The Esteem Effect

09/09/2025

https://www.bodi.com/blog/surprising-high-calorie-foods

Do you feel like you're eating all the right foods but those stubborn pounds still won't come off? You might be getting blindsided by foods with hidden

08/22/2025

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Do you feel like you're eating all the right foods but those stubborn pounds still won't come off? You might be getting blindsided by foods with hidden

08/19/2025

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Realistic expectations...they’re not so realistic anymore. Not only has society’s attention span diminished, but so has our patience and expectations for fast fixes and quick results. Even though you’re often working to undo YEARS of bad habits, you expect it all to disappear in a couple weeks…sound familiar?🤨

Here’s the dealio: you can and WILL lose the belly fat, or the extra junk in your trunk or the thunder in your thighs, but you have to be REALSTIC in your expectations and time commitment…especially since those areas are usually the LAST place where you will see the changes.🤪

Overworking your body (too much exercise), starving your body or trying to focus only on your problem areas (spot-reduction) won’t work. Developing consistent exercise and nutrition practices WILL! Stay real, stay consistent and you’ll stay happy.😊💙🤘🏼

Tag someone that needs to hear this!🎤

08/01/2025

https://www.bodi.com/blog/how-to-stay-motivated-to-lose-weight

If you slip up, don't jump off the weight-loss wagon. Instead of "should, woulda, coulda," focus on solutions for tomorrow instead of mistakes in the past.

07/02/2025

Hate is a such a destructive force that offers no solutions. Instead, it perpetuates a cycle of negativity and prevents positive change.

Building a better future requires love, compassion, understanding, and forgiveness.

Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you," (Luke 6:27-28) and "Let those who love the Lord hate evil," (Psalm 97:10).

Hate affect both your mental and physical health.

Quite frankly, that's why I'm no longer a hater!

Mental Health:

Increased anxiety and depression:

Constant exposure to hateful thoughts or situations can heighten anxiety levels and contribute to depression.

PTSD:
Experiences of hate, particularly in the form of hate crimes, can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Emotional suppression:
Some individuals may suppress their emotions as a coping mechanism, which can be detrimental to healing and mental well-being.

Paranoia and obsessive thinking:
Hate can lead to a heightened state of vigilance and obsessive thoughts about the person or group being hated.

Physical Health:

Stress response:
Hate triggers the "fight-or-flight" response, releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

Cardiovascular problems:
Chronic anger and hatred can negatively impact cardiovascular health, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Gastrointestinal issues:
The stress response can manifest as digestive problems, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even inflammatory bowel diseases.

Weakened immune system:
Chronic stress from hate can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to illnesses.

Sleep disturbances:
The anxiety and obsessive thinking associated with hate can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to insomnia.

06/17/2025

Working on my core why am I doing it right?

Understanding how to engage your core (not just flex your abs) helps not just with workouts but with your daily activities as well.

04/16/2025

https://www.bodi.com/blog/cardio-vs-strength-training

Weight lifting or cardio is something that you might be debating, but there’s some evidence that both could be beneficial for weight loss.

04/14/2025

https://www.bodi.com/blog/what-is-reverse-dieting

Find out all you need to know about reverse dieting, and how it can help you boost metabolism and raise your calorie intake without gaining weight.

04/07/2025

In order to be successful, we all have to have a plan

My plan consists of the following

1). For accountability I chose a friend with the same goals, who wants to lose weight with me each day we will have as long as we need to talk about our progress and where we need help we are all at a different level so it's best to pick something that works best for your schedule and your lifestyle.
2) pick a nutrition program
3) pick a workout program (optional)
4) take measurements
5) weigh myself

Do not overwhelm my friend I'm gradually going to add more action items and come up with some kind of progress chart!

04/06/2025

A2?

A2 Milk is known to be easier to digest and healthier than other milk including A1 milk, but does this matter in the milk world?

03/07/2025

I can do 10

A fitness pro broke down the minimum range by age group and revealed what your push-up game says about your overall health.

02/09/2025

https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/facts-about-chocolate

Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy one of the most universally beloved sweets: chocolate. If you're being mindful of your diet, you don't have