy-my-second-submit-but-this-is-for |
| My second submit, but this is for people to see the more drastic changes. In 2005, I was about 180 lb. It took a long time of ups and downs until I started changing my life style in 2009. I started becoming leaner. Most of my actual weight loss has occurred over the last 10 - 11 months. I can’t believe how far I’ve come. I’m still working towards toning my tummy, thighs, and butt a little bit more. I have an ultimate goal weight of 120 lb, but to be honest, I don’t really care if I get there or not. I’m so happy with how I’m looking now. All of this was done through eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis! Stay strong and dig deep! <3 |
Dream Body
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| http://hi-imcurrentlyobsessed.tumblr.com/post/8292406511/neilalvin-photo-by-mpc-model-benze |
July Weight Report
Overall this was a pretty (what was left of this) month. The last time I officially weighed myself-as in accepted the number by writing it down- I was 195 and that was several weeks ago. Since then, when I went to the gym, I would weigh myself and again be frustrated that the number 1) didn't change and 2) always said 190 or 198/9.
I felt like I wasn't making progress.
And then, something MAGICAL happened!......Well a couple of things.
I started to breather and read fitness and weight loss blogs for motivation AND I bought "The Dorm Room Diet" book by Daphne Oz and literally everything changed. I got my mindset right. I got my eating habits habits. I became more motivated to go to the gym. I bought a scale for my house that actually worked (always use an electronic one for the most accuracy, but remember, a scale can't tell you how healthy you are!) DRD helped better pick the foods I was eating, break the relationship that food has with my emotions, and gave me hope that loosing weight in college is completely doable if I just make it a priority. Daphne lost 30 pounds herself and has been able to keep it and guess what? SHE DOESN'T EVEN COUNT CALORIES!!!!! But before you fall out of your chair, she is a vegetarian who tries to stay away from processed foods so why should she? (Think about that.....)
But the biggest difference has been my eating habits. I now try to eat 5-6 200+/- calorie meals a day and it really does work. I don't eat as much, I'm full, I'm re-training my body to go longer without food (for classes next year) and I'm also training myself to not give into the temptations I face when I a) want to eat when I'm not scheduled to or b) want to eat something that isn't as healthy when it isn't a fun meal day.
I said hadn't been weighing myself and that true, but that doesn't mean I wasn't still trying to be healthy and do the right thing and eat better. I was just doing a half-ass job at it. But I was still loosing weight and when I got on the new electronic scale that I bought, I had somehow managed to loose another 8 pounds! I knew my body physically looked different, but now, the number on the scale also said something different!
Now, all of this has pretty much happened since last week so this has been a big couple of days for me and overall, I've been pretty good about sticking to the goals I have set for myself. We had a little trouble with the unplanned fun eating, hey!, that's ok. I'm still getting better at it. I even went for a run (well jog really and it was on the treadmill) for 30 mins on my reward day (I know, some reward right?0 and I was able to go for the whole 30 mins straight. I may not be burning as many calories as I was when I was powering through my intense cardios intervals, but I really like to run and this way I am catching my body of guard by doing something new. I may have to stay longer as the gym for right now just to get the same amount of calories burnt off, but I figure if I jog everyday, I'll get better at is and it eventually wont take as long to burn what I need to burn AND its better to stay longer now during the summer versus trying to stay for hours during the school year (because, honestly, it won't happen...I just won't have the time).
My confidence has gone WAAAAAAAAY up this past week y'all. I mean skyrocketed out of the stratosphere high. And, I don't plan on slowing down :)
My Virtual Before and Afters!!!
My Virtual Model, http://www.mvm.com/cs/, is this really cool website that can show you before and afters if you didnt take your starting weight pics like me or if you just want to see the progress you have made.
HW:217 SW:187.5
GW:140
HW:217 SW:187.5
GW:140
Do It Afraid
Went to a reception. The whole car ride there I was super nervous about trying to meet people, but you what happened instead? I had a lot of fun, made some new friends, and had a great time.
I guess I spent all that time worrying about nothing.
Some things in life are too important to just give up. I've worked my butt off to get here and I'm not going to let myself hold me back anymore.
So, from now on out, I'll guess I'll just have to either be excited to go jump into a new situation or I'm gonna get my butt to go do it afraid because I deserve whatever it is that I'm going after.
I've got two options, but either way I'm going to get it done. I'm going to get it done well.
Today was a lot of fun!
I guess I spent all that time worrying about nothing.
Some things in life are too important to just give up. I've worked my butt off to get here and I'm not going to let myself hold me back anymore.
So, from now on out, I'll guess I'll just have to either be excited to go jump into a new situation or I'm gonna get my butt to go do it afraid because I deserve whatever it is that I'm going after.
I've got two options, but either way I'm going to get it done. I'm going to get it done well.
Today was a lot of fun!
Getting Better, But I Still Have a Lot of Work To Do.
Getting much better at learning to resist eating "bad" foods. I just have to keep reminding myself that I can always eat that whatever it is later and that whatever it is is probably just going to make me sick anyways.
This past two days have been a little upsetting. I need to pull the reigns back in with my eating habits. I'm not being too terribly unhealthy but Im starting to go back to just eating when I want to and not really thinking my decisions through.
Tomorrow will be much better :)
This past two days have been a little upsetting. I need to pull the reigns back in with my eating habits. I'm not being too terribly unhealthy but Im starting to go back to just eating when I want to and not really thinking my decisions through.
Tomorrow will be much better :)
The Truth About Brown Sugar
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| http://randomhealthtips.tumblr.com/post/8277846287/brown-sugar-has-more-nutrition-than-white-but-not |
Before & Afters
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| http://before-afters.tumblr.com/post/8262666999/gettingfitforlife-before-during-im-55-and |
Before & Afters
http://before-afters.tumblr.com/post/8269427283/dyingforpie-looking-
in-the-mirror-everyday-for
Breakfast Ideas
- Eggs
- Oatmeal
- Whole wheat bread
- Protein shake
- Cereal
- Soymilk or almond milk
- Peanut butter
- Greek yogurt
- Fruits
- Veggies
http://randomhealthtips.tumblr.com/post/8270011995/what-do-you-usually-have-for-breakfast
5 Tips to Help You Develop Your Own Personal Style
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| http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/5-tips-tohttp://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/5-tips-to-help-you-develop-your-own-personal-style/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign =Feed%3A+collegefashion+%28College+Fashion%29help-you-develop-your-own-personal-style/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+collegefashion+%28College+Fashion%29 |
No More Excuses!
I definitely will need to buy in bulk next year on top of getting creative in the dinning halls. Eating healthily can be done as long as a make a conscience effort to be wise about it. What a great visual. That fast food looks disgusting :P
Great Question
I've never really thought about this until I saw the pics to go with it. I need to make sure to stock healthy foods and snacks in my mini fridge next year. Her fridge looks soo yummy!
Your Dinner Should NEVER EVER Be Bigger Than Your Breakfast
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Have a good breakfast to get your day started, but end it with a lighter dinner. If you have a good breakfast, you have the rest of the day to burn that energy off. Heavy dinners don’t allow the same amount of time to let your metabolism use up your food. http://randomhealthtips.tumblr.com/post/8255957817/have-a-good-breakfast-to-get-your-day-started-but |
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