What is a Motivation Wall?

Inspirella here! I am terribly sorry that I have no updated y'all in what seems like forever. I just got back from a week long trip to Boston and it was so much fun! We saw historic sites, climbed all the way to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument, saw the gardens, went on a swan boat ride, went to a Red Sox game, and so much more! My feet are killing me because we literally walk everywhere we went!

So let's get to what you are really here to read! A motivation wall. Okay, so if your like me you are a visual learner. You learn by seeing things happen, you can't just hear it and be okay. I'm working on making a motivation wall for my room while I am home so I stay motivated to achieve my goals, and on this wall I wall have the WHY I am doing what I am doing (to get toned and muscle.) I will have the HOW (workouts & weights.) I will have pictures of my inspirations (I have to print those out!) And I will also have some of my favorite quotes on my motivation wall!
As you can tell a motivation wall is exactly that, a wall to help motivate you to stay on course! I found these wonderful examples on Pinterest (until I make mine and show y'all it!), and they are quite fabulous!

So I like this moto wall because it is plain to see why they
are doing what they are doing. They see how many lbs.
they have lost and how many more they have to go! Plus
the clothes pins are decorated very cute!

This moto wall has a completely different vibe. But I love it!
It is all quotes, but scattered across the brightly colored
paper makes you look at it and go, "OH YEAH! That is why
I am doing what I am doing!"

Now this one is probably my favorite one! They tacked up they swimsuit to
say, I need to make sure I look how I want in this! The put up the lbs to lose,
but in a different way, take off a sticky when you lose that weight! Pictures of
inspiration, some workouts, and some "quotes!" This moto wall is killin' it!

So, make a moto wall, to help you stay motivated, to keep working out, eating correctly, and to just see your own progress! I can not wait to make mine and show it to y'all! In the mean time, I will be starting (again) my workouts and run/walks on Tuesday! So be prepared for an awesome workout and motivation!

Stay Strong, Stay Motivated, and Keep Pushing!

6 week ab challenge.

Inspirella here! Hey y'all! So I have exciting news! On Monday (June 9th), I will be starting a workout DVD challenge. 



-------------------------------------------------------------->>  
(6 week six pack)

Jillian Michaels, the crazy, insane, AWESOME trainer. Seriously I did one workout to test the waters and I can not wait to do the 6 week challenge. It's going to be tough but so worth it!The one workout I did had me sore for two days straight! I'm ready to get back to working out and keeping up with my goals!

Join in on this challenge with me y'all, it's going to fabulous!

I will be working out 5-6 days a week and resting one, to get the top results. I will take before pictures (front, side, and back view. No flexing in the pictures so I can show results naturally.) On Monday, I will update y'all after the workout and keep you updated throughout the weeks!

It's going to be intense but so worth it.

Along with the workouts, I hope do some jogging or other form of cardio at least once a week.
So, are you prepared for these awesome weeks to come!? (Don't forget, you can always ask me questions if you need some help!) 

Stay Strong, Stay Motivated, and Keep Pushing!

Sweatpink Ambassador!

Inspirella here! So I have some very exciting news for y'all!
I AM OFFICIALLY A SWEAT PINK AMBASSADOR! 

Now I know you are probably like what is that?
sweatpink mission statement:
"We believe that kicking ass is best done in pretty shoes. We’ve learned that real women sweat, and sweat hard. We know that assertiveness, strength, and ambition are the ultimate feminine qualities. We concede that sometimes it takes hours to get ready, but we’re also no strangers to just rolling out of bed and going. We’re convinced that we run faster in pink shoelaces. We believe in pushing ourselves, and we believe in giving ourselves a break, too. We’re all about the rush of endorphins and the thrill of the challenge. We’re all for looking great and feeling even better. We’re committed to finding our best fit, and making it stick." 

(the below statement is fully my opinion.)
I am incredibly excited to be apart of this wonderful community of people. People who are all so welcoming, encouraging, and exceptionally nice! I am so excited to jump into the community to inspire y'all even more, to inspire myself, and to join in different events happening everywhere!

Want to know more about the sweatpink community? Go check them out here;
( http://www.fitapproach.com/ )

I promise you will love it! Feel free to ask questions!


Stay Strong, Stay Motivated, and Keep Pushing!

Progress Report (Month Two)

Inspirella here! Hey y'all, so sorry I haven't updated in about a week and a half!

But good news, I am now done with my Freshman year of college and summer break has begun! (Which means, I have moved back to Ohio!)

Let me tell y'all something, I have not hit up the gym or worked out in the last week and a half, I know, shame shame. I'm not going to make excuses by saying I was busy with finals, I didn't have time, or I was too tired. While all of those statements are true, I could have worked out. The rest was good for my body though, because my body wasn't changing. My body wasn't working how it should have.Taking the week and half off gave my muscles and body time to set in what I was doing to it, with raising my weight amount, my body needed the rest.

So May marked month 2 of keeping up with working out, getting back to where I want to be. And I am happy with my results so far, the progress is slow, but it is steady. Below I have inserted pictures from Before (beginning of Month 1.) Middle ( end of month 1.) and Now (end of month 2.)

<------- Beginning of Month One



End of Month One
                 ----------->











                               End of Month Two --------------------->



Like I said the progress is slow, but it is progress. I will get back to working out tomorrow, so be prepared for more workout posts, more motivation, and more helpful tips to keep you going!



Stay Strong, Stay Motivated, and Keep Pushing!

Body weight, Full body work out!

Inspirella here! 


So, I found this pin on Pinterest quite awhile ago, but I didn't pin it, and I thought I had, whoops! But, I took a picture of it on my phone, so this is the picture y'all get to see! So ignore all of the funky little computer lines on the picture! Sorry for that!


--------------------------------------------------------------------->>>

Let me tell you something, I was sweating like a pig during this workout y'all, and I even modified it! The great part of it is it's a great full body workout, you don't need any equipment, and you can take your time doing it!

So let me tell you what I did!

I did the warm up as instructed. It really gets your heart pumping!
I did all 3 circuits, each with a different modification.

(I only did each circuit twice, not three times. After each circuit, I took a one minute break, after each exercise, I took a 30 second break.)

Circuit One: 
20 Squats
15 Squat Jumps
5 Burpees (That was the modification.)
Circuit Two:
20 Mountain Climbers
15 Push Ups (I did these modified on my knees, I'm not the best with push ups, I am building up to get better! That was the modification.)
10 Bridges
Circuit Three:
20 Alternating Lunges
15 Plie Squats
10 Calf Raises
Abs:
I did each of these the same, no modifications. Taking a 30 second break between each exercise.

DO NOT FORGET TO STRETCH AT THE END.
(You can modify this workout too, modify it to fit your own level!)

Good job with this workout y'all! You are doing fabulous. Keep up the good work, and don't forget, if you have a certain area of your body you would like to work on, let me know, I will help you in the best way possible that I can!

Stay Strong, Stay Motivated, and Stay Strong!

Rest Day(s)

Inspirella here! Today isn't about a workout in fact, it's about quite the opposite. Resting.
Your body needs to rest after exercising all week, usually my rest days are Sunday for many reasons,

1.  The gym is closed 
2.  It's the easiest day to just be a bum 
3. Sunday is the day I usually spend with friends and family 

Rest days are important to have in any routine, whether you workout 6 days a week like me, or you only workout 3, rest days are needed. They are so important because your body needs time to relax. You can overwork the muscles you've been training. The muscles need time to "have a spa day," to get used to what you are doing so you can change it up when it becomes to boring. 

On rest days it it important to still eat healthy and remain in all the other healthy habits you have formed. Just because it is a rest day, doesn't mean you can go and eat 5 pounds of cupcakes. Rest days and cheat days are completely different. 

Rest Day-(Happens every week, 1,2, or 3 days.) letting your body relax and form to what you are doing

Cheat Day- (Happens once every two or three weeks)  Eating a small french fry from the drive through or eating that brownie you've been craving. 

See the difference? 

So pick a day(s) that work well for you! If you workout 6 days a week, Sunday might be the easiest. If you workout 3 days a week, then Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday might work best. Just find the days that work best for you.
I know, my little picture I have there is so true with me, I usually work on homework, but since summer is coming, I have to think about what I am going to do, so I've figured it out, grab an awesome book, go outside and sit outside in the sun and get my pre-tan on for Florida! Just find things to keep you occupied on rest days, maybe save those days for grocery shopping, or date nights, or movie days!
Stay Strong, Stay Motivated, and Keep Pushing!

Dorm Room Workout

Inspirella here! Today I am not feeling totally 100 percent, so I am just going to do a quick workout in my dorm room! (Yes, that means a workout in any small place or quiet place, because both of my roommates are still asleep!)

Also, remember how I said I was going to do Ripped in 30 with Jillian Michaels DVD? Well, my older sister said she has Shred it in 30 also with Jillian Michaels DVD, so I will be trying that one first, then I will move to ripped in 30, because free is always fabulous! So remember, I will be starting that challenge mid June, keep a look out for those workouts, progress, and posts!

Today's workout will be simple and quick, because I'm not feeling up to par with a great workout. Just remember, the only bad workout you have is one yo do not do. Even a simple small one here and there is still progress to where you want to be, so don't feel bad if you take a "small break" with a lighter load workout. And don't forget to take AT LEAST one day of rest during the week. Your muscles need time to relax and get rest from all the hard work you've been putting into them!

Warm up:
Stretch
50 Jumping Jacks

Workout:
20 squats
15 crunches
10 Bridges (Example) ------------->>
10 Heel Touches
10 Scissor Kicks
30 Second Plank
10 Leg Raises

Workout complete! :) Don't forget to stretch out afterwards, we don't need any cramped up muscles!
Stay Strong, Stay Motivated, and keep pushing!