This past month has been insane with highs and lows. i have been traveling for pleasure and for work. Guess what happens when i travel… i gain weight and get off of my normal workouts. i’m forced to eat out and many times i overeat because i take comfort in the foods at each restaurant along with a cocktail. i feel like i have fallen hard, but now is the time to get back up and clean my body from all the toxins i have put in it as well as get back into my intense workouts. Summer can be a tough time for many of us…we kill ourselves to look good for the pool or beach and then indulge and gain it all back. i’m on my way back, slowly climbing, but i’m on my way. Join me if you feel like you have fallen from fitness too.
Always Dream Big,
Jillybean
Favorite Quotes:
"Sometimes you have to just give yourself a pep talk. It's exhausting when your always critical of yourself. Just love who you are."
Heather Morris
(dancer/actress from Glee)"If you put in the time and effort, your dedication to fitness will take care of you for years to come."
Jamie Eason
(fitness model)"Working out is not a luxury,
it's a necessity"
Marisa Miller
(Victoria's Secret Model)"I don't want a child's body - I want a woman's body that's extremely fit. It's so much sexier."
Ashley Greene
(from Twilight)"Your Beauty is Your Smile"
(hand carved in wood at the Madonna Inn Resort & Spa)Workout Tunes:
"Back in black"
ACDC
(get fired up before your workout)"This Could Be Love"
Alkaline Trio
(good for jogging)"Give me everything"
Pitbull
(dance cardio)"Stereo Love"
Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina
(groove while your stretch)Fitness Tips:
Don't be afraid of change, your body will love it.
Be sure to aside time to work your abs and stretch.
Sprints are the quickest way to burn fat.
Always suck in your abs so you can have better posture and keep those stomach muscles tight.
Food Tips:
Starbucks tips. . . Order a cafe americano and add a little stevia. Don't look in the glass case of evil goodies, instead grab a cold salad or yogurt or order oatmeal.
Be nice to your body and your digestive system and have a homemade smoothie for breakfast.
Chocolate Lovers: learn to love dark chocolate that is 70% or higher in cacao. I eat it every day to fill my sweet cravings.
Tea, Tea, and More Tea!
Favorite Fitness Tools:
*Nike Bowerman running shoes
*Stainless steel water bottle
*Log book for workouts
*Gymboss interval timer
*Garmin running watch
*Workout gloves
*Jump Rope
*My Personal Trainer