A Time to fast My last few months were wrought with a lot of soul searching and major changes. At a certain point between some of my health issues (dealing with fibroids) and what felt like trying to keep pace with chaos in my life I decided it was time to fast. Fasting was something […]
Weightlifting Dreams/ Bodybuilding Fears Part 2
Weightlifting Dreams/ Bodybuilding Fears Part 2 let’s continue to look at some of the beliefs we have about weightlifting and the thought patterns that can hold us back from our health goals. Chances are you won’t look like a bodybuilder unless you train and eat like a bodybuilder. While many men lift weights regularly in […]
Weightlifting Dreams/ Bodybuilding Fears Part 1
Weightlifting Dreams/Bodybuilding Fears Part 1 A few months ago I saw a post of a really muscular woman with a caption that said something like “This is what women who go to the gym want to look like” I assumed the post was supposed to be funny since the picture was of a bodybuilder. I […]
Take It Where You Can
I’m going to tell you something… you probably already know but I’m going to say it anyway. You need to rest. You need to stop everything, go to a park, take off your shoes and put your feet in the grass, sit down and just contemplate life. Ok you don’t actually have to do that. […]
Black Body /White coat
Black Body /White coat I was told about a new TV show called The Underground. The show explores a fictional exploration on the historical oppression of black people. Early on in the show it’s focus was on a special “oasis” for black people who escaped from slavery only to find out (spoiler) that the town […]
How to get the Most out of your Body- Conclusion
Realistic goals Make realistic goals. Two great goals are “To be more consistent” and “To have more energy” you can also have “Build more muscle” or have “Weight loss” as a goal. Remember that as you get stronger your weight might go up. It will take a while for your body chemistry to adjust so […]
