Tag: weight loss
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The Ineffectiveness of Fat-Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast Fat-shaming has become an all-too-common practice in recent discussions about body image. For those unfamiliar, fat-shaming involves criticizing or mocking individuals for their weight. Recently, there’s been a surge of debate about whether this approach yields any positive results. Does belittling someone for their appearance actually encourage them to change? Even if…
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4 Diets I Abandoned for Delicious Food
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real: I love food. And honestly, my tastes could use a bit of refinement. I’m the kind of person who looks forward to county fairs for a deep-fried Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich on a stick. My guilty pleasures include gas station snacks that most people only indulge in during road…
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Why Artificial Sweeteners May Be a Better Choice Than Sugar: A Toast to Diet Soda!
Get Pregnant Fast For years, the prevailing notion was that artificial sweeteners posed significant health risks, with claims suggesting they might cause cancer, brain tumors, or even turn into formaldehyde within our bodies. Yet, a recent article in The New York Times challenges this narrative, stating that available evidence reveals a notable connection between sugar…
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What Changed When I Stopped Obsessively Counting Calories and Embraced Life
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while attending a Zumba class, something struck me. I noticed a trainer kneeling beside a woman who was struggling through push-ups, offering gentle encouragement. The determination in this woman’s eyes resonated deeply with me, reflecting a journey I was all too familiar with. It brought me to tears, reminding me of…
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Navigating Middle-Aged Parenting: My Journey with Weight and Body Image
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 2, 2016 Originally Published: May 16, 2013 As stress has a way of affecting our appetite, I’ve found an unexpected silver lining: I’ve managed to lose about 7.5 of the 10 pounds I aimed to shed. I often joke with my friends that if this stress continues, I’ll reach my…
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What Happens When You Don’t Shed the Baby Weight?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to losing the baby weight, have you ever wondered what really happens if it doesn’t come off in the first year or — dare I say — ever? The answer is quite simple: absolutely nothing. You just find yourself weighing more than before. And what does that mean in…
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The Reality of Postpartum Weight Loss: No Magical Fairy in Sight
Get Pregnant Fast Welcome to the world of motherhood, where the arrival of your little one brings immense joy but also a whirlwind of expectations, especially regarding your body. If you’re a new mom anxiously waiting for the mythical breastfeeding weight loss fairy to sprinkle some magic, you might want to brace yourself — that…
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Let’s End the Nonsense of Fad Dieting
Get Pregnant Fast I understand the struggle. Many of us yearn to shed a few extra pounds. Whether you’re dealing with weight-related health issues, still carrying baby weight, or simply hoping that losing a few pounds will boost your happiness, the desire to slim down is relatable. Maybe you’re even trying to squeeze into that…
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Me, My Mother, and Our Ongoing Weight Struggles: A Reflection on Aging and Self-Image
Get Pregnant Fast My mother, despite being nearly 80, carries the spirit of a teenager within her. On sunny afternoons, she twirls around the living room, ABBA blasting loudly enough to make the neighbors raise an eyebrow. She dreams of traveling the globe, diving into every book she can find, and maybe even picking up…
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A Woman’s Inspiring Instagram Post Reminds Us That the Scale Doesn’t Define Us
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to monitoring our health, many of us often turn to the scale as our ultimate judge of fitness. However, one woman’s empowering Instagram post is making waves, reminding us that the number on the scale is far less significant than how we feel in our own bodies. Fitness influencer…