Today I ran across this great article on body image and self esteem. It explains what influences bad self esteem, how to boost your own, and other great tips! Check it out here: http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/problems/body_image.html
Peace,
Dani California
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Awesome meals for an Awesome You
In a past issue of Seventeen Magazine, I found this awesome chart that had ideas for meals to eat each day of the week that are healthy. Most of the time when we think "healthy meals" you think tofu and spinach right? Well this chart is the opposite of that! It even has you eating out at one meal a day, but eating healthy! Since this was not available online, I re-created the chart using the same foods and ideas. Enjoy!
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If you have allergies, are vegetarian, or are picky there are some easy substitutes that you can use instead!
Instead of Peanut Butter use Almond Butter
Instead of Shrimp you can use pieces of Fried Egg or tofu
Instead of turkey or turkey bacon you can use a soy imitation of either (for the vegetarians)
Your eat healthy checklist according to seventeen magazine:
"Build meals around fruits and veggies, then add the lean protien (like chicken, fish, and low-fat cheese) and a healthy carb (like whole wheat bread or pasta"
"Have two to three snacks a day (midmorning, afternoon, and after dinner) and grab a slice of fruit whenever your hungry. If you wait to eat until your starving, it just sets of cravings for sugary, greasy foods."
"If your an athlete, you may need more food for peak performance. Add an egg for protien at breakfast or an extra piece of fruit or yogurt between each meal."
"Aim for three or four servings of low-fat milk, yogurt, or cheese each day to get enough calcium. (It also helps with muscle tone)"
~All information from Seventeen Magazine. www.seventeen.com ~
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If you have allergies, are vegetarian, or are picky there are some easy substitutes that you can use instead!
Instead of Peanut Butter use Almond Butter
Instead of Shrimp you can use pieces of Fried Egg or tofu
Instead of turkey or turkey bacon you can use a soy imitation of either (for the vegetarians)
Your eat healthy checklist according to seventeen magazine:
"Build meals around fruits and veggies, then add the lean protien (like chicken, fish, and low-fat cheese) and a healthy carb (like whole wheat bread or pasta"
"Have two to three snacks a day (midmorning, afternoon, and after dinner) and grab a slice of fruit whenever your hungry. If you wait to eat until your starving, it just sets of cravings for sugary, greasy foods."
"If your an athlete, you may need more food for peak performance. Add an egg for protien at breakfast or an extra piece of fruit or yogurt between each meal."
"Aim for three or four servings of low-fat milk, yogurt, or cheese each day to get enough calcium. (It also helps with muscle tone)"
~All information from Seventeen Magazine. www.seventeen.com ~
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Self Esteem & Confidence Tips
It’s easy to lose confidence in yourself or get low self esteem sometimes, but here are some tips that can help!
Make a “happy” playlist:
Make a playlist of your favorite songs that make you happy. Try and choose songs that have encouraging lyrics! When your having a down day turn on this playlist! Try not to listen to depressing songs all the time either, this puts you in a down mood.
Make a compliment list:
Make a list of all of the things you like about yourself, then tape it or hang it up somewhere that you will see it everyday! The best place to hang it is somewhere that you will see it before leaving your house for school in the morning (The bathroom mirror is actually a great place!)
Compliments instead of insults!
Replace personal insults with compliments or one of the things from you list ^^. Sometimes it becomes a habit to insult yourself without realizing your doing it. Try and break the habit by replacing any insults with a compliment or something you like about yourself!
Don’t doubt you who are
Always stay true to who you are and don’t doubt that. Don’t second guess who you are based on what others think!
Hang out with good people
Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself and compliment you. Don’t waste your time on those who make you feel bad or make you lose confidence in yourself!
Take care of YOU
Remember to take care of yourself, and sometimes a little pampering doesn’t hurt! ;) Take bubble baths, eat chocolate occasionally, wear lotion that smells good, write in a journal, etc!
Make a “happy” playlist:
Make a playlist of your favorite songs that make you happy. Try and choose songs that have encouraging lyrics! When your having a down day turn on this playlist! Try not to listen to depressing songs all the time either, this puts you in a down mood.
Make a compliment list:
Make a list of all of the things you like about yourself, then tape it or hang it up somewhere that you will see it everyday! The best place to hang it is somewhere that you will see it before leaving your house for school in the morning (The bathroom mirror is actually a great place!)
Compliments instead of insults!
Replace personal insults with compliments or one of the things from you list ^^. Sometimes it becomes a habit to insult yourself without realizing your doing it. Try and break the habit by replacing any insults with a compliment or something you like about yourself!
Don’t doubt you who are
Always stay true to who you are and don’t doubt that. Don’t second guess who you are based on what others think!
Hang out with good people
Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself and compliment you. Don’t waste your time on those who make you feel bad or make you lose confidence in yourself!
Take care of YOU
Remember to take care of yourself, and sometimes a little pampering doesn’t hurt! ;) Take bubble baths, eat chocolate occasionally, wear lotion that smells good, write in a journal, etc!
Welcome!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the Free to be Me blog. This blog is all about self esteem, confidence, health, fitness, fashion, and so so much more! Most of you have probably found this blog off of my website, but for those of you who don’t know me I’m Dani California. I’m a teen fashionista and actress that likes to express who I am through fashion, and I like to encourage others to do the same. Check out my website if you haven’t already: www.danicaliforniaoutfits.com
Please feel free to leave comments! I am so excited to be introducing this brand new blog to you all :)
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