Managing cravings and expectations is a large part of your metamorphosis when overhauling your lifestyle. For the last few days, I've been craving and indulging in my sweet tooth. Cakes, pies, pastries...bring it! However, this morning, I woke up with my sweet tooth in full swing again, except this time, I decided that instead of … Continue reading Managing Cravings and Expectations
Tag: weight loss
Via Formspring: What gave you the strength to keep on losing weight?
It was a mix of internal and external motivations. I knew that I was doing something good for myself -- I was becoming a healthier and happier version of myself. Additionally, I was also doing something good for the environment -- lowering my carbon footprint, eating local, etc -- and helping other people realize that … Continue reading Via Formspring: What gave you the strength to keep on losing weight?
Via Formspring: How do I lose the love handles and lower belly flab….. I’m overall a slim person.. but those are my problem areas
I'm not a personal trainer but in my experience you can lose weight proportionally to your body and not really do anything for spot treatment. Essentially, you will always keep your general shape (curvy, hourglass, narrow, etc) but just in different proportions. That said, there have been studies conducted that conclude that gaining weight around … Continue reading Via Formspring: How do I lose the love handles and lower belly flab….. I’m overall a slim person.. but those are my problem areas
Featured in Fitbie!
Check out the original article here Over the weekend, Fitbie.com published a neat article on my recent journey. It's been great but it's certainly not over! I still have a long way to go in terms of training for the triathlon (mainly getting myself INTO the water, which I have failed at the last two … Continue reading Featured in Fitbie!
The Journey of Me
I spent some time lamenting these photos and I think I'm finally over it. So last week I was interviewed for Fitbie, an MSN/Rodale joint venture. It's a great website to help people get tips on exercising and to keep them motivated. I noticed that they popped up after the new year and have been … Continue reading The Journey of Me
Does Acupuncture Really Work?
Only time will tell, but so far (for me) YES. I went in for my first treatment last week and I was not quite sure what to expect. I did not come into it with a lot of research or understanding of its medicinal properties. I was really seeking some advice and answers on some … Continue reading Does Acupuncture Really Work?
Preventative/Reactive Healthcare (And Day 6 Progress Report)
Today's post is a tad autobiographical. If you'd like to skip to the substance of preventative vs. reactive healthcare, scroll all of the way to the bottom of the post. The first week in review So I'm six days in to my healthy living challenge and I have to say...I feel great! I've documented as … Continue reading Preventative/Reactive Healthcare (And Day 6 Progress Report)
Day 3 and Keeping Tabs On Progress
It doesn't matter if you're on a fitness kick, gearing up for a new semester, or trying to save more money from your paycheck. You should be documenting EVERYTHING you're doing that puts you closer to success. On that note...Hooray! I've survived Day 3 of my challenge. I've found some great tools to help me … Continue reading Day 3 and Keeping Tabs On Progress
21 Days To A New Me (And You)
After a few weeks of feeling mentally energetic but physically demotivated, I've decided that it's time to flip the switch (again). My health and I have a cyclical relationship...I usually don't really care until I have to, which means I have a health scare or I have some big event I have to physically prepare … Continue reading 21 Days To A New Me (And You)
Amara in Training 