❀ Fit Sparrow ❀

This is the story of a little sparrow trying her hardest to get fit. This is a healthy weight loss blog. Progress Blog. SW: 270 CW:190 UGW: 160 UG: Confidence.

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Lunch could have been better but I grabbed and ran as I was late for work! Lunch for 8/22/2013 Chicken Salad-??? Calories (they didn't have it listed) Pepperoni String Cheese-70 calories Water Yuuuuuum! Also, I am enjoying hipsterizing my food :)

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Stepped on a scale for the first time in over two months this morning. Needless to say, I was pretty much horrified. It's gonna take me a minute to get back into the fitblr mindset and perspective, but I'm starting with the basics and I plan on improving myself little by little...without worrying about that stupid number that doesn't really matter. Let's jump right in shall we? Breakfast for 8/22/2013 Cinnamon Life-120 calories 2% Milk-180 calories Yoplait Greek Yogurt-100 calories Coffee-5 Calories Total Calories: 405

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BREAKFAST: apple stuffed french toast  baby step buns  banana pancakes breakfast bread dairy and gluten free pancakes double whole grain pancakes eggie veggie bake egg white crepes egg white veggie omelet english muffins fluffy canadian pancakes ginger bread oatmeal gluten free banana bread pancakes gluten free coconut pancakes granola oatmeal pancakes pancakes  turkey breakfast sausage vegan and gluten free peach crisp vegan banana oatmeal waffles vegan crepes whole grain pancakes LUNCH: asian chicken salad baked zucchini fries bbq tuna fritters bread biscuits crispy eggplant with spicy tomato sauce fajitas grilled fish tacos hawaian chicken kabobs quinoa tortilla skinny tuna melt  soft pretzels sushi sweet potato chips taco salad tuna salad vegan falafel vegetarian sandwiches vegetarian sloppy joes whole wheat and honey pizza crust DINNER: baked basil zucchini baked macaroni and cheese baked salmon baked squash baked turkey burgers bbq lime and mango turkey bbq rosemary sweet potato black bean veggie burgers chicken, avocado salad chicken nuggets citrus grilled chicken dinner rolls garlic and lime shrimp garlic and parmesan turkey meatballs garlic and rosemary chicken gnocchi moroccan apricot chicken tenders mushroom pizza with caramalised onions oven fried eggplant pecan crusted dover sole pineapple pork kebobs pork fried rice roasted rosemary root vegetables seasoned potato wedges slow cooker meatloaf slow cooker pineapple chicken verde  slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches slow cooker rosemary chicken  slow cooker two bean chicken sticky rice thai spiced bbq shrimp tuna stuffed zucchini vegan lasagna veggie lasagna zucchini sticks DESERT:  banana almond and chocolate ice cream banana berry soft serve banana split cheesecake bites blueberry-pomegranate ice lollies chocolate hazelnut ice cream chocolate mousse creamy baked pears fruity popsicles grilled peaches with gingersnaps healthy brownie  no bake peanut butter nuggets nutella fudge pops pecan pie peanut butter and chocolate ice cream peppermint meringues raw carrot cake  raw tropical ice cream roasted maple papaya sweet potato pie  vanilla ice cream vegan and gluten free, peanut butter, caramel cheesecake  watermelon tart SNACKS: 88 healthy snacks under 100kcal almond joys  apple cupcakes  apples peanut butter slices banana bites caramel chews caramel popcorn chocolate bar chocolate chip balls chocolate chip cookies cinnamon fruit kebobs eggplant chips frozen banana bites frozen fruit pops frozen yogurt blackberries  frozen yogurt strawberries fruity fun skewers kettle corn meringue cookies  no bake healthy protein bars peanut butter cups pizza roll ups roasted chick peas  skinny coconut cupcakes strawberry and mango fruit roll up

DRINKS: berry watermelon smoothie blueberry banana smoothie blueberry coconut water frosty  chocolate cranberry smoothie  chocolate milkshake citrus frosty  coco-berry smoothie coconut hot chocolate cranberry and banana smoothie fresh orange juice smoothie grapefruit pink smoothie  green lemon and pineapple smoothie green tea mango smoothie healthy vegan breakfast smoothie mocha coconut frappuccino mocha madness recovery shake peanut butter, banana green smoothie purpose smoothies  strawberry, blueberry smoothie strawberry lemonade frosty strawberry shortcake smoothie  sweet pomegranate smoothie  sweet potato hot cocoa tasty fruit smoothie vegan almond butter banana shake vegan cashew ripple strawberry shake vegan chamomile banana shake vegan chocolate raspberry smoothie vegan chocolate s’mores shake vegan chocolate, strawberry, banana shake vegan double chocolate chip shake vegan peaches and cream smoothie  vegan peachy hemp protein smoothie vegan secret ingredient matcha shake vegan secret ingredient vanilla shake vegan wild blueberry shake  virgin peachy lychee daiquiri watermelon frosty whipped strawberry lemonade CONDIMENTS:  bbq sauce chocolate peanut butter fig jam with lavender, thyme and walnuts hummus peanut butter fruit dip spinach dip BASICS:  almond flour bread bread crumbs condensed milk  housewarming bread pizza dough GREAT HEALTHY FOOD BLOGS:  displayed by calories everything desserts

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Healthier ‘Birthday’ Cakes

click here for all the recipe

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seriously about to change my url to fuckyeahbananas

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All I have to say is unf

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I need someone who will text me everyday and tell me to go to the gym. Does someone on Tumblr want to do that for me? That would be awesome. Because I'd have to go everyday. And I'll text you back telling you what I did! And ask you what you did for your workout. That would be rad. Any takers?

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7 STUBBORN FITNESS MYTHS by Shape Mag

1. Myth: Muscle “weighs” more than fat. Reality: A pound is a pound is a pound—unless you’re defying the laws of physics. No substance weighs more then another one unless it actually weighs more. Simply put: One pound of fat weighs the same as one pound of muscle. “The difference is that fat is bulkier than muscle tissue and takes up more space under the skin,” Greenspan says. In fact, one pound of fat is roughly the size of a small grapefruit; one pound of muscle is about the size of a tangerine. But that tangerine is active tissue, meaning that it burns more calories at rest than fat does.

2. Myth: Weight training converts fat to muscle. Reality: This is physically impossible, Greenspan says. “Fat and muscle tissue are two completely different substances. Exercise such as strength training will help to build muscle, which encourages fat loss by increasing your resting metabolism so you can burn more calories throughout the day.” To get a lean look, you need to build muscle through weight training while simultaneously losing fat—but one doesn’t magically become the other.

3. Myth: Lifting heavy weights will cause women to bulk up. Reality: We just don’t produce enough testosterone, the male sex hormone that spurs muscle growth, to get big, meathead muscles. Lifting weights sometimes gets the blame for adding bulk because if you haven’t yet shed extra body fat, it can give the illusion that you’re getting larger, Greenspan says. But muscle boosts your metabolism, so don’t be afraid of those 20-pound dumbbells (or at the very least, work your way up to them).

4. Myth: You can walk off extra pounds. Reality: Although walking is good exercise and most Americans don’t do enough of it, if you want to lose a noticeable amount of weight, it’s not the best method since it’s low intensity and doesn’t burn a lot of calories during or afterward. To substantially shrink your belly and keep it flat, Greenspan says you want an integrated approach of strength training, cardio (preferably intervals), and a calorie-controlled diet. Adding in a few extra miles on your feet daily as one part of an overall weight-loss plan is good and good for your health, but that alone probably won’t lead to significant results on the scale.

5. Myth: You’ll burn more fat on an empty stomach. Reality: The body torches about the same amount of flab whether or not you nosh before a workout, Greenspan says. But your body also needs fuel in order to perform at its best, build muscle, and burn calories, so you should always eat something light about 30 to 45 minutes before exercise such as a protein shake, yogurt, or a piece of whole-wheat bread with peanut butter.

6. Myth: You should do cardio and strength on separate days. Reality: According to Greenspan, there is no scientific reason to keep the two isolated, and you up your chances of hitting your goal—whether it’s health, strength, or a pants size—by combining them. And then there’s that whole time-saving perk. Greenspan suggests doing a circuit where you alternate between combo exercises (squat to row or press, for example) and short, high-intensity cardio bursts (such as sprinting on the treadmill). Going back and forth like this with minimal rest builds strength and gets your heart rate up even more than a typical half hour on the elliptical or Stairmaster at moderate pace.

7. Myth: Long and slow cardio training burns the most fat. Reality: While it’s true that lengthy, slow workouts will use up more fat for energy, they’re not the way to go for fat loss; instead focus on the total calories burned during and after your workout. Ditch devoting 75 mind-numbing minutes to a slow trod on the treadmill, and do interval training or higher-intensity exercise for half—or even a quarter—of that time, which kills more calories at a faster rate and keeps your metabolism revved post-gym sesh.

Check out the full article on Shape’s website HERE Model featured: 

Emina Hecimovic

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Easy Crust-less Spinach and Feta Pie

click here for recipe

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Figured it was as good a time as any to submit my before and after.

Picture in the center was taken about 4 years ago at my heaviest. I was oblivious. Looking back I don’t remember feeling that big, just uncomfortable and unhealthy.

For the next 3 years I would do they typical, “Oh shit, summer’s coming—better lose weight” song and dance I’m sure we’re all familiar with. I never lost more than 10 or so pounds and would usually gain it back once sweater season hit.

Finally, after graduating college and having extra time on my hands, I decided it was about damn time to get serious. Honestly my original motivation was curiosity. I was curious to see what I could look like, excuses and genetics aside.

A little over a year later, I’ve lost about 25-30 pounds and gained a ton of muscle. My first success came with the Insanity program. But I really owe all of my continued success and progress to CrossFit. I started the Monday after I completed Insanity and haven’t looked back.

That, coupled with an 80/20 paleo diet, has really opened my eyes to what it means to be fit and healthy—main point being it’s a lifestyle, not something you switch on according to season.

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I can't wait to graduate so I can finally do this holy cow

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livingforlindsey

Becoming fit has made me the happiest I’ve ever been.

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Wonderful

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Spring #circuit #workout :) #fitgirl #fitness #fitfluential #fitblog #fitspiration

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The best ever

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Just a little progress photo to end the night. 20 pounds lighter, a whole stronger, and happier than ever. The healthy life is the good life, my friends. :)

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So proud of you! 

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This would be awesome if it wasn't totally photoshopped. Who photoshops fitspo of themselves?

If you look at her ass and legs, they've clearly been manipulated. Honestly I think they've both been manipulated. Jeez. How lame.

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why do you hate Jillian michaels?

I don't actually hate her...I just don't like her very much when I have to do her workouts ha