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i need more cute work out gear ! - motivation?! =)

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intheonehundreds:

Hip Raise

Works: Glutes 

The benefit: It targets the muscles of your rear end, which can help make your belly flatter. The reason: When your glutes are weak—as they are in most women—the top of your pelvis tilts forward. This not only places stress on your lower back, but it causes your tummy to stick out—even if you don’t have an ounce of fat. Your fix: the hip raise.

How to do it: Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor [A]. Now brace your core, squeeze your glutes, and raise your hips so your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees [B]. Pause for 3 to 5 seconds—squeezing your glutes tightly the entire time—then lower back to the start.

AKA the snooki pelvic thrust

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June June June! =) every since the semester ended…early may? and then a week later i started my summer classes so its been almost a full month since ive been to a gym. i try to run everyday for 30- 40 minutes and do lunges and squats after. i know ive gained a couple pounds just from the way i feel. when i sit i have jello yo like legit bread rolls and it just makes me feel really uncomfortable. i am not going to weigh myself though because its not about the numbers. for this month and next month since i am away from home, i am really going to focus on eating healthy and clean ! i know abs are made in the kitchen ;) i also signed up for the gym at the hospital i am studyin in. only a ten minute bike ride ! super fast and its a small “wellness” center so hopefully its not crowded all the time. its 24/7 too !! thats awesome ! its only 40 bucks for two months!  thats amazing and it offers free classes too ! so i am super excited to start going back to the gym tomorrow =) today so far, ive eaten pretty well.

breakfast at 7 am- 2/3 cup oatmeal w strawberries and honey, flax seed toast w organic raspberry jam
*ran to class- 20 minutes* ran back ….all in the rain -.-”
lunch at 12- salad w mixed greens, pepper, tomatoes w raspberry balsamic vinagrette, 1.5 cups of fage greek yogurt w honey, 1 crisp bread (45 cals)
snack at 430- 2 crisps bread w 2 tbs sunbutter, apple w cinnamon, green tea, 1/2 piece of 85% extra dark santo domingo chocolate

OMG just got my DVD !! Strong & Sculpted ! three 20 minute work outs - strength yoga and core ! im going to start now ! haha bye ! =) have a great weekend !

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inspiremethin:

I call this the “Just Do It” series. :) Aimed to motivate you to get off your tush and work for the tush you want! 

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losing-every-extra-pound:

How to Stay Motivated
“you cannot ‘find’ motivation, you must create it!” - yoga-body 

50 Ways to Stay Motivated for Weight LossHow to Stay Motivated to Exercise
12 Ways to Get Motivated
Staying Motivated to Lose Weight
More Articles about Motivation

Take it One Day at a Time
Don’t worry about tomorrow, focus on today. Focus on eating right for today, make it your goal for the day, and repeat it tomorrow, and the day after that and the day after that. 

Surround Yourself with Positivity 
“Change your thoughts, and you change your world”, it’s really true. Think you can, and you can do anything. Think positive, breathe positive, live positive, be positive as much as possible. Focus on the solution, rather than the problem. Surround yourself with good people, good food (food that’s good for you), and good thoughts.

Create a Dream Board 
Bring your dreams to life. Look at them every day. Never lose sight of what you want. Fill it with your favourite quotes and pictures to inspire you. 

How to Make a Dream Board
Digital Dream Board
Create a Dream Board 

Visualize Accomplishing your Goals
If your goal is to lose weight, create a mental picture of yourself having already achieved it. What will you look like, feel like, and move like when you have accomplished that goal? Living as if you are already there makes realizing your vision something you focus on daily.  

Make Realistic Goals
Ask yourself what you want. What do you want from life? Who do you want to be? Where do you want to be? And make realistic goals. Now that doesn’t mean you can’t have your dream body, it just means realizing that it won’t happened overnight. Make S.M.A.R.T goals. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Time-bound goals. 

SMART Criteria
Example of SMART goal 

Reward Yourself, Be Kind to Yourself & Recognize your Progress
When you know you have been good to your body, treat yourself! Find a reward that inspires you- a new pair of sneakers or workout outfit, a new music CD for your walk or pamper your feet with a pedicure for all of your efforts. Give yourself a hug once in awhile! Train hard, eat right, sleep well, but once a week, allow yourself an indulgence. Enjoy your favorite dessert, get a massage, or simply take some time for yourself to relax.

It’s Okay to Cheat!
Once in a while, cheating will keep you on track! Planning a cheat, whether it’s a snack, a meal, a weekend or a week vacation, can make all the difference in the world. Allowing yourself a little “controlled” wiggle room, you can avoid falling off the wagon. And once your “cheat” is done, go right back to your plan.

Forget about the Scale 
Focus on how you’re life is changing, on how you feel. Focus on how you’ve changed. Focus on the inches lost, the muscle gained. Focus on how much better you’re becoming and how much you’re gaining. Alternatively, weigh yourself once a week, or even once a month. Measure your entire body monthly as well. Take one picture of yourself daily in the same outfit for the duration of your journey. 

Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
Focus on yourself, on creating the best you possible. Remember that everyone is different, everyone has their own experiences, and their own unique imperfections. Different people are at different stages at different times. Comparing yourself to others can lead to bitterness, anger, jealousy, envy and even unhealthy competition.

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People
Learning to Live: Don’t Compare Yourself to Others

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