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I'm Kate.
21. 5'5" | NY (school) | MA (home)
Health/Weight Loss/Fitness blog



I'm doing this the healthy way.
Eat right & work out.

Trying super hard to keep a healthy mindset. Just waiting for the day it comes naturally.

I love to hoop and I hate running, but only because I suck at it. I'm working on running, getting better at hooping, and building some upper body strength.





SW/HW - 201
CW - 185 (5/22)
Next GW - 180
UGW - 120-ish. I'll see when I get there.
More goal weights added as I reach them.


Successful days so far: 3

I track the tag greatawakening, because tumblr is dumb about dashes.

health-teaa:

Flexibility:
Ultimate Stretch Yoga Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
5-Minute Flexibility Yoga Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Body and Mind Flexibility Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Flexibility and Range of Motion | Beginner Yoga With Tara Stiles
Entire Body Stretch | Intermediate Yoga With Tara Stiles
Balance:
Balanced Strength-Building Yoga Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Building Balance | Beginner Yoga With Tara Stiles
Yoga for Balance
Tara Stiles - 30-Minute Yoga for Balance and Focus
Balance | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Tricky Twists and Balances | Advanced Yoga With Tara Stiles
Yoga for Balance, Focus, and Stability
Strength:
Core Strength | Beginner Yoga With Tara Stiles
Toned Back and Arms Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Beginner Strengthening Flow | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Build Shoulder Strength | Intermediate Yoga With Tara Stiles
Crazy Core Building Routine | Advanced Yoga With Tara Stiles
Inversion Flow Routine | Advanced Yoga With Tara Stiles
Lower Body Strength and Tone
Weight Loss:
Slim Waist Yoga Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Total Body Holiday Yoga Workout | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Build Strength Evenly | Beginner Yoga With Tara Stiles
Intense Cardio Workout | Part 1 | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Intense Cardio Workout | Part 2 | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Weight Loss Yoga Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Targeting Love Handles | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Mood:
Morning Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Yoga to Get Your Morning Moving!
Routine for a Deep Sleep | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Energizing Daily Flow Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Clear Your Mind Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Get Happy Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Calming Routine | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Poolside Yoga to Wake up the Entire Body and Calm the Mind
Basic Breathing | Beginner Yoga With Tara Stiles

health-teaa:

Flexibility:

Balance:

Strength:

Weight Loss:

Mood:


newbodyforever:

I’ma do this for the month of May :D 

I’m in. c:

newbodyforever:

I’ma do this for the month of May :D 

I’m in. c:


May calendar, since May starts in two days! I’ll be running to the store to get some shiny stickers to put on this baby every time I work out and have a good day.
Click-through for the full-sized calendar.

May calendar, since May starts in two days! I’ll be running to the store to get some shiny stickers to put on this baby every time I work out and have a good day.

Click-through for the full-sized calendar.

posted 3 weeks ago with 10 notes

nikkirose1991:

angeleyes010974:

summerday-dreamer:

eatandlivehealthy:

karmapoliceee:

I created this challenge for myself. My arms are really weak and I have a really hard time with push-ups so most challenges I see out there, I simply can’t do because they’re too hard. So I wanted to share this challenge with others in the same situation. If you can’t do all of them properly, do them kneeling instead.

I’m doing this!

ahhh finally! xx

SWEET!!!!!

I am so excited about this! I have like, zero upper body strength and I can barely do a push up. This should be a great way to improve :D

nikkirose1991:

angeleyes010974:

summerday-dreamer:

eatandlivehealthy:

karmapoliceee:

I created this challenge for myself. My arms are really weak and I have a really hard time with push-ups so most challenges I see out there, I simply can’t do because they’re too hard. So I wanted to share this challenge with others in the same situation. If you can’t do all of them properly, do them kneeling instead.

I’m doing this!

ahhh finally! xx

SWEET!!!!!

I am so excited about this! I have like, zero upper body strength and I can barely do a push up. This should be a great way to improve :D



mrsjonie:

SQUAT CHALLENGE!!! So, I’m doing this challenge starting april. I will take pictures of my butt from various angles on day one and on day 30 to see if there was any change lol, I just want to see the progress in picture, you can join me if you want, I did this to print and pin on my fridge and scratch out each day. Bigger version HERE. I love squats, but never done this many on a day, good luck!!

mrsjonie:

SQUAT CHALLENGE!!! So, I’m doing this challenge starting april. I will take pictures of my butt from various angles on day one and on day 30 to see if there was any change lol, I just want to see the progress in picture, you can join me if you want, I did this to print and pin on my fridge and scratch out each day. Bigger version HERE. I love squats, but never done this many on a day, good luck!!


nopainnogain-fitness:

Want to work out with a buddy? Try some of these exercises:

  1. Handclap plank - both starting off on the ground, raise yourselves up with one arm and slap hands, alternating each time.
  2. V-sit side touch & pass - never declining and holding the v sit, twist and touch both sides and then pass the mediball off to your partner. Both must always twist and touch.
  3. Mediball crunch - get your partner to stand over you and lock your feet into their legs. Crunch up, pass the mediball to them and come back down, then crunch up and grab the mediball again, repeat. 
  4. Crunch & stand - Crunch and using your core stand up, throw two punches when you reach the top, then lower yourself back down. Make sure your partner gives you a slight pull on your legs when you’re coming up!

Have fun with these!
x




funfitfashionable:

Spring #circuit #workout :) #fitgirl #fitness #fitfluential #fitblog #fitspiration

funfitfashionable:

Spring #circuit #workout :) #fitgirl #fitness #fitfluential #fitblog #fitspiration


sweatsalty:

ULTIMATE WORK OUTS FOR YOUR BUTT
Barbell/dumbbell exercises - These are what you need to do with heavy weight if you want to make your butt BIGGER. Everything else will help make your butt rounder and firmer, but will not add significant size.
romanian deadlifts
squats (really deep, feet wide and pointed out, knees pointed out too)
bulgarian split squats
barbell glute bridges/hip thrusts
high step ups
Cardio/plyometrics - This stuff is great for shaping your butt while challenging your heart at the same time.
hill sprints
squat jumps
dynamic step ups
lunge jumps
box jumps
plyo step ups
lateral box jumps
lateral box shuffles
lateral bounding
Brazil Butt Lift - the “bum bum” workout
kneeling jump squats - these are on my “to try” list for when I’m stronger
Bodyweight exercises - I do these when I don’t have access to a gym. You can make these more challenging by holding heavy stuff like gallon jugs full of water.
glute bridges (try single leg)
hip thrusts (try single leg)
pistol squats (there are hard!)
single leg deadlifts
glute ham raises (you’ll need something or someone to hold your feet)
lunges (reverse, walking, etc.)
bulgarian split squat
high step ups
Other:
seated band abduction
stability ball back extensions
monster & sumo walks
butt blaster (hip extension) machine
hip abduction machine - lean forward with butt lifted to target upper & outer glutes, see 4:25 on this video
First part from physicalphoenix

Workout links:
Bikini booty Thong workout 
MaliBooty workout
Hot booty firm up
POP Pilates: Butt blaster
Butt and Cleavage workout
How to get a perfect butt workout tutorial
10 minute booty shaking waist workout
Beach bum workout 
Best butt workout ever
What make you bootyful butt challenge
POP Pilates: Beyonce bootylicious Bum butt Badonkadonk Bonanza 
Pilates butt burner 
3 weeks to an awesome butt
Butt like a Brazilian 
Quick butt workout
Butt lifting exercises 
Best exercises for buttocks

sweatsalty:

ULTIMATE WORK OUTS FOR YOUR BUTT

Barbell/dumbbell exercises - These are what you need to do with heavy weight if you want to make your butt BIGGER. Everything else will help make your butt rounder and firmer, but will not add significant size.

Cardio/plyometrics - This stuff is great for shaping your butt while challenging your heart at the same time.

Bodyweight exercises - I do these when I don’t have access to a gym. You can make these more challenging by holding heavy stuff like gallon jugs full of water.

  • glute bridges (try single leg)
  • hip thrusts (try single leg)
  • pistol squats (there are hard!)
  • single leg deadlifts
  • glute ham raises (you’ll need something or someone to hold your feet)
  • lunges (reverse, walking, etc.)
  • bulgarian split squat
  • high step ups

Other:

First part from physicalphoenix
Workout links:

Bikini booty Thong workout 

MaliBooty workout

Hot booty firm up

POP Pilates: Butt blaster

Butt and Cleavage workout

How to get a perfect butt workout tutorial

10 minute booty shaking waist workout

Beach bum workout 

Best butt workout ever

What make you bootyful butt challenge

POP Pilates: Beyonce bootylicious Bum butt Badonkadonk Bonanza 

Pilates butt burner 

3 weeks to an awesome butt

Butt like a Brazilian 

Quick butt workout

Butt lifting exercises 

Best exercises for buttocks


becky-fitness:

How I got my splits!

Stretch 1 - Try not to let the front knee come beyond the toes. Having your toes on your back leg curled under will make it slightly easier for beginners.

Stretch 2 - Stand up with your legs apart and just get as low as you can go!

Stretch 3 - Sit back on one leg (so your foot is under your bum) with the other leg straight in front, and bend over your front leg as far as you can.

Stretch 4 - One leg bent in front and the other directly behind. This yoga pose is called One Legged Pigeon

Stretch 5 - Yoga mermaid pose, don’t stress if you can’t do this straight away, it’s a big quad stretcher, don’t force this - it’ll come with time!

Do all stretches on both legs!

  • Do these AFTER you are warmed up (I suggest cardio) otherwise you may hurt yourself.
  • Practise every day with one day rest and try to hold each pose for at least 30 seconds.
  • It took me 1.5 months to get my right split and 2 months to get my left. Everyone is different so you could need more or less time than I did, but be patient!
  • LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!! If your muscles are really hurting, light stretching only! Don’t force it!