I know this isn’t a weight loss before and after, but I just wanted to bring this to everyone’s attention. So many of us are inspired by models and pictures of celebrities, when really that’s not even how they look. They are edited until you could barely recognize them in real life, and people make every ounce of fat on their bodies seem to just disappear in some photos. So please, stop comparing yourself to models and pictures of celebrities or edited pictures of ANYONE and love who you are, because what you see isn’t always what you get.
I have to reblog this. Powerful message here.
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Tiffany is AMAZING! She was my very very very first fitspiration years ago
Wow!!
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A daily exercise plan! Do these exercises throughout the day (and add in your own) to get into the habit of daily fitness.
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What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
(James 2:14-17 ESV)
1. Focus on unprocessed foods. Try to keep your fridge and pantry stocked with foods that make up a nutritious, heart-healthy diet, such as whole grains, fish, lean meats, vegetables and fruits. They’ll provide essential nutrients, help fuel your workouts properly and aid in your post-run recovery. Try to minimize the amount of processed foods you eat.
2. Eat small meals throughout the day. Throw the notion of three large meals a day out the window — it doesn’t work for runners. You need more calories during the day than sedentary people, so it’s better to spread them out with a small meal every three to four hours. You’ll find that eating mini meals will help maintain your energy levels throughout the day and keep you from feeling hungry all the time.
3. Don’t deny yourself the foods you love. We all know what happens if you don’t give in to your favorite foods: One day you’ll have a monster craving and end up overindulging. It’s better if you allow yourself small portions of the foods you love and not force yourself to eat foods you really don’t like. In the long run, it will save you calories, because you’ll feel more satisfied and you’ll be less likely to binge and eat mindlessly. Eating in moderation is the key.
4. Mix things up. Try to not get into the habit of eating the same foods day after day. Pasta often becomes a staple of a runner’s diet, but there are lots of other healthful and interesting carb choices for runners, such as couscous, rice or quinoa. Different fruits and vegetables supply different nutrients, so it’s important that you eat a variety of fruits and vegetables too.
5. Don’t forget about protein. Runners focus so much on consuming their carbs that their protein needs sometimes get forgotten. Protein is used for some energy and to repair tissue damaged during training. Protein should make up about 15% of your daily intake. Runners, especially those training for long distances such as marathons, should consume .5 to .75 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Good sources of protein
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