skinny-fat

Passion. You're either annoyed by it, criticize it, give a mean look at it... or you are it.

There are two kinds of people in my mind.

Ones who are passionate: they appreciate things, smile at things, find the beauty in things, and live out these things.

Ones who aren't: gossip about those people, judge those people, will "never understand those people." aka: debbie lame downers.

I know a lot of both. It's sad because when I'm around those who aren't passionate, they somehow make me feel so insecure just for being me. For caring. For concerning. For being passionate about being healthy.

One year ago, I was skinny fat. Size 6 and....29% body fat? Sorry, but is that even scientifically possible?? Especially for someone who has seriously educated herself on health and food for well over 5 years.

so I hit the gym. {remember?}

One year later, I'm still me.

Except now, I'm 17% body fat. And that my friends, is called very hard work. Not obsession. Not idolization. Not anything. Passion. HUGE difference. Because if there isn't passion... it will all be over very, very soon.

Skinny-fat is almost as much of an epedimic as obesity. There are so many "regular" girls walking around today that have just as an unhealthy body and heart as their plus-size neighbor. and that bothers me. The way heavier people are treated, when majority of people around them are just the same? annoying. I'll save that for a rainy day.

{tips for beginners}

{Clean up your diet} So, you want to stop the yo-yo exercising? Face your fridge first. What are you putting in your body? This will yield the greatest results. Also, the better you eat, the better you workout. Maybe that's why it's so hard?

{Pick up your weights} Your muscles are your friend. But of course, you have to know how to work those muscles. Utilize the internet, magazines, heck..even my blog and others. Learn how to use weight lifting for fat loss, because I promise with everything in me- weight lifting is the trick.

{Throw the scale away} One year ago I told Charlie... Okay, I'm going to start working out again..but just watch. I'm going to gain weight. That's what I thought happened when I would workout. Sure, that's possible. If you do it wrong. And if you eat wrong. It'll happen and it does happen. Don't just go to the gym, fix the other stuff too. Then your stomach will be bikini ready, once and for all. And screw that scale, let your pants fall to the ground first.

{Be patient} If you do this thing right...you'll see results. So get educated and then be patient. It took me 6 months to see any change. That's because I wasn't doing it right. And then I started doing it right and I lost 10% body fat so fast I thought it was all a joke.

{Things I learned}

I'm capable of a lot more than I ever let myself believe {45 minutes on the stairs? 11 mph sprints? who am I?}

Being dedicated has it's moments of suckiness {Yes. I want to be a typical lazy american somedays. But, that's not how life is supposed to be anyway}

Oatmeal saved my life {Before getting serious, I had cereal every morning. Switching to oatmeal was the best decision e-v-e-r, even though cheerios are better. Oh, but my stomach's flatter and I'm NEVER bloated anymore. worth-it.}

Protein helps {Increasing my protein intake through more meats {eggs, chicken, fish} and having whey after my workout totally changed everything. It helped reveal everything I'd been working for}

I still love Yoga {which is why....drumroll...I'm getting certified to teach group classes! Yoga specifically.}

I didn't think I would last this long. I was suprised when I actually went to the gym everyday for that first month. Now a year's gone by. Something clicked. So, if you get in your car and drive yourself to face the gym..it might click for you too.

I'm Katy and I'm passionate as all get out. I never want to be skinny fat again.