LosingIt, GainingMe: Body Type Workouts. . .

      Every wonder how you could make the most of your workouts and optimize your routine to enhance what you're already working with?!

      Well. . .Women's Health Magazine offers some suggestions based on your body type/figure. . . .

Pictures and links after jump. . . 

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     I'm not sure if this is going to turn into a fitness/healthy lifestyle blog or not, who knows.  But right now that is going to be one of my main goals in life.  I won't be able to get to the finish line if I never start (again).
     Since grad school started, I've put on the weight that I let go plus a little.  And right now, it gots ta go! For real!  So I will start this LosingIt, GainingMe series to just put it out there and hold myself accountable.  It just has to go.

     So tomorrow I shall kick this off with the oh sooo sweet (lol) Jillian Michaels! Yes, 30 Day Shred here I come!  I do have a gym membership but it's really a pain to get up in the am, drive there, work out how I want to, drive back to my place and get ready for my day.  30DS promises a 20-minute intense workout! I'm all in! I have a lot of DVDs but they're like 45 minutes to an hour. . . blah! LOL!  So I will do this for 30 days and on the weekends (when my world is a bit slower), I'll go to my beloved gym to hit the elliptical, etc.  I'll also jog around my neighborhood/parks when I have the urge.

The goodies to "push to start":

Yoga/Fitness Mat $5 from Five Below

Jullian Michaels 30 Day Shred $9.67 + tax

Not much to pay for your health right?

RIGHT!!

(so excited for tomorrow morning to come!!)

Live today, 

oxox

Wish Me Luck . . .

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Pre-Spinning (11:07am):
Ok, so my friend from school told me about a spinning class that is being offered at our university.  My first thoughts, "it's free? Ok, in there!". . . my thoughts waking up "what in the world am I about to get myself into". Lol! We shall see how this all works out.  From tv and Youtube (lol), spinning classes look intense! However, I do want to get some variety in my workout. I usually just go to my gym and do the same old routine. And I did make a post about being motivated soooo spinning should be a nice difference! Something new, something new! Here I go!

Motivation. . .



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Ok ok ok, so I will admit it.  I've slipped up a bit.  With my first year of grad school coming to an end [last week to be exact, yay me! lol] and just a lot of things going on in my life, I have neglected myself some.  I've been eating poorly which led to weight loss, weight gain then weight maintenance. so, I am back where I was when i first start losing last summer. -sigh- Set back? No.  Just a reminder that I am human and that sometimes, it's mind over matter.  Therefore, I've decided to motivate myself. . .  without self-motivation, goals are just mere dreams. Sidebar: yeah, Kelly Rowland doesnt have much to do with the post, but you get the point lol.

My Motives:

• eat healthier, smarter
• lifestyle change
• be active
• 5k run
• feel completely comfortable in a bikini

I must remember that this is for me, first.  Then it's for everyone else.  When I say everyone else, I refer to the benefits that they will receive as well which comes with living a healthier, longer life.  I want to see my brothers get married and have children and my friends purchase their first homes.  All of that begins with me.

Live today,
oxox

Ms. Oprah & Ms. Jennifer. . .

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Yesterday, inspirational Jennifer Hudson was on Oprah sharing her life with the audience and the world.  She discussed the tradgedy in her family, her weight loss journey, her life in general and performed as well. She also talked about her role in upcoming movie Winnie. Not only is she multitalented (obviously) but a great role model to women. Her journey to health is a great motivation to stay focused and on track.  And I'm glad to see that she is getting the family involved too. Such a beautiful spirit.

Read more about the show on Oprah.com.

Featured is a detailed summary of the show and clips.  The clip that I'm glad was placed on the website is that of Ms. Jennifer and her cousion working out at the gym together. And of course, her singing. Always a delight to hear such a talent.