Water....it does a body good!

Good morning!  I know it's been awhile since I last posted, but it's been SO CRAZY but SO SUPER FUN! Before I head to the gym this morning, I wanted to give you a tip that I use to get in my water for the day.  I aim to drink AT LEAST a gallon a day.  I have found that it's easier for me to carry around a larger jug as opposed to a smaller one and having to fill it up many times during the day.  I will either get busy or just lose track.

So my Advocare bottle on the left is what I use if I am on the run.  It's much easier to carry around in my bag.  The larger bottle on the right is what I use when I'm at home working.  It's 64 ounces, so I only have to fill it up once.  I used to use my Advocare bottle all of the time, but I made the switch and I am reaching my gallon goal on a more consistent basis.

Hope this helps you reach your goal.  Have a super fabulous day!

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Need More Motivation?

I'm pretty motivated.  I have big goals and even bigger dreams.  But I am not perfect and I am always on the lookout for new things (quotes, knowledge, etc...).

One thing I tried this weekend was going to a social group that was centered around women's fitness.  I had no expectations, but it was SO AWESOME being around a great group of amazing women.  We didn't train at the gym, but just met at Starbucks.  I really enjoyed meeting other people, learning about their goals and just being in that fitness environment.  I found the group on Meetup.com, and I cannot wait to see what friendships will develop.

Even though I am a "gym rat", this group really did motivate me more to reach my goals.  I know that I will be on that stage again one day.  No excuses, but I'm waiting for that right time as I don't want to rebound again.  It's not a diet, but a lifestyle.  But I also want to be an inspiration to others who need that extra push to start a new lifestyle, or just get back into the gym again.  To me, that is the BEST feeling in the world!

Next weekend, I'm going to another women's fitness group...in Las Vegas!!!  Jen Hendershott's Phat Camp!  This is my 5th camp, but I always learn something new.  It's been awhile since I went to one, but I think I'm in a better mental state this time around.  Jen is SO awesome and has been so patient with me throughout the years (THANK YOU!)....BUT I also get to meet and train with (or be trained by?) Nicole Wilkins.  I have never met her, but I've heard nothing but good things about her.  It's going to be such an awesome weekend.  I gotta train hard until then so I can keep up!

Regardless of where you find it, I HIGHLY recommend that everyone should find a group that is focused on fitness (or whatever other interests you have).  It will motivate you in ways that you may not have ever considered.

Have a wonderful week everybody and TRAIN HARD!

   

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Pinterest Workouts

I am always looking at ways to do something different in my workouts.  This makes it new and fun...which in my opinion leads to greater intensity.  Doing the same routine day after day just makes me bored and not work as hard.  Yes, it's probably mental.  But it's just the way I work.

Today I was working on my Pinterest, and I didn't realize how many workout ideas are on there.  Lots of them don't even require a gym or equipment so NO EXCUSES there!  I didn't do a workout from Pinterest today, but I will certainly be game for it in the future.

This afternoon I KILLED legs (mainly glutes)...and I can't wait to be sore tomorrow.

Have a great day and keep training hard!

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Music Intervals

I think I've expressed before that I get bored pretty easily in my workouts.  I am constantly mixing it up.  One of the ways I do this is by music intervals.  Of course you must have music.  I prefer Pandora with my headphones so I can really get in "the zone".  I have done this in a couple of different ways before:

1)   Speed up and slow down according to the tempo of the song.  I did this yesterday to Katy Perry's "Roar" (love this song!) as I was riding the spin bike.  I put it on repeat, but it was a great cardio session!

2)  Alternate your speeds according to the song.  Do a regular speed for one song, and then go faster on the next.  I have done this before on the Stairmill, and wow it was hard!  It always seemed like my regular pace happened on the quick songs!

3)  Be creative and use a combination of both!

Usually when I do interval workouts (whether it's music, tabatas or something else), time really flies by...another added benefit!

Have a wonderful day and keep training hard.  Here are some photos that I have also posted on Instagram (kelliraefit).

Both pictures were taken after my afternoon cardio sessions this past week.  I've really been trying to hit it hard with intense consistency.  I have big goals!

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