Entries from August 2008 ↓
August 13th, 2008 — Announcements, Life
Blogging has been worth it because of you. Seriously. As cliché as it may sound, I sincerely appreciate all of you who have stopped by to read, visit, or comment. You have made my blogging experience all the more fulfilling.
When I began Nutrition Fitness Life, little did I know that it would take me from [...]
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Plan for Handling Cravings - Start with Breakfast Cravings happen. Sometimes they seem to pop out of nowhere. Sometimes they’re emotional. And sometimes they exist simply because I’m getting hungry! My feelings towards cravings have always been the same, regardless of the situation: I don’t like them! What I need is to come up with a plan that...... -
Welcome to the New Nutrition Fitness Life! Hi my name is Keira. I took this blog over from Susan, who finished her journey here in August 2008. I am going to turn Nutrition Fitness Life into an all women’s health blog. I will cover six major categories: Adolescence Young Adult Pregnancy/Motherhood Adult Mature Adult General Health These...... - Little Bursts of Exercise I have a desk job, which means I sit... a lot. Sitting for hours makes me sluggish, so every so often I make myself get up from the desk to move. My body likes that. I walk down the long hallway and back again, sometimes glancing into other offices along......
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A Little Link Lovin' The kind of mood I've been in this week - tropical I'd like to do some shout-outs, high-5's, props, kudos, pats on the back... whatever you want to call it. But I tell ya, it's hard to narrow down the list cause there are super great and fun posts...... -
Starving for an Image - The Issue of Super Skinny Models The fashion industry is more than just selling clothes; it’s about selling an image. A large part of that image for many in this industry is looking tall and thin, really thin. The argument for desiring the stick-thin appearance is that the clothes look better on skinny models. Sad when......
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August 8th, 2008 — Announcements
And the winner, according to Mr. Online Random Number Generator (Yes, it’s a “he”) is…
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The one and only MizFit!
Congratulations! I know you will put this card to good use. So please to enjoy!
Thank you to everyone who entered! I wish I had cards for all of you – seriously! But [...]
Online Stores Related Posts - Welcome to Nutrition Fitness Life Hello and welcome to Nutrition Fitness Life! I’m glad you’re here. This website will cover information pertaining to health, fitness, and nutrition. I hope you will enjoy my website. Disclaimer: Please be aware that I write for entertainment purposes only. Be sure to get physician approval before starting any physical......
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Better Than Barbie - Positive Dolls for Girls I previously posted the measurements of the average woman compared to Barbie's. This spurred comments regarding Barbie as a poor choice of dolls for young girls. That got me to thinking... Which dolls present positive images to girls - that are not all about ginormous ta-tas and itty bitty waists?...... - Workout Activities for Your Fitness Level Exercising is the best way to get in shape. You can pretty much do whatever activity you enjoy; the key is to exercise at your own pace. For example, if you like to run, a beginner should run slower and shorter distances. A more advanced runner will want to run......
- Free 90-Day Gym Membership I've got in my hot little hand a 24-Hour Fitness gift card to give away, and it would allow free access to participating gyms. Not too shabby, I must say! To be more specific, the free gym access comes in the form of one $99 gift card that gives you......
- Welcome to the New Nutrition Fitness Life! Hi my name is Keira. I took this blog over from Susan, who finished her journey here in August 2008. I am going to turn Nutrition Fitness Life into an all women’s health blog. I will cover six major categories: Adolescence Young Adult Pregnancy/Motherhood Adult Mature Adult General Health These......
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August 6th, 2008 — Cravings, Goals, Health and Wellness, Life, Nutrition, Sugar Addiction
Funny how things suddenly become clear to you, as though a fog has lifted.
I’ve been in a fog of sorts for quite some time, a sugar fog. Only recently has this dense, gray world begun to disappear.
I’ve finally come to a place where I feel confident I can stand up to and prevail against the [...]
Online Stores Related Posts - Want to be Skinny I’ve been noticing an amount of search queries on my site that contain the phrases “get skinny,” “skinny models,” “what exercise can I do to get skinny.” I want to sincerely welcome all of you who typed such queries. So, why do you want to be "skinny*"? Will it make......
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It's Working Much of what I write about here on Nutrition Fitness Life deals with changing my focus from simply looking thin to improving my overall health. Part of this goal includes the desire to conquer my sugar addiction and clean up my diet. To help me squash my insatiable sweet tooth,...... -
Breaking the Sugar Addiction - Step 3 If you've just arrived, or you'd like a review, check out my posts about sugar addiction and the solution to sugar addiction. I'm following the 7 steps outlined in Potatoes, Not Prozac. I feel it's time for me to officially start the next step in breaking the sugar addiction, and...... -
Food Journal - Ally in Breaking Sugar Addiction I'm on a personal quest of sorts. Three months ago I made the realization that I am a sugar addict and decided to commit to breaking my addiction. Following Dr. Kathleen DesMaison's plan for sugar addiction, I started off including protein and a complex carb at breakfast. After creating...... -
Look Great in '08 - Come Join a New Carnival! Hello everyone! A new Carnival is coming to town - The Carnival of Nutrition and Fitness! Photo credit: clix Why: I believe this would be a great way to combine various, solid articles about nutrition and fitness in one area. Submission Criteria: To be included in the Carnival of......
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August 2nd, 2008 — Announcements, Fitness, Health and Wellness, Weight Loss
I’ve got in my hot little hand a 24-Hour Fitness gift card to give away, and it would allow free access to participating gyms. Not too shabby, I must say!
To be more specific, the free gym access comes in the form of one $99 gift card that gives you 90 days of fitness at participating [...]
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Book Review - The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook I recently received a copy of The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook to review for you. As the title states, this is a cookbook designed for diabetics. The just under 200 recipes meet nutritional guidelines of the American Diabetes Association. The cookbook emphasizes healthy carbohydrates - whole grains, fruits, and vegetables...... -
Why Wait for That "Ideal" Weight? One of my goals has been to eat for health and not solely for looks. I must have forgotten this important goal because the other day I was being too critical of the way my body looked - a little bit of tummy pooch; thighs not exactly rock solid. I'm...... - Want to be Skinny I’ve been noticing an amount of search queries on my site that contain the phrases “get skinny,” “skinny models,” “what exercise can I do to get skinny.” I want to sincerely welcome all of you who typed such queries. So, why do you want to be "skinny*"? Will it make......
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Post-Holiday Blues The day after Christmas can be such a let down. I felt this especially as a kid. I would wait in anticipation for what seemed like an eternity for Christmas Day. I could hardly sleep the night before in my excitement. Yet, once Christmas Day had come and gone, the...... - How Much...errr, Little Exercise Do You Need? Exercise is like a magic pill. It does so many good things for your body, mind, and spirit. However, we often come across the question of, “How much exercise do I really need?” Unfortunately, the answer isn’t so clear cut. How much fat you are able to burn, as well......
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