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My answer: A Come Rain or Shine Attitude
There is a famously watched TED Talk by Angela Lee Duckworth talking about the key to success. Although her example was rooted in experiences with children in school, I think her conclusion applies to absolutely any challenge anyone faces.
The key to success, Duckworth says, is GRIT.
Her talk is very informative and motivational. Check it out. https://embed-ssl.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit.html
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Are you walking around in baggy clothing or feel most comfortable in your sweatpants?
If the answer is yes. You MUST read this blog post from Michele Lian: 3 Ways To Get Your Body Back When You’ve Let Yourself Go.
Beachbody is having a challenge pack offer right now. For the purchase of a month’s supply of Shakeology you can get 21 Day Fix for just $10 extra.
I am seriously contemplating getting this. I heard 21 Day Fix is a great beginner program. The program is taught by celebrity trainer Autumn Calabrese and is 21 days of 30 minute exercise performed seven days a week.
The exercises include a combination of pilates, yoga, and aerobics. It also comes with seven containers to measure your food and learn about eating a clean diet.
My parents are coming to visit me, next month, during their annual vacation and they think this would be a good program for us to undertake as a family.
Kayla Itsines Blog
Godess of fitness, Kayla Itsines, published a great post today on tips for a flat stomach. She recommends:
1. Eat a snack at 3 p.m. – People usually start getting antsy for a snack around this time.
2. Stay away from salt – It could be the reason for feeling bloated or puffy.
3. Chew slowly – Eating too fast may mean you are swallowing air along the way which could lead to a bloated feeling.
4. Find your Zen: To reduce comfort eating.
5. Go Green: Green tea boost metabolism and helps your body utilize fat.
6. Watch the sugar: There is a lot of “hidden sugars” even in healthy foods.
7. Perform Cardio daily: This will keep your metabolism going and help you lose weight and get lean.
This lady is an inspiration! And what a wonderful reminder to take it one day at a time and that it takes time.
Today was a great day! 🙂
I was talking to my brother about how hopeless I felt about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s almost embarrassing to have this blog because it’s like a document of all my failures.
He told me if I want something badly enough, I should just stick to it.
He said: “You want results to show overnight and they just won’t. You need to commit to a healthy lifestyle and tell yourself you will stick to this lifestyle even if you don’t see any results one month from now. And one day, it will all fall in place and you will notice.”
This motivated me (and him, simultaneously :P) and I decided I will eat clean today. Maybe I won’t tomorrow, or the day after that, but today I WILL.
The doubts immediately swarmed my mind, the negative thoughts said: “You don’t have the self control,” “What’s the point anyway, you are past the point of no return.”
And I did get tempted during the day but I am proud to confess, I ate clean all day! And almost like destiny, my roommates decided to eat vegetarian today so all of us ate Tofu.
Breakfast: Chocolate Shakeology
Lunch: 2 Tofu Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Dinner: Tofu and Veggie Stir Fry
I also did a T-25 workout!
I feel pretty great going to bed. I don’t know about tomorrow, but today, today was great!
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I actually enjoyed this article. It was motivational and inspirational.
Music can be a really motivating part to a workout. I know for me personally, some tunes are reserved specifically for when I need the extra push.
For this reason, I just love 8tracks’ workout playlist!
Here’s a taste of what you can find: Run, little hipster 🙂
I thought why not talk about another bean today like I did so yesterday. Today I had kidney beans. I am not the biggest fan but it does have the usual benefits of legumes:
– good source of protein and fiber
– lowers risk of heart disease
– stabilizes blood sugar levels
I love Garbanzo beans! They taste so good, they are fun to chew (unlike boring leafy vegetables), and they come with a variety of health benefits, namely:
– provide blood sugar health-related benefits
– reduces risk of colon cancer
– excellent source of dietary fiber
– low in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol
i run for my mom 