Fitness and Nutrition Accountability

weight management

I started the year with lofty goals, and now it already is not going as I had thought and hoped. And it is only January. I am already re-evaluating if my goals are achievable. The best thing about Plan A not working, is there are more letters in the alphabet. On to Plan B. — I had some high hopes for 2016. I don’t even think I realized how lofty my goals actually […]

Not the Year I Envisioned

More than a Math Game Becka's Boot Camp Are you working on becoming your best? It isn't easy. It is a lifestyle, a marathon, a change in mindset. You will find a new outlook on life, a new joy for living, and a zest for fun. Sounds great, doesn't it? So why doesn't everyone want to live healthy? It calls for planning, prepping, and maybe missing out on things you used to think were required for fun. Friends and friendships change. — You need to eat less, move more. Sound familiar? Unfortunately that would only be true if we lived […]

More than a Math Game

Healthy Weight Loss and Maintenance Each individuals journey is personal and specific to them. What worked for me, or is working for me, may not suit your needs. I can only offer my take on what has worked. You can try it or tweak it and see if you are as successful. Know thyself, if you want to improve oneself! — If you have ever lost a significant amount of weight, commonly, you will be asked, “How did you […]

Healthy Weight Loss and Maintenance

Keeping busy keeps me on track. I am a self motivator, so all I need to do is find the right activity that keeps my interest. This spring my activities will be a dance show, the Avon breast cancer walk, and the Ragnar Relay from Madison to Chicago. I had my first injury set back in January. And had my first motivation set back once I healed. I am hoping for an uneventful rest of my training, but only time will tell. — I had auditions last month, for Fear No Art 2016, and I was placed in 2 pieces. I […]

Back in the Swing of Training

Losing weight itself isn't hard. It is the changing of your lifestyle that causes people to put up road blocks. You need to lose your excuses and find your why. You may even lose some friends, when you start living healthy, it forces them to take a good long look at their own health. Some people would rather shut you away than face their own reality. — To be healthy requires physical and mental health. The English word “health” comes from the Old English “hale”, meaning […]

Weight Loss and Healthy Living

I like to dish out the tough love, a lot of times people think they can't afford to eat organic when really their priorities are skewed. If you do have a tight budget, there are a few ways to get more organic into your budget, and there are some foods that are more ok if not organic. — I often hear, “but I can’t afford to eat healthy.” For most of you, I call B.S. It […]

What If I Can’t Afford Organic

It seems to be a fad these days, people going gluten free. Expecting miracle cures. When you live with chronic pain, or you have member in your family with too much energy, severe social problems, or can't settle the thoughts in their head, you would love a cure. While gluten free won't be that cure, it can drastically improve the situations, and I am more than willing to roll the dice and see if we can get lucky. — Our family has decided to go gluten free. It is scary and exciting, and eating outside of the […]

Gluten Free Family

Falling and ripping holes in my new gloves the week of a race is never good. But I feel great, regardless. I have prepared well and feel great. Now if the sidewalk would stop tripping me up. — I am super excited that race day is approaching! I have trained more than I have ever before, […]

Falls and Races

Do not reward yourself with food. We don't work out to earn treats. It is about balance and lifestyle and healthy from the inside out. Your number on the scale is not an indication of your level of health. — We have all been conditioned to turn to food for comfort, for celebration, for our feelings. Food was […]

Healthy Celebrations