tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post9096655384866016975..comments2023-08-25T08:36:27.972-04:00Comments on Hungry Meets Healthy: From Baby Back Ribs to Baby MusclesChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073920261483561794noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-61615213411247397442010-08-16T09:57:25.046-04:002010-08-16T09:57:25.046-04:00Oh, college. I had a very similar love/hate relati...Oh, college. I had a very similar love/hate relationship with food growing up. Glad thats over with. I LOVE muscles. The happy, healthy, defined, toned muscles. Skinny isn't beautiful, healthy is beautiful. Love this post :)Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06562412095057338986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-36200852662948006242010-08-15T20:30:00.909-04:002010-08-15T20:30:00.909-04:00great post! i totally wished we (like society) val...great post! i totally wished we (like society) valued muscles and strength over being a size zero. i always drool over those chicks on so you think you can dance: THEY should be our ideal bodies! they kick arse!<br /><br />good luck on that pull up, you can do it!! :)Angela (the diet book junkie)http://www.thedietbookjunkie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-13398182602001500642010-08-14T14:16:33.665-04:002010-08-14T14:16:33.665-04:00I love muscles as well. Not the body building styl...I love muscles as well. Not the body building style but a well defined body with a relatively low fat percentage. <br /><br />Right now I do mostly yoga and some free weightsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-20470821846579652852010-08-13T23:18:27.128-04:002010-08-13T23:18:27.128-04:00Great post! I've been gaining muscle lately. I...Great post! I've been gaining muscle lately. I'm not so much into the weight as I am the inches. Would love to lose some inches but they just aren't budging right nowSheFithttp://she-fit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-10531643393437462332010-08-13T20:35:09.216-04:002010-08-13T20:35:09.216-04:00A) I love the title of this post
B) I love how you...A) I love the title of this post<br />B) I love how you outlined everything with doing this and how much weight loss it resulted in<br />C) I don't believe you were overweight. You just look like a naturally skinny girl to me.<br />D)I still have weight to lose.....ummmm lots of it. If I could lose another 40 lbs I would be happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-77872931944374449712010-08-13T15:46:35.757-04:002010-08-13T15:46:35.757-04:00What an inspiring post! I am a pretty healthy pers...What an inspiring post! I am a pretty healthy person overall. I actually just finished my MS in nutrition and am starting my dietetic internship next week! While I'm good at cardio, I really need to get into more weight training and stretching though!Meredith (Pursuing Balance)http://pursuingbalance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-36825586186879934282010-08-13T11:21:27.071-04:002010-08-13T11:21:27.071-04:00I think most of us, when we are younger, look at t...I think most of us, when we are younger, look at those magazine models and think we should look like that. But you're right, skinny isn't healthy. What's healthy is feeling good about your self and knowing that you're eating a balanced diet filled with a variety of foods to provide all essential nutrients. <br /><br />Muscles building is so important for bone health as well. Women can't naturally get bulky so no fear there. I would love to be a bit bulkier but my muscles are long..not a chance! :(Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461582280228312213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-86052853204270502252010-08-13T08:25:47.908-04:002010-08-13T08:25:47.908-04:00Great post, friend! Great post, indeed. Love it,...Great post, friend! Great post, indeed. Love it, love you, love the blog. Keep it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-50365060569185800362010-08-13T07:15:40.336-04:002010-08-13T07:15:40.336-04:00This is a really meaningful post, and 100& rel...This is a really meaningful post, and 100& relatable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-78374406276856250312010-08-13T02:47:37.923-04:002010-08-13T02:47:37.923-04:00Wonderful post, Christina! Thanks so much for open...Wonderful post, Christina! Thanks so much for opening your heart and sharing your story. I have a number of food fears that I'm working on overcoming...It's all about taking small steps forward so that taking on those challenges isn't too overwhelming. But the best part of the process is that I know there are so many women (like you!) that are seeking to be their healthiest self, just like I am! Reading stories like this inspires me to continue pursuing HEALTH not THIN. <br /><br />Yay for your pull-up goal! You CAN do it!Sara @ Nourish and Flourishhttp://www.nourish-and-flourish.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-26637752175443476522010-08-13T01:23:54.993-04:002010-08-13T01:23:54.993-04:00I'm really loving your posts recently, Christi...I'm really loving your posts recently, Christina. They're so honest and real, and inspiring. I lost almost half my body weight....when I didn't even need to lose. So I got to a really, really emaciated state. But I've gained back at least 35 lbs, and I'm still in the process of gaining some of the much needed lbs back. So I'm in a different stage...but I share your healthy perspective and positive attitude! :-)sophiahttp://burpandslurp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-92109562846442578042010-08-12T23:23:04.119-04:002010-08-12T23:23:04.119-04:00This is a great, reassuring post. It's so nice...This is a great, reassuring post. It's so nice to know others out there have fear foods they're working on overcoming. I'm so impressed with your outlook and dedication!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-17970297551365706022010-08-12T17:52:25.097-04:002010-08-12T17:52:25.097-04:00Thank you SO much for sharing this Christina!! Isn...Thank you SO much for sharing this Christina!! Isn't it ironic how food fears often come as a result of just trying to be health conscious? I'm currently getting over fear foods and starting to weight train rather than just kill myself with cardio. I love it! YAY for muscles! And you get that one pull up girl :)Megan Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977771756461446573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-24920655614933643952010-08-12T16:37:01.398-04:002010-08-12T16:37:01.398-04:00This is such an inspirational story. You lost weig...This is such an inspirational story. You lost weight the right way. Slow and steady. You must feel so great. Thanks for sharing!Mom on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07655867354224444308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-82045694075914503712010-08-12T16:27:43.362-04:002010-08-12T16:27:43.362-04:00Wow Christina, I really enjoyed reading about your...Wow Christina, I really enjoyed reading about your weight loss journey, and I agree, cutting out soda and all those sugar filled drinks makes a huge difference for sure! After I had Anthony, I cut out all those drinks and I felt so much better and feel it helped lose my baby weight too , besides just having a high metabolism, running around like crazy caring for a baby , and being only 17! I really feel these past two years I am at my healthiest as well! I enjoy the foods I love, which is healthy and organic foods usually all during the week, unless special occasion or dinner out, but I usually have different foods on the weekend, like icecream or cookies, or tempura sushi rolls! I just live a balanced lifestyle, its all about balance and not depriving yourself! <br /><br />Love you to pieces! Glad my post and pics made your day! Mike is a hunk!, I wish he had a damn brother for you! Love you! xoxoKatie ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13023892884851413072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-33667555692395697232010-08-12T13:45:43.889-04:002010-08-12T13:45:43.889-04:00What a great post! I loved reading about your stor...What a great post! I loved reading about your story. I was a gymnast growing so I've always been really strong with giant muscles. Once I got out of high school and lived the unhealthy college life I gained about 15-20 lbs. I still wasn't overweight because I was really small growing up, but my weight gain was showing mainly in my face and I really didn't like the way I looked anymore.<br /><br />Since graduating I've been much healtier and started working out again about 5 times a week. I definitely feel better and I feel more attractive which in turn makes me feel more confident! I absolutely love muscles. The women that I feel are the most attractive are toned and muscular woman. I also used to feel like being skinny was all that mattered... but now I know better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-11469977025712944112010-08-12T13:14:55.581-04:002010-08-12T13:14:55.581-04:00Thanks for sharing your story. It's amazing ho...Thanks for sharing your story. It's amazing how many of us have gone through various stages in our lives with how we feel about our bodies.<br /><br />I'm at a point where I feel fit and healthy and happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-70139734878016086582010-08-12T13:08:06.167-04:002010-08-12T13:08:06.167-04:00again, i want to tell you i'm proud of you for...again, i want to tell you i'm proud of you for sharing this story. i knew that (given your VAST readership!) you'd have the opportunity to reach lots of women who have struggled/are currently struggling with similar issues, and it was brave of you to share what you went through. love you! xoxoxo.callie ;)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06456673466500781004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-50776844448590681912010-08-12T12:15:12.040-04:002010-08-12T12:15:12.040-04:00WOW girl this post is freaking awesome. thank you ...WOW girl this post is freaking awesome. thank you for being SO HONEST. Amen to that- I worked out to get skinny too. I got a lot chunkier my freshman year in highschool from eating SO crappy during cheerleading, and then I freaked out and cut so many things out of my diet, lost WAY too much weight, and looking back on it, how did i EVER think I looked good? I have absolutely NO desire to look like that again. Nobody finds it attractive either. MUSCLES ARE HOT!! And I dont think people have to be RIPPED to look good either, being healthy and taking care of yourself is the most attractive thing. Anyway thank you for sharing this- balance is SO hard to get, but once you got it, it is SUCH a blessing <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-29210964181621812182010-08-12T11:55:43.868-04:002010-08-12T11:55:43.868-04:00I started working out to be skinny, too. But then...I started working out to be skinny, too. But then something funny happened. People would say to me, "You've gotten so skinny", or, "Look at how small you are". That annoyed me because without realizing it, I no longer wanted to be called skinny. I want(ed) to be called fit, strong, healthy. I want(ed) to tell these people that I work darn hard for my figure so don't minimize that with skinny talk. I don't have "big" muscles, but I'm getting there and I already love the ones I see!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597868827300760281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-77959458111797172202010-08-12T11:55:05.280-04:002010-08-12T11:55:05.280-04:00Oh girlll I relate. I played soccer at Penn State ...Oh girlll I relate. I played soccer at Penn State but not being a starter as a freshman landed me about 15 pounds overweight. I finally moved out of the dorms, started playing and lost the extra chub. I felt so much better than I started changing things the same way you did, lost wayy to much weight, especially for someone who was an athlete, and was miserable. Then I gained a little too much back when I turned 21. You do the math. Finally, finally I think I'm there with enjoying my food, enjoying my workouts and living life without counting. How exhausting is that? I still get psycho every now and again but it's all part of the process I guess. Glad to see we've both found our balance. I'm gonna go make some goodies now. Bye love!Jessie -- The Messie Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128775283821875528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-68515555762622102102010-08-12T11:36:48.574-04:002010-08-12T11:36:48.574-04:00:)
for SO long I had the misconception that doing...:)<br /><br />for SO long I had the misconception that doing strength training + weights meant BIG muscles... I even TAUGHT a lifting class for special olympics, and would rarely lift with them... <br /><br />I am so glad to know the meaning of SCULPTED, which is far from the bulky I used to fear!! :)Kristina @ spabettiehttp://spabettie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-50438444746563299302010-08-12T11:22:37.510-04:002010-08-12T11:22:37.510-04:00What a beautiful story, thank you so much for shar...What a beautiful story, thank you so much for sharing. Wow, you've come so far so fast. I hope everyone has as good of a journey.<br /><br />I love my muscles, the first time I saw one I squealed. Women don't have the genetics to get big, sweet! And it helps burn more calories when you're not moving around. <br /><br />I am still trying to find the perfect balance, but prayer and great friends are helping.Nicholehttp://www.livefortherun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-83602522914276605842010-08-12T10:26:26.541-04:002010-08-12T10:26:26.541-04:00Such a great example that simple changes can make ...Such a great example that simple changes can make all the difference! <br /><br />Right now is the first time in a long time that food has been fun for me. I know I can have a bit of cheese or chocolate and not all is lost. I also know that eating pure and healthy is what really makes me feel best. <br /><br />You are so right to say it's all about balance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100119480823169701.post-47427997167886070592010-08-12T09:57:09.395-04:002010-08-12T09:57:09.395-04:00Christina - thank you for sharing your story. I...Christina - thank you for sharing your story. I'm so proud of your accomplishment! I too love my mini muscles! Once I realized I wasn't going to 'bulk up', I hit the weights. One of my favorite workouts is pilates - it's always challenging (my trainer does intense pilates) and it's been a great way for me to tone my whole body. <br /><br />Recently, I've felt unhealthy and unhappy with what I was eating, so I decided to detox this week to jump start my healthy eating and regular workout routine again. Being in shape makes me feel more confident about myself. And I think that's what it's all about.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043515901318010898noreply@blogger.com