healthy food + fitness

Kathy, 20, a kiwi girl who loves healthy food, cheerleading and is studying Human Nutrition at the University of Otago, New Zealand // PS. this isn't my main blog so I message & follow from the url p-ayzer

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[kellyeatskale]

Lets stop shaming each other for our food choices

I think one of the things that turns people off to the vegan community is this all or nothing mentality, like if you’re not 100% vegan then you’re not doing your part.

But the thing is, any shift towards a more sustainable diet is an accomplishment that we should be celebrating!! Whether that’s acknowledging meatless Mondays, or eating local and organic, or simply eating one plant based meal, all of these things are steps in the right direction that we should be encouraging.

Diets are incredibly personal and they’re influenced by a lot of varying life factors. Yes vegans should educate and inform and spread their passion, but I don’t feel it’s fair to make others feel bad for not eating a certain way.

Remember, there was probably a time where you ate differently than you do now, and we should respect where everyone is on their diet journey.

And we should also respect any and all efforts to eat more plant based because it is the culmination of small efforts that bring about big change.

Xoxo

Insta: kellyeatskale

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[mantrasandmangos]

[aspoonfuloflissi]

Hummus/avo/fresh parsley and vegan cream cheese/tomato/fresh parsley on whole grain bread :)

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[mike-like-a-justice-league]

HEALTH TIPS

For anyone who’s 2018 goals includes getting in better shape, here’s some easy and quick tips from an ex-trainer:

You’re not going to change your entire lifestyle over night, or probably a month. It takes time. Work on small steps that can be altered, or added to your daily routine before you’re ready to dive into anything serious. Going to the gym consistently is all about getting in the routine, go for 2 weeks in a row and it’s a lot easier to keep going.

Drink Water. The easiest, most cliche one but it’s true

STRETCH

Warm up. Especially in these winter months, it’s important to be physically warm before exercising. 

Weight lifting burns more fat than cardio

Nutrition is KEY

“Abs are made in the kitchen” is very real. Pay attention to what you’re putting in your body

You don’t have to go on a diet or meal prep (and definitely never starve yourself) but adding more healthy foods or cutting out unhealthy foods is a great step

Cut back on soda.

SLEEP.

Nobody at the gym is there to judge you. If you’re nervous about going to the gym for the first time, likely everybody else there is really only worried about themselves. Also don’t be afraid to ask the staff questions, because that’s what they’re there for.

Ask for a spot. Swallow your pride and don’t try to lift more than you can, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. It’s way better to be a temporarily embarrassed than permanently injured.

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[skinnierwhenstarving]

Please reblog if you post any of the following:

- Fitspo

- Workout routines

- Low cal recipes

- SAFE weight loss tips

- Body positivity

- Positivity in general

- Or if you are in recovery

Need new blogs to follow 💖

[rawvegan4life]

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[balanceyourplate]

Just found your blog. Let me say it is perfect, full of love and light. It is a real source of motivation! xxxx

Thanks hun xxx

[balanceyourplate]

I just found your blog and I'm glad I did!! 💕💕

Aw thanks sweetie xx

[elephantsarevegan]

[balanceyourplate]

Awesome blog, could I ask you a favor? I love your food, could you write what ingredients you use in your breakfasts/lunchs? So thank you!

Yes of course! I’ll do that from now on x

[melonmoo]

[balanceyourplate]

Chocolate granola for breakfast this morning 🍫☕️ I've gone from getting like 4 hours of sleep during exams to 9-10 hours which is a bit freaky but I guess more sleep is better than no sleep 😅 hope everyone has a nice Thursday, I'm going to try get outside and enjoy the sun ☀️

 > follow me on ig @balanceyourplate

[balanceyourplate]

Hellooo fitblrs! Anyone there?

 Once again I have taken a tumblr hiatus throughout the uni semester but I am BACK (kind of). Basically, I've been working on my Instagram (@balanceyourplate) and using that a heck of a lot more because I find I can connect easily with a lot of other similar igs from my city/country. I really love the lil community we have on there, sharing local eateries and NZ brands etc.

> give my Insta a follow if you wanna see what I eat, where I eat and what I've been up to (aka me sitting in the library for 14 hours a day lol)

 Having said all that, I do miss you guys on tumblr!! This is where I started off FIVE years ago, when I was 15 and figuring out what the hell all this 'fitspo' was about. So I am going to try and continue using this platform too. I really want to build a connection with you fellow fitblrs, even if we don't live in the same city or country! 

 > so feel free to drop a message in my ask box, I'm always up for a chat!