Health Expert Chef Krista shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/118477/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/118477/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/118477/index http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/121512/dropped-pounds Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:29:00 -0400 Chef Krista I had been working out at the gym five days a week, doing two-hour sessions; 35-40 minutes of cardio, then weight training, followed by stretching. I was in a good routine. The gym was part of my day; I would go in every morning at 9:30 a.m. and leave at 11:30 a.m. My two young children knew the drill, so drop-offs, and pick-ups at the daycare became less stressful. Also, my eating was becoming more structured, and for the first time I... http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/121512/dropped-pounds http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/119944/crush-motivation Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:33:00 -0400 Chef Krista I want to tell you about the time I cheated on my husband. No, not in real life, but in my head, over and over, with a trainer at my gym. Yeah, I want to discuss something lots of women have experienced, but few have admitted: the gym crush. It started when the club hired a new trainer. He made a huge splash. This guy had tons of personal charisma, and a face and body to back it up. All the ladies were buzzing about it, even some of the... http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/119944/crush-motivation http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/118578/taking-weights Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:32:00 -0400 Chef Krista I want to share my story about the daily challenge of being on a health and fitness plan; it's been over three years now and I'm still on my journey. As I write this blog, I try my best to remember what it was like to be a hundred pounds overweight, to feel tired and frustrated on this seemingly endless weight loss battle. I remember wondering, "Does it ever get better? And when does that happen?" It's important to revisit the story of how... http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/118578/taking-weights http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/113626/target-weight Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:40:00 -0400 Chef Krista My weight loss took three long years of hard work. I've seen many people start workout programs and weight loss diets, always with the best intentions and motivation. But before long they fizzle out and fall back into the same patterns; so what was different for me? Here are some tricks that I used to stay motivated. Think of the gym as your special happy time. Even if you're grinding away on the treadmill, tell yourself, "This feels... http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/113626/target-weight http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/111332/girl-humiliation Wed, 12 May 2010 16:28:00 -0400 Chef Krista After three months at the gym I was settling into a routine. I would get the kids ready, and start my workouts at 9:00 every other day. My children were still young; Max, my eldest, was three, and Morgan was still a breastfeeding baby of about eleven months. Getting two kids out the door was a logistical nightmare, kids have so much freakin' gear! Sometimes the hardest part of my day was just getting to the stupid gym. By the time I dropped the... http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/111332/girl-humiliation http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/110247/relationship Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:20:00 -0400 Chef Krista I had joined the gym and was going three days a week, but I was seeing no results. I was still eating pretty much the same way I had always done, but now that I was exercising my appetite increased, so I was really eating more than ever. I felt justified; I was burning it off right? This pattern went on for at least three months: I was working out regularly three to four days a week and feeling stronger. Then I would come home and eat, and... http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/110247/relationship http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/108498/month-gym Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:51:00 -0400 Chef Krista When I first went to the gym after my wake-up call I was 250lbs and very unhealthy. See for yourself:   I remember being in a panic over what to wear; it took me over an hour to pick out a baggy tee shirt and black leggings  I wanted to cover up the fat as best I could and still be comfortable. My goal was to blend in, but still look put together. Honestly, getting dressed as a fat woman is one of the most frustrating... http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/108498/month-gym http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/108190/easter-lightbulb Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:44:00 -0400 Chef Krista Hi folks, my name is Krista Baber; I am not a writer, and I'm 40 years old. I'm the mother of two kids, ages three and six. I'm also a road biker, cross county skier, painter, personal chef and small business owner. Over the past three years I have stepped back from the brink of total health collapse. At one point I was at least a hundred pounds overweight, showing signs of insulin resistance, pre-diabetic, and generally on the cusp of... http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/118477/108190/easter-lightbulb