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8 Reasons to Stop Waiting for Approval

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:24:55 -0400

One of the greatest freedoms is simply not caring what everyone else thinks of you. Sometimes you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and what you want to be. The best thing you can do is follow your heart. Take risks. Don’t just accept the safe and easy choices because you’re afraid of what others will think, or afraid of what might happen. If you do, nothing will ever happen. Don’t let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big. They aren’t.

Starting today, stop waiting for approval. Here’s why:

You only get one life to pursue the dreams that make you come alive. – It is better to be failing (and learning) at doing something you love, rather than succeeding at doing something you hate. So take chances on behalf of what you believe in. Fail until you succeed. Make sacrifices and step out beyond the safety of your comfort zone over and over again. Face your fears with courage and passion. Keep your word and hold true to your vision until it comes to life.

Someone else’s approval is just another opinion. – Never let someone’s opinion become your reality. Never sacrifice who you are, or who you aspire to be, because someone else has a problem with it. Love who you are inside and out, and keep pushing forward. No one else has the power to make you feel small unless you give them that power. You are the only one who can create your dreams and happiness.

The only opinion of you that really matters is your own. – In life, the thing that is really hard and really amazing is giving up on the desire to be perfect in the eyes of others, and beginning the journey of becoming your true self. So let your love flow freely. Because what you love determines your dreams, your dreams determine your actions, and your actions determine your destiny.

Some people will never give you their approval anyway. – Do not let the negative opinions of others destroy your inner peace. There are two kinds of people – those who are a drain on your energy and creative force, and those who give you energy and support your creativity, even with the simplest gesture, like a smile. Avoid the first kind. Be happy. Be who you want to be. If others don’t like it, let them be. Happiness is a choice – YOUR choice. Life isn’t about pleasing everyone.

DIY tips at home

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:21:53 -0400

DIY tips at home

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie, Revisited.

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 03:07:57 -0400

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie, Revisited.

120 Day Results with #chalean extreme #chalene johnson...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:38:00 -0400

120 Day Results with #chalean extreme #chalene johnson #beachbody

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie.

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:48:25 -0400

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie.

Progress.

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 03:14:13 -0400

1.5 seems like such a small number, but when you add the word “inches” after it, it changes everything.

I took my next set of measurements today, and I’ve lost 1.5 inches off of my waist. This is a big victory for me, as my waist has been pretty resistant throughout this whole ordeal.

It’s also surprising, considering this month wasn’t my best. I missed a week of workouts and only lost 5 pounds. I’m noticing differences though. All of the pants my mom took in a few months ago are pretty much hanging off my hips, and the pair that I never wore because they were too tight actually fit. In fact, they’re a little loose already. Just a little.

I’ve finally been getting the “have you lost weight?” “damn, girl, how much weight have you lost? You look good!” comments from co-workers pretty much every time I see them, which rocks. It’s one thing to notice differences yourself, even for your family to notice, yet completely different when you start getting it from everyone. My measurements going down and the scale dropping is all I really need, but I still get so giddy when people notice.

Another thing I’ve noticed is people say I look slimmer than I did last year, which…according to the scale, isn’t quite true, but according to my measurements - is. My pants from last year are loose on me too, even though I’m not at that weight anymore. This is one of many things I love about strength training - it makes you look more toned and in turn, slimmer. For instance, people assume I’m about 15 pounds lighter than I actually am. Even in my before and after photos I posted on Facebook a month ago, people said it looked like I had lost around 30 pounds, not 17 and I’d have to agree. So even though the scale seems to be slowly going down, I’m okay with it because my measurements always go down.

Still, I’m taking the scale ten pounds at a time and trying to go by how my clothes fit. One of my fitness groups on Facebook is having a three week challenge so I’ve made a schedule to follow, a pretty strict one. I’m just about to start the PUSH phase tomorrow, which I’ve been excited for ever since I finished it two months ago in the first round of CLX. I’m planning on going much heavier than I did last time and I’m logging the amount of weight I use for each move in all three workouts. Goal is to go at least 2.5 pounds heavier each week on all of the moves, or at least a total of 5 pounds up in the entire month. For example, I’ll be using 12.5 pounds on my bicep curl in the first week and by the 4th week, I want to be using 17.5 pounds at least.

We’ll see how that goes. Looking forward to the challenge, that’s for sure. I need to be more strict this month!

Bacon-Wrapped, Glazed Pork Loin.

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:55:00 -0400

Bacon-Wrapped, Glazed Pork Loin.

"If you miss the oatmeal that you enjoyed during your pre-paleo days, you will be so excited to try..."

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:37:23 -0400

“If you miss the oatmeal that you enjoyed during your pre-paleo days, you will be so excited to try this amazing “Primal Hot Cereal” from Mark Sisson. We are visiting our friends, Scott and Sarah Pruett, in Colorado this week, and Scott told us about this delicious recipe. It is definitely a new”

- Food Diary: Paleo Oatmeal

paleo-friendly truffles! delicious :) #paleo #primal #chocolate...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:06:53 -0400

paleo-friendly truffles! delicious :) #paleo #primal #chocolate #truffles

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Click for recipe :)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:52:27 -0400

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Click for recipe :)

Sweet and Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken. #primal #paleo...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:07:14 -0400

Sweet and Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken. #primal #paleo #ilovebacon

Grilled Chicken with Veggies! #paleo #primal

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:23:00 -0400

Grilled Chicken with Veggies! #paleo #primal

Photo

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:30:08 -0400

Primal breakfast: Eggs and bacon. Loves!

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:28:47 -0400

Primal breakfast: Eggs and bacon. Loves!

Second blog post up for my new blog!

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:26:09 -0400

Second blog post up for my new blog!:

My latest blog. Second entry! This tumblr is now going to be an add-on to my two blogs!

new post up!

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:51:20 -0400

new post up!

Ladies, meet your new hero. Men, prepare to be humbled.

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:08:07 -0500

Ladies, meet your new hero. Men, prepare to be humbled.:

healthylivingforyou:

fitminine:

This girl deadlifts 315 lbs. THREE-ONE-FIVE, holy shit! And she does NOT look bulky at all! She’s actually 5’4, 140lbs, and looks leaner than me. Proof that heavy weights will not make you girls look like Arnold. Most guys can’t even look like Arnold. I’m gonna start focusing on strength again. Getting weak.

Oh my god. I cannot wait until I can have access to machines. I really wish we could go to the cardio or weight rooms for gym class. Except for the volleyball unit. Because I LOVE volleyball, haha.

Blog for a Healthier Life: The 51 Fastest Fat Burners

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:43:48 -0500

Blog for a Healthier Life: The 51 Fastest Fat Burners:

fatskinnygirl:

1. Catch the running bug. You’ll continue to burn fat after your jog: People who run for at least four hours a week melt more calories than non-runners, even when they’re not running, a Yale University School of Medicine study reports.

2. Crank it up early. Working out harder during the…

wanelo.com

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:07:32 -0500

wanelo.com

Ew. So gross.

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:44:33 -0500

Ew. So gross.