Posts tagged healthy is the new skinny
Our Trivial Body Obsession Confronted by Our New Reality

I think this virus and lifestyle pause has been really helpful in seeing the privilege it has been for such trivial topics like stretch marks, loose skin, losing weight, and stomach rolls to be our greatest concerns day to day. Things are changing and I hope the obsession women have with their bodies is going to change too!

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30 Minute Circuit Training Workout #1

We are in quarantine, but we can still break a sweat together! I am fortunate to have a home gym during this time and so I wanted to help and share it with those of you who don’t! It isn't just a workout, we are doing a lot of mindful work too! Together, we will make it through this pandemic healthy and feeling good! I got you!

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Let's Talk About Jillian Michael’s Comments About Lizzo's Body

This week, Jillian Michaels is under fire for her comments about singer Lizzo’s body. We do need conversations about health, but we also have to realize that this isn’t the best approach. In this video, I share some of my opinions about what was said and how we can speak about health in the media moving forward.

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Dani Candray for Aerie

If you don’t know Dani Candray, you are missing out! This beautiful human being is changing the game for women like herself who have Alopecia. Alopecia is a condition that causes hair loss and Dani is here to show you that, hair or no hair, you are worthy of love. That is why she is officially an Aerie Real Role Model.

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What does my week of food and exercise look like?

A few weeks ago, I decided to make a log my workouts and what I was eating to be more conscious of my patterns. I think it is healthy to be mindful about what we put in our bodies but also not to restrict ourselves to a “diet.” I am posting this so you can see what an average week is like for me, and so you can see I am not on a calorie restrictive diet, just a healthy one. And yes, there is a difference!

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True and I for the Gap Body Campaign!

This campaign was exceptional for me in more ways than one. I have been a curve model for fifteen years at this point, and you always hope to book, “big campaigns.” But, for most of the curve models who have been in the industry ten+ years, they know that it is only in the recent years that companies like Gap would use women like me as a model. The best part of the whole experience was that I wasn’t selected because I am a “model.” I was selected for the work I have done with Healthy is the new Skinny and creating Natural Model Management.

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Festival Ready with Simply Be UK

I had the best photoshoot with SimplyBe Uk to showcase these new festival styles, available now! This photoshoot was basically 100% me. I loved the whole vibe, the hippie-casual collection, the locations in Joshua Tree, Ca., and the kind and fun English crew! Here are some of the images of me and model, Emma Breschi from the shoot and some BTS!

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Utah State University Lecture Recap

Last week, I gave a lecture at Utah State University for mental health week and it was one of my favorite presentations so far. The students were extremely kind, engaging, and welcoming. I was thrilled to have men join us for this important conversation and to hear their feedback as well. Check out the recap here!

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My Day 1 of 90: Labor of Love Health Challenge

Today is day 1 of a 90 day health commitment and I am feeling scared. One thing I have learned about my feelings is that they aren’t always accurate. It is okay to feel them, but it is also okay to analyze them. Why am I scared to make this commitment? Well, I worry I won’t complete it, I will let myself down, and I will fail. At this time my conscious mind kicks in and ask: How can I fail if I am working to better my health and my life? I can’t!

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Tuscan White Bean Soup for the Soul

I went searching for a Tuscan bean recipe and found a few online that looked good! I then took the parts I liked and combined them into this beautiful and delicious recipe of my own! I used my vegetable slicer which perfectly cubed all the ingredients and made my life and this soup so much easier. Perfect for our traditional soup and salad lunches at the office.

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Pesto Salad Pizza

Salad pizza? Yeah girl, and you are going to love it! For real, this is up there with one of my favorite recipes so far! It is perfect for family pizza night, a potluck with friends, or any other kind of gathering with food involved. It is as simple as it seems…. we are going to make our basil pesto first, then our pizza, our salad, and then we are going to put it all together for a party for your tastebuds!

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Cauliflower & Quinoa Taco Soup on a Budget

A lot of people believe that eating healthy is more expensive. It can be, but with effort, you can make organic healthy recipes like this cauliflower and quinoa taco soup for an affordable price.! The total price for all the ingredients in this recipe was $30. After splitting this huge pot of organic soup into 12 servings, the total price per bowl was $2.50!

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What Influencers and Models Can Do More to Give Back

In the “Insta” world of models, influencers, and free stuff, what are any of us doing to give back? This was a question I had to ask myself and be ready for the honest answer; not enough. When I reflected on 2018 I felt nothing but complete gratitude for all the abundance in my life and I wanted to dedicate 2019 to giving more. I have enough, I have done enough, I am fulfilled, and therefor I want to help others in need. Read more about how I am taking action in 2019!

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The Changing Faces of Wellness Panel at Wellspring

How can the wellness industry evolve to be more authentic and accessible for all people? That is precisely what Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts, Dan Nevins, Michael James Wong, and I speak candidly about in this panel discussion, lead by Kerri Kelly, at the Wanderlust Wellspring Festival in Palm Springs. Watch the full panel video here and join the conversation!

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