To Diet or not to diet...

     Ok, let's be honest, who likes to diet? I have yet to come across a person that is like "oh yeah! lets go on a diet!". Most people are like "diet? boooo. I would rather be fat.". So with this being the case in most situations, it is the real question of how am I going to loose weight if I hate dieting SO much??? What I have been seeing EVERYWHERE that promotes weight lose lately is protein shakes. With every new exercise program these days, comes a diet plan which normally includes a good protein shake. I know the word "diet" in and of itself just freaks people out, but I don't mean diet as in cutting out all the tasty foods that we all love to eat. I mean diet as in an eating program. I love when people tell me exactly what to eat and when in order to lose weight. Now my personal dream come true would be someone to not only tell me what to eat, but to make it all for me and bring it to me so all I had to do was eat it. If that were the case, I would be soooo skinny, but let's be realistic here that is not going to happen any time soon.
      I can even begin with the Slim Fast trend. This trend was HUGE. I saw it all over the internet and it was promoted all over stores. There are so many of these protein shake trends.
     Tracy Anderson has even been promoting her new protein shake line all over QVC.
I feel like it's almost impossible to go anywhere on the internet or in stores to research weight loss and especially the gym and not see someone talking about or have someone try to convince you to buy their protein shake.

XOXO-

     Amanda

Skeleton's in the Closet?!?!

Okay, so I totally LOVE this girl!! She is such an inspiration to us all!!! I was looking on Pinterest the other day and came across this girls blog! She has become a beacon of light to women all over the world. She has so many people following her blog and reading her story.

She did it, she lost weight the healthy and happy way. She did get any kind of crazy surgery's, she just worked really hard and saw results. She formed a lifestyle. Isn't that what we're all trying to do?!
Follow this link and read her story! You will NOT be disappointed, I promise! She is so amazing.
This blog has alllll sorts of amazing meal plans and ideas that worked for her, she all of her before and after pictures are unreal. Her results are unbeatable.

It's not easy work, but it can be done!!! That's the best part, with hard work and dedication we can all have that dream body we are searching for!!
Check it!! --> http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/beforeandafter

XOXO-
   MICHELLE

Abs, Abs, ABS!!

Abs are FOR SURE the worst part on us all. I would say that our abs is what we want to fix 9 times out of 10 and I think I would be right. Women's Health Magazine is one of the best magazines out right now all about helping us lose weight and get those dream bodies we have always wanted.

When I was reading last months issue I came across this awesome ab work out that I have tried a few times and I really feel as though if you do it right, you will see results! Just trust me and give this one a try!!
XOXO-
    MICHELLE 

Mirranda Kerr's Workout!

Mirranda Kerr is one of Victoria's Secret sexiest, hottest models. She is looked at as one of the hottest girls ever!! Let's be honest, she it totally hot!! If you follow this link it will take you to all of her amazing work outs and diet plans! It's amazing! Who doesn't want to look like a Victoria's Secret model?! I DO!!
XOXO-
     Michelle
Follow this!!! ---->>  http://shareitfitness.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/miranda-kerr-workout/

It's Doesn't Come Natural!!

I LOVE her!! I have always admired her and her amazing body!!! Gwyneth Paltrow is a HOT mama!! It doesn't come easy! It's hard work people! Movie Stars are not all just naturally skinny and hot, they have to work hard at it just like you and I! Hit the gym, keep a healthy diet and you can look just like all of them! Burn more than you are taking in and you WILL lose weight!! 
XOXO-
      Michelle

The World's Fastest Workout

Now days we all know life gets busy and sometimes people just don't have time to work out. With school, work, kids, and many other things that take up a lot of our time, it's hard to make it to the gym and get the workout in that you want. As I was going through my Pinterest account, I came across this great work out. It's a fast 4 minute work out that helps you to burn as many calories as a 40-60 minute run. Trust me, this WILL make you sore just give it a try! 

XOXO Michelle 

The Good Food Shopping List!

The good foods shopping list.
A list of good, healthy food that are categorized. Having the right diet is the most important thing in losing weight and staying healthy. Studies have shown in Women's Health magazine that it is 80% what you take in and 20% your physical activity. So take notes and eat up!! :)
Vegetables

• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Beets
• Bell peppers
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Collard greens
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Fennel
• Garlic
• Green beans
• Green peas
• Kale
• Leeks
• Mushrooms, crimini
• Mushrooms, shiitake
• Mustard greens
• Olives
• Onions
• Potatoes
• Romaine lettuce
• Sea vegetables
• Spinach
• Squash, summer
• Squash, winter
• Sweet potatoes
• Swiss chard
• Tomatoes
• Turnip greens
• Yams

Fruits

• Apples
• Apricots
• Bananas
• Blueberries
• Cantaloupe
• Cranberries
• Figs
• Grapefruit
• Grapes
• Kiwifruit
• Lemon/Limes
• Oranges
• Papaya
• Pears
• Pineapple
• Plums
• Prunes
• Raisins
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Watermelon

Seafood

• Cod
• Halibut
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Scallops
• Shrimp
• Tuna

Eggs & Low-Fat Dairy

• Cheese, low-fat
• Eggs
• Milk, 2%, cow's
• Milk, goat
• Yogurt

Beans & Legumes

• Black beans
• Dried peas
• Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• Kidney beans
• Lentils
• Lima beans
• Miso
• Navy beans
• Pinto beans
• Soybeans
• Tempeh
• Tofu

Poultry & Lean Meats

• Beef, lean organic
• Calf's liver
• Chicken
• Lamb
• Turkey
• Venison

Nuts, Seeds & Oils

• Almonds
• Cashews
• Flaxseeds
• Olive oil, extra virgin
• Peanuts
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sesame seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Walnuts

Grains

• Barley
• Brown rice
• Buckwheat
• Corn
• Millet
• Oats
• Quinoa
• Rye
• Spelt
• Whole wheat

Spices & Herbs

• Basil
• Black pepper
• Cayenne pepper
• Chili pepper, dried
• Cilantro/Coriander seeds
• Cinnamon, ground
• Cloves
• Cumin seeds
• Dill
• Ginger
• Mustard seeds
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Peppermint
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Thyme
• Turmeric

Natural Sweeteners

• Blackstrap molasses
• Cane juice
• Honey
• Maple syrup

Other

• Green tea
• Soy sauce (tamari)
• Water

xoxo Michelle