Lullabies Of Escapism...

I've stop taking metformin over three weeks now.

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:49:10 -0400

I’m pretty sure this is a bad thing.

yummyinmytumbly: Mushroom, Green Onion, and Goat Cheese Egg...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:49:24 -0400

yummyinmytumbly:

Mushroom, Green Onion, and Goat Cheese Egg White Omelet

in-my-mouth: wild rice and spinach salad

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:49:18 -0400

in-my-mouth:

wild rice and spinach salad

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Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:10:34 -0400

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Sun, 10 Jun 2012 02:15:39 -0400

Reblog if you have PCOS

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 02:15:32 -0400

alittlebitofpcos-andtea:

I follow over 190 wonderful people on their own PCOS journeys.

Stay strong, motivated, inspired, and be proud!

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Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:00:26 -0400

Don't wait until you've reached a goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud for every step you make in the right direction.

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:59:41 -0400

leanmeanworkoutmachine: 1. Apples 1st Choice (Natural State):...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:59:31 -0400

leanmeanworkoutmachine:

1. Apples

1st Choice (Natural State): Apple

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Applesauce

Limit (Highly Processed): Apple toaster pastry

Shopping Tip: While applesauce is a healthy choice, it has fewer nutrients than a whole apple.

2. Oranges

1st Choice (Natural State): Orange

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): 100% orange juice

Limit (Highly Processed): Orange drink

Shopping Tip: Many fruit drinks contain high fructose corn syrup and little real juice.

3. Strawberries

1st Choice (Natural State): Fresh strawberries

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Strawberry preserves

Limit (Highly Processed): Strawberry gelatin dessert

Shopping Tip: Gelatin desserts usually contain artificial strawberry flavor, not real fruit.

4. Peaches

1st Choice (Natural State): Peach

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Canned peaches in 100% juice

Limit (Highly Processed): Canned peaches in heavy syrup

Shopping Tip: Fruit canned in heavy syrup has more sugar and calories than fresh fruit.

5. Figs

1st Choice (Natural State): Fresh figs

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Fig preserves

Limit (Highly Processed): Fig sandwich cookies

Shopping Tip: Packaged fruit cookies may contain refined sugar and preservatives.

6. Pineapple

1st Choice (Natural State): Pineapple

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Canned diced pineapple

Limit (Highly Processed): Pineapple cocktail cup

Shopping Tip: Fresh pineapple is higher in vitamins C and A and beta-carotene than canned.

7. Corn

1st Choice (Natural State): Corn on the cob

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Corn tortilla chips

Limit (Highly Processed): Cornflakes

Shopping Tip: Buy tortilla chips with just three ingredients: whole corn, oil, and salt — and eat in moderation.

8. Spinach

1st Choice (Natural State): Spinach

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Bagged prewashed spinach

Limit (Highly Processed): Frozen creamed spinach

Shopping Tip: When buying frozen vegetables, avoid those packaged with sodium-rich sauces. Buy plain and add your own light sauce.

9. Garlic

1st Choice (Natural State): Garlic

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Jarred minced garlic

Limit (Highly Processed): Bottled garlic marinade

Shopping Tip: Minced fresh garlic is cheaper and more flavorful than jarred.

10. Carrots

1st Choice (Natural State): Carrots

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Baby carrots

Limit (Highly Processed): Frozen honey-glazed carrots

Shopping Tip: Baby carrots are healthy but more expensive than regular-size loose carrots.

11. Soup

1st Choice (Natural State): Soup from scratch

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Canned soup

Limit (Highly Processed): Dehydrated soup mix

Shopping Tip: Homemade soup often has less sodium and more flavor than canned.

12. Ham

1st Choice (Natural State): Heritage ham

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Deli ham

Limit (Highly Processed): Packaged deli bologna

Shopping Tip: Heritage varieties of pork are much less likely to contain hormones than factory meat

13. Turkey

1st Choice (Natural State): Whole turkey

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Deli turkey

Limit (Highly Processed): Store-bought turkey meatballs

Shopping Tip: If you buy turkey and other meats at the deli counter, ask for brands free of fillers and nitrates.

14. Beef

1st Choice (Natural State): Grass-fed beef

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Grain-fed beef

Limit (Highly Processed): Frozen beef patties

Shopping Tip: Grass-fed meat is higher in nutrients and lower in fat than grain-fed beef.

15. Chicken

1st Choice (Natural State): Fresh chicken breasts

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Deli sliced chicken

Limit (Highly Processed): Chicken nuggets

Shopping Tip: Chicken nuggets contain very little real chicken.

16. Eggs

1st Choice (Natural State): Pasture-raised eggs

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Omega-3-fortified eggs

Limit (Highly Processed): Egg beaters

Shopping Tip: Pasture-raised eggs may have 35% less saturated fat, 60% more vitamin A, and 200% more omega-3s compared to omega-3-fortified eggs and egg beaters, which come from chickens kept in coops.

17. Cream

1st Choice (Natural State): Cream

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Fat-free half cream / half milk

Limit (Highly Processed): Flavored dairy creamer

Shopping Tip: Flavored dairy creamers are often made with colorings, artificial flavors, and corn syrup.

18. Yogurt

1st Choice (Natural State): Plain yogurt

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Flavored yogurt

Limit (Highly Processed): Flavored yogurt drink

Shopping Tip: Buy plain yogurt and flavor it at home with honey or fresh fruit.

19. Bread

1st Choice (Natural State): Whole grain bread

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Wheat bread

Limit (Highly Processed): Fortified white bread

Shopping Tip: If a whole grain isn’t the first ingredient, you’re missing out on nutrients.

20. Pasta

1st Choice (Natural State): Dried whole wheat pasta

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Dried white pasta

Limit (Highly Processed): Instant noodles

Shopping Tip: Whole grain pasta is higher in antioxidants than white or instant noodles.

21. Rice

1st Choice (Natural State): Brown rice

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): White rice

Limit (Highly Processed): Flavored instant rice

Shopping Tip: Brown rice, unlike white, hasn’t had its fiber-rich layers of bran and germ removed.

22. Nuts

1st Choice (Natural State): Peanuts

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Natural peanut butter

Limit (Highly Processed): Processed peanut butter

Shopping Tip: Natural peanut butter should contain only peanuts and a dash of salt.

23. Soy

1st Choice (Natural State): Fresh edamame (whole soybeans)

2nd Choice (Somewhat Processed): Tofu

Limit (Highly Processed): Frozen veggie burgers (containing soy ingredients)

Shopping Tip: Frozen veggie burgers are vegetarian-friendly but are highly processed.

peaceloveandhealthyy: MASSIVE GIVEAWAY Just a GIANT THANK...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:59:20 -0400

peaceloveandhealthyy:

MASSIVE GIVEAWAY

Just a GIANT THANK YOU to all of my AMAZING followers!!

I will pick one blog on June 24th 2012 as the winner. Shipping to anywhere is included

Reblogs only. NO LIKES

Must be following

http://peaceloveandhealthyy.tumblr.com/

http://peaceloveandhealthyy.tumblr.com/

http://peaceloveandhealthyy.tumblr.com/

Things Included in the Giveaway

INSANITY

6 variations of Luna bars

6 Cocopop rice cakes

Kashi dark chocolate mocha almond granola bars

Coconut Water

Chia Seeds

Enjoy Life: Cocoloco Bars

Enjoy Life: Apple Caramel Bars

Pringles: Low fat baked chips

Sugar Free Jello

Assorted Fat Free Meringue Cookies

36 Kashi Go Lean Bars

6 assorted Larabars

Camelback .750 mL water bottle

REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG

feel free to send an ask if you have any questions!

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Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:21:38 -0400

peaceloveandhealthyy: MASSIVE GIVEAWAY Just a GIANT THANK...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:21:26 -0400

peaceloveandhealthyy:

MASSIVE GIVEAWAY

Just a GIANT THANK YOU to all of my AMAZING followers!!

I will pick one blog on June 24th 2012 as the winner. Shipping to anywhere is included

Reblogs only. NO LIKES

Must be following

http://peaceloveandhealthyy.tumblr.com/

http://peaceloveandhealthyy.tumblr.com/

http://peaceloveandhealthyy.tumblr.com/

Things Included in the Giveaway

INSANITY

6 variations of Luna bars

6 Cocopop rice cakes

Kashi dark chocolate mocha almond granola bars

Coconut Water

Chia Seeds

Enjoy Life: Cocoloco Bars

Enjoy Life: Apple Caramel Bars

Pringles: Low fat baked chips

Sugar Free Jello

Assorted Fat Free Meringue Cookies

36 Kashi Go Lean Bars

6 assorted Larabars

Camelback .750 mL water bottle

REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG

feel free to send an ask if you have any questions!

PCOS & Our Bodies: How to Exercise Efficiently with PCOS

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:31:51 -0400

PCOS & Our Bodies: How to Exercise Efficiently with PCOS:

ourpcos:

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a condition that affects women in their reproductive years. It is basically the result of undeveloped ovarian follicles which create cysts that in turn release androgen (male hormones) into the bloodstream, causing an incurable chemical cycle….

My Statistics:

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:09:00 -0400

Here are my stats as of 06-07-12:

Height: 5’4”

Current weight: 260 lbs (44.6 BMI)

Standard weight: 280 lbs (48.1 BMI)

Highest weight: 295 lbs (50.6 BMI)

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Current BMI: 44.8

BMI Categories:

Underweight = <18.5

Normal weight = 18.5–24.9

Overweight = 25–29.9

Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Standard BMI weight for my height: 125-135 lbs.

As you could see, I am obese. It’s pitiful, but I reassure you that change will come. If you struggle with weight problems and or body image, I could be your support system. Please, we could help each other out. I am ashamed of how I let the weight pile on, but I am not ashamed of fixing and finding a long-term solution for it.

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Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:56:12 -0400

A Vague, Brief Introduction:

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:58:33 -0400

If anyone comes across this post, I want to informally introduce myself. My given name is Chelsea, but I’ve recently altered the spelling to Shellsea to coincide and fit the persona with the whole “sea” theme. Moving further, I am twenty years of age and I’m far from perfection. From as far back as I could recall, I’ve always had weight issues. It got worse my sophomore year in high school, where I went from being overweight to becoming morbidly obese. Every year after that has become a constant battle for me. I must admit that my inability to efficiently lose weight primarily deals with my struggle to defeat my negative mind. I feel as once I conquer and gain control of my mind, I will be headed towards success.

Nonetheless, I pretty positive that Tumblr’s weight loss community has expanded its interest in regards to wanting to lose weight and live a healthy, happier lifestyle. Kudos to all who makes that decision. No promises are guaranteed, but I’ve made a commitment to dedicate myself to lose weight in order to live a healthy, prolonged life.

I’m tired of the monotonous existing patterns that occur in my daily routine. I don’t want to become a victim of my own deception and false hopes. I mention deception because I’m one of those people who constantly tell themselves that they will change and they will do this or the next, or say they’ll lose weight and then you never live up to what you proposed. Sounds familiar right? But it seems like my bad eating habits and laziness prevent me from achieving my initial goals to lose weight.

It’s literally mind over matter! I need to understand that this is not a game of any sort because I’m putting my life at risk every time I neglect my body. Neither is it a competition or fad. You all should remember that it’s your life you’re dealing with. The sad part about existing on the face of this Earth is that life is not guaranteed. One day we could be here and tomorrow we could be deceased. And that’s what sort of had an impact on my decision to go on this weight loss journey and approach it differently. I’ve evaluated how I pretty much wasted 20 years of my being trapped in my own body, in my own mind, in my own misery, and never had the courage to stand up and change.

I see it as follows, I will become forty in twenty years (if I’m still alive by then). Forty alone seems ‘old’ in this generation. Every year you get older, your body starts to be prone to more health issues as age kicks in. I’m thinking how the hell could I relive the twenty years I wasted? The answer to that is that I can’t. But the good news is that I’m not letting that avoid me from succeeding. It’s been too long. Too long. Change makes all the difference in this world.

To be continued…

I shouldn’t eat these biscuits, but they’re so good....

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:57:22 -0400

I shouldn’t eat these biscuits, but they’re so good. Plus, they’re not high in calories.

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Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:51:31 -0400

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Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:39:49 -0400

sp00nful: Salad in a Jar

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:37:01 -0400

sp00nful:

Salad in a Jar