[asapwalky]

That fake ass conversation people have with you before they ask for a favor is the worst thing

[purplebuddhaproject]

https://www.instagram.com/purple_buddha_project/

[living-fitness]

[everything-heathy]

WEIGHT LOSS TIP #3: Get a full nights sleep

Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night can have a large impact on weight gain/loss. 

Some benefits of a good nights sleep are a higher production of leptin (an appetite-suppressing hormone), more energy for physical activity and exercise, and greater control over healthier food choices. And did you know that your body actually burns calories while you sleep for nighttime brain activity and to repair itself? Too little or too much sleep, however, leads to

- a production of more ghrelin during the day, an appetite-enhancing hormone

- increased cortisol production, which causes the body to store fat as an energy reserve

- impared physical activity due to lack of energy

- impared willpower to avoid high fat, high calorie foods

- a need for foods that give a temporary energy high but wreak havoc on a diet, such as high calorie caffeinated drinks, simple carbohydrates (white rice, pasta, etc., which coincidentally also increase appetite), and high sugar foods

- increased cravings 

- increased food portions 

- higher likelihood to go on an emotional eating binge

- lower metabolism 

- insulin chaos, prompting the body to store what is taken in as fat

Once you get a good night’s sleep a few times and notice just how good it actually feels the next day and it’s impact on your weight loss efforts, it becomes habit forming. It’s not only luxurious, it’s necessary, so go get that sleep, people!

[cobaltnights]

[coffeebeanscreative]

the most important thing i’ve ever learned is that love does not equal infatuation.

it is not all butterflies and goofy giggles and fireworks.

but it is comfort. it is knowing that this person, your person, is going to be there for you. it is trust and hard work and knowing glances.

it is phone calls and text messages and “hi honey, i’m busy but i’m hoping you’re having a good day.”

it is a decision. it is friendship. it is communication. it is joy in the little things.

[ibringmotivation]

Amanda Bisk

[thinspoh]

B E A U T Y F I T

[justthedesign]

[dietandhealththings]

[burntcopper]

Kromlau bridge, Germany, during all four seasons.

[self-lovejourney-blog]

[dearbody]

this is the best post i’ve ever seen

[farmgirlrecovery-deactivated202]

I constantly need to remind myself this.

[soundmindsoundbodyforlifee]

This. Is. Everything.

[fiti-vation]

[beautifulbody44]

This damn thing says muscle weighs more than fat… Muscle takes up less space than fat. 5lbs is 5lbs. Think about it. Shame on you.

[deckerstarr666]

[ieda-fat2fit-blog]

Holy shit balls

[runninginyellow]

THESE HURT LIKE HELL

GO DO THEM

[livelovelaughandlift-deactivate]

These are also called bottom-to-bottom squats. They hurt so good! Try doing them in a tabata circuit. No weight, just body weight.

[i-just-cant-wait-to-be-me-blog]

MUST TRY :)

[toethefinishline]

Workout Wednesday - Toning! 

Every Wednesday we will post a new set of exercises for you all to complete (: This week we did toning (without weights)! You can choose a combination (or follow our suggestions) for the week! Really push yourself to improve as the week goes on and give it your all :D

So for this week we suggest you do :

Beginners 10 reps or 20 seconds for each exercise

Regular: 20 reps or 30 seconds for each exercise

Advanced: 30 reps or 45 second for each exercise

We recommend repeating each workout for 3 sets! Our guided plan would be to alternate between a day of legs & butt exercises and a day of arms, back, and abs exercises.

**Choose whichever day(s) you need as a rest day(s) ! 

We did not provide examples of each workout because if we did this post would be way too long! Instead we have provided this site which has many workout examples and you can always google for an example! If there are questions about a certain exercise feel free to message us!

*Also, as a bonus if you have a pull up bar they provide a great workout for your back & arms so feel free to add that into your routine!

*And for help mastering push ups you can check out Fitannes post here!

If you have any questions please let either one of us know! We would love to see/hear how your workouts are going so please post and tag hardworktoethefinishline! Or you can tag our blog names separately (:

By : toethefinishline and hard-workpaysoff

[fitsology-deactivated20150824]

1. Bear Crawls: Begin in plank position with your shoulders stacked over your wrists. Keeping your hips low, move forward by simultaneously reaching forward with your left hand as you step forward with your right foot, and reaching with your right hand as you step forward with your left. Crawl across the room, then reverse and crawl backwards.

2. Tricep Dips: Sit on the floor with the soles of your feet on the floor and the palms of your hands on the ground behind you, fingertips facing your body. Draw your shoulder blades down as you lift your hips into tabletop position. Keeping your abs tight, bend your elbows. Pause, then press into your palms as you return to starting positions. Prop your legs up on a chair or bench to make things even more difficult.

3. Down Dog Push-Ups: Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, and walk your hands out in front of you a few feet, keeping your hips high. Then, bend your elbows out to the sides as you slowly lower the crown of your head toward the floor. Pause, then press into your palms as you return to starting position to complete the rep.

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[zebransara]

[inkskinned]

1. Date a boy who makes you happy, but marry him only if he makes you laugh deep-belly rumbles that hurt your ribs as they expand outwards. Date him when he sees that you’re hurting and he gives you a moment to feel that pain like a handprint spreading across your consciousness, marry him only if he can make you smile even while you’re gross sobbing. The world is not a kind place. You will feel a lot of pain. Make sure you are with someone who makes it all bearable. Humor is an excellent gauge of intelligence. Life gets boring. Find someone who makes the banal interesting. 2. Make sure he has scars on the back of his hands, it’s a good sign he has experience either fighting or making things - creation is an act of selflessness and bruised knuckles are a good sign he knows how to defend himself. You’ve got too much soul to be handled by someone who has never been passionate. If he’s never thrown a punch, let him at least have tasted the insanity of bringing an idea into existence. Rough palms are better than soft ones, they have been salted by this earth and made into leather. Callouses are evidence he has lived, that he has broken skin and been in pain over and over and over again and still came back to the source of it. People rub against each other. Don’t marry him if he can’t handle even a little blister. 3. Before you say yes, get him angry. See him scared, see him wanting, see him sick. Stress changes a person. Find out if he drinks and if he does, get him drunk - you’ll learn more about his sober thoughts. Discover his addictions. See if he puts you in front of them. You can’t change people, baby girl. If they are made one way, it doesn’t just wear off. If you hate how he acts when he’s out of it now, you’re going to hate it much worse eight years down the road. You might love him to bits but it doesn’t change that some people just don’t fit. 4. Trust your instincts. If he ever makes you feel unsafe, don’t make excuses, just get up and leave. That’s all there is to it. It’s better to be safe than sorry. 5. If he puts money before you, he’ll keep pushing you to the bottom of the pile until you become his last priority. It’s one thing if he can’t afford what you want, it’s another if he has the cash but won’t spring for a box of chicken mcnuggets. Money and love are arch enemies. 62% of divorces occur due to economic strain. Make sure keeping you is more important than his 401k. 6. How a man treats animals is a good indicator of how he treats children. If you see him raise a hand to a dog, pack your things into a little black bag. Animals at their worst are only half as annoying as a toddler on their best behaviour. Your kids will be beautiful, but they will also misbehave. Same goes for waiters and hotel maids - if he’s rude to those who are working for minimum wage, it says a lot about how he sees himself. Patience is rare and so important. If he’s not forgiving to a dog, he’s not good for your kids. 7. If he isn’t in awe of you, he doesn’t deserve you. You are my little girl and you were born perfect. If he can’t see that, it’s his loss. There is someone who thinks your flaws power his heart. Be strong. If he asks you to change, be like like rock of your birthstone, do not waver. You are wondrous just the way that you are.

My father’s recipe for the man I should marry (part 1/2 of a series). /// r.i.d  (via inkskinned)