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A little about me
I grew up with a healthy weight but no interest in being physically active. I avoided gym class- even took summer school for it in high school, showed up for attendance and disappeared until the end of the day and somehow got credit and passed the classes. (It was a different time- don't try this at home, kids!) I'm not your typical fitness guru that was always (or ever) involved in sports. As I hit adulthood and began to struggle with depression, I started eating emotionally and packed on the pounds. A few missteps with medications didn't help either. By 2006, I was edging into Morbid Obesity. I realized it was time to change. I had seen loved ones try and fail with all the prepackaged diet and exercise plans, so I knew right away there had to be a better way. I started reading everything I could about nutrition and fitness and never stopped. From 2010 to 2011, I lost over 100 pounds! For the first time since high school I was in a healthy weight range and I felt incredible! That's when I realized that this was what I was meant to do with my life- to share what I lived and what I learned and help people change their own lives. I am currently studying to become a Personal Trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach and plan to return to college for a degree in Counseling.
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About the series '52 Good Habits for 2012'
For 2012 I challenged myself to come up with a weekly topic of one simple habit to change for a healthier lifestyle. If you follow me through the entire series, you will transform your life! It isn't hard to take one baby step at a time. You'll be closer to where you want to be before you know it. Whether you follow every week or jump in where you can- any change is always better than none! And if you're already an expert in a certain week's Good Habit, share it with your friends, family, and coworkers! What good is a gift in your pocket when you can give it to others? That's my motivation for the series and I hope I pass on that mentality to each of my readers.
Each weekly issue will be added to this list as it is published. Bookmark this hub to follow the series!
- Week One: The Importance of eating 3 Meals a Day
Find out why 3 meals are so important and what skipping meals does to your hormones, blood sugar, mood, immune system, energy level, and even sexual performance. - Week Two: The Best Chinese Food to Lose Weight
Mmmm Chinese Food... but what about your diet!? Its ok, here's some tasty ways to enjoy Chinese Food without paying for it in your waistline - Week Three: What should I weigh? Smart Weight Management
Weight category by BMI and corresponding weight. Knowing what weight is healthy for you and understanding the risks and benefits is important in making educated decisions about your health. - Week Four: Organizing your Pantry for a Diet
Organizing your cupboards the right way for a diet is one simple trick that can make or break your weight loss goals. Here's how to succeed on a diet by how you display your food in your kitchen - Week Five: Get Motivated and Set a Healthy Goal
New Years is in the rear view mirror, and so are most resolutions. Now is a good time to purge the past and dedicate yourself to better goals that you can and WILL achieve in 2012! - Week Six: Dialing Down your Sweet Tooth
Eating lots of sweet foods can make you crave more and more sweets. Kick the habit- here's how to dial down your taste buds and diet with a sweet tooth.
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Thanks Joy! I have a lot of exciting topics to come throughout the year :)
Oh boy. Sorry guys and gals, got a little distracted. I got a week behind, but I was a week ahead first, so you've actually gone two weeks without your Good Habit. Rest assured, I will be posting new ones in this coming week :)
Joy56 Level 3 Commenter 3 months ago
i am jumping on this band wagon for sure..... great hub.