From Couch to Confidence: Big Girl Tips to a Healthy Lifestyle Change

My journey documented: your journey too.

Exercise is the last thing on my mind when I have had a long day at the childcare coupled with school and taking care of my family? If your anything like me, I take a little "me" time which means getting comfy on the chocolate brown sectional in the living room and snuggling in the corner of the couch with my blanket and some wine to watch television which in turns watches me.

False mental promises to myself that I will rise at 5AM in the morning and workout to Billy Blanks Taebo DVD becomes mundane. Turret like exercise days from a revelation that "I need" to workout because I need to work out comes out in spurts of days and weeks and then I STOP. This insanity is making me insane and vulnerable to accept my body the way it is, but I know different.

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What's Libido?      

It's your sex drive or sexually desire for another person. Increasing your exercise and lowering your body weight will level out your hormones when you are feeling bad, had a difficult day or if your angry at your partner.

Sexual organs are affected by the restricted blood flow due to fat deposits into the vessels. Exercise and weight loss counter act this factor and improves your sex drive.



A simple walk (5miles) around my neighborhood with my hubby on a Saturday morning affords us quality time during the walk and later that evening. Although I am a big girl under construction I know the benefits first hand on how losing ten pounds and exercising boost my morale both mentally and sexually.

Lifestyle change of 3 Plus size Female Celebrities

3 Curvy Celebrities opt for a healthier lifestyle change

Celebrities are people too. Not every Hollywood entertainer is losing weight for the red carpet or for the next number one movie on the big screen. Jill Scott, "Monique," and Chaka Khan have changed to become a healthier version of themselves.

The difference about this blog topic is these three women embraced their curves during their Hollywood career. They are just like us. They struggled with their weight and accepted their voluptuous bodies with confidence like many big girls who are reading this blog. But something happened to motivate a healthier lifestyle change besides flaunting their star power. See their reasons for change and before and after photos.

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Feeling sexy vs. being healthy

 

 "Take me to the ER," I whispered to my husband. "There is a piercing pain in my chest with pressure spreading across the wings of my shoulder blades through the front of my bra line." Oh my God, I am dying. I haven't felt this pain before.  I am breaking down like a worn pair of shoes that need the shoe repairman to fix. "I can't walk."

 

"I am coming mama this is the Big One," like Fred Sanford said to his wife Elizabeth on the T.V. show "Sanford & Son."  I awoke last night to this pain that caught my attention on purpose. Am I dying? Am I selfish for not taking better care of myself? Will I live to see my grandchildren have children? Will I need a heart transplant?Shit, will I even be a canidate for one? All these thoughts ran through my head while my husband drove me to the hospital at 1:23 A.M. on March 4, 2013.

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I have a closet full of clothes in sizes that range from a size 12-20. I literally have my own Plus Size Store in my bedroom closet. The one size that hasn't changed significantly is my size 9 shoes with the exception of a few 8.5 shoes I purchased on sale.

Have you ever had those days when you try on clothes and the bulge is screaming out at you like a child having a temper tantrum? I stood in the mirror contemplating accessorizing my body with a pair of Spanx which I knew would add an additional 10 minutes to my dress time.  I really didn't want to feel constricted around the waist today because I my body feels more natural without the contraption and normally I wear the Spanx garment for some special occasions.

I dare you; 7 Tips to a healthier you to build confidence

Valentines Day has passed and it's back to the daily grind. My husband purchased my favorite Reese Butter Cup as a gift and  it was in the form a heart. The size was bigger than my two hands put together! Never mind the beautiful flower arrangement stationed directly behind the candy. I was more enthralled with the candy. Why? I use food for false comfort which turns me into a yo-yo dieter.

It is important to take self-notes of habits or choices which hinder you physically and emotionally as a big girl. The choice is yours and it begins with you! I have listed 7 tips to help change your life and your lifestyle forever.

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Valentines Day is a day for love and romance. Plan something for you and you special Valentine that they will remember. Even if you are shy or on the fence, these are 7 tips from biggirlifestyle.com will not only build your confidence, but build up the fire in the bedroom! I am hot already!