Tied to Be Fit Kicks Off in January!

Every year I make the resolution to lose weight, and every year I lose a great deal. Towards the end of the year I have so much going on, I tend to lose focus of everything and I end up gaining a small amount back. With those small gains, also come great loses and the drive to keep me going at it. I have found by surrounding myself with things that make me happy keep me motivated. In my weight {Read More}

Simple Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

#1 This is the most important one, DO NOT SKIP BREAKFAST After sleeping for 6 to 8 hours your body needs food within the first hour of waking up, this will help you give your metabolism a jump-start, and stop you from bingeing later during the day. Drinking coffee DOES NOT COUNT as breakfast. Your morning meal should be part protein, fat, and whole wheat. This will keep hungry down, as well as boost your energy. #2 Eat enough to {Read More}

7 Small Changes To Help You Burn More Calories

You ever wonder how to boost your metabolism? It was not long ago, and I was wondering the same thing. I was not eating much, but it seemed I was fighting to drop the pounds. Did you know that by walking a bit more throughout the day, or switching to diet soda could have a big impact on your metabolism over time? By doing this, you will help your body burn calories faster. 7 Tips To Help You Burn More {Read More}

Still Having Battles With The Scales

Well, I know it has been awhile since I have last posted about my journey. I have not got off track, I have been working out, and logging most of my calorie intake. I have got it down packed to where I can almost tell you to the t what all I have consumed and the calorie amount. I am still having issues with the scales, it doesn’t want to move, and this does start to depress me, because I {Read More}

Lose it! App

Monday, Gillian and I finally got our ipod touches, she got the 8gig, and I got the 32gig. I almost got the 8gig so I could save a little money, but my husband talked me into getting the 32 and I am so glad I did. I have found so many awesome apps, and having so much to entertain me while on the elliptical makes the time go by so much faster. When I first got the touch, I asked {Read More}

Workout Room

I have been really thinking about making one of the spare bedrooms, into my workout room/office. I want a place where I can keep track of all my weight-loss information. You know my helpful resourceful books, my tape measure, my food journal, and of course my workout equipment! So, lately I have been checking out some modern office furniture, I want it to be a fun room. Bright colors, and just like a lot of life, I want this room {Read More}

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