“I have an idea,” I said pensively in the cold, round sink to my stylist. Intrigued, she ran the water and asked what it was. I had decided to shave my head. Well, really I was thinking about buzzing off a huge chunk for the “undercut” look I saw an edgy waitress pull off a … More Why I Shaved My Head
In October of this year, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism published the results of a men’s birth control study. An external safety review committee terminated the study early and noted “The most common adverse events were acne, injection site pain, increased libido, and mood disorders. “ Welp. If that isn’t a giant EFFFF … More Birth Control, Anemia, & Why My Fitness Needs Feminism
New Year’s came and went. I partied hard with people I love, dressed up, drank champagne, and got that sweet midnight kiss. I also thought about a resolution but can’t quite remember what it was… and it’s only the 9th of January. Yikes. Obviously with the closing of a year, people do a lot of … More Not Your Typical New Year’s Reflection…
10. Fail a lot. Everyone goes through this. You want to change a habit and begin self-improvement with all the fire and adrenaline you have. But eventually that “can do” attitude starts to wane. You end up with a free drink, a bummed cigarette, or an enticing dessert menu. And you don’t say no. You’ve … More Tips and Tricks: 10. Fail A Lot
8. Do everything with intention—be proactive versus reactive. “It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” –Leonardo Da Vinci This is a quote that I connect deeply with. I know I’m a fighter, but often … More Tips and Tricks: 8. Do Everything With Intention
7. Reject what has been projected on you and accept the truth. There are a few stand-out moments in my fitness journey that have to do with rejecting the lies that loved ones, society, media, consumerism, etc. taught me. With enough persistence, certain ideas can play in your head enough until they are your very … More Tips and Tricks: 7. Reject and Accept
6. When you least want to is when you most have to. You should be pushing yourself, within reason. If you really want to crash into bed after work, then putting on some sneakers and going back out the door is a pretty radical change! Shaking things up will shock your body right into the … More Tips and Tricks: 6. Push Yourself
5. Plan and integrate to set yourself up for success. Foresight is a great, practical skill to help establish better habits. This means thinking ahead about obstacles that usually get in your way. Some examples of strong planning are not buying what you know you will indulge on, not grocery shopping while hungry, or preparing … More Tips and Tricks: 5. Plan and Integrate
4. Understand temporary versus long-term shifts. If losing weight is a goal of yours, you know how overwhelming it can be. You embark on some diet, see little results, and wonder, “How long is this going to take?” Well, believe it or not, this is not forever. A typical balanced diet (with mostly good stuff … More Tips and Tricks: 4. Temporary vs. Long-term
3. Find supportive people. I had a co-worker who was a fitness junkie. She attended group fitness classes religiously and turned me on to spinning. I felt comfortable enough around her to tell that I was scared to start. Spinning looks intense! However, she encouraged me to go to one class, congratulated me when I … More Tips and Tricks: 3. Find Support
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