Diaries Of A Skinny Fat Girl

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If you can walk, then you can run. And, if you can hit five sales in one hour on a Saturday morning, then you can run a 5K on one of those Saturday mornings too! You can totally do it, and here is why you should: Workout Makeover: If your workout routine has entered into […]

Feeling sluggish around 3pm again? Forget the remote, have you any idea where you put that H&M gift card? Can’t drop those last 10 lbs? If you answered yes to any of these questions then it’s probably time to tap back into your childhood and remember one of your mother’s golden rules: “Breakfast is the […]

Don’t let anyone lie to you. Working out is hard and when you’re looking for results, there will be pain. That old cliche, “No pain, no gain” is 100% true. You get what you give. I’ve learned over the last few weeks that when I cheat, don’t go all the way in my workouts or […]

Although most diets will tell you to stray away from pasta–a few carbs every now and again is healthy and frankly…necessary. Carbs can speed up your metabolism, curb your hunger, control blood sugar and more! Must Read: Why Venus Williams Went Vegan Check out this yummy recipe for some healthy pasta–minus the creamy or tomato based […]

Dedication is the name of the game. As my second week of NYLean25 came to a close, I realized that waking up at 5:30 am three days a week isn’t as bad as I thought it was and I actually look forward to getting to class and exhausting myself because the results are starting to […]

Tacos are quick, easy and delicious! If you’re trying to watch your waistline, you can make tacos 100% healthy by skipping the cheese, sour cream and tortillas. You might be thinking–“How is that a taco?” It’s simple–replace your taco shells/tortillas with romaine lettuce hearts–which still give you the crunch, but with none of the calories! […]

Turn your brown rice into protein when you add steamed tofu and spinach. Spinach cooks very quickly so it’s best to have all the seasonings measured and on hand near the stove before you start cooking. Tofu is very easy to steam. You can even do it in the microwave! Check out this easy recipe for […]

NYLean25 creator, Robert Brace wants us all to get lean, get fit and get it tight not only for the summer, but for life. That’s why he’s going beyond personally training me to digitally training you–our readers. Check out his first fitness tip, which is–to add a bounce to everything you do–in the video below. […]

I will not say that getting up before the sun to go sweat through my natural curls has been easy. But my battle of the bulge hasn’t been against the physical part of the weightloss aka the workout, it’s actually been the diet part. Must Read: The Pros & Cons Of Detox Cleanses Eating without salt, […]

As someone who’s battled the bulge since I was a little girl, being the token big girl had become my role. Tired of huffing and puffing while trying to go upstairs or worse–sitting on the sidelines the entire day at Six Flags because I couldn’t fit a rollercoaster seat helped me make the decision to […]

Diaries Of A Skinny Fat Girl

When I ask most women why they are not physically active the most common response is: “Girl…please?! I don’t got TIME to workout!” Understandable since the average woman works nine hours more each week than she did in 2004 (based on data collected by the Center for Work-Life Policy). So I get it, you’re strapped […]

Diaries Of A Skinny Fat Girl

I. Love. Sweets. And while I also love keeping my body tight and right, passing up sweet treats is not a sacrifice I am willing to make. I am also not willing to subscribe to silly suggestions like, “Just take one bite of chocolate cake and walk away. You’ll be satisfied.” Get. Real. It’s like […]