helpmehealthyy:

girlgrowingsmall:

searchingforbliss:

peaceloveandhealthyy:

Intersting article about weight loss from the New York Times. 

You can check out the full thing here

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/15/science/a-mathematical-challenge-to-obesity.html?_r=1&smid=tw-nytimes&seid=auto

I love the last paragraph. My intake varies day by day based on how hungry I am. Some days my net intake is 1000 and other days it’s 1500. It really depends on how much I exercised, my hunger levels, and what I’m doing that day. Don’t beat yourself up if you’re not consistently hitting your “magic intake number” for the day (I’m looking at you 1,200 calories!).

this is so interesting!

whoisalisonwonderland:

Buy some clothes pretty please. Most of them i’ve never even worn.

whoisalisonwonderland:

beccasfitlife:

muffintop-less:

This girl’s transformation is amazing! Many people post images of wonderful weight loss stories.. it’s great to see the flip-side of things as well! Motivation for all sizes. 

“This is a before and after picture of myself. This shows that dedication to fitness really pays off when you are patient. I got to an exteremely low weight back in 2009 from doing hours of cardio. Hiring a trainer was the best decision I ever made. Now, applying everything I learned while working with  a trainer has helped me to figure out what exactly works for me. Putting on muscle or loosing weight does not happen over night. Being patient and consistent is key to meeting your fitness goals.

Stay Motivated. Stay Positive.”

-http://thefashionableandfitsuperwoman.blogspot.co.uk/

Thank you for this. Just because you didn’t have weight to lose doesn’t mean you don’t have to work just as hard. A lot of girls out there are tired of being the skinny girl, like me.

So here’s to the girls who are trying to gain weight in muscle! :)

I follow so many slim girls who get so much abuse for going to the gym and eating healthy. Either way, losing weight or gaining weight both can be a massive struggle with an amazing outcome. 

Pounding this out over the next while. It’s just annoying because as a household we don’t have much money to even buy food right now but we’ll fix this!

I have 23 days to get on this. 

I’m starting to see some weight loss!

girlgrowingsmall:

Above: Serving sizes (and calories) 20 years ago vs. today.

In the 1950s an average meal of a cheeseburger, French fries and soda pop would be about 600 calories, slightly under one third of the total calories an average person needs in one day.

If you eat that same meal today, you’re likely to consume more than 1,200 calories in one sitting — over half of your daily needs. Why such a significant calorie difference for the same meal? The answer: portion distortion.

Without a doubt, larger food and drink portions significantly affect our eating habits. While common sense may tell you that you simply eat until you feel “full” regardless of how much or little you are served, in fact research studies show that when people are given more food, they tend to eat more of it, even past the point of feeling full.

Studies have shown that people who ate a meal that filled up a small plate reported feeling more “full” compared to those who ate the exact same meal on a large plate (it looked like less food). Of course, satiety (the sense of feeling full) also depends on the food itself. In general, foods that are high in fiber (like whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits) increase satiety. Also, because it takes your body longer to digest and absorb protein and fat compared to refined carbohydrates (white bread, white rice), high-protein and high-fat foods keep you feeling full. We also recommend taking breaks while eating to allow your brain to catch up with your stomach’s signals.

In order to provide a frame of reference for food portions, standard serving sizes have been developed by the USDA as part of their Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

To help you understand what a proper portion looks like, it’s helpful to associate portions with common objects:

3 ounces = 1 deck of cards or the palm of your hand
1 cup = 1 tennis ball
1 ounce or 2 tablespoons = 1 golf ball

Make a point of reviewing the Guidelines to learn how to create a healthier lifestyle for yourself and your family.

(Source.)