#meetsam

[visionariesteam]

The Visionaries is hosted by acclaimed actor Sam Waterston, star of Law & Order, Newsroom, and The Killing Fields. Waterston's personal effort to become involved with humanitarian work that was important to him began after his Best Actor Oscar-nominated performance in the 1984 film The Killing Fields. Waterston played Sydney Schanberg, a real-life New York Times journalist who escaped the horrors of war-torn Cambodia with the help of his Cambodian colleague, Dith Pran. For Waterston, working on the film and learning about Cambodia's genocidal Khmer Rouge regime was a life-altering experience. It motivated him to get involved with Refugees International, an organization instrumental in helping Cambodian refugees, as well as other people around the world who have been displaced by war and disaster. In its first season The Visionaries profiled Judy Mayotte, one of Refugees International's most tireless advocates, and it was this program that motivated Waterston to participate in the series. Says Waterston, "As the spirit of the people in The Visionaries shows us, it's about putting it out there and seeing what happens. Doing what you can about huge, intractable problems; now that's an idea worth encouraging." Waterston still won't take a cent for his time hosting The Visionaries. Waterston does not stand aloof; he is genuinely interested in The Visionaries -- giving input and offering support. He has been a wonderful spokesperson and supporter of The Visionaries.

[healthybtch]

Who am I?

Hello :)

I am healthybtch! I'm twenty years old, I live in Canada and I am earning my bachelors of Physical Education in Health Promotion right now. I like documentaries, animals, taking pictures, travelling, hiking, water (as in drinking it, swimming in it, sailing on it, and taking pictures of it) and reading. I also enjoy school, and learning about nutrition. I abhor laziness, and anything I can do to get my body moving makes me happy. Someday I am going to run the Colour Run, the Spartan Race, and any/every zombie run I can do.I get really obsessed with things for a short period of time, and then get over them. Except health/fitness...that seems to be sticking :)

There are so many great sites on tumblr about fitness, weight loss, and health. What makes me different? Probably nothing. I want to look and feel sexy for me (and also my totally hot boyfriend) and also be as physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy as possible. This site is basically my own tips, ideas, and knowledge about what works for me, and what might possibly work for you!

A little bit of background. I have had problems with disordered eating the past, and still occasionally struggle with them. Anorexia, binge eating and purging, and over-exercising are all serious problems that affect so many people (especially girls). Along with these problems, I also drank and smoked way too much. After high school, I got into a really bad relationship and began cutting. I was basically going into a downwards spiral, and I gained weight. Basically I felt uncomfortable and unhappy and I needed to change it. Now that I have someone great in my life, I am trying to overcome my issues and become strong and healthy. While I still struggle with a lot of my issues, I try to take a positive attitude and I'm trying to learn to love myself no matter my size/weight/appearance.

My favourite workouts to do would be: - Zumba - Running - Horseback riding - Hiking - Swimming - Good ol' physical labour! (I'm Finnish, I can't help it. I like to work.) THIs is my go-to play list for any workout I do.

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Stats Age:20 Height:5 feet, 8 inches Heaviest Weight: 160lbs Lowest Weight: 120lbs Current Weight: 146lbs 143.5lbs 142 lbs Goal Weight: 135lbs 

Oh, and another thing. I don't believe that the scale is an accurate evaluation of your body. Maybe I'll get to 135 lbs, and maybe I won't. I just want to look really great and if that's at 140 lbs, then so be it! Inches and reaching goals I set for myself are way more important to me.

I have no before and after pictures right now. They will come eventually! (Once I get sexier). I do have progress pictures though.

If you have any questions, my ask box is always open. I'm always willing to talk and answer questions!

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JANUARY GOALS - work out 4 - 5x a week - drink 2L water daily(almost) - cut back on meat and dairy - try new healthy recipes - get down to 143 pounds - once a week, have a 2 hour workout - have 1 green tea/day - cut back on aspartame, MSG and sugar

Go me!!

FEBRUARY GOALS - do 20 'real' push ups (not the modified version on my knees) in a row I'm at 13!! - for one month, cut back completely on red meat (only poultry and fish) - get under 140 lbs - try Chia seeds - continue with other January goals  - try a vegetable and fruit I've never tried before dragonfruit and kale...loved the dragonfruit, wasn't crazy about kale, but I put it in my smoothies so it's okay :) - replace soy milk with regular milk whenever I can  - try quinoa!

 Okay, not my best month, but I did spend a week in Cuba and I did lose some weight and I made a lot of gains so I'm okay with it! I'll keep going for March!

  MARCH GOALS

- do 20 'real' push ups (not the modified version on my knees) in a row I'm at 14!! - run a mile in under 7:40 - continue to cut back on red meat & dairy - try Chia seeds - try quinoa - do yoga at least once a week - run 5k at least once a week - green tea and tons of water everyday! - every day remind myself of something that I love about my body

[dagons-pandemonium]

meet sam.