"I have to admit that Weight Watchers online has been great for me to lose weight. I like the Daily Plate, but if you have an iPod, Lose It! is a free app that's worked well too."
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Rachel Smith posted a blog postLet me count the ways I love calories
I made a decision today. After weeks making small changes and still making unhealthy food choices I'm going to start counting calories again. I was doing ok with everything, incorporating meditation into my routine a few days a week, working out 3-4 times a week, eating more fruits and vegetables, reducing my processed food intake, even losing a few pounds. But then over the weekend my boyfriend and I celebrated the football game with a ridiculous amount of food. And I've been going out and…See More
Rachel Smith commented on Patti Sawyer's blog post 'Blue Tuesday'"I know exactly how it feels to pour your energy into the goal of losing weight; change your diet, exercise regularly, turn down every treat that crosses your path for months...only to have the visible results be very minor. I struggle with this…"
Elizabeth McGorty commented on Rachel Smith's blog post 'Small Changes'"Rock on, soldier. I definately need to adopt some of those...like taking bread out of the equation and improving my time management. HAH."
Rachel Smith commented on Leah Gross's blog post 'Week 3 Goals'"Pilates has been a passion of mine for years, ever since I started managing the front desk of a studio about 10 years ago (although I have since moved on to other endeavors). One great at-home resource is The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler. It's…"
Patty Gagnon commented on Rachel Smith's blog post 'Small Changes'"Wow, your right, the list is a great idea. I think week 2 can feel too unimpressive after the detox, it's really hard to feel like much has been accomplished. Great idea, and great progress! I don't think I could have managed as well with…"
Sarah Rose Cavanagh commented on Rachel Smith's blog post 'Small Changes'"Rachel this is fabulous! That's a whole lot of change for two weeks."
Rachel Smith commented on Erin V's blog post 'Being mindful of being mindful?'"The problem I have with the 5 minute breathing breaks is that when I most need them (at work) I can't take them. There's no where for me to go in my office and just sit and close my eyes...except the bathroom, which doesn't feel very…"
Rachel Smith posted a blog postSmall Changes
I've been away for a little while...but I'm here and have been chugging away at this healthy eating thing little by little. After the detox my momentum sort of fell away and I had a house guest for most of Week 2, which meant going out and being tempted simply by being around people who are NOT trying to be healthy. And of course I'm easily influenced to eat ice cream, pizza and drink wine, part of my problem in general. BUT I have made some small changes to my habits and have managed to lose a…See More
Caroline Conway commented on Rachel Smith's blog post 'Vegetables, why do you elude me?'"I know exactly what you mean! I feel the same way about veggies. And did not know that about basil & pizza. Good to know!"
Sarah Rose Cavanagh commented on Rachel Smith's blog post 'Vegetables, why do you elude me?'"Rachel, some veggie-centric meals... veggie lasagna (make it just like regular lasagna but saute some veggies in oil and garlic to mix in- broccoli, zukes, mushrooms, carrots- whatever, and mix in with the ricotta some defrosted frozen spinach).
If…"
Rachel Smith commented on Audris Wong's blog post 'Stress Management: Baby Steps'"I love your spreadsheet! I looked at it and said to myself "oh yeah, purple vegetables, I forget about those." I second Erin in that I miss the structure of the Detox. I have been looking at the articles for week 2 and still it…"
Elizabeth McGorty left a comment for Rachel Smith"I'm not sure why Whole Living is not allowing me to comment on actual posts, so I'll comment here. Congrats on your weight loss! I encourage joining the gym near your place, I joined the YMCA in Greenpoint because it's a 10-minute…"
Rachel Smith commented on Patti Sawyer's blog post 'Checking In and a Funny Little Epiphany'"It's amazing how deep a hold sugar has on us and that we only recognize it when we give it up for a little while.
I gave up sugar for about 3 weeks before the holidays so that I wouldn't go bananas (or chocolate-covered bananas?) and eat…"
Rachel Smith posted a blog postVegetables, why do you elude me?
Trying to keep up the good fight. As previously mentioned, I have a house guest this week so last night I made pizza, but with a whole wheat crust (dough from a bakery in my neighborhood), fresh mozzarella sparsely layered with tomatoes and basil (note: basil goes on after the pizza is cooked, otherwise it just crisps up and tastes bad, but you probably already knew that). And then of course I had to have a few glasses of wine to go with my masterpiece :)I'm not getting enough veggies, as…See More
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- Graphic Design
- Hobbies/Interests/Activities
- Pilates, Yoga, Reading, Watching Movies, Cooking
- Do you have any food allergies?
- Other Food Allergies
- Do you follow any special diets?
- No
- How do you stay active?
- Yoga, Pilates, Walking, Other Cardio
- How are most of your meals prepared?
- I cook for myself, I eat out or order in
- What’s your proudest health-related accomplishment?
- I fully recovered from serious injuries to both my ankles so that I am able walk and have a normal life again.
- What's Your Whole Living Goal?
- Overcome my lifelong unhealthy relationship with food so that I can enjoy a healthy lifestyle and lose weight.
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Let me count the ways I love calories
Posted on January 26, 2010 at 2:35pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I made a decision today. After weeks making small changes and still making unhealthy food choices I'm going to start counting calories again. I was doing ok with everything, incorporating meditation into my routine a few days a week, working out 3-4 times a week, eating more fruits and vegetables, reducing my processed food intake, even losing a few pounds. But then over the weekend my boyfriend and I celebrated the football game with a ridiculous amount of food. And I've been going out and… Read more
Small Changes
Posted on January 18, 2010 at 11:02am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I've been away for a little while...but I'm here and have been chugging away at this healthy eating thing little by little. After the detox my momentum sort of fell away and I had a house guest for most of Week 2, which meant going out and being tempted simply by being around people who are NOT trying to be healthy. And of course I'm easily influenced to eat ice cream, pizza and drink wine, part of my problem in general. BUT I have made some small changes to my habits and have managed to lose a… Read more
Vegetables, why do you elude me?
Posted on January 13, 2010 at 11:30am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Trying to keep up the good fight. As previously mentioned, I have a house guest this week so last night I made pizza, but with a whole wheat crust (dough from a bakery in my neighborhood), fresh mozzarella sparsely layered with tomatoes and basil (note: basil goes on after the pizza is cooked, otherwise it just crisps up and tastes bad, but you probably already knew that). And then of course I had to have a few glasses of wine to go with my masterpiece :)
I'm not getting… Read more
I'm not getting… Read more
Week 2 Challenges
Posted on January 12, 2010 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I feel like my body is processing food more efficiently since detoxing. Even though I didn't follow the plan completely (had one really bad afternoon), I still think it helped my body realign. And I feel like I'm losing weight, actually I've lost about 5 lbs since starting this program. Nice!
My main challenge right now is to get some exercise and continue meal planning. I have a house guest until Friday and I'm having some people over for dinner tonight. My guest wants pizza, so I'm… Read more
My main challenge right now is to get some exercise and continue meal planning. I have a house guest until Friday and I'm having some people over for dinner tonight. My guest wants pizza, so I'm… Read more
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:52am on January 13, 2010, Elizabeth McGorty said…
- I'm not sure why Whole Living is not allowing me to comment on actual posts, so I'll comment here. Congrats on your weight loss! I encourage joining the gym near your place, I joined the YMCA in Greenpoint because it's a 10-minute walk from the office. I have no excuses now. Oh, and excuse me as I clean up that puddle all over your last post, it's just drool from the description of your delicious pizza!
- At 12:36pm on January 6, 2010,
Donna Mae said… - I am 33 and the biggest A HA! moment that I have had was that I need to do the "ME, MYSELF and I" check. No one else will or can.
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