Monday, April 30, 2012

Healthy weight AND healthy body image

Having a healthy weight AND a healthy body image is important! 


This truly has been a journey for me! I went through a phase that I was pretty much fitness obsessed and always trying to squeeze in a workout in my busy schedule as well as trying to eat right.  This can be utterly exhausting!!! I have gained a few pounds the past couple months due to being busy.  What I found out is interesting.

I have more energy now than I did when I was at my peak with working out.  I workout about four times a week now instead doing very intense workouts 5-6 days a week.  I eat really healthy and control my portions, but have my cheat days once in a while.  I don't work as hard as I did, but am maintaining my weight and muscle tone.  I'm happier with my body than I've ever been! But what's even better is that I FEEL good.

Granted, there are parts of my body that I will never like, but am accepting them, such as my muscular legs.  I would rather have the sleek, skinny legs that look good in practically everything! ;-) But this is ME.  I enjoy life and I enjoy food! :)

Find your healthy weight where you feel good!  Plus, eat healthy and strive to workout at least 3-4 times a week! Remember, to change up your workouts!

What's more important, enjoy life and be happy! :)



Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Fitness Apps

Hi all!!!

Sorry that I've been MIA- needed a break! ;-) Now I'm back!!! :) Look out!

I just bought a few fitness apps!! I was short on time to workout (and I'm really rushing to write this so I'm not late for work! ha!!!!) and I didn't want to just do my own personalized workout that I really lose track of time.  I used Daniel Miller's fitness apps.  They're great and easy to follow.  You can customize them to 5 mins, 7.5 mins or 10 mins.  I did the ab, butt, and arm workout today-- all 7.5 minutes each.  I got a pretty good sweat and heart rate-- you really have to make EACH rep count!! That's the secret!

Here are a couple pics-- see how I use my iPad to follow the workout.  This means I can workout away from home with some motivation to squeeze in a short workout. :) No excuses! ;-)