In January, I decided that I wanted to do an experiment doing yoga. Would daily yoga be enough exercise to maintain (or lose) weight by creating a greater sense of self awareness and allow me to tune in to my actual hunger levels? Studies have shown that yogis tend to be leaner than non practicers. But how can this be… Read More
A Very Vegan Weekend
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This weekend I tried my second Saturday class of Hip Hop Yoga at Back Bay Yoga in Boston. This class is becoming a favorite. It’s not hot yoga, but I sweat like it is! I take the Hip Hop version during the week but the Saturday class with Lynn is extra sweaty. Afterwards, I made a Vegan Sugar-Free Cake… Read More
When Do We Lose Our Naturally Skinny Mentality?
As I posted on Monday, I was motivated to lose a few pounds this week that I had gained in Australia and during my Birthday week. After a week of mindful eating, I said to roomie last night, “I ate so well today.” He looked at me and asked, “Who keeps track of that?” “I do! My readers do. Writing… Read More
What is the best free iPhone Running App?
I currently have an iPod touch, iPod nano and iPhone. Excessive? Maybe. But each has a special functionality in my opinion. The iPod is for my excessive use of apps without using all my phone’s juice and listening to Pandora while I work. The iPod nano for long runs in hot weather (that arm band is so uncomfortable). I was hesitant to… Read More
How To Get Back On Track
Certain events pop up in our lives and may slightly derail our best intentions. Things like holidays, birthdays, or even breakups and worse deaths can and will cause us to forget why we chose to live healthier lifestyles. No one has ever become thin by accident. If they say they did, they are lying. Trust me. These events start with… Read More
Should you weigh yourself regularly?
Link: Should you weigh yourself regularly? I have been asked this question a number of times and I can never seem to decide on what I want to advise. I myself have a love-hate relationship with the scale. I’m currently reading Jean Fain’s book “The Self-Compassion Diet” and wanted to share this article she wrote for the Huffington Post. I’ll… Read More
