Category: Fitness
How Should I Train?
Simplifying how to effectively build muscle or lose weight.
This post is somewhat part two of Ladies: Start Here and “I Want to Lift, But Don’t Know Where to Start”. Fitness is becoming over complicated with deluded advice and “get me rich quick” scams.
Let’s get back to the basics, shall we? Read More
Ladies: Start Here
Jumping into the fitness lifestyle can be intimidating and may leave you feeling a little lost at first with questions like, “How should I start lifting? What exercises should I be doing? What things should I eat? What things should I not be eating?”
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Sick Kicks
Lookin’ for a new gym shoe? Below I share 3 of my current favorite shoes; how they look, feel, and perform!
Unveiling Misconceptions: Losing Weight, Protein Shakes/Bars, & “Healthy” Salads
The formula to lose weight is simple – consume less and burn more than you’re taking in. The problem is, we are impatient and get discouraged easily because we don’t see progress right away and give up. We make a few minor changes and expect to see drastic changes quickly. Sorry, that’s not how it works.
I commonly hear from friends and strangers, or from overheard conversations around campus that, “I’m eating healthy and working out, but I’m not loosing any weight – and I’ve been drinking protein!” Read More
My Fitness Journey (2012-2016)
Whether you’re new to lifting or have been doing it for awhile and feel like giving up because you aren’t seeing what you think you should be, I encourage you to hang in there because it takes time. Read More
Current State: March
I haven’t been posting like I originally anticipated and hoped, because this last semester of mine has been CRAZY! With the passing of each day, I am amazed (and also scared) of how fast each day flies by, mostly because I still have so much to get done before graduation. Agh! Read More
Back and Shoulder Workout
Today’s workout consisted of deadlifts, underhand wide easy-bar rows, cable lateral raises, overhead press, and pull-ups.
Below are some pictures with some personal tips! Read More
Leg Day Motivation
It’s Tuesday, which for me means leg day- with extra emphasis on building the glutes. If you’re like me, sometimes leg day can be draining, just thinking about your workout. Extra motivation is always helpful on these kinda days, which is why I decided to share this video by IAMBUILT. Read More
