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ladyknucklesinshape: piecesinprogress: Midsection May is all...

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:58:54 -0400

piecesinprogress:

Midsection May is all about building a strong, toned core. It uses daily cardio to burn fat and effective, targeted exercises to focus on your abs. One of the great things about the exercises used here is that most of them target multiple muscle groups- planks and plank variations work nearly your entire body while scissor crunches and others get your legs in the action for total body toning too!

For more at home exercise plans and monthly exercise calendars go here! :)

Doing this one because rest days on mah birfday.

fitblrs please reblog so I can follow you!

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:11:36 -0400

I'm restarting this blog! :)

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:07:00 -0400

makeanewdirection: & I’m in love. My. Goodness.

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:31:20 -0400

makeanewdirection:

& I’m in love.

My. Goodness.

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Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:39:16 -0400

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Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:31:35 -0400

forthebeautyunderneathitall: fitsploration: ^ From the wise...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:39:10 -0400

forthebeautyunderneathitall:

fitsploration:

^ From the wise words of The Spartan Warrior ^

When I first began to change my habits about clean eating on April 1st, to follow Jamie Eason’s LiveFit eating program, I was finding myself stuck. It was so clean that there was NOTHING in there that allowed for pizza, cake, ice cream, chocolate, or anything that I loved. I followed it pretty nicely the first four days, and realized that it was not a way of eating I wanted to continue for the rest of my life. Additionally, I didn’t want to weigh out every little dollop of food, or making sure that I only ate twelve almonds in one serving. It wasn’t me. Food wasn’t meant to be this difficult, and it was causing me so much stress.

Obviously, my version of clean eating is so different compared to Jamie’s (and to a gazillion other people’s):

My version of clean means “free of guilt, self-loathing, and consistent struggling between loving and hating food”. Clean eating for me meant that I was cleansed of any negativity I had towards my food, which led towards negativity for myself. Which is why, I am a huge advocate of If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM).

IFFYM cannot describe my philosophy on dieting (okay, I actually loathe this word!) and eating any better. Basically, the philosophy is that as long as the “unhealthy” or “un-clean” fits into your allotted calories and macronutrients for the day, GO FOR IT! Really, is eating one more slice of pizza going to ruin your eating plans for the day? IT BETTER NOT. Are you feeling extremely guilty for having that chocolate bar? Don’t be. It’s life! We were not put on this Earth as perfect human beings, and most certainly, enjoying what we love shouldn’t mean we become imperfect. It prevents binging; it prevents feeling guilty; it prevents “cheating”.

My advice would be to plan out your meals for the day. Every night before bed, I plan out all my foods for the next day. That way, I know HOW MUCH extra food that might not be considered “clean” I can have.

I’m not saying that I eat junk food all the time. Nor, am I saying it’s okay for a person to eat nothing but junk so long as it fits the macros.

Even with IIFYM, I still eat wholesome, lean proteins, and natural foods at least 85% of the time. I enjoy eating foods that come from as close to nature as possible, but I also love the other processed foods. I admit, I love McDonald’s like no other, and I’m not about to stop simply because I’m trying to be healthy. I just have to be smart, and I’m sticking to my guns here with this.

IIFYM is the prime example of moderation. I keep my sanity in tact while becoming healthier, fitter, and happier, because I’m not extremely restricting myself to only a certain type of foods.

Permanent link: http://fitsploration.tumblr.com/iifym

Love the gif.

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Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:31:34 -0400

runningandlunabars: lowcaloriemolly: cleaningout: So on...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:33:09 -0400

runningandlunabars:

lowcaloriemolly:

cleaningout:

So on Friday I took a picture of my scale every few hours. Why? To show what the scale may be telling you when you step on it.

The scale weighs everything and nothing at the same time. It can tell you how much your fat, muscle, organs, blood, hair, nails, etc. weigh at that given point and time. It also tells you what you’re wearing, how much product is in your hair, if you’re retaining water, that you ate last night and it’s somewhere in your GI, that you may have had some water in the last few hours, etc.

The scale weighs nothing. This changing number throughout the day doesn’t tell me how much I can squat, how far or fast I run, what my grades are, how well my clothes fit, if I’m a genuinely good person. My scale knows nothing about me.

Everyone fluctuates weight daily. I was as high as 141 and as low as 137 all within less than 24 hours. If we fluctuate this much during the day, imagine how much we fluctuate day to day? Weigh yourself every day and see that after a few days of “good eating” you’re up a few pounds? Is it really fat? Is it really ANYTHING? No.

Don’t let the scale tell your story - it’s a liar.

THERE YOU GO. I mean it’s a great indicator of where you are in your weight loss journey, but don’t give the scale so much credit! Such a beautiful post.

^^ why I got rid of my scales. I won’t be determined by a number thats not exactly accurate. Scales won’t tell me how far I can run a week, what I’m like as a person, what I’m worth, anything.

These guys are awesome. Especially the bold ones.

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:30:07 -0400

slimmersummers:

gymorexic

weightloss-journeyy

ohmydonut

re-flecti0n

letitburnbaby

iiwillhavethatbody

crystal-oasis

notiwishican

imperfectatbest

tranquil-oasis

twenty-lbs-by-may

mywonderland-myrules

drippingwithserotonin

ifackinmissyou

all-you-desire

perfectiontales: Click here for more tips and motivation <3

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:28:29 -0400

perfectiontales:

Click here for more tips and motivation <3

If you are a weight loss or fitspo blog

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:24:33 -0400

cuteawkward:

And you have person stuff as well, not just fitness/diet stuff on your blog, reblog and be followed

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Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:30:38 -0400

gymorexic: i’ve reblogged this like 10 times

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:29:15 -0400

gymorexic:

i’ve reblogged this like 10 times

muffintop-less: Flat Tummy Foods! I incorporate most of these...

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:30:45 -0400

muffintop-less:

Flat Tummy Foods! I incorporate most of these into my daily intake. Having a wide variety of foods to choose from helps keep most people on track. So remember that there are SO MANY wonderful, healthy choices out there that can get you that flat tummy and healthy body you want!

A - Almonds and other nuts (with skins intact)
Superpowers Builds muscle, reduces cravings
Fights Obesity, heart disease, muscle loss, wrinkles, cancer, high blood pressure

B - Beans and legumes
Superpowers Builds muscle, helps burn fat, regulates digestion
Fights Obesity, colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

S - Spinach and other green vegetables
Superpowers Neutralizes free radicals, molecules that accelerate the aging process
Fights Cancer, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis

D - Dairy products (fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese)
Superpowers Builds strong bones, fires up weight loss
Fights Osteoporosis, obesity, high blood pressure, cancer

I - Instant oatmeal (unsweetened, unflavored)
Superpowers Boosts energy, reduces cholesterol, maintains blood sugar levels
Fights Heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, obesity

E - Eggs
Superpowers Builds muscle, burns fat
Fights Obesity

T - Turkey and other lean meats
Superpowers Builds muscle, strengthens immune system
Fights Obesity, various diseases

P - Peanut butter
Superpowers Boosts testosterone, builds muscle, burns fat
Fights Obesity, muscle loss, wrinkles, cardiovascular disease

O - Olive oil
Superpowers Lowers cholesterol, boosts immune system
Fights Obesity, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

W - Whole-grain breads and cereals
Superpowers Prevents body from storing fat
Fights Obesity, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease

E - Extra-protein (whey) powder
Superpowers Builds muscle, burns fat
Fights Obesity

R - Raspberries and other berries
Superpowers Protects heart; enhances eyesight; improves balance, coordination, and short-term memory; prevents cravings
Fights Heart disease, cancer, obesity

Read more at Women’s Health: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/abs-diet-quickstart-meal-plan#ixzz1rMoUci1P

justonebreatheatatime: motivationintohabit: i-am-stronger: Ser...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:30:06 -0400

justonebreatheatatime:

motivationintohabit:

i-am-stronger:

Seriously deliberated on tagging this as “fitspo” or not. I’d say it is. ;)

Hahaha so awesome :P

IF THIS WALRUS CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU!

No excuses. :D

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Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:30:06 -0400

keep-calm-and-get-in-shape: Just did my 20 jumping jacks. Like....

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:30:05 -0400

keep-calm-and-get-in-shape:

Just did my 20 jumping jacks. Like. A. Boss.

get-thinspiration: hunger games!

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:30:05 -0400

get-thinspiration:

hunger games!

reachingrecovery: Jealous. Fucking G.

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:31:06 -0400

reachingrecovery:

Jealous.

Fucking G.