sunshel

Considering moving my blog to Wordpress. Thoughts?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:02:38 -0400

Should I keep my tumblr as well? Help, I can’t decide! (Message me or answer this post)

Hi Shelby! I understand you are probably very busy but I'm hoping now that school is out you might find more time to post? I've been following you for maybe 2 years now and I miss your updates!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:33:25 -0400

Hi there :) Of course. I actually have plans to organize and re-design this blog (add helpful pages, new layout, etc) so look for that as well. And I’m on Instagram too!

(Sorry for the absence. I got a new job and started taking a summer class, so had to adjust!)

Both big toe pose for day 15 of the #yogainspace challenge. I...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:56:00 -0400

Both big toe pose for day 15 of the #yogainspace challenge. I love #yoga in the grass! 😺

Green smoothie everyday for 30 days. This one has 2 bananas, 1...

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:29:17 -0400

Green smoothie everyday for 30 days. This one has 2 bananas, 1 Fuji apple, a giant strawberry and baby kale.

Sunny day 🌞 Got this #yogafools variation idea from @noaaraz who...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:27:00 -0400

Sunny day 🌞 Got this #yogafools variation idea from @noaaraz who got it from @fitqueenirene!

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Acro yoga in the park! #austin #yoga (at Eeyore’s...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:30:21 -0400

Acro yoga in the park! #austin #yoga (at Eeyore’s Birthday)

Fun day with my sister :) Instagram @sunshel

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:24:00 -0400

Fun day with my sister :)

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You are absolutely Gorgeous!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:09:01 -0400

<3 !! Thank you :)

Really looking forward to your post about your eating problems/journey! I'm sure it will help a lot of people; myself being one of them! you're very inspiring!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:08:35 -0400

:) That is great, I really hope it does. (So sorry for the long wait!)

Oh and I’d love to hear all of your stories as well, if anyone wants to share!

Hi! I saw you mentioned that your metabolism has slowed down and you can gain weight quickly due to your past with disordered eating. I noticed the same for my body and I've had disordered eating habits for about a year and a half. I was just wondering: what foods do you eat and how much exercise do you do to maintain your weight?

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:05:43 -0400

Foods: I usually eat greens, vegetables, fruit and hummus. I stay away from all sweets except for chocolate covered banana chips sometimes. In the summer, my fat intake goes down and my carb/fruit intake goes up. So I’ll be eating less hummus and more watermelon, grapes, mango, green smoothies.. etc!

Exercise: I try to walk 5-10 miles a day as well as practice yoga in my room using yogaglo.com. I’m not sure how many calories this burns, but building muscle has definitely helped to speed up my metabolism. I should also note that if I happen to have a lazy day, I’ll eat less than I normally would.

Initially, I used a calorie counter (cronometer is the name) to keep track of calories in/calories out. This helped a lot because I was able to create meals and daily intake plans that met my nutritional and caloric needs. I used this for 2-3 months until I had a better understanding of how much/what types of food I should eat.

Remember to be patient.. For me, this was largely trial and error! :)

This is my favorite vegan/yoga blog :) please update more often!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:54:03 -0400

That is so great to hear, I will do my best! :)

hello :) I was just wondering if you did any other exercise besides yoga? Or perhaps something to build strength for yoga. I've just started and I'm not quite sure what to do to build strength or if practicing the yoga itself will build strength? Thank you! xx

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:53:00 -0400

For me, I’m constantly building strength from the yoga alone. I don’t do anything else, with the exception of core workouts. Not only will you build a lot of strength doing yoga, but you will learn how to control various parts of your body (ie. using core control in inversions)!

Hey y’all! Sorry I haven’t posted much this week or answered your questions, I just got...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:31:40 -0400

Hey y’all! Sorry I haven’t posted much this week or answered your questions, I just got back from my (spontaneous!) Louisiana trip. It was just what I needed.. and now I feel refreshed and ready to start my new job tomorrow. I also have cool bug pictures to post from the insectarium in New Orleans!

Anyway, hope you’re enjoying today outside. Earth day is probably my favorite ‘holiday’ of the year. :)

Happy Earth Day! 😃🌍 Vasisthasana variation for day 22 of...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:26:00 -0400

Happy Earth Day! 😃🌍 Vasisthasana variation for day 22 of #yogafools. This is definitely harder than it looks.. I could barely grab my foot!

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Will i gain weight if i'm a vegan and I eat about 3 avocados a day? If i were to count calories then probably, but since not all calories are equal, would this be okay or not a good idea?

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:47:00 -0400

One medium avocado is around 240 calories and 22 grams of fat. That is a lot of fat. I’m not sure what works for you, but for me, even one avocado a day is too much. I generally try to keep my diet low in fat and follow basic food combining rules. For example, I make sure to eat fat on an empty stomach, and wait several hours (or overnight) before eating anything else.

Also, while you might not gain weight if you counted your calories, you’d be missing out on a lot of other important nutrients by making avocados the central part of your diet. If I were you, I would stick to fruits/vegetables during the day and maybe save your fattier meal for dinner!

im new and following forever. you had me at half bow

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:29:25 -0400

oh great to hear :) & I see that you’re also from texas!

Hello from Louisiana! I’m visiting my friend and today we...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:15:04 -0400

Hello from Louisiana! I’m visiting my friend and today we went to a local restaurant where I tried a mushroom burger for the first time. It was DELICIOUS. Seriously the best thing I’ve tried in a while.

Just started following, and I love your page! My boyfriend and I are planning on learning more about sustainable living and I've just begun practicing yoga again, so this is all super inspirational! Hope you have a wonderful day, lady! =)

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:17:31 -0400

Hi! That is so awesome.. and great that you and him are doing it together. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to know or see more of, and definitely keep in touch! :)

No more $120 yoga memberships for me! I’m now subscribed to...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:16:00 -0400

No more $120 yoga memberships for me! I’m now subscribed to @yogaglo and I LOVE it because I can fit in a class whenever I have time and there are many different styles/teachers to choose from. This morning I chose a 30 minute vinyasa flow followed by a 5 minute meditation.

It’s great for beginners and you can set goals and track your progress. Visit yogaglo.com and sign up for a 15-day free trial.

Also: If you’re like me and you love hot #yoga, a great thing to have around is a space heater. (Mine was only $30!).

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aw that so sad :( does that mean youll have to eat that little for the rest of your life? all the best!

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:18:38 -0400

Most likely… if I don’t watch my intake carefully, I gain weight VERY quickly. But hopefully if I keep eating healthy and exercising, I’ll be able to repair some of the damage. :) (Lesson learned, though!)