One things I'm really not good at is being active and fit. I normally gravitate towards sitting in my bed, watching Netflix, and eating snacks instead of being productive.
Recently, my good friend Emilia started counting her calories. It was interesting to see her scan in her food items and think about what she was eating. I got to thinking, "Hmmm, I wonder how many calories I eat in a day??"
So I downloaded an app called MyFitnessPal and started counting my calories. This app counts calories, keeps track of exercise, documents your nutrients, records how much water you have been drinking, tells your weight gain/loss, and more! (This sounds like a plug for the app but it really isn't.)
The first day I counted calories was just because I was curious. I really didn't think that it would last after the first day. But oddly, I really enjoyed it and decided I would stick this out for a while. I like seeing how many grams of carbs I've eaten in a day (let me tell you, it's a lot) and what nutrients I have gained and other little facts like that.
Granted, I've only counted calories for like 4 days... but it really has changed my mindset already! I am not only more aware of my calorie intake, but I am aware of the stuff I'm eating and whether or not it is good for my body. Since using this app, I have been motivated to exercise more as well! That's mainly because the more I exercise, the more I can eat... but hey, I'm still exercising!
I'm really excited about this and I am interested to see some long term results! Woohoo, I'm gonna get fit!!!
Are you trying to get healthy? If so, I would love to hear some advice and tips and experiences, so feel free to comment below!
-Keaton
Friday, July 24, 2015
Sunday, July 19, 2015
A Post About the "F" Word
(Disclaimer: This is a long post!)
Have you ever seen those "I need feminism" posts? I know I've seen my fair share of people holding a sign with the words "I need feminism because (fill in the blank)". I typically enjoy those posts, considering I myself am a feminist. However, I never thought I would make one of those posts. Mainly because people think I'm crazy or radical when I tell them that I am a feminist (silly, right?). Yet here I am with my own "I need feminism" post!
Today, I went to church with my family and had gotten to talk to a mentor and friend. It was a very pleasant morning. As I was driving to church I noticed my gas light turned on and had made a mental note to get gas on the way home from church. So I went to the Kroger gas station to fill my car up (gotta get those Kroger points!)
I walked up to the cashier lady to purchase said gas. As I am standing there digging for money in my wallet a man around 45-50 years old walks up behind me. I didn't pay him much attention until he said, "Good Lord, you make me think maybe I should start going to church!" followed by howling laughter. (Seriously, he said that to me. How gross!)
My heart rate immediately shot up and I could hardly pay the cashier. What does one do in that situation? What I wanted to say was "Yeah, you should be in church you sick pervert" or "What in the world makes you think you can speak to me in such a way?!"
But I didn't. I felt as if I couldn't. I was afraid if I said either of those things I would cause a scene (and that's unlady like) or I would get cursed out and called crude names.
So instead I hastily made my way to my car and sat there with the door closed until my car was filled.
Have you ever seen those "I need feminism" posts? I know I've seen my fair share of people holding a sign with the words "I need feminism because (fill in the blank)". I typically enjoy those posts, considering I myself am a feminist. However, I never thought I would make one of those posts. Mainly because people think I'm crazy or radical when I tell them that I am a feminist (silly, right?). Yet here I am with my own "I need feminism" post!
Today, I went to church with my family and had gotten to talk to a mentor and friend. It was a very pleasant morning. As I was driving to church I noticed my gas light turned on and had made a mental note to get gas on the way home from church. So I went to the Kroger gas station to fill my car up (gotta get those Kroger points!)
I walked up to the cashier lady to purchase said gas. As I am standing there digging for money in my wallet a man around 45-50 years old walks up behind me. I didn't pay him much attention until he said, "Good Lord, you make me think maybe I should start going to church!" followed by howling laughter. (Seriously, he said that to me. How gross!)
My heart rate immediately shot up and I could hardly pay the cashier. What does one do in that situation? What I wanted to say was "Yeah, you should be in church you sick pervert" or "What in the world makes you think you can speak to me in such a way?!"
But I didn't. I felt as if I couldn't. I was afraid if I said either of those things I would cause a scene (and that's unlady like) or I would get cursed out and called crude names.
So instead I hastily made my way to my car and sat there with the door closed until my car was filled.
Unfortuantely, this is not the first time something like this has happened. I've been disrespected like this other times. And I know I'm not the only one who has suffered through this.
It is situations like this that make me scared to go to gas stations alone. It is situations like this that make me beg my boyfriend to come into Walgreens with me. It is situations like this that make me nervous to grocery shop by myself.
I need feminism because of situations like this.
It is situations like this that make me scared to go to gas stations alone. It is situations like this that make me beg my boyfriend to come into Walgreens with me. It is situations like this that make me nervous to grocery shop by myself.
I need feminism because of situations like this.
No one deserves to be treated in such a way! To all the men out there, please respect us ladies. We are not here for you to say trashy things to. We aren't here for your viewing pleasure. We are people with feelings just like you. To all the ladies out there, stay strong and help out your fellow gals. Stand up for one another!
Let's all just learn to respect one another, people! Remember to be kind and mindful!
Let's all just learn to respect one another, people! Remember to be kind and mindful!
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