(Nicole of Nicole Gets Healthy)
Because we all can do it!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
Motivational Monday
Hey ladies! This week we wanted to remind you that you are great, you are strong, and you are HUMAN! Things may or may not be going as well as you want to but slow down and tell yourself that it will be ok because it will. It will be okay today, tomorrow, and the day after too. Don't let this journey wear you down. You must keep your stamina going, remain positive, and true to who you are. It's easy to get upset when results don't look a certain way but think of it this way, at least your thinking about results. At least you're working on a long lasting change and if you are not, guess what? You can always start again this minute, I mean right freaking now. You are in charge of your life not anyone else. If you are lost, we are here to make sure that you are found and embraced with motivation, inspiration, and resources.
You CAN do this because everything will be ok!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Lunch Packing Guide
If you don't know, packing your own lunch comes in handy! It not only saves you money but it also saves you calories. Research has proven that if you are in charge of your own food, as in cooking and preparing it, it is easier for you to control portions and what calories go in and out of it.
I thought this lunch packing guide would come in handy for some of you ladies who are on the go, at school, working, traveling, or etc. There are five steps listed that will ensure a full and hearty lunch. These are only suggestions, use them appropriately.
If you want a visual of what a healthy lunch box looks like here are some more options and choices:
Great Lunch Box Tools:
- Portable Containers or tupaware
- Portable Water Bottles
- Plastick Utensils
- Carrying Bag
- Ziploc Bags
What my dream Lunch Box would like:
Courtesy of this amazing Lunch Box website that posts a new box everyday check it out here
Did you find this helpful?
Friday, October 5, 2012
10 Commandments of Weight Loss
Hey ladies! I think its important that we all keep in mind the 10 commandments of weight loss. It is a guideline geared towards shattering the myth of healthy eating, inspiring motivation for fitness, and educating others on become their best self. I believe its great to read positive notes that trigger that drive in us that wants to succeed. This is no easy journey and there are no right or wrong answers but there are great tips. We hope that these tips have been helpful to you and we hope you put them to use. We often forget that weight loss is also mental. If we keep our thoughts uplifted, determined, and certain we will most definitely persevere.
Follow these 10 commandments and you will
do great on your road to better health & fitness
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Work Out Wednesday: Pink Swoon In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness
Pink Swoon by classicdaisy featuring sports bras
This Wednesday, I thought it would be special to dedicate today's workout outfit in honor of the survivors and victims of Breast Cancer. It is officially October and we all need to rise up and spread awareness for these courageous women everywhere fighting for their lives!
This bubble gum pink outfit has me swooning for a nice workout at the gym. The colors are so girly and scream, "I can be cute and still kick ass!" To be frank, it reminds me of this Barbie track from my childhood called, "Think Pink" If you were a true fan in the day you know what I'm talking about. It came on a pink cassette tape and well...here's what it sounds like:
Here's the outfit details:
Stand up, Spread Awareness & #THINKPINK
Monday, October 1, 2012
Hello October & Hello Monthly Healthy Food Options!
Hey ladies! I was pinning around on pinterest and found this absolutely FABULOUS calender for the month of October. The snazzy folks over at fitness magazine came up with a eat right healthy eating planner calender. There is a new recipe listed for each day! I don't think ya heard me, that's 31 - days of super foods that are fresh, delicious, yummy meals. Helloooo...I know it gets boring make the same old meals so why not spice up your lunch and dinner with a little bit of variety.
Shake up that meal plan ladies, what are you waiting for!
- Here's your shopping list
- Here's where you can download the printable calender via pdf
- Here's where all the recipes for each meal is listed there
- There's even suggestions for lean, fit, desserts too!
(credit: all resources, pictures, and links courtesy of fitness magazine)
Friday, September 28, 2012
Celebrity Slim Downs: Ms. Raven Symone
So its been a while since I've done a spotlight feature in our celebrity slim downs mini series. I want to welcome it back with a celebrity who I deeply admire personally. Ms. Raven Symone, actress extraordinaire. She is an amazing bombshell, activist, and role model to women across all boards. If you didn't know Raven is a picture of weight loss success in my book.
Raven reported that she started her journey by taking it in slow steps.
- She began swapping healthier food options like oatmeal and salmon.
- She started exercising 4x's a week
- She linked up with a personal trainer to keep her in check
- She kept a positive attitude by telling herself: "Whether or not I'm this size, I always preached, 'Be comfortable with yourself,' and I will preach that forever."
Looks like these 4 steps got her far in her journey to success without any surgeries!
“I stopped stressing. You have to realize at 15, there was a whole entire show I had on my shoulders. It was a very big cast and crew and if you’re sick for a day, people lose money and that’s a problem,” she said at the time. “[It wasn't] just over eating because I’ve actually been eating the same. I keep a little bit more smaller portions because I learned that your body has to get rid of that stress some way. Some people break-out, some people lose their hair, some lose weight, some people gain weight, my body just reacted a certain kind of way.”-(credit)
“I find it funny that people now come up to me and say, ‘Wow, you are absolutely gorgeous. I’m like, ‘I was beautiful before I lost weight. Egotistically speaking, I thought I was amazing.’” -(credit)
Raven gets candid on her weight loss journey with none other then Ms. Wendy Williams. Listen to what she has to say about her change of lifestyle and how its affected who she is today! Finally a celebrity who isn't afraid of being honest. We love it!
Ladies, if Raven can do it.
Why can't we?
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Workout Wednesday: Burst of Blue
You know what time it is right ladies? It's Workout Wednesday and I need us to all stay active, motivated, and on track. It's a lot to ask for but I believe that you can do it. Each and everyone of you can claim your journey as your own and turn fitness into your craft. With the coming of a new season its easy to slack but not this time around!
So it's getting chilly out and guess what? I think its the perfect weather for outdoors fitness. Throw on a cute sweat shirt and your favorite workout kicks and get moving. This outfit is the perfect mix of girlishness and kick ass. Aren't those Nike shox sneakers cute?
Monday, September 24, 2012
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