Monday, November 26, 2012

Holiday In-Betweeners

It is that time of year when our refrigerators are stuffed-solid with leftover Thanksgiving remnants and we are still reeling from the carbohydrate overload. Even if you didn't completely go on a Thanksgiving food-bender, you may still feel the effects of the holiday catching up with you. So many friends and family of mine have recently converted to an all Vegan diet, and yet I hear the same moans from them: "I am still stuffed from Thanksgiving!"

It seems as though the food itself is not the culprit in our seasonal "bloating." Rather, the weather and our social habits at this time of the year play a larger role in our weight gain and moods. These trends harken back to ancient times, and can be difficult to avoid, as they are laws of nature.

Our bodies know that the year is coming to an end, and that winter weather is creeping in on us. The body's natural defense against this weather is to put on a little extra fat in order to insulate our sensitive bodies to the impending cold. So even if we managed to refrain from extreme overeating on Thanksgiving, our bodies took every little bit of that sustenance and held onto it with a fierce grip.

This natural nutrient-hoarding will continue through the rest of the winter as well; that means that we have several months of dealing with our bodies' desire to plump us up to a healthy winter weight. This is not as devastating as it sounds though. We should not allow ourselves to be driven crazy by what is our bodies' natural responses to perennial changes in climate. We should instead feel grateful that our bodies are working properly, as this weight-gain is a sign that no diseases such as diabetes are present.

So this year, instead of worrying the season away about a few pesky pounds, let's instead be grateful for our health, and power-through this Christmas season while simply continuing to eat healthy and modestly.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Treating the Pain of Eating Disorders


An estimated 1 in 3 women in the United States will battle an eating disorder in their lifetime. This staggering figure is evidence of an epidemic, but what is being done about it?

Unfortunately, eating disorders are diseases of the mind; these diseases are brought on by the fragility of human emotions and self image. Being that the mind is so sensitive to outside influences, especially when it comes to self image, the obvious answer to the problem is to provide comfort and support to those worried about the appearance of their bodies. However, to do this, you would have to wipe away much of society's popular opinion on what a "perfect" person should look like.

Aside from burning all popular magazines, wiping out the internet, and making everyone in the world look exactly the same, there are few options for changing the popular opinion of beauty.

Instead, eating disorder treatment programs focus on acceptance, ease and confidence, not within the whole of society, but rather in the minds of the afflicted individuals. After all, you can't fix a broken world, but you can make yourself better.

New Dawn Recovery is an eating disorder center of California that knows the importance instilling those with body image issues full of self esteem and confidence. Their affordable eating disorder treatment programs aim to break down the stereotypical fallacies that popular society has built up in their minds, and replace that with an acceptance of natural beauty.

It may be hard to believe, because we have been inundated with it for much of our lives, but the popular opinion of what beauty is, is an unnatural and skewed opinion that was created simply to make money. Tactics employed by marketing agencies and corporations have tainted our perception of ourselves and left us with an opinion that is not our own, but was manufactured and branded into our minds.

The challenge for an eating disorder treatment administrator is to strip away these false opinions and train the mind accept its own natural opinions that have been hidden away for so long. Once the process has begun, a person suffering with an eating disorder begins to regain confidence and the ultimate goal is to revive that individual and equip them with the sight to see beauty in themselves once again.

To learn more about eating disorders and treatment program options for those suffering with this disorder visit:
http://www.newdawnrecovery.com/

Monday, November 12, 2012

How Liposuction Can Create a Healthy Lifestyle


Rocklin Cosmetic Surgery, who perform laser liposuction in Sacramento, know very well the stigma attached to liposuction procedures. The stigma and negative attitude toward both the procedure and those who elect to have it can be quite harsh. "Why don't they just exercise to lose the fat instead of having it surgically removed," some might say; others may call liposuction patients simply "lazy."

The fact is, that many overweight individuals have such a poor self image that it can be physically and mentally debilitating. Depression, anxiety, and overeating can be symptoms of poor self esteem and self-image. For a person in this state of mind, simply going for a walk to exercise can seem hopeless, make them feel worse, and the debilitating cycle starts anew.

For people in this state of mind, a liposuction procedure can be their saving grace. When liposuction is performed, weight loss results are achieved immediately. Many times, when the individual sees the results of the procedure, their self esteem is immediately affected positively; inspiration can be drawn from this new self view and the individual can be driven -- quite powerfully -- to maintain that new feeling of self confidence.

This, like everything, is not an infallible notion. There are instances when liposuction does not create the drive for healthier living, but for those that have seen positive benefits from liposuction have done exceedingly well at devoting themselves toward a healthier way of life. These individuals do not deserve the stigma that liposuction patients are all lazy; the procedure too should not be stigmatized, but simply accepted as medical procedure that aims to restore confidence and help those that are afflicted with physical and/or mental strife.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Choosing the Right Weight Loss Program


Let's be honest, choosing the best weight loss program that fits your life and schedule can be a daunting task. How do you know which one will offer you results, and how do you know which one is just out to get your membership fees?

In my experience, the best way to judge a company or program is by looking directly at their overall character. How does the company or program come across in its commercials, advertisements, website, brochures, and other literature? Are they filled with empty promises of results? Do they explain exactly how you are going to achieve your goals, or are they just trying to sell you a years worth of food and leave the rest up to you?

These are all things that you should look at and dwell on before choosing a weight loss program, as to ensure you see the results you are searching for. It is for this reason that I like Hungry Heart so much. Offering weight loss programs for women and men, Hungry Heart specializes in offering solutions to those that have had a history of compulsive eating, binge eating and other psychologically-driven issues with eating and weight control.

Staffed with nutritionists and professionals bringing new and innovative weight loss techniques to the table, Hungry Heart does not simply give you a pre-packaged plan and send you off to fend for yourself. The care that Hungry Heart staff has for the health and happiness of all of their clients is clearly evident in every aspect of their business.

To learn more about program options, techniques, and success stories, visit the official Hungry Heart website at:
http://www.hungryheart.org/

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Glamor the Right Way

BEAUTY WITHOUT THE MESS
I have finally found an amazing site that is all about Glamor 4 u not matter what size or look you are going for. We all need makeup whether its a simple powder or specific eyeshadow. I love collecting every color out there in eye shadows and lipsticks and really opening my mind to different looks. Take time and look at the site and ask yourself is orange or blue or green a new color for me? Am i willing to change my average look for a day of change?

Chubby Love


Friday, August 24, 2012

Marketing Meets Party

I had to share this! I have been looking for Event Marketing Companies as i am going to be holding several events in the coming year.
Elite Marketing Group is an experiential marketing agency with a 30+ year history of targeting, captivating, and inspiring consumers.  With consistent ownership since inception, Elite has maintained a singular mission while constantly reinventing experiential marketing.
That alone excites me and has put me at ease! Watch out this coming year is going to be EPIC! 

Fabulously Positive


Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Chubby Girls Shirt

A friend of mine showed me this shirt she bought.....I must say its pretty epic!