Body-shaming is something that I feel very strongly about. Actually, making judgements about someone based on some external characteristic is something I feel very strongly about, and body-shaming is one of those. If we can all look at someone with the mindset that we don't know their whole story, the world would be a more … Continue reading Judgement Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
Inspiration can be a fantastic thing, particularly when it comes to making health changes. Inspiration can also be a misleading thing, particularly when it comes to making health changes. A lot of us (yes, myself included) approach a healthy lifestyle by saying something along the lines of this: "starting next week, I'm going to eat … Continue reading How to Make Lasting Health Changes
Consistency is one of the most important factors in determining the success of a health change. I’ve said it before but I’ll happily say it again – you can have the greatest plan in front of you, but if you don’t use it, it’s worthless. Something you’ve probably heard tossed around a lot when it … Continue reading Accountability vs Self-Shaming
Week 6 of Fit Football Pick 'Em is back! Pick the winner of each of the 1:00pm games for tomorrow and perform the corresponding exercise. The better the chance of winning, the harder the exercise! If you lose, you have to do the exercise again! Unsure of an exercise? Leave a comment asking and I'll … Continue reading Fit Football Pick ‘Em – Week 6
It’s time for us to talk about how weight and exercise are related. This is a tricky topic because there are so many lies and over-exaggerations out there that have really skewed a lot of people’s perceptions. Most information out there about diets feeds off of this, as they’re usually more about marketing than anything … Continue reading How Exercise Affects Your Weight
Love music but not too excited about exercise? You've come to the right place. This game gives you the opportunity to dive into your favorite songs while amping up your workout routine! Here's how it works: Pick any five songs or put on your favorite Pandora station. For each song, perform the following exercises at … Continue reading A Rockin’ Workout
Pick the winner of each 1:00 game for Sunday's slate. Go ahead and pick the better team...but it comes with a higher price. Oh yeah, and if you lose, you have to do the exercise again. Good luck! Texans 10 push-up jacks @ Vikings 15 push-up jacks Bears 10 air squats @ Colts 12 air squats Jets 10 jumping jacks @ Steelers 18 … Continue reading Fit Football Pick ‘Em – Week 5
I did a presentation at work that really got me thinking about things when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle. Most of us know we should be exercising, but do we actually know why? Yeah, it makes us healthier, but what exactly is it that improves when we start exercising? I don’t know about … Continue reading Why Do We Exercise?
We spend so much time trying to find the perfect diet or exercise plan. Hours of research, talking to friends, reading about what works for everyone else - we're always looking for the best one. I'll answer that for you right here. The best health change you'll ever make is....(insert drum roll here) One you'll … Continue reading The Best Health Change You’ll Ever Make
It's no secret that obesity is an issue in the United States. After all, over two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. And sure, there are many things within our culture that have led to this - fast food places on seemingly every corner, loss of portion control, and sedentary lifestyles. However, this post is … Continue reading A Rant About Fat-Shaming
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