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mybodypeaceofmind: Liz

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:38:38 -0400

Liz

magrela4life: I remember always wanting to run, always looking...

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:38:32 -0400

I remember always wanting to run, always looking at ‘healthy people’ doing it and thinking to myself: i cant do that. I always thought I was too big, too heavy, that I would never be able to that without hurting myself.

I started with treadmill walking soooooo slowly and improved with time. Today im finally able to run and i’m proud of myself for improving, for not giving up, for persisting and having the patience to not just stop and give up when I didnt get the results I wanted. I dont need to be the best, all I want is to be better than I was before.

Please, dont be discouraged coz of plateaus, bad days, bad weeks, doubts. You can do this, we can always get better somehow. Just trust the process :)

wickedlydeeper: sariandra: z1c: being 20+ on tumblr Being 30+ on Tumblr I’ve been waiting for...

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:35:41 -0400

wickedlydeeper:

sariandra:

z1c:

being 20+ on tumblr

Being 30+ on Tumblr

I’ve been waiting for this.

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Wed, 22 May 2013 23:34:24 -0400

southerncharmm: get-fit-4-life: Getting fit at the city...

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:01 -0400

southerncharmm:

get-fit-4-life:

Getting fit at the city gym!

Dancers are beautiful

My grandma is who taught me how to flirt

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:18 -0400

southerncharmm:

southerncharmm:

She used to take me places and would tell me to talk to waiters, sales associates, etc. and would expect me to tell her what colors their eyes were when I got back to her. Small thing that has a big effect because you have to REALLY look them in he eyes but smile and be charming so it isn’t weird or uncomfortable. Queen of seduction back in her day. You go grams.

Remembering my roots.

"Women are afraid of meeting a serial killer. Men are afraid of meeting someone fat."

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:40 -0400

“Women are afraid of meeting a serial killer. Men are afraid of meeting someone fat.”

-
When Strangers Click, a 2011 documentary about online dating.

It reminds me of that famous Margaret Atwood quote: “Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them.” It also reminds me of something written by one of the mods of Sex Worker Problems: “Misandry irritates. Misogyny kills.”

I mean, it’s just true.

(via tealeafprincess)

“Misandry irritates. Misogyny kills.”

That’s it. That’s it right there.

(via oddpicturesoddpeople)

glamourbombshell: i know the feeling

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:13:54 -0400

glamourbombshell:

i know the feeling

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Tue, 21 May 2013 23:32:59 -0400

mybodypeaceofmind: healthisnotafad: sexyfitduh: awesometriathl...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:32:43 -0400

mybodypeaceofmind:

healthisnotafad:

sexyfitduh:

awesometriathlon:

anewstartabetterme:

fullyactivated:

This is pretty cool and eye-opening. I wish someone would do this sort of thing with male 6-pack ab models.

They even Photoshopped the woman behind Selena’s arm, because apparently not only do celebrities have to be thin, but they must also only associate with other thin people…

Enrico Francis has been caught

This pisses me off so incredibly much!

This is ridiculous. And disgusting. beautiful people being photoshopped to fit impossible standards AND most of the non-caucasian women are being white washed so they look more “appealing”

Its really scary when they photoshop already strikingly thin women EVEN THINNER.

mybodypeaceofmind: gobeautiful: unapologeticfatty: Wow would...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:26:27 -0400

mybodypeaceofmind:

gobeautiful:

unapologeticfatty:

Wow would you look at that, an actual plus size model.

You can have rolls and cellulite and jiggly bits all over.

It’s okay.

Really, it is. I promise.

this

is so

COOL

What the world needs to realize is that human beings get cellulite and there is nothing that is going to change that. Even thin people have cellulite. GET OVER IT. ITS OKAY.

People seem to think that being “fat” or having things like cellulite are the absolute worst. But aren’t there much worse things to be/have? How about being a hypocrite, or being completely selfish? How about being judgmental or ungrateful? Being fat and having flaws are really great when you put things into perspective.

southerncharmm: lizsfitblr: Oooo good idea THOSE ARE THE...

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:15:55 -0400

southerncharmm:

lizsfitblr:

Oooo good idea

THOSE ARE THE WORST

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Mon, 20 May 2013 23:07:57 -0400

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Mon, 20 May 2013 22:45:10 -0400

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Sun, 19 May 2013 18:29:08 -0400

imgonnamakeachange: fuelingmyfitness: just-a-skinny-boy: This...

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:38:11 -0400

imgonnamakeachange:

fuelingmyfitness:

just-a-skinny-boy:

This is probably one of the greatest if not the greatest body confidence videos I have ever seen.

This is the best thing.

her voice is perf ughhh

and this is a great message

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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:34:56 -0400

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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:34:22 -0400

keep-calm-stay-healthy: I am getting many questions about how...

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:32:20 -0400

keep-calm-stay-healthy:

I am getting many questions about how what I did to transform my backside, and some are even questioning the legitimacy of it. So I figured I’d make a post about it to answer this for everyone who is curious and/or a skeptic!

So, people are commenting on the progress photo of my backside saying things like “oh yeah she squats” or “I’m starting the 30 day squat challenge” others are messaging me and asking how many squats I do per day.
I think this desperately needs to be said: Believe it or not, squats are not the end all be all when it comes to training your glutes and legs. That’s right. I said it. There is so much more to training your lower body than standard body weight squats. I’m not saying they don’t help or they aren’t a great exercise for your lower body, but there is much more you can do.

As always, I’m not a professional and this is just from my OWN experience. This is what I did. What I did most likely not yield the same results for you! This is for informational and educational purposes only.

Frequently Asked Question #1: What exercise routine did you do/what do you mean by “heavy lifting”?

I would like to add that I am not doing all of these exercises in a single day at the gym. I am currently following DHPT’s program (check his blog out here and also here. He’s a certified PT and has a fantastic free weight loss plan!) :) So I have a more organized/structured training routine now and I go to the gym 5 days a week. I still do ALL of these exercises and these are the weight/reps I am doing them at currently. Also, a gym is pretty much necessary, or at least some home equipment.

So onto the exercises:

Barbell Hip Thrust (your glutes will be on fire, trust me!):
60 lb barbell. 4 sets 10-12 reps

Barbell Squats:
60 lbs barbell. 3 sets 10-12 reps

Hip abduction machine:
12 reps/40 lbs, 12 reps/50 lbs, 12 reps/60 lbs

Hip adduction machine:
12 reps/50 lbs, 12 reps/60 lbs, 12 reps/80 lbs

Hyperextensions:
3 sets of 10 - 25 lb weight plate (it is important to control the weight on this or you will injure your lower back, don’t be flinging up and down rapidly when you’re holding heavy weights.. its a recipe for disaster)

Traveling Lunges
20-30 strides each leg. holding two 10 lb dumbbells.
*I do a low-ish weight because I have a difficult time holding proper form, lol. :/.

Wall sit:
Two 45 lb weight plate on top of legs, do for 1 minute+ (as long as I can but I always go to 1 minute!)

Bulgarian Split Squats (my balance on these are awful, with and without weights so I’m practicing the movement/execution mostly)
5-10 on each leg, 7 lb weights.

Weighted Sumo Squats
Holding one 50 lb dumbbell, 30 reps.

Seated Leg Press
Warm up set- 200 lbs. 15 reps
3 sets of 10. 350 lbs

Leg Press (on sled):
2 sets of 12 with a total of four 45 lb weight plates.
2 sets of 10 with a total of six 45 lb weight plates.

Seated Leg Curl (good for your hammies!)
Two sets of 12 reps/40lbs
Two sets of 10-12 reps/60lbs

Calf extension
3 sets of 15, 90 lbs

*AND recently I began incorporating deadlifts into my routines
3 sets of 10, 60 lbs (my weight is quite low, I am practicing on my form currently) :)

I increase the weight as necessary but I tend to stick to the same amount of repetitions. It is important to increase weight when the weight you are doing is not challenging you anymore. If it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you ;)

Frequently Asked Question #2: “What was your diet like? Did you follow any diet plans?”

I make sure to eat just enough, but not too little. Which is super important. I am currently eating a calorie deficit in order to reduce my body fat. I do not follow diet plans nor do I restrict any food, food groups or macronutrients. I stick to the basicS (chicken breasts, vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs occasional dairy, grains, beans (those particular foods tend to cause bloating with myself so I don’t eat them daily). I choose to eat whatever I want in moderation, whether it be a big hamburger, root beer float or a slice of cheesecake. :) I believe moderation is key, and it is okay to indulge and you should never ever feel guilty for doing so.

I do track my macros/calories most of the time so I can be sure that I am not eating too little which was a problem I encountered when I ate “intuitively”.

Frequently Asked Question #3: “How long did it take?/”How long did it take to see progress?”

From the before to now it has been about a year. However in the beginning I wasn’t as serious about it as I am now and since I was quite new to fitness and lifting, I was only doing a fraction of those exercises and using the crosstrainer.

Keep in mind that your own progress will always differ from the progress of others. No two bodies are alike.

Frequently Asked Question #4: “What did you to do get rid of the cellulite”?

I believe it was from a combination of reducing my overall body fat, regular exercise (lifting and cardio) and an improvement in my eating habits. I noticed that my cellulite was lessening within a few months of going to the gym and eating healthier foods, and I had lost about 15-20lbs.

Again, this may or may not work for you. Not everyone will experience the same results Some people are more prone to having cellulite than others, it could be a genetic thing, or even hormonal.

Frequently Asked Question #5: How can I increase the SIZE of my butt?

Increasing the size means building your gluteus muscles through a calorie surplus/proper nutrition and a lot of lifting. Which means you need to be eating more than your body requires to maintain its current weight, yes, that means you will be gaining. So if you’re like me and still want to reduce your body fat percentage, you might to want to hold off until you’ve reached your bf% goal before you start a calorie surplus again. Someone who has done this and grew themselves a fantastic booty is fitnessforlife3.tumblr.com (I’m sure you’ve seen the before and after of her butt which has made its rounds on the fitblr community a few times).

I think that about covers most of the questions I’ve been getting. :) If there is anything you need explained or have another question entirely just drop it in my inbox and I’ll reply as soon as I can!

Do you ever feel people staring at you and you like forget how to walk

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:39:08 -0400

Do you ever feel people staring at you and you like forget how to walk