Losing the Bear Weight

afitfrenzy: the-real-rachel: I’m seriously beginning to lose...

newhopebear — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:56:38 -0600

the-real-rachel:

I’m seriously beginning to lose faith in the fitblr “community”. Body-shaming is ALWAYS WRONG, even if you’re trying to use it as a tactic to encourage people to lift weights. So much of my dash is filled with girls thinking they’re BETTER than other girls because they mainly strength train rather than focus on cardio. I even saw one person say something along the lines of, “One day those cardio bunnies will learn…”. We are all on an individual journey here. The goal here is HEALTH. And the way to achieve that is by finding an exercise you enjoy. If you love pumping iron, then awesome! Go for it! But let’s squash this mentality that you’re somehow better or cooler than the girl over on the tredmill.

How is this photo ANY BETTER than the millions of “thinspo” photos making a similar comparison between a skinny girl and a larger one? And yet you all sit here and claim to be against that thought process. This constant competition between girls to be ______-er than the next is a large part of what begins girls on the path of an eating disorder. Health is not a contest.

amen^^

Crap

newhopebear — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:19:19 -0600

I have started to neglect this Tumblr and I can’t do that! I need to continue on towards my goals. I can do this!!!!

Light as Air: Weight Loss Tips For Beginners

newhopebear — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:24:06 -0600

Light as Air: Weight Loss Tips For Beginners:

coffee-and-control:

Diets fail, lifestyles don’t. If you are beginning make sure you are ready to commit to a lifestyle change and not just a lose-weight-fast-scheme. We ultimately want you to be healthy and active for your entire life, not just a couple of months. :)

Clean out your…

paleogirl-push-it: Hehe, true!

newhopebear — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:12:53 -0600

paleogirl-push-it:

Hehe, true!

Calorie Counting is the Key!

newhopebear — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:18:59 -0600

Calorie Counting is the Key!:

Twinkie diet helps nutrition professor lose 27 pounds

Fat Burning Tips

newhopebear — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:50:05 -0600

Fat Burning Tips:

Get real tip No. 1: ”You can’t spot reduce,” says Darlene Sedlock, PhD, an associate professor of kinesiology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. “Nobody wants to hear that.”

Translation: If you’re hankering to get rid of the jeans spillover or the pot belly, you need to burn fat from head to toe. “Anything to reduce your overall body fat will help,” she says.

Get real tip No. 2: You need to give it some time. “There’s no easy fix to the flab,” Sedlock says. “Over time, some of the flab will disappear,” if you’re diligent about the eating and exercise plans. Give it several months, she suggests. Your weight might not change, but you will notice a difference in the way your clothes fit, she says.

Get real tip No. 3: This is perhaps the cruelest. You probably can’t expect to be as flab-free as when you were 20. “Skin loses elasticity as you age,” Sedlock says. The sagging of the skin adds to the unsightly appearance of flab, she says.

Other factors also make flab a challenge, says Jim White, an exercise physiologist and registered dietitian in Virginia Beach, Va. who is a national spokesman for the American Dietetic Association. “As we age, muscle mass declines, and metabolism slows, so we are definitely fighting an uphill battle.”

So is some flab inevitable with age? “It seems to happen, but if you make a concentrated effort to avoid it, you can,” Sedlock says. Too late if you’re reading this article, of course, but preventing flab is a lot easier than banishing it, she says.

Even so, it’s possible to reduce your fat and flab, White and Sedlock say. Besides being realistic, here are their best tips.

Total Body Workout at Home

newhopebear — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:24:05 -0600

Total Body Workout at Home:

This total body workout offers a basic format for targeting the entire body — chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs and abs — in a short period of time. It is best for exercisers who are familiar with basic strength moves, but want a simple home workout.

Don't Do the Unhealthy Option

newhopebear — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:55:06 -0600

Don't Do the Unhealthy Option:

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Know your family history. Anorexia does have a genetic component, meaning that parents may pass the disease on to their children.
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Monitor peer groups. Anorexic behavior can be learned from friends, roommates and even parents or other family members.
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Assess personality. Irritability, low self-image, perfectionism, obsession, withdrawal and approval-seeking personalities are often found in anorexia victims.
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Study a person’s ability to cope. People who cannot adjust to major life transitions or emotional upsets often display anorexic symptoms. Additionally, sexually or physically abused people have a greater likelihood of having the disease.
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Beware of relationship conflicts. Many anorexics are able to trace the origins of their condition to a breakup, divorce or other uncontrollable situation.
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Keep an eye on adolescents. This is the peak time for the development of anorexia because teens are thought to be frustrated by a lack of control over their own bodies, making them turn to anorexia for weight control.
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Know the types of conditions that are already present. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety and addiction can all pave the way for anorexia.

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

newhopebear — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:35:06 -0600

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips:

For many people, holidays and family get togethers are a time for celebration. These celebrations often involve foods that are high in fat, sugar and calories and short on nutrition. With a few minor changes, however, special occasion foods can be both delicious and nutritious.

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newhopebear — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:51:05 -0600

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newhopebear — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:24:05 -0600

Morning exercise.

newhopebear — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:50:05 -0600

Morning exercise.:

The Case for Morning Exercise

Research suggests that morning exercise improves sleep, a benefit that could also promote weight loss, Bryant tells WebMD. One study of overweight women between the ages of 50 to 75 showed that those who engaged in consistent morning exercise (about four hours a week) slept better than those who exercised less. The evening exercisers had more trouble falling asleep - even if they fit in the four hours a week.

Hahahaha.

newhopebear — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:26:05 -0600

Hahahaha.

I wish.

newhopebear — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:45:06 -0600

I wish.

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newhopebear — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:25:05 -0600

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newhopebear — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:49:05 -0600

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newhopebear — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:25:06 -0600

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newhopebear — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:46:51 -0600

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newhopebear — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:46:30 -0600

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newhopebear — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:46:12 -0600

Losing the Bear Weight

afitfrenzy: the-real-rachel: I’m seriously beginning to lose...

Crap

Light as Air: Weight Loss Tips For Beginners

paleogirl-push-it: Hehe, true!

Calorie Counting is the Key!

Twinkie diet helps nutrition professor lose 27 pounds

Fat Burning Tips

Total Body Workout at Home

Don't Do the Unhealthy Option

Recognize the Risk Factors for Anorexia

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

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Morning exercise.

The Case for Morning Exercise

Hahahaha.

I wish.

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