Hi everyone…I really feel passionate about doing my part to help stop childhood obesity from becoming the ‘trend’ that it has recently. I want to make a difference. I feel lost at times at what kind of approach to take.

I love being around children and was thinking about creating some sort of outdoor fitness session for kids. I have not worked any specific details yet.

However, then I start thinking that what if I do this and then they go home to their parents where they are only offered processed, high fatty foods? All of my efforts would be abolished. Or would they?

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Hi everyone…we are FINALLY OUT with the snow and IN with the sunny, blue skies! I find it so motivating to get outside and move! I thought I would share some cardio ideas to help you on your fat loss journey.


As most of you know, I follow the Fit Chic Year of Workouts Program. My workout routine consists of 20 minute intense weight training sessions 4X/week. I also fit in at least 5 days of cardiovascular training. I have recently just achieved 14% body fat…and feel amazing!

Here is what I enjoy doing…maybe you will too

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Hi everyone, I have just read an article in the U.S. Today that concluded your risk of dementia is 3. 6 times higher if you carry excess body fat around your waist. Researchers have already proven that excess weight in belly area will increase your risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. However, this is the first study to reveal that it also increases your chances of getting dementia. This includes Alzheimer’s Disease- an incurable brain disease.

” But even people who’d kept close tabs on overall body weight were at risk if they sported a spare tire: They were 1.8 times more likely to develop dementia compared with people who were lean all over. The study appears in today’s online edition of Neurology.”

You can read more about this is at: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-03-26-belly-dementia_n.htm

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Hi everyone! Today marks the day that I ‘get back on track’ with my eating and workouts. I’m so excited because I FEEL ready! I know that I can still tone up and achieve remarkable fat loss through getting my mind in the right place.

Last night I put my food journal on the kitchen counter so that it will be ready for me to jot my meals in. Something different I did was journal on the bottom of the same page about how I will feel when I begin to eat totally clean and wholesome again. I mentioned how energized I will feel. Also, how much more I will get accomplished throughout the day because my mind will be more clear. When you feed your body great foods, the benefits are felt in all aspects of the body, such as the mind. I did this journaling just before bed. This is a good time to write down your thoughts because the conscious part of your mind is more relaxed and clear.

I have also taken these past two weeks to clear my mind and establish the ‘WHY’ behind my next set of goals. To get myself in a positive frame of mind, I have been listening to

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Hello everyone…:) As most of you all know I have just recently achieved my goal body fat of 14%. I am VERY pleased with this. It takes a lot of inspired willpower, focus, and serious commitment to achieve this kind of fat loss! Thank you for all of your encouragement along the way.

I just want to mention that sometimes when you go really strong in your plan to achieve a deadline such as a ‘photo shoot’ (as in our case), it is advisable to take some time off for a few weeks. Now, I’m not saying to eat like crap and gain lots of fat. No way! Right now I feel I need a mental break to create some ‘new goals.’ I want to have a plan laid out so that I know where I am going from here. I plan to post up my new goals soon so that I remain accountable to all of you!

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HI everyone! I thought that this was a worthwhile topic because so many people I know think that they HAVE to jog to achieve weight/fat loss. This is NOT true!

I am not a big fan of long duration jogging. However, what I absolutely LOVE to do is challenge myself to jog at a decent speed for a couple of minutes (2-5 min.) and then I slow it down to a brisk walk or very light jog. The benefits of this type of cardio is

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Hi everyone…when it comes to exercise and nutrition, there is so much information out there to make you go crazy! It’s really does make you confused when you just want to do the ‘right thing’ and there is conflicting information.

I am here to say…‘Stop reading right now!’ If you are already following a current plan and it is giving you results, I think that you should keep with your plan. The worst thing you can do is…

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Hello everyone and thank you so much for all of your kind words and support! I still cannot believe that we DID IT!! It’s been an incredible journey so far…doing this kind of body transformation is so rewarding. I recommend it to everyone. You really get to know your own strengths and weaknesses.


WHY I DID THE TRANSFORMATION?

Some of you may be wondering why I wanted to shed more body fat. Some of you may think that I was already lean enough. The reason that I did this was because:

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