January 2012
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CARBS: Your Ultimate Guide
Is a low-carb diet really the answer for weight loss?
What about exercise level? How does that factor in?
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CARBOHYDRATES
My half-marathon training is at full intensity, and I ate a whole frozen Amy’s organic mushroom pizza before my 9 mile run today. So, naturally, I have a vested interest in carbohydrates after my “I CAN’T BELIEVE I ATE THE WHOLE...
December 2011
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i-n-f-i-n-i-t-e-euphoria asked: Hey, do you know if 40 star jumps, 30 crunches, 20 squats, 10 push ups actually does burn 100 calories? xx
sprinklyrain-deactivated2012030 asked: So happy to find you & your blog! I just started to diet/exercise yesterday because I want to change for 2012!! But I kind of really don't know where to start or what to do to start off this weight loss/getting fit. Do you have any tips or advice for a beginner? (I don't have access to a gym) THANKS so much!!!!
maryfamousx3 asked: I'm getting ready to begin the Insanity workout, and the meal guide that comes along with it has plenty of meat involved in the recipes, but I'm a vegetarian. Are they recipes that you could recommend that I give a try?
seemerunicanrun asked: I work at a bakery that makes unbelievable pastries and cookies. I always wanna munch on them! Do you have any advice for avoiding these temptations?
inacalicodress asked: Your blog is fucking flawless.
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Dear God. 175 messages in my inbox.
Am I a bad person if I usually answer the ones at the top and work my way downward? It would be a more efficient system if I answered the older ones first.
Anyways, I love all of you, and I am going to sit down and put some serious effort into my inbox during the next few days, I promise! I’m two scenes away from finishing this screenplay I started...
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tinafabulous asked: I can't believe I never read your blog before! I like how the information you provide is actually helpful and informative. There's VALUE in what you're talking about and I'll definitely continue to go through all of your older posts. Please continue to update us with your great advice. I'm definitely a new avid follower. Happy New Years and best wishes to you in 2012!
ethelina-deactivated20120115 asked: i really really appreciate this blog, thank you so much for all your wonderful advice and encouragement. i have one question - you said in your resolution post that we should reward ourselves with new equipment or clothes. what do you suggest for someone who can't afford to buy new things like that?
perfectly0imperfect asked: I just found your blog and I read almost your entire blog! Do you know of any similar tumblr blogs to yours (positive health blog, not thinspo or pro-ana)? Thank you so much and this is an amazing thing you are doing! :)
kendralouisa asked: What is your view on calorie counting? So many people are obsessed with it, but it's the least reliable aspect of food to measure since calories aren't actually IN food. Thoughts?
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3 Tips for Your New Years' Resolutions
Want to lose weight, get healthy, or finally adopt an adorable teacup pig?
In order to achieve your goals, you need to do the following…
TIP #1: Be specific.
“Get healthy” is a good overall theme for your resolution, but how are you supposed to measure that? How about, “eat x servings of fruit and veggies on average”? Or “exercise three days a week every...
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therealdulcedeleche asked: Hey! So I wanted to know if its better to work out on an empty stomach, or not. If not, what should I eat beforehand?
sinchronicities asked: I just found this blog and I'm so glad I did! I feel like every time I search diet and/or exercise, I just find thinspo-type blogs and these poor girls are talking about eating <500 cals a day - not healthy at all! Thanks for all the good, practical advice. Keep it up :)
keepmovingforwardlove asked: I've lost six pounds in two weeks, is that too much? I'm scared of going into starvation mode as well... Any advice?
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Everything You Need to Know About Weight Loss and...
Ever wondered how junk food is like heroin?
Want to know if exercising will help you feel less tired?
Does fasting work?
What is starvation mode? How does it prevent weight loss?
Is coffee healthy?
Just want to hear silly banter about canoe slaloming and suffer through my Back to the Future references?
Go to my “ANSWERED QUESTIONS” page! All of the best, most relevant answers...
Interesting info from Jillian Michaels
What advice do women always ask you for?
They get caught on plateaus. In that case what you need to do is give yourself a couple of days of rest and bump up your calories by 10 percent. When you lose weight quickly, your body often responds by releasing hormones to increase your appetite and store more fat. That's a survival instinct meant to help us conserve fuel during times of famine. You can outsmart it by eating a little more and resting. That usually helps jump-start your metabolism again.
sparkstheshelby asked: A link you posted said cinnamon will help you burn more calories so what are some ways to incorporate cinnamon into your diet? I know you said applesauce so I'm going to try that but if you have any other suggestions I would appreciate it. :)
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katlynndailylife asked: Hi, I'm a 14 year-old girl and I usually have five water polo practices per week, sometimes less. However, for the next three weeks, I won't have that. And, worse, I'll be on vacation for two of those weeks. Do you have any tips on how to avoid weight gain while I'm away from my regular exercise as well as on vacation during the holiday season? Thanks!
onthismotherfuckingplane asked: What about sensa? or the 48 hour diet
dont-be-a-richard asked: Loooove your blog! The best health blog around :) I was just wondering if you know any low cal but filling snacks? Xx
fancyfetish asked: have you heard of the fruit flush diet, i wanna try it. it says you can lose 9 lbs in 3 days and that its safe for up to 12 weeks - what do you think ? im trying to lose weight & i need to do it fast lol
quixqui asked: Hey there.. again. Not in a stalker kind of way, what did you eat today and what was your exercise like? I'd always though it would be interesting to know because who knows, you could be a "do as I say, not as I do" gal ;).
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something-in-the-wayy asked: hello :) first of all i wanted to tell you that your blog is absolutely amazing and you're doing an impressive job! its amazing how you inspire people to be FIT and HEALTHY. i also wanted to ask you a few questions: 1) what do you think about the insanity workouts program? 2) does driking tea and some low cal cookies before bed is a bad thing? i've read many places that eating before bed...
quixqui asked: Hi- I'm just getting used to tumblr! But i'm really interested in health and fitness because in my past I wasn't healthy at all! I was anorexic for two years but I am now at a normal weight and state of mind. Anyways- I'm a senior in high school and I usually bring organic peanut butter on organic whole grain bread for lunch or eggs and avocado and i'm getting tired of it....
iitsgabby asked: So I'm 18, and about 230lbs, and 5'7. I've never been this big in my life, I've been constantly looking and gaining weight this year. I just don't know what to do any more. DO you have any advise for me. I really want to be healthy and finally be at my BMI
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floralteacup asked: Hello! I just recently discovered your tumblr, and I adore it. I really want to go vegetarian, but I loathe the taste of beans. Is it possible to have enough protein in my diet without them? Also, my parents cook family meals every night, and most of them involve meat- I just need some advice as how to make this work! :) Thanks xx
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Torch Calories and Tone Muscles This Winter
(Photos by The Rocket Exhibit. Go check him out! I love his Tumblr. The pictures are awesome.)
Why snowboard or ski? Well besides burning upwards of 1040 calories per hour, these activities help tone your entire body. It’s ridiculous how sore you will be afterward.
Variety is the key with exercise! So switch it up and try something new.
(The Rocket Exhibit)
anorexasaurus-deactivated201201 asked: I've been unhealthy for a long time and I'm stepping up to the plate and trying to recover as of RIGHT NOW. If I've been eating about 1000 cals on days I eat and then restricting some days, will eating 1200-2000 cals a day make me gain weight? I stretch every day for flexibility and I'll be riding my bike for 30 mins a day, along with some other muscular training. I want to...
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dyingtobedifferent asked: Can you tell me why I have been seeing little or no results while eating extremely healthy & exercising almost every day, but then I took a week off from the gym and haven't really been eating that healthy & yet dropped 3 pounds?
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