I got triggered today, when I was listening to a podcast today (not going to name it because I don't like them enough to give free promo) and the topic of body shaming came up in regards to Lizzo. She posts a lot of half naked photos and people say she's doing too much, but … Continue reading Plus Size Problems
Category: weight loss
New Year, New Me (for real though)
My fitness journey has been interesting. Today I am officially 10 pounds down from my highest weight. In the grand scheme of things, and my ultimate goal, that's not a whole lot. You can't see it yet. But I can feel it, and given that this has been my struggle for a long time I … Continue reading New Year, New Me (for real though)
Body Party
First, can I just say that whenever you see something in all capital letters you know it's going to be some ignorance. But this hit one of my sore spots and I felt the need to address it. Growing up I was called fat, and to be honest it scarred me for life. Looking … Continue reading Body Party
January Goals Report
STATS: 24 workouts, + 2.5lbs 222,293 steps/97.34 miles walked Average ~40 oz of water per day This month was a success overall. I definitely committed to moving my body more and it while it isn't second nature, it doesn't feel like such an ordeal either. I realized that I don't necessarily need 64 oz of … Continue reading January Goals Report
Goal Stacking
For the past few years I've wanted to eat healthier, lose weight, tone up, etc. but I've always managed to get set back. This time, I'm doing it differently. My most lasting behavior changes come when I focus on one thing and have structure- this year I accomplished a 17 day exercise streak. For a … Continue reading Goal Stacking
Some thoughts on healthy living, pt. 2: healthy eating challenges
Eating Clean- what does that mean??? Lately I've been doing a lot of research into clean eating. The headlines surrounding plastics, food additives, hormones and toxins have been rather alarming lately and it's becoming increasingly impossible to ignore that Big Agra doesn't wish us well. But "real" clean eating seems so daunting. No preservatives, period … Continue reading Some thoughts on healthy living, pt. 2: healthy eating challenges