Fit & Fabulous
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The Things People Never Tell You About Weight Loss
For me, 2017 has been a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and pound shedding. On January 1st I constructed two New Years resolutions:
Jay TurnerPublished 6 years ago in LongevityLosing Over 100lbs, Battling Anorexia, Overcoming
What a journey this has been. Back in 2003, I started my fitness journey with Beachbody. I was topped out at my highest weight ever, 258lbs (if not a little higher than that because I got embarrassed and stopped weighing in after I hit that).
Amanda RosePublished 6 years ago in LongevityReflections on Running and Writing
Over the last year, I’ve dedicated a large amount of my free time to writing and running. My jobs always required extensive writing, but now I write for myself, finding my creative voice instead of a professional one. Running, on the other hand, is a new passion, chosen because it fit my criteria for an exercise regimen (full body workout, convenient, relatively cheap). As I cultivated both activities, I began to see parallels in my fears, ability, and routine. If you’re a beginner to creative writing or running, I’d like to reflect on these mental hurdles and hopefully inspire you to stick with it!
Robyn RussoPublished 6 years ago in LongevityLosing 138lbs
I grew up obese, even in kindergarten I was the "fat kid." I was addicted to junk food, and I hated any kind of exercise; and I mean REALLY hated it! I'd even go so far as to pretend to fall down in gym class in hopes I'd be benched!
Amanda RosePublished 6 years ago in LongevityWhy Yoga Is My Choice of Exercise
As we all know, it's recommended by health experts that we do a minimum amount of exercise each week. Most people think that means things like running and cycling or swimming; the high-impact, fast-paced athletic sports. But what about those that don't have the time? Who can't afford a bicycle or running shoes? Who really would rather not go outside or to a gym where everyone can see them? If you fall into any of these categories, then I'm asking you to try yoga.
My Unhealthy Motivation to a Healthy Body
I've been considered overweight since I stopped doing martial arts at the age of 14. It wasn't until I was 17 when I decided I wanted to change this.
Jess BrainPublished 6 years ago in Longevity5 Ways to Boost Metabolism Rate
As someone who wants to lose a few inches around the muffin tops and is wanting the scales to stop being a thing of nightmares, there's nothing worse than trying the latest fad diet or cutting out all the “right” things and getting nowhere. We then seek comfort food which lands us right back to square one!
Mel WoolvenPublished 6 years ago in LongevityEating Healthy: Losing Weight Isn't the Only Thing that Makes You Lighter
We all feel body image pressure, no matter your gender, size, age, or any other category. I have suffered from these issues since I was a child, when I started becoming really aware and self critical of my body. It started off as rejecting any food I saw as 'bad' and wearing clothes that draped my body, hiding as much of myself as possible, and developed into something much more serious. Eating disorders and much more swamped my teenage years. It's an all too familiar story.
Hannah LillyPublished 6 years ago in LongevityMotivation
Late-night self pillow talk: “Tomorrow is the day… I am getting up at 5:30 and going running, and then after work I’m gonna hit the weights. LEGS! Yeah, it’s a good day for a leg day. Oh my god, it’s gonna be the best workout I’ve ever put together.”
Losing Weight [Week 2]
Hello! This first week has been quite the journey already and we are starting week 2. Honestly, I think the first week of any "diet" is the easiest AND the hardest.
Box Thoughts Week 3
I started CrossFit this past February. I've kept active notes throughout my new workout experience. Here are my box thoughts.
Best Accessories to Make You a Better Runner
Running isn't as complex as other exercising methods, but it's also one of the best ways to work out. Not only are you strengthening your bones, but you're building cartilage, heightening hearing, reducing risks of heart disease, and helping migraines. Running is great for keeping you looking younger and feeling more healthy.
C.C. CurtisPublished 6 years ago in Longevity