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Weight Loss Tips From a Woman Who Lost 140 Pounds
Shedding pounds and getting solid doesn't need to be a battle. Simply ask Alexis Liberated. At a pinnacle weight of 285 pounds, Alexis' wellbeing was declining, she was pre-diabetic and experienced rest apnea. Her primary care physician and friends and family were concerned and she realized she needed to recapture control.That's the point at which she chose to focus on a weight reduction venture with Nutrisystem. "It was so advantageous and I could take it in a hurry. It was simple for me to take with me to class and I quickly began getting results, which gave me the inspiration to continue onward," says Alexis.Now, after two years and 140 pounds lighter, Alexis shares four straightforward tips for those hoping to accomplish their weight - misfortune goals.Tip 1: Discover an Arrangement That Accommodates Your Way of life
By sanjit kr saha5 years ago in Motivation
Fitspo Instas vs. The Grown Strong Community
Social media is, in many ways, a bunch of people telling lies about their lives. They put their “insta-worthy” selves forward and hide reality. I think the most in-your-face lies are the vast majority of “fitspo” accounts. Short for “fitness inspiration”, “fitspo” claims its goal is to motivate and challenge people to get fit and subscribe to their definition of healthy. These accounts pump out glamorized photos and videos of people working out with phrases like, “When I exercise, I wear all black because it’s a funeral for my fat.” Okay, that might sound motivating and, on the surface, it can be. Research shows that seeing people move encourages us to move. However, the vast majority of the messaging is that if you skip the gym or have an off day, you’re lazy. If you have a cheat day, you’re failing. If you’re being human, you aren’t good enough. Your best is never enough and you must keep pushing. No pain, no gain.
By Emily Alvarez5 years ago in Motivation
Social Media, OTT, Headspace, And The Bottom Of The 2-Hour Scroll
This article was originally published on rochizalani.com If you are an artist, you likely have a love-hate relationship with social media. Heck, if you are a person, you can’t do with or without social media.
By Rochi Zalani5 years ago in Motivation
I Don't Believe It
It's no surprise that envy is classed as one of the seven deadly sins. It's a destructive characteristic that steers people away from appreciating what they already do have, to being greedy and desperate in constantly wanting more and more in life, and forever being jealous of what others possess. Whilst social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, have all become the perfect platform for businesses to advertise their products and services on, it's also become the perfect platform for individuals and couples alike, to advertise their life on also. Unlike the fact that businesses have to pay to advertise, individuals get to do it for free, selling themselves to the world at no cost. It's the ideal outlet in which people love to inflate their ego, and achieve the satisfaction that comes with gaining numerous likes, shares, and comments, from all the photos and posts they submit to their profile wall. Perhaps many people do so because they lack self-respect and self-appreciation, and they need this injection of recognition and acknowledgement from others, in order to feel better about themselves. Perhaps they genuinely believe that no one cares for them, that they aren't liked, and they aren't accepted. Perhaps they do so purely out of seeking attention to themselves. In fact, this last reason is one of the main reasons why so many people love to jump on their social media accounts several times throughout the day, to post photos and comments. Because they want attention! Many of these attention seekers sit facing their mobile phone or their computer screen, suffering behind the scenes. Their life is filled with unhappiness, misery, failure, hurt, rejection, dissatisfaction, and sadness, but looking at their profile, you wouldn't guess that to be the case in a million years.
By David Stidston5 years ago in Motivation
Mind, Body, and So
Different is a curse given only to those who are meant to bring about change on this planet, however, it is up to them to accept it. It is not a task for the faint of heart to challenge the social norms in which we allow ourselves to be imprisoned. Sadly, this is a statement that is amplified amongst people of color. Javontay Baynes, otherwise known as Spiritual So is a living example of this concept. Even so, he challenged me to carve my own path rather than follow one that is already paved. Such inspiration is hard to come by in the black community.
By Tariq Doolin5 years ago in Motivation
I Gave Up Social Media for 30 Days
Whether we are aware of it or not, social media has become a key component of our lives. It fills the gaps in activity throughout the workday and multiple hours in the evenings; the typical American spends an average of 123 minutes, or 2 hours and 3 minutes, on social media sites per day. This statistic is astounding because so many people, myself included, complain of not having enough free time during the week. Think about it, if we cut out social media, we would gain an average of 861 minutes of free time per week. It was upon realizing this that I resolved to cut social media out of my life for 30 days. The results were surprising and amazing as I was better focused, more grateful, and more connected to myself and my surroundings.
By Your Pursuit of Wellness5 years ago in Motivation
The Filtered Life
In the age of photography studios at our fingertips, life becomes a façade. What we see isn’t always reality. Life is photoshopped. We see everyone and everything through a filtered screen. All of life’s little blemishes are smoothed out. Exposure is added to things that need not be exposed! Contrast runs rampant when we compare our lives to everyone else and feel we don’t measure up. After all, we aren’t traveling the world as a photographer and getting thousands of followers on Instagram. Bloggers are overexposed, spouting off their opinions as facts. Algorithms highlight what the powers that be deem important and shadow what they wish to suppress. So many filters are put on life that it is hard to remember what the original actually looks like.
By Denise Parton5 years ago in Motivation
A New Diet
I started a new diet at the beginning of the year. At first, I was just going to hold myself to two weeks. The changes required great self-control and conscious decisions about what to imbibe. Though it started out difficult, it has become easier to adhere to as I feel the results. I am happier, less stressed, have more time for myself and my family. Perhaps we should begin there, with my family and why I felt the need to improve my diet.
By Timber Holmes5 years ago in Motivation
5 Reasons To Take A Break From Social Media.
On January 25th I made the decision, (that I had been building up to for a while,) to deactivate my Facebook and Instagram accounts. I came to finally make this decision partly out of frustration. I was struggling to finish reading an academic paper for my cultural studies class and had temporarily given up. My focus was shot. I went out for a walk with my dog in the cold winters evening to get some fresh air and clear my head. I knew why I was having trouble focusing. It is hard to focus with all the mental noise that follows a few hours of scrolling through social media feeds. On that walk I made a promise to myself to stay off all social media until May 1st. I arrived home and immediately went on and deactivated my accounts.
By Mathew Wanbon5 years ago in Motivation
