August 2012
88 posts
illkeep-upthepace asked: my mom is an OT & she absolutely loves it! Thanks for posting good news about it! :)
Health Careers: Occupational Therapy in Health... →
If any of you are considering pursing a professional career in health, consider OT! :)
I’m researching health promotion for a class paper (also my desired area of occupational therapy) so I thought I’d share this article.
If anyone has questions about becoming an occupational therapist, feel free to ask!
July 2012
160 posts
Anonymous asked: Hey i'm vegan so my diet is pretty high in carb. I want to lose 4 kgs so i have been eating around 1200 calories a day, but im always over my carb intake according to myfitnesspal even though its only 1200 calories of food. would that affect my weight loss?
Anonymous asked: is laughing cow cheese okay to eat although processed? also, what is your view on low carb high fat diets?
Anonymous asked: i love dairy food but should i opt for full fat or reduced fat option? i really want to lose weight and not sure if i should take out cheese altogether but i love cheese! but so fattening :(
What to eat after a workout? 5 Rules for... →
Don’t know what to make for dinner tonight? Try my Tilapia Tacos with Mango Pineapple Salsa!
Mmmm Fitness Fudge →
“The most successful strategy in achieve limiting fat gain/maximizing fat loss is...”
– Layne Norton
Read the rest of his article here
Anonymous asked: what do you think about the raw vegan diet?
Anonymous asked: Hey rachel! I Have a question about soysauce, is it considered clean? because i have been recently eating raw sushi and using soysauce to favour it. if it isn't what other condiments are considered clean?
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Single Serving Spaghetti alla Carbonara
I love this recipe (adapted from this one). Pasta is one food that I typically will NOT cook in bulk. If I’m cooking 6 servings, odds are, I’ll eat one serving.. then go back for another!
One serving size of pasta= 2 ounces
I decided on 1 1/2 ounces today so I could add more protein from yesterday’s ground turkey.
Single Serving Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Just 4...
Post Workout Beauty Tip: Rinse your hair with VERY cold water at the end of your shower. This helps cool down your head and prevent your hair from looking like it’s plastered to your head.
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B fit & happy: recipe: Egg White Meringue Puffs →
This recipe from my friend Bernadette looks great! Here’s her post:
bfitandhappy:
During my prep, I did anything and everything I could to make the most out of my contest diet. Within the confines of my (VERY) limited menu, I’d try to concoct the most delicious meals possible using every “approved” ingredient I could.
As is common in many prep diets, I was told to have egg…
In case you missed it..
Check out my video from yesterday. Follow me from 6:30am- 10pm and see how I live the fit life!
Put together my video from yesterday! You’ll get to follow me around and see what I do in my day! I’ll be posting it this afternoon so come back to watch!
The science behind magnesium →
Leg Press for Glutes →
I did the leg press this morning, with legs high and wide (see video) and WOW. Already sore. Give it a try!
New Pregnancy Blog Post from Krissy Chin →
Filming my day..
Making a video about the day in the life of a student! See how I stay active and eat healthy while in school. Will probably post tomorrow or friday!
Love banana bread?
noexcuses101:
Mmmm this looks gooooood…bored of your usual breakfast? Try this one out, it’s a healthy version of banana bread with great sources of carbs and protein…oh my.
Tuna Salad w/ homemade Avocado Dressing from... →
Oatmeal & PB Ricotta Cookies --> I LOVE ricotta!! →
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Macros. Proof they matter!
This is a great study from JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) that demonstrates not all calories are created equal. The ratios or percentages of fats, carbs, and protein consumed DO affect weight loss.
Read the study here or follow this link for an overview of the study.
Guess what? The participants eating the low fat diet had the least success with weight loss!
This reminds...
Very Excited..
For Krissy Chin’s new blog feature on FitnessRX magazine online. She’s 5 months pregnant, and will be writing about how to stay fit and live a healthy lifestyle while pregnant.
Pregnancy is such a health responsibility. It’s the only time in your life where the healthy lifestyle choices you make directly affect another being.
I feel like this must change the mindset and...
Urges and Cravings
“Most of you try to resist an urge by engaging some sort of recriminating or judgmental self-talk. This is the metaphorical gun to your head. And it may even work a time or two. But it cannot last as a solution.”
Dang! The way this guy talks about health is so different! I guarantee you’ve never read anything quite like this in your pretty fitness magazines. That’s why...
Anonymous asked: Love the blog! For someone getting started with cleaner eating, can you give any tips on how to take measurements? I weigh about the same as I did when I was really fit- but I have so much more flab now. Since I don't want/need the scale to change much, I'm curious about what body parts to measure, how often to take them, what kind of change to expect, etc. Thanks!!
Interesting Read on Natural Remedies for Migraines →
“The seed you sow today will not produce crop till tomorrow. For this reason,...”
– James A. Ray via Jen Fit’s Playground
How to Live Healthily in a 24-hour Day | A... →
Chocolate Coconut PB Cheesecake Muffins from Jen... →
Motivation for the Guys! →
Wow. Male motivation if I’ve ever seen it. Read his story about recovering from a football injury and changing his life.
(By the way..he’s 18!)
