Category: Motivation - Page 2

How I manage depression with exercise.

I have a history of depression. Well go ahead and add this to the list of things I disclose here that while Im not at all ashamed of it, I wouldnt want to walk around with a sign around my neck announcing it either. That said, I feel like a lot of what I talk about here (self-esteem, body shaming, internal mantras etc) are often not discussed in a real…

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I’ve tried everything, but nothing works

I used to say that all the time. I believed it. And if you are reading this it is entirely possible that you believe this too. So take a deep breath because Im about to share with you a hard truth that hopefully you will find liberating. A healthy intake of food and effective exercise works. Its actually an objective science and not a mean trick God or the universe…

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Finding your happy weight

Most women I come across have a weight ideal somewhere between 120 and 150 depending on their body type and height. Some just want to feel healthy and strong. Some want muscle definition. Some want to be soft with a flat stomach. But regardless of your aesthetic goals you have to be realistic about what you are willing to do to get there. Sure it would be awesome to keep…

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6 ways you are already screwing up your new resolutions.

Ok, so sometimes I have harsh titles. But it makes you fucking look. Perhaps you are not one of these people. If you are I am not mocking you or hoping your resolutions fail. To the contrary we are less than a week into the new year, so hopefully if you are making any of these mistakes you can fix it NOW! Its way to early to throw in the…

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Loving your imperfect body

Most women would like to change something abouttheirbodies. Rather its losing the last 5 pounds or 100, we all seem to look in the mirror and see flaws. I have plenty of them. *Ive got stretch marks on my belly and a little extra skin from carrying a baby in it and some cellulite on the back of my thighs. *When I walk there is some jiggle in my inner…

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Lessons learned in the boys club

It wasnt that long ago that I walked by the weight room at the gym wishing I could go in there. No, there was no No girls allowed sign or line of spectators ready toevaluate my knowledge (or lack there of), however both felt present. What I saw in there was weights that were big and scary- that I had no idea what to do with. I saw men (who…

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Healthy eating doesn’t have to suck

I always feel a little sad for people who tell me they are on a diet, showing me evidence in their big salad with no interesting flavors. I dont think salads are sad, you canhook up a salad (without excessive cheese, croutons or sugary dressing), but typically this flavorless salad toting individual is going to give up on this new diet as soon as they remember how awesome it is…

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turns out, you are already stupid hot.

Its true. Youre so pretty it almost hurts my feelings a little. Your body is bangin. You look damn good. All you have to do is own it. The truth is, what makes up those dazzling people, the ones who walk in the room and everyone gravitates toward is simply owning it. They dont makeapologiesfor their thighs, theyre too busy walking around with em. These people are intoxicating because of…

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Client feature: Amanda

When Amanda came to me she was out of shape. She was not obese or even overweight by any body calculator standards but wanted to slim down in some areas to feel more comfortable with her body and in her clothes. Amanda described herself as someone who was always naturally thin and never thought much about healthy eating or exercise, but her habits eventually caught up with her as her…

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How to deal with everyone else

As long as you make similar choices to those around you, it is likelyno one will have anything to say about your health. In college, when I was living off of velveeta and party pizzas no one asked me where I was getting my fiber. Aside from cardio provided by going out dancing I did a lot of not moving. No one presented to me their concerns about my cardiovascular…

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