30 day challenge day 2

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(MyFoxHouston) — A Detroit father said agents with the Transportation Security Administration singled out his special-needs son for a pat-down while the family was headed to Disney World, MyFoxDetroit.com reported, an incident that the TSA admitted was a “case of bad judgment.”

Drew Mandy

David Mandy said agents at Detroit Metro Airport took his son Drew, 29, and asked him about the padding underneath his pants, which turned out to be adult diapers. Drew, who is severely mentally disabled, had trouble understanding the agents’ orders because his family said he has the mental capacity of a 2-year-old.

When the father tried to intervene and explain Drew’s disability, he said the two agents said, “Please, sir, we know what we’re doing.”

The agents confiscated a six-inch plastic hammer, something Drew had carried with him for 20 years for comfort. Agents called it a security threat, his father said, adding that they tapped the wall with it and said, “See, it’s hard. It could be used as a weapon.”

The family was told they’d have to ship the hammer if they wanted to keep it, David Mandy said.

“I understand they’re trying to keep people safe,” Mandy told MyFoxDetroit.com. “But come on, does he look like a terrorist?”

In a statement to FoxNews.com, the TSA said it’s reviewing the incident but early findings indicate this was an “isolated case of bad judgment.” The TSA reached out to the Mandy family to apologize and said the man’s toy hammer should have never been confiscated.

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Breakfast:
peach vegan yogurt with cereal, coffee

Snack:
apple

Lunch:
salmon with lettuce

Snack:
peach vegan yogurt with cereal, coffee 

Dinner: ?

Work out:
running for 60 min

Day Six- Do you binge? If so, explain why you think you do.

I’m not exactly sure what binging entails. Like, do I sometimes eat food that I shouldn’t? Yes, all the time. Do I overeat? Sometimes. Do I overeat on purpose? Not at all. 

I used to do a lot of mindless eating. I would be watching tv and eating chips, or doing homework and eating. I never got full from it. 

I also eat when I’m bored, sad, angry. It’s weird, but I’ll finish eating a meal, and then thirty minutes later I’ll be hungry again. I shouldn’t be hungry. I usually eat fruit when that happens. 

I don’t think I have a binging problem. I think I have a eating-foods-you-shouldn’t-eat-and-not-exercising-problem, which I’m working on. 

[Exercise & Weight - Richard Wilkinson]

30 Day Challenge

Day One- Your stats

Day Two- How tall are you? Do you like your height?

5’5.5”- i guess i like my height. It is normal. Not too short but not too tall. I guess I would like to be an inch or 2 taller, but it’s not something that I obsess over. I’m never going to be able to change my height, just I just have to accept it for what it is.

  Day Three- A picture of your thinsperation. What features do you like about this person?
Day Four- Your greatest fears about weight loss.
Day Five- Why do you really want to lose this weight? Are you doing it for you?
Day Six- Do you binge? If so, explain why you think you do.
Day Seven- Do your parents know you’re trying to lose weight? Do they care? 
Day Eight- Your workout routine.
Day Nine- Did people ever make comments about your weight in a negative way?
Day Ten- What was the hardest thing you gave up during this “weight loss.”
Day Eleven- Your favorite thinspo blog and why!
Day Twelve- What do you normally eat?
Day Thirteen- Are you losing weight in a healthy or unhealthy way?
Day fourteen- What’s your UGW? When you expect to reach it?
Day Fifteen- Are you vegan or vegetarian? If so, has this helped you lose weight? If not, would you ever consider turning vegan or vegetarian?
Day Sixteen- When did you first decide to lose weight?
Day Seventeen- Do you have an eating disorder?
Day Eighteen- What food is your weakness?
Day Nineteen- When is the last time you ate fast food?
Day Twenty- Favorite diet?
Day Twenty-One- What are your clothing sizes?
Day Twenty-Two- What was your lowest weight? How and why did you gain?
Day Twenty-Three- Did the media play a role in your wanting to lose weight?
Day Twenty-Four- How do you feel about the terms pro-ana/pro-mia
Day Twenty-Five- Have you ever purged? If you have describe your first experience. 
Day Twenty-Six- What excites you most about reaching your ugw?
Day Twenty-Seven- How do you deal with being around food?
Day Twenty-Eight- Do you want that “gap” between your legs? Why?
Day Twenty-Nine- Your definition of beauty.
Day Thirty-  10 facts about you! And now, what are your stats?

Fucking. Cereal.

So last month I hit the gym pretty hard (for me at least .I usually go 3 times a week for an hour sometimes longer ) and was seeing zero result along with my usual life stresses,not seeing results was adding too it! I was frustrated about it on a daily basis, for most of the day . I decided to relax and not worry about the numbers on the scale and just enjoy the feeling I get from it . The result: dropped 3 pounds in a week and started actually noticing a firmer body(yay). I notice when I’m not constantly worrying about it is when I see results this article reminded me of that.

Chopping the Flax Seeds




Perfect bushel for a snack

“It may be tiny, but it’s mighty: The flax seed carries one of the biggest nutrient payloads on the planet. And while it’s not technically a grain, it has a similar vitamin and mineral profile to grains, while the amount of fiber, antioxidants, and Omega-3 fatty acids in flax leaves grains in the dust.

Additionally, flax seed is very low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for people who limit their intake of starches and sugars. And its combination of healthy fat and high fiber content make it a great food for weight loss and maintenance - many dieters have found that flax seed has been a key to keeping them feeling satisfied.“ 

- Flax Seed: The Low Carb Whole Grain - About.com

I have recently added this amazing little seed into my diet! I put them in my egg-white omelet this morning but they are also great mixed in with yogurt or cereal.

Ideally they should be ground up first before consuming because the real nutrients are found inside. I would use a food processor - but sadly I don’t have one. So for now its an extremely sharp blade and spice board for me.

Also, flax seeds are best for you if they are toasted first (or if you are cooking something warm like an omelet you can just throw them inside). 

here is a link to more tips about flax seeds. Also these are some recipes and “mix-in” ideas you can try. 

Today I tried extra-hard to have a healthy diet, and do some exercise! I was able to use my friend’s Wii-fit, and did some yoga, muscle workout and aerobic exercises. Really enjoyed the boxing!

Breakfast: Special K with blueberries.

Lunch: 2 Tortialla Wraps with salad, low-fat cottage cheese, salmon and low-fat hummus. 1 Apple.

Dinner: Grilled chicken with baby potatoes and peas.

Snack: Low-fat hummus.

Exercise: 28 minutes on the Wii-Fit.

why? they’re low in calories, have enough fiber to give you that “full” feeling, are a good source of vitamin C, and help prevent many diseases. in fact, on multiple websites, i have come across apples as a “power food!”

what else are apples good for?

• pectin (a complex carb in plants’ cell walls) - helps to draw out cholesterol in the bloodstream, while also evening out blood sugar levels
• boron - strengthens bones
• antioxidants - lower risks of asthma and cancer
• said to aid in preventing degeneration of the eyes and brain
• mild acidity - cleanse and brighten teeth

extra info? to get the maximum benefits of this fruit, keep the skin on! :)

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Now at KFC, buy half a gallon of soda and they’ll donate $1 to diabetes research!

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TIP: set one day of the week and make that the begining week day. It could be a sunday which tends to work for most but i start my week every monday morning. Make it a goal to weigh less each “start day” buy recording your weight. Also pick a time to weight yourself! i do it once i wake up but yours might be a few hrs after dinner or breakfast doesnt matter

This will help you to see when you gained weight and you can also look back on that week if you did gain and say why… or if you sheded a pound or two you can ask yourself what did i do this week and how can i keep it up.

Happy tracking :)

”

I can’t go 24 hours without a food binge. I do this when I’m bored. When I’m at home alone with nothing to do (or nothing that I want to do) I binge. I just ate probably 5 cups of cereal. No joke. Or maybe not that much. I never measured it so I don’t know. Before that I had my healthy lunch and that was all i was suposed to have. but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! mother fuck fuck fuck. ugh

At least I worked out today.

No more eating for the rest of the day. Going to try and go to bed around 8. Tired right now

Mouth vs. Life

Sleep is very important to recharge our body and help us perform well. Getting at least 8 hours of rest can be heaven sent for someone with a busy work schedule. However this is difficult to achieve especially if your partner snores at night. Obviously you become restless and very distracted in the morning. What can you tell him when he asks you: how do i stop snoring?

We tend to take advantage of our body too much. We hardly have time to rest. Noticeably those with a busy schedule and unhealthy lifestyle tend to frequently get afflicted with these terrible sounds. It does not only affect you. It also affects the sleeping habit of your love ones. Spare them from this monstrous and get help fast.

Individuals who would like to stop creating this awful sound should learn to observe healthy living. Some habits such as drinking alcohol or smoking tend to induce relaxation in our throats causing it to produce undesirable sounds at night. Reducing or eliminating the habit should help greatly in stopping this menace.

Take weight loss programs seriously. The most common snorers are overweight people. Their throat muscles are covered with fat that narrows down the passageway. Be keener with your diet and the way you take of your body. Obviously you need to change some habits that might be causing those extra bulges. If necessary, avoid heavy midnight snacks, it does not only add to those extra pounds but also produces those irritable noise at night. Some food are really hard to digest.

Individuals suffering from Asthma and other nasal ailments should learn how to open their passageways. Inhaling steam or using decongestants is ideal to clear the blockage allowing air to move smoothly down our nose. It would be ideal to take a warm shower before bedtime to relieve you from the discomfort of your ailment. This will also induce a relaxing sleep.

Sleep on your side. Do not lie on your back to avoid snoring. It would be ideal to sew a tennis ball on the shirt to prevent you from lying directly on your back. Discomfort triggers your body to move voluntarily thus reducing the possibilities of snorting. It is a practical solution for someone who is accustomed in this position.

Hydrate yourself well. Drink 12 glasses of water for women and 16 glasses of water for men to clear your body of toxins. Replenishing the body of lost minerals helps eliminate undesirable elements from lounging in our internal organs that is detrimental to our health. Obviously our body reacts to these elements causing it to produce unnecessary vibrations as we rest.

A physician can suggest medication that can either reduce or eliminate snoring. He can also detect the main source of this unwanted sound. Note that some cases are born of serious ailments that are in need of dire attention. If he detects none, go to sleep. It is about time you admit that you are tired. Frankly this may just be one way of saying that your body needs rest. So why not take a vacation or enroll in Yoga class? It is high time you listen to its needs. Ignoring it may just lead to other serious illness.

should be about REWARDING the body with endorphins and strength. NOT about PUNISHING your body for what you have eaten.

Snoring is a terrible habit to have that greatly contributes to restlessness and poor sleeping habits. Studies show that men and overweight people snore often and frequently due to their unhealthy living. About 25 % women suffer from this affliction. Relatively people around 55 to 84 of age also make this horrible noise. They often ask the question: how can i stop snoring?”

Well studies show that we all can be afflicted with these terrible sounds. Forty percent of snorers are mostly men and overweight people. Approximately 25% of the snoring population is women. Folks ages 55 to 84 years are also susceptible to this awful noise. Practically anyone with a blocked air passageway is bound to produce these sounds.

Change your lifestyle. If you are in the habit of smoking or drinking alcohol, you better drop the habit. These habits often induce our body with relaxants that definitely affect our throat muscles as we rest. Snoring is produced when our air passageways narrows down. It definitely hastens the flow of air that hits our throat and the uvula. The vibrations create an awful sound that disturbs your sleep and the people surrounding you.

Take weight loss programs seriously. The most common snorers are overweight people. Their throat muscles are covered with fat that narrows down the passageway. Be keener with your diet and the way you take of your body. Obviously you need to change some habits that might be causing those extra bulges. If necessary, avoid heavy midnight snacks, it does not only add to those extra pounds but also produces those irritable noise at night. Some food are really hard to digest.

Having runny nose or Asthma can cause our passageways to narrow due to mucus. Learn to remove that mucus out of your nose. Make use of steams and warm baths to melt away the mucus allowing air to flow smoothly through the passageway. Obviously this is also helpful in attaining a good rest without the need for medication.

Frequent snorers should avoid sleeping on their backs. Throat muscles are more relaxed in this state. Try sleeping on your sides for a change. If you are finding it hard to retain this position, sew a tennis ball at the back of your shirt. The body does react to discomfort even if we are in deep unconsciousness. This will prevent you from lying at your back.

Keep yourself well-hydrated. Constantly replenish the body of lost minerals. This drives toxins out of our system helping us clear our air passageways. It is a known fact that these toxins are harmful to our body. Keeping it out of our system would not only make us feel good but will also keep us healthy.

A physician can suggest medication that can either reduce or eliminate snoring. He can also detect the main source of this unwanted sound. Note that some cases are born of serious ailments that are in need of dire attention. If he detects none, go to sleep. It is about time you admit that you are tired. Frankly this may just be one way of saying that your body needs rest. So why not take a vacation or enroll in Yoga class? It is high time you listen to its needs. Ignoring it may just lead to other serious illness.

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Mouth vs. Life

New Beginnings

Hello to all my wonderful readers that took the time to read this blog. I hope that as I tell my journey to becoming a healthy individual that I inspire others to want to set personal goals of becoming confident in their own skin.

I have the same reasons as most people to want to lose weight: wear the clothes I want, be accepted by society, increase my chances of getting a job, be attractive to other people. I’ve been slightly overweight since age 13 unfortunately I waited until I was 19 to realize that I cannot continue my current eating habits. I’ve always been told I was a pretty girl but there have also been those to tell me I’m overweight. I have always been confident in my body, but I have hit the point where I’m not so confident anymore.I am determined to change that. It begins today. I have tried dieting several times, and try to stay active by playing tennis. Unfortunately I give up after only a few days of my diet. I am getting my readers involved by not only giving then tips to lose weight but also feel confident. 

Now that I am a college student it has been so hard to want to be healthy. With vending machines, a variety of restaurants, all you can eat cafeteria food, it definitely takes self control to not take advantage of all that food. Unfortunately I did not have that self control. My freshman year is now over and I have gained 35 pounds since school started in August. I guess it’s a good thing I’m seeing I need to make a change now. My story is not much different than anyone else I just want to share my story to assist the next person improve them self just as I am striving to do.

Today I ate: a banana, half a cup of blueberries, natural applesauce cup, a hand sized portion of grilled chicken, and one cup of brocolli

Exercise: I had 1 hour of playing tennis (which burned as many calories as 30 mins of cardio) I also did some floor exercises. I will post pictures of the exercises on my blog. 

I had more energy today than ever! It is so important that a person not lose weight by becoming anorexic or bulimic because that only leaves to further health problems. If you lose weight the healthy way you are more likely to get the weight off and keep it off. Obesity is the number one cause of death in the U.S. Although I’m not obese I want to everything I can to make sure I have a long healthy life. I’ve tried to get my family on the same track not all of them seem to be as motivated as me. My mom is a health addict. I can’t say the same for my dad and sister. I wish they were more supportive of my plan.Today they had a slushy, Chick-fila, donuts, granola bars, juice and ice cream. Very tempting yes, but my desire to see results is much stronger than my urge for that junk food. Wish me luck! Good luck to you too!

Tip of the day: Drink Water! Replace all those sodas and juices in your diet with water

NEW BLOG YEAH.

So this summer, I am taking on a challenge. That challenge, my friends, is to eat healthier.

Let me tell you a story. Last summer, I weighed 127 pounds. That summer, I had eaten 1200 calories a day, with at least 45 minutes of exercise per day.

Then I went to college. I now weigh 143 pounds. I’m not healthy, and I want to change that.

This blog isn’t going to be about counting calories or obsessing over carbohydrates. This blog is going to be about eating foods that make me feel good, doing things that make me feel good, and loving my body- everything about it.

NEW BLOG YEAH.

So this summer, I am taking on a challenge. That challenge, my friends, is to eat healthier.

Let me tell you a story. Last summer, I weighed 127 pounds. That summer, I had eaten 1200 calories a day, with at least 45 minutes of exercise per day.

Then I went to college. I now weigh 143 pounds. I’m not healthy, and I want to change that.

This blog isn’t going to be about counting calories or obsessing over carbohydrates. This blog is going to be about eating foods that make me feel good, doing things that make me feel good, and loving my body- everything about it.

Cut health care costs

If everyone who consumes diet drinks (with aspartame /Nutra-sweet) would look at the health problems it causes and find a healthy alternative, we could get a good start on lowering health care costs now and truly impact the future.

Benefits of Yogurt

Overview

The genesis of yogurt began in about 5,000 B.C. when milk accidentally curdled in the sun. The resulting fermented milk product became yogurt, a staple in today’s health food market that provides the nutritional benefits of milk, along with the added benefits of bacteria cultures that support digestive health.

Probiotics

The yogurt-making process involves adding cultures that develop into beneficial bacteria during fermentation. Beneficial bacteria, including the well-publicized Lactobacillis acidophilus, are microbes that exist naturally in the intestines. Eating yogurt adds more healthy bacteria that produce vitamins, digest insoluble fiber and provide the enzymes necessary for milk digestion.

Protein

A 4-oz. serving of plain low fat yogurt provides 5.9 g of protein, or 12 percent of the 50 mg FDA daily value. Combining yogurt with fruit and cereal is a healthy snack because it provides protein, carbohydrates and fat the body needs to function. Protein derived from saturated-fat free sources eliminates the risk of clogged arteries.

Minerals

The calcium content in 4 oz. of plain yogurt is 207 mg, or 21 percent of the 1,000 FDA daily value. It also contains 1 mg of zinc, 7 percent of the 15 mg DV. Calcium is particularly important for maintaining healthy bone density. Zinc plays a supporting role in the maintenance of bone health. It also promotes wound healing.

Calories

The calorie content in 4 oz. of plain low-fat yogurt is 71 calories, or 4 percent of a standard 2,000-calorie diet. Plain yogurt is often used in place of sour cream as a topping for soups, baked potatoes, Indian food and a mixer for vegetable dips and spreads. It contains about half of the calorie content of reduced fat sour cream.

30 Day Weight Loss Challenge - Day 05

Why do you really want to lose this weight? Are you doing it for you?

I want to lose weight to feel comfortable with my body for the first time in my life. I grew 6 inches the year I was 10. I got boobs and my period when I was 11. I looked like I was 16 at a very young age. I got looks from men, some old enough to be a my dad, some younger. But no matter how old they were it always made me feel sick to my stomach. I didn’t know how to deal with attention from guys at ten because I was more concerned about playing with my friends.

There is only one person I am doing this for and that’s me. No one can make me lose weight. No one can make me work out. It has to all come from me; just like I can’t lose weight for anyone but myself.

One silly little tip for your day

Leave the last one or two bites on your plate.

Just put it down! Unless you’re just eating a teeny amount of food, that last little bit won’t make much of a difference.

I find that my eating habits get so organized and compartmentalized that I end up mindlessly grazing on whatever I have packed for the day even after I’m full. The mindset of having to eat everything off my plate is a hard one to shake, and by leaving a couple bites I not only trim a few calories from the meal, I am starting to figure out my limits. If you’re still hungry in a few minutes, go right ahead and eat those last few bites, or save them; they’ll be there for you later if you wish.