Let’s define success. We define our perfect world all the time, but is that what success actually looks like? Is that what success would feel like? Perfection? For some, success means working out five days a week and eating on track every day. For others, it means being on time or early to everything they… Continue reading Take That Jump: Let’s Define: Success, Failure and Fear
Tag: Health
Take That Jump: Maintenance, Routine, Shifting Focus Weekly
his isn't being selfish, this is being realistic. You can't give all of yourself to everyone else and then expect that you have energy left to give to yourself.
This Above All: Pull Happiness From Everywhere
This week my manager and I were talking about my weightloss journey. He's bulking and I'm cutting again. There's also another employee who's cutting for figure. We work at a supplement store so I assumed it would be common practice for the employees to be this way. I showed him a transformation photo. Actually, I… Continue reading This Above All: Pull Happiness From Everywhere
Reflection: My weightloss journey, prep and what I’ve learned
I’ve been doing this weightloss thing for over four years now, and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned about science and nutrition, I’ve learned about weight lifting and endurance, I’ve learned about myself and more importantly, how what you’re doing can attract both positive and negative people. The past few days I’ve gotten a lot… Continue reading Reflection: My weightloss journey, prep and what I’ve learned
Why are we so mean to ourselves?
I saw this video the other day that really made me think about how I talk to myself and about myself. The video, created by Dove, asked women to write down what they say to themselves when they are mean to themselves. They then took the journal entries and asked two actresses to act them… Continue reading Why are we so mean to ourselves?
Recipe: Protein Pudding
I'm a lover of dessert. I don't think there's one that I have tried that I didn't like. There are some that I like more than others, usually things involving chocolate, frosting and maybe a little flaky; however, there needs to be some self control involved when trying to balance your daily diet. I've… Continue reading Recipe: Protein Pudding
Commentary: America the Beautiful
While I was picking up a book I had on hold at the library today- yes, I still read REAL books, I went over the movie section to see if there was anything good. I found two documentaries: America the Beautiful and Food, Inc. So far I've watched America the Beautiful and it was heartbreaking.… Continue reading Commentary: America the Beautiful