We’re probably past the threshold for “My Goals in 2014…” posts, but that’s just too bad for you, dear readers. Although I didn’t share any specific resolutions at the beginning of the month, I thought it might be healthy and fun to set a few goals for Bikram. Let me just say that I realize…
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Body Image: Revisited
I’ve talked about body image somewhat recently, but after this past weekend, I realize I have a long way to go when it comes to truly accepting and loving my own body. Apart from maybe Jennifer Lawrence (who, according to this opinion, may be inadvertently “body-shaming” through her unapologetic attitude regarding food, Hollywood, and her own…
Finding Confidence & Loving Your Body
Let’s talk about confidence. After pondering body image in the last few months and reading this insightful post from Sam at Better with Sprinkles, I started thinking a bit more deeply about my own body image and recent surge in confidence. I use the word “surge” with trepidation—because I frequently have days where I feel…
The Skinny: Why I Hate Clothing Sizes and the “Nothing” Ideal They Promote
Last month I read a brilliant post by Charlotte about women’s clothing—specifically the size zero—and the negativity resulting from trying to fit a certain size. I’ve long felt the same way she does, so I thought I’d share my two cents on the subject. I’ve always been a petite person (except maybe in kindergarten, where…
Health Programs at Work
Ever since I began blogging and caring more about my own health, I’ve longed for my employer to implement a wellness program like WellNow or something similar (I’ve written about health in the work place previously here). Although we still don’t have a program quite like that, I have noticed a few health-related changes around…
An Update On My Bikram Practice
Hello there! Now that I finally posted the Miele spaghetti and meatballs recipe for you all, I realize my fitness conversation has been lacking, too. This is possibly due to my increased consumption of beer and television, but more likely due to my general apathy toward exercise, except for my beloved yoga. (Oh, and my…
Healthy Living Blogging + Mental Illness Awareness Week
In the healthy living community, there are infinite resources for eating well and finding the perfect fitness routine; there is, however, much less attention being paid to mental well-being. Today is the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Having both a therapist husband and a family history of depression and anxiety, I’m well aware of…
Progress at Bikram
Today I realized how little fitness talk I’ve shared around these parts. Yes, foodiEcology is primarily a food blog (it’s in the name—hello?), but blogging is also a way to hold myself accountable to a fitness routine. I’ve met a couple of my exercise-related goals on my 30 Before 30 list (trying a yoga class…
Fitness Friday: Yoga + Haiku?
‘Twas a really long and slow day yesterday, so to pass the time, I (naturally) wrote a series of haiku expressing my undying love of Bikram yoga. 🙂 It’s hot like Hades! Just what was I thinking of, trying out Bikram? Amazing—not dead! Do girls really sweat this much? Must drink water now! Day two—not…
Fabulous Fitness Survey
I saw this fun fitness questionnaire on Julie’s blog a few days ago, and since I haven’t been super creative in the kitchen lately, I thought I’d share my own answers. Who doesn’t love a good survey?… 1. What did you eat for breakfast? A smoothie (peach, banana, avocado, and spinach) and 1 piece of…
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