Is it true that you can burn more fat and calories by doing a certain type of exercise? The answer is “yes” and “no”! The reality is that it depends on a few key variables. When you exercise, you burn calories mainly coming from fat and carbohydrates. If you walk at a very slow pace … Continue reading »
Author Archives: ksteede
ABC’s of Selfishness
Taking care of yourself requires a certain level of selfishness. Many of us find this difficult. Most likely we were raised to be thoughtful, kind, sharing and considerate. At some point in our adulthood we take these personality traits and put them on steroids. Next thing you know the needs of everyone and everything around … Continue reading »
“The Plan”
It is amazing how productive I suddenly get when I know I should be working out. Last night was a perfect example. The moment I open my eyes in the morning I feel like I am moving 100 miles per hour. The balancing act of getting Ethan and myself ready for the day and out … Continue reading »
“Alleged” break-in
I have NO idea how I just came across this video but I think it is hilarious! It is obviously old but I still found it very interesting. I also feel enough time has passed since Season 7 of the Biggest Loser that it would be OK to touch on this topic. Take a look … Continue reading »
Who’s asking you the questions you’re not asking yourself?
Some people are either afraid to tell you the things you need to hear because they don’t want to hurt your feelings OR they are not afraid to tell you what you need to hear but they do it in a way that hurts your feelings. So how can we overcome these types of situations? … Continue reading »
Submerged in a pot of boiling water
The other day I was told that if you placed a crab directly over heat it would freak out and do whatever it needed to do to try to get away but if you placed a crab in a pot of water it would sit and boil to death. I thought it was a pretty … Continue reading »
Cashew Chicken
For whatever reason I tend to get into patterns where I eat the same things over and over again. This year I decided rather than make a new years resolution to “lose weight” I figured I would make one to focus on new recipes. Tonight’s recipe actually surprised me! I did not expect it to … Continue reading »
Own It
It has been 32 months since my Biggest Loser Finale and I will be the first to admit that I am not exactly where I imagined I would be. My fitness level is nowhere near what it was when I left ranch and I have definitely gained weight…a lot of it! Now I could ramble … Continue reading »
