I love my flipbelt! Solution for carrying necessities while working out

I have been running at Central Park lately. It does take longer to get there from my apartment and I have to take the subway to get there. I usually don't run with anything on me but my apartment key on my shoe. Traveling further from home I need to carry my cell phone and my subway card. That is why I bought a flipbelt. It easily stores all my running necessities without looking bulky. It fits around your waist and it looks like just part of your spandex. You can get it in many colors. Mine is hot pink. It's really convenient running with it. I can't even notice it.

Here's where you can buy a flipbelt. I'm glad I bought one.

  http://flipbelt.com

one pound of fat VS. one pound of muscle

http://bamboocorefitness.com/one-pound-of-fat-versus-one-pound-of-muscle-clearing-up-the-misconception/

I thought this article was very interesting and inspirational. My favorite part of the article was how the author stressed that you can't measure your fitness success by the scale alone. I don't own a scale. I don't think anyone even needs to own a scale. As long as they exercise on a daily bases and eat clean. 

Running in NYC

I recently moved to NYC! Never thought I would end up here, or that I ever wanted to live here. It's crazy how life can be so surprising. I was a little worried about being able to run in New York. I wasn't sure if it would be as enjoyable. But now that I am here I couldn't be happier.

I often run at Central Park in NY. It is one of the most beautiful parks I have ever been to. I have so much fun running at this park. It is pretty crowded there. But it's kind of fun to see so many different types of people, enjoying running and biking and just being outside.

I do have to take the subway to get to Central Park so I run there about once a week. I live in Flushing, NY in Queens. The rest of the time I run at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. My runs there are very enjoyable also. I am surprised how much fun I have had run in NYC so far. Running makes me feel so happy. And I also like how it makes me look...

I haven't found a gym in the area yet. I've still been lifting a little bit though. There is a lot of stuff you can do without a gym. There is another park right next to my apartment that has a playground and a small track. On the playground I can do pull ups and dips, run some quick sprints around the track and do some lunges. When I get done with that I go back home and do push ups, abs, my booty exercises and lift some free weights. I really have been able to stay in great shape without the gym even. I don't plan on getting a gym membership until it starts getting colder out. I enjoy being able to do more of my workouts outside.

I feel like I've gotten more fit since I've been in NY because I walk so much besides my normal workout routine. I can get everywhere here by walking and taking the subway. Since I moved here, I've sold my car since I have no need for it. I hate driving anyways.

I hope my blog inspires you to get active and fit! You will feel so much better and you will also look better. But consistency is key when it comes to working out. Your not gonna get in perfect shape overnight. Go out there and get active and have fun with it!

Great article on running... Running burns more calories

RUNNING is one of my favorite activities and it also burns a lot of calories. I don't feel like I have to restrict myself on eating too much. I always stay in such great shape when I run, I love it!

Here is a motivating and interesting article I read from the popular magazine Runner's World.

http://m.runnersworld.com/weight-loss/4-ways-that-running-is-best-for-weight-loss?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-Nutrition-_-WeightLoss

My leg workout

This leg workout gets me strong, muscular legs (along with my running and my booty workout).











        
                                                                        3 sets of 12
                                           
                                           This works out your quadriceps, hamstrings and butt. 

   

                                                                       3 sets of 12
                                                                 
These machines workout quadriceps and hamstrings.When doing these machines it is important to use one leg at a time. Your dominant leg is going to be stronger and will try to lift more weight. When I first started to use one leg at a time I realized how much weaker my left leg is than my right leg. Now both of my legs are pretty much the same strength.

      









                                                                       3 sets of 12


                                                       This machine works the inner thigh

I do 2 sets about the length of a basketball court. It works your legs and booty also.

                                                               
                                                                         3 sets of 12

This machine works out calves. Sometimes I do calf raises on the stairs instead of this machine.

My booty workout

I will admit, I kinda of love my booty. Here's my butt workout at the gym. Combination of lifting and running gets me the results I want. Hopefully these exercises will help you tone your booty also!

  3 sets of 30 squats








                                                         

                                                                                                               

                         
                                                 Again, I do 3 sets of 30 squats. I like my squats.
                                                                                                                                 

   











                                                                                                    3 sets of 15
                                                                   

                                                                

 2 sets of lunges about the length of a basketball court. Add weights if you want more of a challenge. 

 

                                                        3 sets of 12 with this hip abduction machine

This is a great machine for you booty and legs. It's very challenging and a good cardio workout. 

These are the exercises I use to workout my butt. There are still a lot more out there. Most of these exercises also workout your legs. While working out your booty, it is important that you squeeze your butt muscles as much as you can. You will feel a lot more burn in your bottom, and will work out your butt muscles more. Also, while doing squats or any exercises make sure to have good form. It is more important to have good form rather than lifting really heavy. While lifting it's good to feel a comfortable burn, nothing too unbearable. 

                                                 

                                          

Salad in a jar

I just heard about salad in a jar and I am pretty excited to try it. You get a mason jar, put dressing on the very bottom. Then put heavier veggies like cucumbers or carrot on top of the dressing, and continue until you have the lighter greens on top. This should last for about a week.  Once you're ready to eat the salad, shake the jar and put it on a plate. I think this will help me eat salads more often.

    http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-pack-the-perfect-salad-in-a-jar-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-192174

Dressing goes on the bottom, veggies and other salad goodies get piled on top. Everything stays separate and dressing-free until you toss the salad together in the bowl.