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College sophmore majoring in Community Health Education.
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8 astonishing benefits of walking
Walking just 40 minutes a day could seriously benefit your health. Check out these amazing perks to taking a simple stroll around the neighborhood.
What did you eat for breakfast?
1/2 whole grain bagel with cream cheese and chive form outside!
and a banana
How much water do you drink each day?
i fill up my silly camelback (24 oz) like 5-6 times a day..
What is your current favorite workout?
runnin like a clumsy girl
How many calories do you eat each day?
really not sure.. 1000-1300?
What are your favorite healthy snacks?
almonds!, apples and pb, greek yogurt (the super tangy sour kind with honey, yum!) celery and pb, annnny fruit
What do you usually eat for lunch?
tuna salad, any kind of salad really, any sandwhich, mostly pb and banana, annnd pastas.
What is your favorite body part to train?
my back probably
What is your least favorite body part to train? biceps
What are your “bad” food cravings?
pasta and cheeses galore! and anything chocolate. oh, and muffins
Do you take vitamins or supplements?
biotin and valerian root
How often do you eat out?
not often
Do you eat fast food?
nooo. used to be once a month in my drunken stages of freshman year
Who is your biggest supporter?
my mama
Do you have a gym membership?
nope, but at schoolio i do, and our gym is awesome!
How many hours of sleep do you get each night?
not a lot… between 6-7
Do you have a “cheat” day?
hah yess
Do you drink alcohol?
well not for a whole 3 months now probably!
Do you have a workout buddy?
i wish :( :(
What was the last healthy thing you did?
drank a lot of water right now?
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hey all!
soo haven’t been on here in ages..once again. but that’s because i always forget i have this tumblr. so, a little update. i haven’t been watching what i eat at all this whole week since i have been home for the summer from college, but i don’t mind at all. i am running a lot in the mornings and i have even gotten a nice tan from doing so. i have my 5k next weekend which should be really fun.
night!
Okay, so I really am starting tomorrow. I am going to eat a freakin piece of cake today. And eat terribly tonight. And drink at the bar. And then I am 100% dedicated.I already run about 15 miles a week.
But that is nothing. That is shit. I can do sooo much better. I should be out there running 60-80 minutes a day. 7-9 miles. Sprints every half mile for 30 seconds. I know that I can do it. I have before.
I really want to have the perfect body. For me, no one else. I just want to be lean and quick and smart and agile and strong. I just bought a tape measure from my work, so now I can track my measurements… much better than weighing myself everyday..even though I probably still will.
I am done with school for the summer in less than three weeks. It’s both a good and a bad thing. Because I’m going to miss my stupid boyfriend so much and I wish he didn’t live hours from me. So this is why I have a zillion new reachable goals.
1. Run no less than 25 miles a week.
2. Run a 7:30 mile.
3. Train for my 5k color run :)
4. Lose 3 inches off my waist.
5. Lose 20 lbs by the end of June.
The Truth About Agave - This natural sweetener is NOT healthier for you than table sugar!
“Natural” sweeteners are gaining in popularity as fears about white sugar and high-fructose corn syrup sweep America. One that has been generating a lot of buzz is agave, which comes from the same plant used to make tequila.
Although it’s fast becoming the preferred sweetener for health-conscious consumers and natural cooks, the truth is that agave is processed just like other sugars — and is no better for you than other sugars. And don’t be dazzled by the word “natural”; U.S. food regulators do not legally define the term, so it’s left up to manufacturers.The bottom line is that refined agave sweeteners are not inherently healthier than sugar, honey, high-fructose corn syrup, or any other sweetener. Nutritionally and functionally, agave syrup is similar to high-fructose corn syrup and sucrose (Karo) syrup. It does contain small amounts of calcium, potassium, and magnesium, but not enough to matter nutritionally.
Agave nectar or syrup is as high as 90% concentrated fructose (a simple sugar that occurs naturally in fruit), and the rest glucose. But the agave you can buy ranges from 90% to as little as 55% fructose (similar to high-fructose corn syrup), depending on the processing, says Roger Clemens, professor at the University of Southern California and a spokesman for the Institute of Food Technologists.
And concentrated fructose sweeteners don’t seem to offer any health advantages. In fact, a study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggested that consuming fructose may be less healthy than consuming similar amounts of glucose. Study participants who consumed fructose were found to gain more unhealthy visceral fat, were more insulin-resistant, and were at greater risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.One of the simplest ways to improve the healthfulness of your diet is to reduce the amount of all simple sugars — agave, sucrose, honey, maple syrup, raw sugar, molasses, brown sugar, corn syrup, turbinado sugar, and more. When it comes to sweeteners, the choice is yours — but keep in mind that all caloric sugars are virtually the same.
It’s better to satisfy your sweet tooth with whole fruit than with any kind of concentrated sugar. Not only is it unprocessed, and fiber- and nutrient-rich, it has an even lower glycemic index than agave.”-WebMD
Originally from The Greatist
Sometimes I find myself cheating out my workout when it comes to the end, so when I saw this article, I knew I had to share it with you! So check out this list of 23 Ways To Push Through A Tough Workout:
1. Who’s really getting cheated?
Sure, no one else would know about skipping out on the last Chatarunga. But only one person loses in that situation (hint: it’s not the super-ripped chick sweating it out on the next mat).
2. Change pace.
Circuit training, a killer combination of cardio and strength training, can help break the monotony of a long workout. Run five minutes, then drop and do some push-ups. Wash, rinse, repeat.
3. Picture this.
Visualize cheering fans or crossing the finish line to bang out one more set or lap. Or just go mental: Imagine this workout is the equivalent of the Olympic trials (no big deal).
4. Grab a pal.
Work out with a fit pal who will hold you to a higher standard. Stuck going solo today? Imagine they’re still there. After all, who wants to wuss out in front of an audience?
5. Break it down.
Set mini-goals when the going gets tough. This isn’t a three-mile run— just six measly half-mile runs.
6. Savor the pain.
“Pain is weakness leaving the body,” the saying goes. Pain is also proof that this workout is tough. Clearly you’re doing something right, so why stop now? (Just know when pain is signaling something more serious.)
7. Compete.
Whether comparing against the dude on the next treadmill over or your own time last training session, competition ups the ante and helps us forget about wanting to quit.
8. Remember the end.
That post-workout high? Yeah, almost there. The struggle of that final set won’t last— and when the workout’s over, it’ll be replaced by a much better feeling: pride.
Read the rest at The Greatist!
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attempting to actually plan out what i will eat today. i will edit this if it changes but it most likely will stay the same!
meal 1:
half a grapefruit
hard boiled egg
meal 2:
kashi cereal
soy milk
banana (or other fruit)
meal 3:
spinach salad
vanilla yogurt
maybe soup (if there is a good kind)
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