I know I am not the only one, but if I could eat an ice cream cake every day I would. But if we did that everyday we would be very unhealthy and very overweight. I know we all want to look good, but we see that chocolate bar on the other side of the room calling to us. I'm a believer of not depriving yourself. But I am also a believer of everything in moderation. So have a piece of that chocolate bar, but not all of it (though I have eaten a whole yellow cake with milk chocolate icing by myself so I can't judge). I try and fill my diet with lots of lean meats like turkey and chicken. Also, lots of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, and grains. Now, I'm lucky I'm lactose and gluten intolerant, so I can stay away from whole processed flour and loads of milk. But I still have oats and rice, gluten free of course. I know it's rabbit food but it's good for you, so just try changing one snack a day to some celery sticks or an apple.
Now on to fitness: I love working out. Everything from kickboxing to dance. I used to weigh a lot more, and for a while I had no clue what to do about it. But it is honestly just diet and working out that can take that fat off and keep it off. I started doing lunges slowly, then worked up to an hour-long cardio routine. I love to dance, so sometimes I will just go all out and do whatever I want for an hour. My favorite workout is to put Just dance into my Wii and go at it. It is so fun you don't even feel like you are working out. I do add arms and abs to my workout, but only 3 reps of 20 for arms and 6 reps of 8 for my abs. I don't want to be a stick--no complaints to those who are, I bet you rock it. But for me some meat on my bones looks better.
Whether you do yoga in the morning or run marathons, lets all support each other in being healthy, staying away from processed foods, and staying active. But don't forget to treat yourself with something every once in a while. We all need some chocolate once in a while, or my favorite caramel.
-Megan
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