This is a before and *during* photo - I still have about 20 pounds that I want to lose in order to be the right size for my height - but I really needed to see this, to see how far I’ve come so far, kind of re-motivated me :)

I’m wearing the same shirt and shorts in the first two photos, and the 3rd photo I’m wearing more of a skin tight shirt to see how I’ve changed since then

Today’s workout: my legs feel like jelly now! I chose to do 40 burpees instead of the 1 mile run. Finished in 21 minutes :)

If you don’t have a pullup bar - just do 50 tricep pushups instead :)

If you can’t do a full pullup, do jumping pullups until you get stronger

healthyisclassy:

Carbs Without Cause: 8 Foods Worse than White Bread

You know to avoid the pale sliced stuff, but what about these other processed offenders?

1. Fancy Coffee Drinks

Not only can these have as many calories as a meal, (sometimes upwards of 400) their carb count can be on par with a pre-marathon pasta binge; some have 60–80g of carbs per serving. Add in sugars, saturated fats in whipped cream, and chocolate flavorings, and you’ve got dessert in a very large plastic cup.

2. Bagels

Bagels are a morning ritual for some, but according to Villacorta, unless you’re hitting the gym right after (and plan on staying until lunch), you may want to rethink, even if you opt for whole wheat.

“Depending on the size, I normally recommend a bagel to someone who is going on a two- to three-hour run afterwards,” he says. The reason is portion size. Many deli bagels can have 250-300 calories and more than 50g of carbs each.

3. Juice Drinks and Smoothies

Smoothie and juice spots are everywhere, and they can seem like a healthy drink to get on the go. But a 16oz fruit-heavy juice can have as many as 75g of carbohydrates and 64g of sugar (ditto for smoothies). If you can’t start the day without juice, stick to about 4oz, which has a reasonable 15-20g of carbs.

4. Cheese Crackers

If you’re going to indulge in a few processed carbs, don’t do it here. While the carb count isn’t necessarily through the roof (about 18g per serving), these orange snacks are particularly cringe inducing because there is literally no other redeeming nutritional factor. They’re full of chemicals, additives, and artificial colors, plus they may also contain high-fructose corn syrup. And don’t be fooled by organic versions. They may be filled with less artificial junk, but processed flour and high-fat cheese can still be “organic.”

5. Baked Goods at Coffee Shops

Muffins used to be a baseball-sized treat. Now they’re more like softballs, with some containing nearly 64g of carbs and more than 30g of sugar. If your morning muffin is made with processed flour, sugar, and butter, it’s really no different than a slice of cake. Stick to a two-ounce serving and choose whole grain ingredients—think bran, not lemon poppy.

6. Yogurt with Fruit on the Bottom

It’s the ultimate chick pre-workout/afternoon/late-night snack, and yogurt on its own is a great choice. Problem is, that fruit is sugar central. All yogurt contains lactose, which is a naturally occurring carbohydrate; generally in a single serving it equals about 12-15g of carbs, which is fine, but when you add the jammy fruit you can nearly double that amount. You end up with nearly 30g of carbs, half of which is the processed, quick-burning kind. Stick to the creamy (and protein-packed) Greek variety and add some cut-up fresh fruit.

7. Movie Theater Popcorn

It may seem obvious, given the size, but for many of us it’s a key part of the movie-going experience, and besides, even if you order a bag once a week, how bad can that be? According to Villacorta, very. Popcorn is already about 1,200 calories, almost all from carbohydrates (and a whopping 580mg of sodium) for a large-sized bag. That’s before you add the butter. Don’t waste an entire day’s worth carbs and calories while you mindlessly munch your way through The Hunger Games.

8. Yogurt-Covered Raisins

Essentially candy for health-food nuts, and who eats just one—or five? In fact, a scant ¼ cup contains 20g of carbs and 19g of sugar. Skip the bulk candy aisle at your health food store and pick up a small bar of dark chocolate instead. [Extracted from SHAPE.COM]

Forgot to post yesterday’s workout - so here it is - abs are so sore today from doing 1500 flutter kicks - totally worth it though! 

In case you didn’t know:

Here is an elbow pushup example

Here is a flutter kick example

badass

Seriously - you can do so much more than you think you’re capable of 

Trying so hard!

First thing this morning :)

Today’s warmup/workout - do it fast, as usual ;)

Weight loss progress - this is a classic example that the scale lies! This gentlemen only lost 1 pound and look how different he looks!! 

This circuit, is fast, yet very effective - it will get your heart rate up as well as work your muscles

Thrusters example - make sure when you squat down, you squat bellow your knees/parallel

V-ups example

Kettlebell lifts example