Love Your Body Workout: Interval Jam

You may have noticed something different in the title of this post.

I usually preface all my workout posts with the length of the workout, but I have decided to make a change as I embrace a new way of looking at fitness.

This week, I launched my Love Your Body Bootcamp, but this outlook applies to all types of training.  We are all fabulous just the way we are and I think it is time that we approach health and fitness from a place of loving the skin we are in.  In my opinion, the best way to change your life is to start from a place of positivity and acceptance.

So all my workouts are about loving the body you have right now and getting excited and motivated to make it even healthier and stronger.

Are you with me?  Good.

Now, on to today's workout.  It is a tough interval circuit and takes about 30 minutes to complete. Let me know if you try it, I would love to hear your thoughts!

As always, check with your Doc before your begin/modify your exercise program.

Do you love your body just the way it is?

Stay Healthy,
Tracy

Worth Repeating: 3 Reasons Why You and I are Fabulous

Because everyone once in a while we need to consciously remind ourselves why we are so wonderful.


Every week, I participate in #fitblog chat on Twitter.  At the end of the discussion, we all gets the chance to brag about something we did this week that made us proud.

This is my favourite part of the chat.  It is so great to hear all of the fantastic accomplishments of my cyber friends.

Without hesitation, everyone tweets about recent weight loss, running that extra mile or completing a project at work.

Funny how we have pride in the things we have done, yet we don't feel the same way about our bodies or our minds?

Being body proud isn't about vanity, it is about loving yourself and being happy with the skin you are in.  Don't be afraid to love who you are, what you look like and the qualities you possess.

I'll start.

I am fabulous just the way I am because...

Wordless Wednesday: A Delicious Hobby

Have Fun, Find Joy

Yesterday, I went on an adventure.

My friend, Tina got us a few tickets to sit in the audience of Cityline.  Here we are with the lovely host, Tracy (such a great name ;).

#Fitblog Planks Challenge, Week 4: Exposed - Why I Love My Body

I hope you had a fantastic weekend and are ready to tackle the week!

I was at my very first event to promote my business and had a fantastic time.  I will give you a full recap in tomorrow's post because today is all about....

What I am Loving Right Now...Again

Before I jump into today's post, I want to share what arrived in the mail yesterday.

It's the Little Things in Life

Did I mention that my nephew, Bradley, makes me smile.

Every time I see him, I am reminded that we often spend way to much time worrying and not enough time enjoying the little things in life.

 Like lunch :)

When was the last time you appreciated the little things?

Stay Healthy,
Tracy

PIPES Challenge, Week 3 and What I am Loving Right Now

I saw a fantastic post from Kristina @ Spabettie about things that she is loving right now.  I liked the idea so much, I thought I would borrow it :)


Things I am Loving Right Now

Boca Athletics
I found this line on my shopping adventure last week and absolutely love it.  The fit is flattering, the material is comfortable and the price is right.  I will keep you posted to let you know if it stands the test of time.

Confessions of a Runner

I always say "runner" with hesitation, as I don't really consider myself a runner.  I think it is because we often define a "runner" as someone who is hardcore - they go for 20k runs, compete in every event and train constantly.

Am I right?

However, a runner is simply defined as "a person, animal or thing that runs".  I run, so I am a runner, I should embrace the title and from now on I will. :)

Many of you may recall my hate/love relationship with running.  I am presently in love with running, but I have some confessions to make.

• I am not very fast.  To be honest, I am not sure what my speed is, but I have seen the times of other runners and I am most decidely slow :)

• I still can't run 5k without having to walk part of the way so most of time I run in intervals (which is actually a great way to train :).  

• I haven't invested in some good running gear (not always necessary as I wrote about here, but can be important when you are dealing with cold weather.)

• None of that matters.  

 

Me after a run :)

Why?

Because I enjoy doing it.  Three times a week, I can't wait to get outside, feel the wind on my face and the quiet time with my thoughts.

I don't need to run a marathon, try and beat a record time or compete.  I run for me.  For my health and well-being.  Not for anyone else.

The lesson:  Chose and activity that makes you smile and do it for you.  I promise that if you love what you do, you will always be motivated to do it. 

What is your favourite activity?  Why?

Stay Healthy,
Tracy