“Hi I first heard about this website from your videos on YouTube. What an inspiring lady you are! I have been thinking about blogging my journey as well. I have 100 lbs to lose to be healthy and I am not going to wait any longer to do it. I am sick of “living” this […]
Email from a New Reader
Published in December 19th, 2009
Posted by healthyh in How I started
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Half Marathon Training
Published in December 18th, 2009
Posted by healthyh in How I started
Now that my headaches seem to be under control a bit, I have decided to set a new goal for myself. I am going to train for a half marathon. They have one coming up in June locally, so I figure why not. It will give me something to work towards and I can ease […]
I am getting behind…
Published in December 12th, 2009
Posted by healthyh in How I started
I haven’t been writing again! I get busy and put it off. No excuse I know. I have been doing better with headaches and exercising a bit more. Trying to balance the two is rough. I really need to take some new photos. I realized I haven’t taken pictures since before my accident. Time just […]
Is it what we eat or lack of an active lifestyle that makes us fat?
Published in October 2nd, 2009
Posted by healthyh in How I started
I was reading an article this morning that says scientists believe we are not eating any worse than we were 40 years ago, but the difference is that we live sedentary lifestyles today as compared to 40 years ago. But…what about all these new chemicals, additives and preservatives? Don’t they have an impact on our […]
I’ve Turned Into a Dog Lover
Published in April 4th, 2009
Posted by healthyh in How I started
I’ve never been a big dog lover. I mean I have always liked dogs, but the thought of hair, feces, drooling and everything else that goes along with having an animal in your home has really deterred me from getting a dog in my adult life. I did try to be a cat owner […]
Energy Drinks Make Me Mad
Published in March 5th, 2009
Posted by healthyh in How I started
My son and I were checking out at a grocery store last night and he made a comment about an energy drink perched next to the register. He said the kids in his school drink them like they are water. Have you ever looked at the ingredients in these drinks?
Since when do teens need energy? […]
What I eat…example for those who have asked
Published in December 13th, 2008
Posted by healthyh in How I started
“Hi There,
I watched your video tonight, it was great and you’ve done very well. Where can I find the example of what you have been eating? You spoke to it in your video.
Thanks”
I received this email and have received a lot of others asking about my diet, so I decided to put together an example […]
Bread without High Fructose Corn Syrup
Published in December 8th, 2008
Posted by healthyh in How I started
My best bud, Patrick, sent me this link so I thought I would share:
http://arnold.gwbakeries.com/product.cfm/upc/7341002554
It is a bread that does not contain high fructose corn syrup
Morning Workouts
Published in October 29th, 2008
Posted by healthyh in How I started
I am attempting to switch to morning workouts for like the 50th time. I went at 7:30 this morning and the gym was pretty sparse. By the time I finished my workout the gym started to get crowded, so if I make sure I get there at the same time each day I should get […]
Food Choices for Kids
Published in October 26th, 2008
Posted by healthyh in How I started
Tonight I went to a restaurant with my family. The waiter gave us a kids menu for my youngest. The options were:corn dog with friespizzahamburger with fries fried shrimpmac and cheeseWhat kind of meals are these for kids? What about veggies and non-fried foods? We wonder why this nation is so obese, but with options like […]
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I was certified as a personal trainer by Cooper Institute.
My Before Photo
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April 2, 2007
My Now Photo
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September 23, 2008