a girly girl's health and fitness blog

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:59:17 -0500

anyone remember me?!!

First week of college. DONE.

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:55:00 -0400

I had a great week. I have awesome professors, and I also made wind symphony (despite a terrible placement audition)! Now.. the food..

The cafeteria food is just godawful. Luckily, in the other building, there is a big cafeteria with substantial food (rotisserie chicken, not junky processed salad chicken). There are a multitude of food trucks from crepes to gyros to korean food to cookies. With all these food choices, it’s difficult to find things with no wheat, but not impossible!

For breakfast I eat hard boiled eggs with whatever breakfast meat (sausage or bacon usually) and for lunch I grab a salad with grilled chicken. For dinner, I might have some rotisserie chicken/broccoli/potatoes. I keep string cheese and greek yogurt/honey and nuts in my room for snacking.

I’ve been really tired lately, so I’m not sure if I’ve been eating enough. It may be because of that and also because I haven’t exercised all week since I was getting used to college life. Or maybe my classes are mentally draining. Hmm.. either way, I feel well rested now and I’m excited to be going to the beach for the weekend!

Feeling icky :(

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:38:00 -0400

Last night, I started to get a sore throat.. ahh! It’s the only symptom I have and I’m starting to worry if it’s strep throat. I move into my dorm on thursday, and I have placement auditions on Monday.. AHH!! I have no appetite to eat anything really because it hurts so much. :( I went to dim sum this morning with my mom and grandma.

Intake so far:

1 bowl of congee
2 egg rolls (lol.)
A couple jelly beans
Longan
1 small piece of chicken
1 siu mai

8.21 Intake

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:46:00 -0400

2 pastured eggs, sunny side up
Decaf iced coffee with condensed milk
Chicken thigh in marinara sauce
Broccoli
1 bowl of seafood soup
Slice of ham (?)
1/2 bowl of fried rice (super oily.. oops)
2 pc. lobster
Tons of veggies
A couple walnuts
A piece of sweet/sour fried (?) pork -_-
Champagne grapes
Tea Tea Tea

It was okay, except for the greasy fried rice (at least I only had a 1/2 bowl) and the piece of pork. There was no cake either, so ya! I stayed within my 1 coffee limit too. I may or may not have a salad with a hard boiled egg later, depending on how I feel.

Today's goals

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:53:03 -0400

Today’s my (chinese) grandma’s birthday, as well as her birthday dinner!! You know what that means. People trying to stuff each other with food. And most possibly cake.

Here’s my goals for today:

Limit to 1 decaf iced coffee*
Don’t overeat at dinner, eat only a half bowl of rice, stay away from breaded/sauced things.
If there is cake, enjoy a small slice.

*I’m trying to cut my coffee addiction. I’ve been drinking 2+ glasses lately, so I’m going to do only 1 for a week or so. I’ve also cut it to decaf! Getting thereee.

OOO I was wondering if anyone knew what those lines on the...

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:49:37 -0400

OOO I was wondering if anyone knew what those lines on the thighs are called. Anyoneeee?

8.20 Intake

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:46:00 -0400

Iced coffee + condensed milk
Hard boiled egg
1.5 homemade flourless chocolate cookie
Beef & a little guacamole
Coffee + condensed milk
Chicken thigh in marinara sauce
Steamed broccoli + small pat of butter
Hard boiled egg
1 oz raw cheese
Champagne grapes
Strawberries

Yuuuuughhhh. Sugar.

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:39:00 -0400

I think my next goal is to give up sugar (added sugar) and coffee.. I drank so much coffee today and I feel sooo sick. I love coffee, but it’s not worth the gross feeling, sludgy tiredness, and teeth staining! Has anyone cut out coffee and/or sugar? Got any tips? Anyone want to do it together? :)

I LIVEEE

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:33:57 -0400

I went to MD to visit a friend for a couple days, and we basically lived in chips and junk food and restaurant food because their car was broken into and they had no food. I felt so sick, and my allergies even flared up very bad to the point where I was wheezing. I usually never have allergies, and I definitely account it to our lack of sleep and poor eating. But I’m back home eating real food again!

What did I get myself into!?

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:48:00 -0400

I just volunteered myself to take my friend (she’s a junior in HS) up to NYC to see a concert, visit Juilliard, and go to various places. Uhhhh. Wait a minute.. I haven’t used a subway since I was 4, and I am taxi-phobic. O. *btw I’m from Philly*

Oh well, this will be a fun adventure that’ll be good for me! RIGHT?

*TBH I am scared of getting kidnapped by the dancing and singing hobos on the subway*

*I am also mega excited to visit Juilliard*

-Relevant to fitness- We will be walking a ton to save taxi/subway money. BOOYAH

Whoaaaa

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:44:26 -0400

Apparently my friend is friends with the sister of the blogilates girl!!! (Did you get that? hahha). I feel like I have connections with a celebrity now. Jk. But that’s awesomeeee.

I’ve eaten breakfast already (2 sunny side up eggs, coffee) and started marinating some yummy sirloin for dinner. I’m planning to go college dorm shopping, food shopping, and clothes shopping when my dad gets back from the gym! But for now, I think I’m going to do some blogilates videos, YAY! My plan:

(All blogilates)

Kick it! x2
Body Slimming Workout
HIIT video x2

NSV!

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:47:11 -0400

My mom told me she’s been noticing that when I sit down, I don’t have a buddha tummy hanging out anymore!! HAHA. Winnnn.

vegantrash: Getting to Know the Package. There is a lot of...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:08:22 -0400

vegantrash:

Getting to Know the Package.

There is a lot of BULLS#!T on packaged foods these days. Food isn’t just sold to us as “food,” but it is marketed to us in crazy-assed ways in hopes for us to spend our hard-earned cash on sh!tty, over-processed food-like substances that make us feel good about getting fat. Do not fear the clusters of pretty icons & flashy descriptions. Know what they represent, use them to your benefit, and tell the rest to suck-off.

This guide isn’t meant to scare you, or convince you that “nothing is safe anymore.” Hopefully it will open your eyes to the marketing companies use & make you think a little bit differently next time you are shopping for your health.

All Natural.

Sh!t is natural. So is lead. Arsenic too. That doesn’t mean that it is safe to eat or good for you and your heath. So screw this overused terminology all together. This clam has no nutritional meaning and is barely regulated by the food and drug administration. Companies can clam that their products are “all natural” even if they contain chemical modifications to ingredients that are naturally occurring. For example, high-fructose corn syrup is considered “natural,” because it comes from corn.

Reduced-Fat.

Fat is often (not always) replaced with refined sugars and/or starches when a product “reduces” its fat content. Replacing fat with sugars or starches has been shown to lower HDL (good cholesterol) and raise triglycerides. To put it simply, it increases the risk of heart disease. If you are worried about fat, focus on replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats. Oh, and tell trans fat to eat poop all together.

Sugar-Free.

First off, flip that package over and look at the ingredient list! If there are any artificial sweeteners used, put that S#!T back! Most products that proudly gloat the “sugar-free” label use artificial sweeteners instead. For starters, artificial sweeteners are chemical cocktails that are scientifically made to produce a “sweet” taste. These science experiments have shown to be crazy harmful to your health. Some side effects include (but are not limited to): enlarging the liver & kidneys, shrinking the thymus glands, skin rashes, panic, diarrhea, headaches, bladder issues, stomach pain, cancer and overeating. Who gives a flying fart if artificial sweeteners are lower in calories. I’d rather be cutting my calories elsewhere, than dying to be skinny. Instead, look for products that don’t use refined sugars, or advertise “no added sugars.”

Low-Calorie.

Products that claim to be ‘light’ or “low-calorie” (often) take out the good ingredients and substitute them with not-so-great ones. For example, an article I read on forbes.com highlighted how a popular brand of “light” grape juice contains 50% less calories, & less sugar (yaaay!), but 60% less juice & more artificial sweeteners (boooo!). You are giving up juice and substituting it with chemicals… not such a great compromise if you ask me. You are better off buying 100% juice and cutting it with some water yourself. Instead, look for foods that are naturally low in calories, not ones that modified to be that way.

Low-Carbs.

There is no standard or set definition for this label, so it can be used to sell almost anything. The missing carbs in these products are usually replaced with shitty ingredients like sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, and/or other high-in-fat ingredients. Also, there are good carbs (whole grains) & bad carbs (refined). This label has no way of differentiating between the two. Don’t fall into the strict eliminate all carb craze. It is, and always has been, about balance.

Organic.

Organic foods are awesome. Unfortunately, sometimes the “organic” label can be somewhat misleading. When buying fruits and veggies, having pesticide free produce makes me happier then a carnivore in a slaughter house, but it makes me a super sad panda when food packages misuse the claim to trick consumers. “Organic” on packaged foods does not mean the entire product is made with 100% organic ingredients. Look at the fine print… Sometimes only a few ingredients are actually certified organic. Just make sure to read the labels, and make be certain that the ingredients that you are expecting to be organic actually are.

Other Add-Ins.

Beware of claims like, “added minerals,” “more fiber,” “calcium enriched,” etc. Companies love to add extra nutrients to make products more attractive to the health-conscious minded. Again, try to find foods that are naturally high in fiber, calcium, vitamins and minerals. Step back and think about it. Kellogg’s brand “Froot Loops” likes to gloat that it is a good source of fiber. Cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, and raspberries are too. So what do you think is the better choice for your heath? Sugary cereal or fruits and veggies? It’s not rocket science.

Kick the grocery store’s ass next time you go, and remember: Health-food sells, so every company is going to try and market their products as “healthy.” If you are really wanting information, do some research! Never solely trust the company that wants your $$$, they are always going to tell you what you want to hear.

Good luck!

This is a good start! But even better, stay away from packaged foods and eat more fresh whole foods. It’s harder to alter those :D

Excuse the funny face..hahaha Had some sweet longan today! It’s a chinese fruit, literally...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:59:17 -0400

Excuse the funny face..hahaha

Had some sweet longan today! It’s a chinese fruit, literally translated to “dragon eyeball”. They call it that because it’s fruit is translucent, showing the black/brown seed on the inside which resembles an eyeball! They’re similar but not quite the same as lychee in taste- I prefer longan over lychee. Yay!!

ouchie

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:08:59 -0400

My hip flexors are KILLING me for some reason I don’t know.. I haven’t worked out hard recently, except for trying the ab ripper x workout. I didn’t even get through the whole thing and I didn’t really understand some of the moves, so I don’t think it was that. It may be from the long periods of standing I’ve been doing, maybe? Flutists practice when they stand and I’ve been practicing for about 6-8 hours a day recently.. HMM.

Anyway, I won’t jump around like crazy until they stop hurting. Not like I can move anyway. owwwww

And I apologize for not updating as much! I’m at a music camp most of the day and I’m pooped when I get back. It’s over on Friday though!

gpoy

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:22:00 -0400

gpoy

Reblog if you want your followers to introduce themselves & make friends with you.

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:21:56 -0400

missshaniad:

That would be stellar ;D

yussss I don’t bite nomnomnom unless you’re a head a broccoli

SOOOOO

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:19:15 -0400

My tummy is looking better than EVERRR. I have like no love handles anymore! And what’s weird is.. I’ve stayed the same weight for the past 2 months. SAY WHUUUUUT. I lost a few inches on my measurements but I’m not sure if it’s just bloat or something.. hm! I’ll just keep doing whatever I’m doing until it stops working I guess!

Going to hit the gym FOR SURE today for strength training.

Ahh :)

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:00:23 -0400

I have been almost completely wheat-free for the past 2 weeks and my skin is so much clearer and healthier now. Not perfect yet, but it’s not breaking out with painful cystic pimples anymore! I have also been exercising nearly every day, for about 20-40 minutes and I feel great. Yay!

gun show thurs...friday?!

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:15:00 -0400

hmmmm.. LOL@my flexing face