"You get what you work for, not what you wish for."

So true! You have to put in the work to see the results! Stop wishing and start doing. Change your lifestyle and your mind, and the body will come with it. Hit the gym, avoid the sweets and induce the sweat. The only person that can change you, is YOU!

You are the ultimate determinant of what happens to you in your lifetime, so if you want to look like the girl on the front of Fitness magazine, work for it. Start today by planning out your routine, formulating a workout playlist and setting aside time for your workout.

As we all know, life gets in the way. We have classes, we have to work and in the midst of all that we have to try and find time to eat, sleep, exercise, socialize and even have some fun. Make your workout your fun! If you just take 1 hour out of your day to exercise, you still have 96% of your day for everything else. An hour is only 4% of your day, so think of that when you feel as if you don't have time to exercise today.

With the diet, comes the body. Talk to yourself (in your head of course) when trying to find healthy things to eat. I know its hard to know what's really good for you or not, but there are SO many resources to help you with that. I bet you there are at least 20 apps you can download onto your phone which can either give you healthy meal plans or tell you the nutritional value of an egg, which doesn't have a wrapper with it written on the side :).  Look at the nutritional facts of all your foods and avoid any processed foods and things in wrappers. Start with baby steps today and before you know it, you'll be making great strides toward your goals.

Try to find things to motivate you throughout the day. Leave notes for yourself to boost your confidence and motivate you. Follow instagram fitness accounts to constantly show you fitness models and their workout plans. You can even layout your clothes for the gym on your bed, so every time you walk into your room, you are reminded to get your head in the game and start your transformation today.

Don't make exercising and healthy eating a dreadful chore, make it a fun routine integrated into every day!

Stay Fit! XOXO

As you start to feel good, you always want to look good.

This line of workout clothes is very similar to the ever-famous lululemon, yet the prices are much more reasonable. Once you start seeing a transformation in your body, you'll want to show that off while you work your butt off at the gym. Buying workout clothes can motivate you to get to the gym, strut your stuff and show everyone what you've got.

This site has a lot of cute active wear, especially tank tops, which I love. Weight training in a tank top makes me feel a lot stronger, and when I watch myself life the weight in the mirror, I can see my muscles doing the work. This motivates me to push through because I can actually see the results with my own eyes! It's a great feeling!

Lots of places sell nice active wear for lower prices, like this site or something like Marshall's. While looking through the racks you can find your most fashionable workout attire and your motivation to get to your next workout. Work it girl, you're awesome!

http://www.kiavaclothing.com/shop.html

Stay Fit! XOXO

Life is better when you're smiling. Laughter makes the world go round.

When you smile you will light up the world, your day will be brighter and you'll shine.

Smile, smile, smile! :)

Stay Fit & Smile! XOXO

Does anyone else struggle to find some healthy snacks to eat throughout the day?

I found this picture and wanted to share because this definitely gave me some new and yummy options to add to my weekly diet. All of these snack trios combine complex carbs with a lean protein, which is very important to have in every meal for a healthy, balanced diet.

1. Oatmeal, a banana and a handful of almonds. The oatmeal provides your portion of complex carbs, the banana gives you potassium and iron for your diet, and the almonds provide you with protein. These three things all taste great together and are super healthy for you!
2. Whole wheat bread, peanut butter and a banana. This little snack is a nutritious food that supplies a healthy dosage of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. The whole wheat bread contains dietary fiber which promotes healthy digestion. Peanut butter adds Vitamin E to your diet, which can help prevent against heart disease and cancer. The banana gives you potassium and natural sugars needed to keep you energized all day.
3. Light mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil. Many people stray away from cheeses because of the high amounts of fat in them, but you need a little bit in your diet. You can eat mozzarella cheese, just keep it to a minimum, and try to eat the fresh, and light kinds. Tomatoes are also super healthy. They are full of essential nutrients needed for your diet, including potassium, folate and vitamins. The best part about them is they have a very high water content, making them filling, which makes you eat less! Basil, aside from being a delicious herb, provides us with essential oils needed for biological activity in the body. Go enjoy a little bit of Italy after your workout with this snack!
4. Plain yogurt, berries and passion fruit. Plain yogurt provides you with the least amount of calories and fat than any of the other flavored yogurts, and still provides you with the probiotics, or "good bacteria" needed for healthy digestion and immune function. Add berries into your plain yogurt to sweeten up the flavor! Berries, also known as one of the "superfoods" aid in preserving your memory, provide nutrients to protect your heart and provide lots of antioxidants. Passion fruit is rich in antioxidants, iron and fiber. If you're looking for a sweet, yet light post workout snack, this is one for you.
5. Celery, carrots and hummus. Celery is known to posses a negative-calorie aspect, and it is true. A stalk of celery is 6 calories ingested, but it takes 12 calories to digest it, so there's your negative calories, amazing! It can also help boost immune function and prevent colds. Carrots are known to be beneficial to ones skin, eyes, digestive system and teeth, so eat your carrots. Hummus is made from chickpeas, which contain NO cholesterol or saturated fats. Hummus is rich in protein and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Liven up your complexion and diet with this snack!

All of these post-workout snacks have many, many health benefits, but remember, everything in moderation. Try these recipes and see which ones you like. Make sure you always grab these ingredients when you good food shopping so you can grab and go after your workout.

Stay Fit! XOXO