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Misconceptions of Exercise

I think there are some big misconceptions out there about women and exercise. A lot of women believe that exercise and strength training will make them muscular like a man. I've even seen Asian dramas where women say the…
Prospectus for Health & Fitness Advice

There is some interest in me writing more blogs about weight loss. Before I do though, I just want to make it clear that I am by no means perfect in my own lifestyle. I had some people asking me if I watch my weight sinc…
Why do you get headrushes?

I have to get some bloodwork done today to check my iron-levels. Boo... I hate needles!! But I have been having issues with headrushes, dizziness, and tiredness in the last couple of months. The doctor took my blood pres…
Foods to Fight Stress

Tons of final exams or midterms? Some people reach for comfort foods to relieve their stress. This is called emotional eating. But most comfort foods (eg. donuts, chocolate, ice cream) may actually not help your stress l…
An Open Letter to My Body

The human body is capable of many amazing things.... Dear Body,It is really difficult to write you this letter. It is also really difficult to call you "dear". I used to hate you. I used to think you were the cause of a…
A Social No-No in Western Society

This post is in response to lil_squirrel4ever's post titled "Is Calling Someone FAT a Social No-No?"When it comes to weight changes, I think in Western society, people will say something positive like, "Wow, you've lost…
The Asian BMI

Asians genetically tend to have smaller frames, but they also have more strict cut-off points with their associated weight for risk of chronic disease. What is BMI? The Body Mass Index is an easy calculation that you can…
Emotionally Intelligent Listening

My counseling TA read this out in seminar today. I asked him if I could have a copy of this quote. It reminds me of a girl that I know.Will you please just listen?When I ask you to listen and you start giving advice, you…