Thick-Fat to Thick-Fit

My journey to a fitter, healthier body and lifestyle. Who says you have to be skinny to be fit? Starting measurements: 32H-30-43 Current measurements: 30J- 30- 44 Goal measurements: what ever looks good...

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Sumo deadlifts.

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Cardio bunny on the left vs weight trading on the right. I'm 20lbs heavier in the pic on the right, go figure...

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Barbell Rollout

Load the bar with 10-pound plates and kneel on the floor behind it. Your shoulders should be over the bar. Brace your abs and roll the bar forward, reaching in front of you until you feel your hips are about to sag. Roll yourself back.

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Love black art

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So cute

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original caption from tally-art: 

Was going through my hard drive tonight and I found this commercial work from 2015 I never posted.

I had a blast working on this and collaborating with the brilliant minds at W+K. For lots more fun and motivational fitness-themed artwork, check out the Nike Women tumblr. Animated in Photoshop CC

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Oooo thank you for adding that back! You rock!

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Be your own butt-spiration. Check yourself out in the mirror. Tense your bicep and tell anyone who's in proximity to feel the muscle. Tense your quad and tell anyone you feel like to feel the muscle. Take pics in your workout gear. Set your alarm 5 minutes earlier so you have time to appreciate your changing physique. Tell anyone who will listen about your new PBs. How many burpees you can do in 30 seconds. How many rounds of HIIT you can do now compared to 3 weeks ago. How much weight you squatted or deadlifted at your last session. When people tell you you're lucky to look good, tell them it was hard work, not just good luck. Stop calling focussing on your problem areas. Start focussing on the glory areas. Be your own cheerleader. Realise how badass you are.

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Progress pic: September 2015 till now.

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Jump, Jive, an’Wail

Time: 12 Minutes Equipment: Jump Rope (Modified: No Jump Rope) Work: 50 Seconds Rest: 10 Seconds Modified Work/Rest: 45s work / 15s rest Exercises: 1 (in various forms) Rounds: 12 

PLEASE DO NOT FORCE YOURSELF TO DO ANY MOVEMENT YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH. YOU CAN FIND ALTERNATIVES TO THE EXERCISE, OR YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT ME FOR SUGGESTIONS.

All you’re going to do is this HIIT workout is Jump Rope. So, put some good music on and jump to the rhythm! :D Change it up during the workout! I posted various methods of jump roping that I do in my routine, so push yourself to try new types of jumping and constantly change during the workout. Doing so will work different muscles, give different levels of Cardio, increase overall coordination, and distract the mind a little so the workout will pass by faster. Of course these are just suggestions - you can do whatever type of jump you’d like, as long as you keep moving. 

Remember, you can still do this workout without a jump rope in case you do not have one, or if don’t feel comfortable using one just yet. Just mimic the movements and pretend you’re holding a rope. Eventually, your hands and feet will start getting in sync, so when it DOES come time to use a jump rope it’ll be much much easier. 

NOTE: Try to do this on a softer surface if you’re not used to jump roping, because in the end, your calves and shins will hurt - hence the ‘Wail’. Happy Training!

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Reblog for morning crew

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Gym Etiquette

Don’t stare at people. it’s creepy.

You sweat on it? Wipe it off with sanitizer and paper towel.

Re-rack your fucking weights.

Get out of other people’s personal space. Example: If there is a line of open treadmills, do not get on one right next to someone else (unless you know them and they are fine with it).

Wear deodorant. No one likes the stinky person.

Unless you’re rowing 100lb dumbbells and using the rack for support, do not stand/work right in front of the rack.

Don’t hog machines. Let people work in with you.

Don’t hover over someone while they’re working out. It’s creepy. Go find something else to do. If you want that piece of equipment next, ask them to let you know when they’re done and then go do something else until then.

Don’t hog equipment while having phone conversations.

If someone has earbuds in, don’t try to have a conversation with them.

Don’t make fun of overweight people. They are trying to better themselves and you being a dick does not help. Same with skinny people.

Don’t walk into someone’s space while they are exercising. If they hit you while doing lateral raises, it’s your fault.

If you’re going to drop your dumbbells, control those sons of bitches.

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14. Don’t approach anyone with unsolicited workout/fitness/form advice. You are not their trainer and they didn’t ask you.

15. To tack onto #10, if you are trying to flirt with someone who does not appear interested, leave them alone. Don’t continue to try to flirt. They are there to work out, not to find a date. Be respectful.

16. #4 needs to be reiterated because I still see too many people doing this. STOP.

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Single Leg Touches

Holding a 10-pound dumbbell in your right hand, stand on your left leg with your right foot lifted. Keeping your back flat, bend your left knee while bending forward at your hips to lightly touch the dumbbell to the ground. Keep your right knee bent and your right leg close to your body. Push through your left heel and return to the starting position to complete one rep; try to keep your right foot off the ground as you complete all your reps.

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Knee Driver with Medicine Ball

1. Start in plank position with a straight, neutral spine, resting on your toes with your hands pressing onto the medicine ball.

2. Bend your right knee and drive it in toward your chest.

3. Jump your right leg back as you drive your left knee toward your chest.

4. Alternate your legs in a running motion without resting, so only one foot is in contact with the floor at a time.

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Sunday lunch: Lean Muscle Mince. When there’s this much protein on your plate, you don’t even miss the carbs. #90daysssplan #90daysss #lunch http://ift.tt/1J5FYXF

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Stop beating yourself up. You are a work in progress - which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once.

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Weighted Jump Squats

Set Up: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell at your sides in each hand. Action: Push your hips back and down to lower into a squat (a), then explosively jump straight up into the air (b). Sink directly back into the squat position as you land and repeat.

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some days you eat salads and go to the gym, some days you eat cupcakes & refuse to put on pants. it’s called balance.