thinspo/fitspo blog to motivate myself and others. NO POSTS ARE MINE UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE!…. pictures of myself Tumblr (3.0; @skinny-is-satisfaction)http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3rebjjxUU1r83r6ho1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://everchangingshape.tumblr.com/post/29296841156/navel-gazer-muscle-makes-all-the-difference">everchangingshape</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.navelgazingblog.com/post/22781865036/muscle-makes-all-the-difference-just-to-answer">navel-gazer</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>“Muscle makes all the difference.”</strong></p> <p><small>Just to answer a few of the questions I received in one swoop: yes, this is me; the first photo was taken about a month after I started working out with a personal trainer; the second photo is four months after that. I posted this on Reddit’s ProgressPics forum and got a big response from women who were discouraged about their exercise when it seemed like they weren’t losing any pounds. Thought sharing this on my blog might help some others.</small></p> <p><small>I’ve had <a href="http://www.navelgazingblog.com/bio">many difficult years of struggling with my body image</a> and my health. Building muscle is so important and makes a big difference in how I look and feel. I won’t even weigh myself anymore, but prefer to use visual references like this — there’s still plenty of room for improvement, but you can see that numbers aren’t all that matter.</small></p> </blockquote> <p>Ok, this makes me feel better</p> </blockquote>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29625469981http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29625469981Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:58:43 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8kr3zHend1rqgv7eo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29433990381http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29433990381Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:56:06 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7rybbvYDV1qcwijgo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7rybbvYDV1qcwijgo2_r2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/28057631013/get-started-how-to-start-a-healthier-lifestyle">matchstickmolly</a>:</p> <blockquote> <h3><strong><big><big>Get Started</big></big></strong></h3> <p><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/3809264923/getstartedthehealthyway">How to Start a Healthier Lifestyle<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/meetmolly">Meet Me (Molly), Author of This List!</a></p> <h3><big><big><strong>Eating and Recipes</strong></big></big></h3> <p><strong>RECIPE DIRECTORIES TO CHECK OUT</strong></p> <p class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast"><a href="http://peasandthankyou.com/recipage/">Peas and Thank You</a> Vegan<a href="http://under400.tumblr.com/"><br/></a><a href="http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/">Budget Bytes</a> Lots of Great, Inexpensive Recipes!<a href="http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/"><br/></a><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/recipage/">Oh She Glows</a> Vegan<br/><a href="http://happyherbivore.com/recipes/">Happy Herbivore</a> Lots of Gluten-Free<a href="http://happyherbivore.com/recipes/"><br/></a><a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/">Chocolate Covered Katie</a> Desserts, Vegan</p> <p class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast"><strong>OATMEAL MANIA SWEEPS THE NATION</strong></p> <p><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/4848737398">Sunshine Oatmeal Recipe<br/></a><a href="http://the-peapod.tumblr.com/tagged/oatmeal">Oatmeal Porn from The Pea Pod</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/4848737398"><br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/6834747534/luscious-chocolate-oatmeal-cookie-in-a-bowl">Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie-In-A-Bowl</a><br/><a href="http://www.katheats.com/kaths-tribute-to-oatmeal">An Overwhelming Amount of Oatmeal Recipes</a></p> <p><strong>OTHER STUFF</strong></p> <p class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast"><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/3915293920/before-and-after-workout-snacks">Before and After Workout Snack Ideas</a><br/><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/11913401263/a-banana-with-peanut-butter-is-my-absolute">More After-Workout Snack Ideas, Chart Style</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/15461247022/mini-pb-f-one-fig-newton-with-1-teaspoon-peanut"><br/>88 Snacks Under 100 Calories</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/3913537726/mollys-typical-grocery-list"><br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/8137244053/bloated-you-might-be-consuming-too-much-of">F</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/8137244053/bloated-you-might-be-consuming-too-much-of">oods that Cause Bloating<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/12288175919/super-sly-ways-to-slim-down-your-portions-1-use#notes">Super Sly Ways to Slim Down Your Portions</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/8137244053/bloated-you-might-be-consuming-too-much-of"> <br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/5149616886/do-you-know-if-its-like-super-duper-sure-that-you-will">Eat Breakfast, Here’s Why<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/7856723801/making-conscious-health-choices-who-decides">Making Conscious Health Choices: Who Decides?<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/9991236758/hi-there-i-have-a-question-for-you-that-you-may-or-may">Not eating enough…but not hungry either?<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/11436409219/the-dl-on-protein-how-much-should-i-get">How To Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Protein<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/11913617449/college-dining-hall-nutrition-tips">How to Make Healthy Choices in a College Dining Hall<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/11733237004/how-to-survive-college-on-a-meal-plan">How to Survive College on a Meal Plan</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/11938951027#notes"><br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/8177901216">What a Healthy Plate Looks Like<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/8138439991">15 Foods that Boost Your Metabolism</a></p> <h3><big><strong>Exercise & Weight Loss</strong></big></h3> <p><strong>EXERCISE<br/></strong> <a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/12495384046#notes">6 Ways to Kick-Start Your Metabolism<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/12473375828/the-abs-have-it-one-of-the-biggest-motivations">25 Free Ab Workouts <br/></a><a href="http://fatskinnygirl.tumblr.com/post/3464539134/the-51-fastest-fat-burners">How to Burn Fat Fastest<br/></a><a href="http://www.fromcouchto5k.com/articles/training/the-couch-to-5k-training-plan/">How to Start Running [Couch to 5k]<br/></a><a href="http://www.divine.ca/en/fitness-and-nutrition/exercise-finder/c_266/">How to Tone [Insert Body Area]<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/9990280189/no-frills-guide-to-cardio">Building Lean Muscle vs. Bulky Muscle<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/11202462565/but-i-dont-want-to-get-bulky">But I Don’t Want to Get Bulky!</a></p> <p><strong><span>WEIGHT LOSS</span></strong><br/><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/11334481380/how-to-determine-your-ideal-weight">How to Determine Your Ideal Weight</a><a href="http://itstheskinny.tumblr.com/plateau"><br/>How to Overcome A Plateau<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/4971373454/why-you-arent-losing-weight">Why You Aren’t Losing Weight</a><span> </span><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/exercise"><br/></a><span><span> </span></span><a href="http://www.superskinnyme.com/body_type_calculator.html">Body Type/Frame Size Calculator</a><a href="http://www.superskinnyme.com/Weight%20Loss/Calorie_Calculator.html"><br/>Calorie Calculator</a><a href="http://www.superskinnyme.com/ideal_weight_calculator.html"><br/>Ideal Weight Calculator</a><a href="http://www.losertown.org/eats/cal.php"><br/>How Much Weight You Can Lose By Prom/Summer/Your Wedding/This Thursday/Tonight</a></p> <h3><big><strong>Yoga</strong></big></h3> <p><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/5055248030/yoga-the-basics">Yoga: The Basics and How to Get Started<br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/5053921429/77-reasons-to-do-yoga">77 Reasons To Do Yoga</a></p> <p><strong>FREE YOGA WORKOUTS</strong></p> <p><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/3912545288/mollys-recommendation-for-yoga-for-beginners">YouTube </a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/3912545288/mollys-recommendation-for-yoga-for-beginners">Yoga for Beginners</a><br/><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf1MtRZx_J4&feature=relmfu">My [Personal] Favorite YouTube Yoga Routine<br/></a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TaraStilesYoga">Recommended Youtube Yoga-Chick: Tara Stiles</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf1MtRZx_J4&feature=relmfu"><br/></a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sadienardini">Recommended Youtube Yoga-Chick: Sadi Nardini</a></p> <p><strong>RECOMMENDED YOGA DVDS</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Yoga-Meltdown/dp/B0031XYLWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320616588&sr=8-1">Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown</a><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Inflexible-People-Judi-Rice/dp/B00006JXWB/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1320616728&sr=1-1">Yoga for Inflexible People</a><br/><em>NOTE: You may be able to rent or borrow fitness DVDs from your library or video rental store free of charge. Hiding them in your coat and sneaking them out is also free of charge, but you didn’t hear that from me.</em></p> <p><strong>YOGA PODCASTS</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/video/">Yoga Journal<br/></a><a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/podcast/yogajournal_yogaclass.xml">YJ’s Free Yoga Podcasts</a></p> <h3><big>Eating Disorders</big></h3> <p><strong>INFO TO KNOW</strong><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/3261188113/starvation"><br/>The Minnesota Starvation Study</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/4080716502/why-starving-looks-like-weight-loss"><br/>Why Starving Seems to Work <br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/6345785035/your-body-will-not-run-on-635-calories-just-because">Why “You Should Eat” Doesn’t Help</a><br/><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/4765622111">How Bulimia Affects Your Body</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/2739204421/thebinge"><br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/12599337984/so-im-about-halfway-through-intuitive-eating-and">Getting Over Forbidden Foods</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/2739204421/thebinge"><br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/4088456980/afterabinge">What to do After a Binge</a> <br/><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/4831804401/shameless-promotion-of-an-incredible-book">What is Intuitive Eating?<br/></a><a href="http://fightingthinspo.tumblr.com/post/12411791302/helping-a-loved-one-with-an-eating-disorder">How to Help a Friend With an Eating Disorder</a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.tumblr.com/post/4831804401/shameless-promotion-of-an-incredible-book"><br/></a><a href="http://matchstickmolly.com/post/10824778839/78-of-18-year-old-women-are-unhappy-with-their">Why 78% of Young Women are Unhappy with Their Bodies</a></p> <p><strong>GET HELP</strong><br/><a href="http://fightingthinspo.tumblr.com/">Fighting Thinspo<br/></a><a href="http://www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/">The Butterfly Foundation</a><a href="http://fightingthinspo.tumblr.com/"><br/></a><a href="http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/">National Eating Disorders Association</a><a href="http://fightingthinspo.tumblr.com/"><br/></a><a href="http://www.b-eat.co.uk/YoungPeople/Home">Beat Eating Disorders</a><br/><a href="http://operationbeautiful.com/">Operation Beautiful</a></p> <p><em>Eating Disorder Helpline: </em><br/>US: 800.931.2237<a href="http://fightingthinspo.tumblr.com/"><br/></a>UK: 0845.634.7650<br/>AU: 1.800.ED.HOPE<br/>NZ: 09.5222.679</p> <h3><big>Happy Reading!</big></h3> </blockquote>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29424401214http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29424401214Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:32:02 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8il08xV341rn1i8ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://before-and-after-pictures.tumblr.com/post/29423827267/i-am-recovering-from-an-eating-disorder-i-was">before-and-after-pictures</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I am recovering from an eating disorder. I was heavily into my eating disorder in the picture to left, and I’m in recovery in the picture to the right.</p> <p>Anyone can be suffering from an eating disorder, it does not matter how they look. </p> <p>I’m healthier now therefore it shows in my weight. </p> <p>Good luck to everyone!</p> <p>—</p> <div class="post_content clearfix" id="post_content_28915994370"> <div class="caption"> <p>Follow <a href="http://before-and-after-pictures.tumblr.com/">here for weight loss before and after pictures</a>, <a href="http://weightlossstories.tumblr.com/">here for weight loss stories</a>, & <a href="http://workout-jams.tumblr.com/">here for workout songs every day</a><a href="http://workout-jams.tumblr.com/">!</a></p> <div></div> </div> </div> </blockquote>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29424376923http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29424376923Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:31:38 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7rw0zEo0B1r0lye4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29078323392http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29078323392Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:52:53 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6p9crJL5a1qgfbw3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29059948665http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29059948665Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:59:04 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m78ckjJ5sE1rb61mxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29006514515http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/29006514515Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:59:57 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86p1r9qxy1rn1i8ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://before-and-after-pictures.tumblr.com/post/28919546144/height-52-weight-110-before-and-after">before-and-after-pictures</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Height: 5’2</p> <p>Weight ~110 before and after</p> <p>—-</p> <div class="post_content clearfix" id="post_content_28294315091"> <div class="caption"> <p>Follow <a href="http://before-and-after-pictures.tumblr.com/">here for weight loss before and after pictures</a> every day and <a href="http://weightlossstories.tumblr.com/">here for weight loss stories</a>! </p> <div></div> </div> </div> </blockquote>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28988258244http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28988258244Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:56:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7qq8zCx2p1ruw8cno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28934382266http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28934382266Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:50:15 -0500<p>DRINK A TON OF WATER!! Most of the time you’re not actually hungry, either bored or dehydrated. Water will fill you up. If you still can’t, get out of the house. Sitting around when you know you have access to food is just tempting. You don’t even have to go out and exercise (but you should!), just drive around or meet up with friends.. anything to get your mind off of the food! :) </p>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28920759182http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28920759182Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:27:00 -0500<p>Aww thank you so much!! :) That means a lot to me!</p>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28920667649http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28920667649Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:25:25 -0500<p>It’s a little bit of both! I can definitely tell that I’ve lost fat in my stomach. It’s a lot more toned. Not as toned as I want it to be, but I’m only on day 9. My legs and arms are more toned as well, but I didn’t have a lot of fat in those to begin with. But my stomach I have definitely lost fat!! It also cleanses your system, which is super healthy for you. I would for sure try it out! It has made me feel amazing so far.</p>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28920647402http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28920647402Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:25:04 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll6nbvMQuJ1qigiw1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28915904796http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28915904796Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:58:36 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxg570b3Np1r14be2o1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28861588019http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28861588019Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:56:39 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m82cauV2gJ1r7z6ojo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28843344250http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28843344250Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:48:03 -0500burgerhealthyfoodmotivation<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7z8qsSUDI1rrek62o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28841783062http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28841783062Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:30:34 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m82c9qNkGH1r7z6ojo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28790429897http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28790429897Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:59:58 -0500before and afterthinspofitspohealthyworkoutmotivation<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m69sa8Rch91rs5mu3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28772390418http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28772390418Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:56:41 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m81fzpRHMJ1rceaoyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28721713904http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28721713904Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:49:53 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7cxo9NJ641rw3b03o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28705484010http://skinny-is-satisfaction.tumblr.com/post/28705484010Sat, 04 Aug 2012 11:56:46 -0500