reasonstobefit:

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Britney Spears volunteers before-and-after pictures to be shown to schools to help students overcome body image issues. 

Wow. This is the photoshop weight loss program.

rippedandfit:

This is pure, organic and honest running.  Not like those fancy sneaker ads where everything is pristine, the model isn’t even sweating and is covered in perfect lighting.

(Source: runningforit)

choosetolosethehealthyway:

fitspirationforlife:

AMEN!

Story of my life…

But whilst I’m with my grandparents or dad… Its cake this, lollies that… Coke and sugar, white bread and full fat milk.. -__-

living with my brother is hell. when he goes shopping he literally buys all the cheezits in the store. i get a kick out of it when he buys the reduced fat ones. i go shopping on my own for my own vegetarian things, but i’m surrounded with unhealthy stuff 24/7. :(

(Source: tobejuliaagain)

sweatnsass:

Li Na for Nike

oof. beautiful.

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HOW TO START WEIGHT LIFTING!!!

It can get pretty intimidating in the weight room. All those serious buff guys who know what they’re doing. Well, they think they know what they are doing. But don’t let that scare you away from achieving your best body! Weight lifting can SERIOUSLY transform your physique. It did for me.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Take a group fitness class like BODYPUMP. It will teach you everything you need to know about weight lifting – well, a good majority of it at least! And it will help you build confidence. There’s an instructor to guide you and fix your form as well.
2. OR! Start out on those machines. They are designed to help you keep proper form at all times. Plus it’s nice that there’s always a little picture on the inside that tells you what you’re working and how to do it. Easy!
3. Work opposing muscle groups! If you train biceps, do your triceps as well to balance out.
4. If you’re brand new, don’t go crazy heavy…yet. Start out light as to keep proper form. Just do more reps! But if you’re finding that you don’t even feel anything, gradually get a heavier weight and practice. Do you tire out by 10 or 12? If so, that’s the right weight.
5. Work on different muscle groups on different days to help you from tiring out. Try all Upper Body one day, then Lower Body the next. Make sure to give yourself at least 1 or 2 rest days a week. On non-rest days when you’re too sore to lift, do 30-40 min of cardio.
6. Switch up your workout every 4 weeks. Your body will adapt to your routine and this may cause a plateau. Change up your program frequently to keep up with the muscle confusion. Keep the body guessing.

For muscle endurance, use light weights:

• 14-20 reps
• 2-3 sets

For muscle strength, use medium weights:

• 8-12 reps
• 3-4 sets

For muscle power, use heavy weights:

• 5-8 reps
• 4-6 sets

How heavy is heavy enough? REMEMBER, make sure that by the end of your set, it is so challenging that you are working very hard to finish with proper form still intact.

What’s your fave thing to workout? I love working out my shoulders, triceps, and glutes!