Complex Vs. Simple

So we all hear it, carbs are BAD! The next day they are good. Here is the simple answer. It's both! Wait...what? Yup both are true. However, to go into detail...there are good carbs and there are bad carbs. Good carbs are wholesome, nutritious, and haven't been stripped of their nutrients. Carbs are everywhere and they are our main energy source so you DO NEED carbs. To tell good from bad, we need to look at the types of carbs. Complex are good carbs, they are full of nutrition and digest more slowly which makes you feel fuller longer and prevents you from crashing or feeling empty. Simple carbs are quickly digested, leaving you hungry for more and walking back into the kitchen for seconds (extra calories). So don't think that you are stuck on a diet where you cannot enjoy carbs, you need them...just need the right ones.

Tha'ts why I do it!

This is why I "go get it" everyday. Exercising makes me more patient, gives me energy, helps me perform better everyday, gives me confidence, helps me be more productive and positive as well. I don't workout just because I want to lose a few pounds or to maintain my body weight. I do it because of the physical and mental benefits it provides. It keeps you young in both aspects and just improves your overall attitude and how you carry yourself. GO GET IT.

Welcome to a new year!

Hello everyone! I apologize for the absense but during the holidays my priority is family and I wanted to spend all my time with them! I hope you were able to do the same! So it is the month of starting over, starting fresh, starting new! What are some of your guys' new years resolutions???? How are you planning on keeping those resolutions so that you don't just lose site of them in three or four weeks? There are a few simple steps to take in making goals or resolutions for yourself and to avoid losing sight of what you really want.

1. Make your goals attainable. Too often people go overbaord and set unrealistic goals for themselves, and when they don't achieve them they really get down on themselves and give up. Start with baby steps! Instead of promising yourself you're going to lose 50 lbs, focus on losing 5 lbs. Once you start seeing those results, you become more motivated to continue on.
2. Set yourself up for success. Give yourself the tools necessary to make yourself successful in your journey. Throw out your junk food, declutter your life of negativity, be more positive in all aspects of your life. Supply yourself with positive choices that don't set you back or set you up for failure. Get healthy food, use pinterest for motivation, get a workout program or sign up with a gym.
3. Spread the word! Let people know your goals! You are more likely to be responsible with your aspirations when people are aware of them. Plus, it also may inspire a friend to do it with you! Sometimes it also helps the people around you set you up for success by cheering  you on in your journey, or help provide options for you that support you in your goals. They can also keep you accountable when you try to cheat ;)
4. Understand that no plan is fail proof. You will fall down sometimes, you will make mistakes, and mess up. I do it too, all the time! Even after 7 years of my healthy lifestyle, I sometimes don't feel like working out, going as hard as I should, eating as cleanly (if that is even a word) as I should. You just have to get back up and dust yourself off when you fall. It is perfectly normal to have set backs, don't freak out an give up. Identify what triggered it, and improve. You are the only one responsible for your success or failure. You have to keep going no matter what.

I'll be very open with my new year's resolution since I told you all to get the word out on your goals. I want to stop snacking late at night. I am terrible at it, especially since I get off work so late. I want to start drinking more water. I want to eventually cut out completely corn chips. I don't know why but those salty, crunch little tortilla pieces are my down fall lately. No one is perfect guys, don't even think that. Let's get on this journey together. We can all do this, it is just up to us to make it happen. Keep your eyes out for my next posts, I would like to start a challenge with a small group of people. I am taking about 7-8 of you. If you are interested, please comment with your email below and I'll send you a message. Happy New Years everyone! Now go get it!

Looks Like It Is Catching On

Ok, you know it is legit when the Disney princesses are in on it! I think this is a fun little chart to share! I just wish we had more positive and strong character for little girls to look up to. I AM NOT dissing on the disney princesses, I am a fan just as much as the next girl. But I wish we had a lot more positive role models that showed girls that they don't have to be this marketed, airbrushed, rail thin, tall model. Even with all the hollywood stars...I feel like girls are looking up to negative and unrealistic role models. No one tells them in the mass media that if you are your individual self, if you are smart, devoted, strong willed, stubborn, just if that you aren't the same as everyone else, you are beautiful. Strong, smart, hard working, dedicated, girls that stay true to themselves and don't have to blend in or follow in the footsteps of being a commercial commodity are the truely beautiful ones. Magzines, models, movies, music, media, like to make us think we aren't good enough sometimes by shoving a very mainstream and commercialed type of "beauty" in our face an if we don't fit it, we feel...well ugly and unimportant. FALSE. Find positive role models that lift you up and encourage you, not beat you down and make you feel liek crap about yourself.

Can I get a Hallelujah???

OMG!!!! So, I know a while back I talked about the importance of water drinking and those of us (me) who have a hard time drinking water, or smashing your sugar cravings I told you all about water enhancers. Now I know they have artificial sweeteners and flavors in them, but I am NOT perfect so I will take what I can get to help me drink more water and avoid cravings. Let me just start with this, I am not paid to tell you this or share with you this product. I only share products I enjoy, like, products that work for me, etc. I am in no way being compensated for sharing this info. HOWEVER, I have found something we can all appreciate and enjoy without the artificial ingredients! It is sweetend with stevia, a very natural sugar that does not affect your glycemic index, it is safe for diabetics and better for your body, 0 calories, 0 sugars and chemicals, and (get this) 7 essential vitamins (A, D, E, B3, B5, B6, B12, B)! WOOT WOOT! Ladies and gents, let me introduce to you STUR. It is a more natural and cleaner water enhancer. It is gluten free and wheat free for those who have sensitivities or allergies! I am so excited for this! I know, sad...but hey! I am always happy to find healther and cleaner ways to help me live better, especially with water. I struggle terribly with this...

Hello! DUH!

How many of you ladies are afraid to life weights because you were aleasy told that you will bulk up and get a more masquline fisique? LIE. Women do not have enough of the hormone, testosterone, to obtain bulk. That is why men bulk up when they lift, they hace enough of that hormone to get bigger. Women don't have the amount males do and will obtain a more cut, lean, slim look. GO LIFT! GO get it!

Excuse Free Routine

No equipment? No problem! Full body workout with no equipment and works with a minimal amount of room...now go get it!