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Life is hard for a girl who loves to eat and doesn't love to work out. 

I don't mind working out, I usually get into a groove, but actually trying to get skinnier isn't fun. 

Usually this time of year I'm training for a half marathon, and that isn't to get skinny, it's to get my ass across the finish line at the end of 13.1 miles.

With both my sister and my mom's weddings this year I'm trying to get said ass into shape.  I've started Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide, which is kick ass and muscles in my stomach hurt I didn't even know I had.

Part of the workout is a few days of cardio of some form.  This is where she loses me. I've been trying just some simple fast walking on the treadmill in my basement while catching up on Southern Charm, but since the weather is improving I feel the need to get outside and try new things.

I have an fear of exercise classes, mostly in part to those scary ass instructors who always ask who is new at the beginning then watch you like a kindergartner carrying a sharp knife for the rest of class.  Back up off me bro.

Reading about Hallie and Dana becoming a part of the SoulCycle cult makes me wish the closest one wasn't over an hour away from me. Hallie's blog helps with motivation and inspiration to get into gear and Dana's snapchats remind me to get my workout in.

Do I splurge on the waterproof Ipod and get back into swimming laps?

Do I do the hot yoga my sister pesters me to go to? Because I don't sweat enough in yoga normally.

How do I keep motivated on my BBG "days off"?  Thoughts? Ideas? Fat shaming?(Joke)

xoxo,

Erin

Battle Gear

Tank/Capris/Sneakers/Ear Buds/Headband

When I decided to jump into the new workout party my first thought went to what I can wear.  I believe that when you dress cute when you work out you work harder.  

And you get to look cute. Old Navy has fantastic fitness clothing at a price point that doesn't make you second guess why you're paying so much to get gross.

Who wants to sweat in a $50 shirt?

I'm partial to black because I like to feel like I'm going into a battle, and I basically am.  Also, I'm not one of those people who likes to see myself drenched in sweat, at least not yet.

A great pair of tennis shoes make me want to actually do something.

Basically, I aspire to look like one of those cute bitches in the fitness category on Pinterest.  

Oh and my legs hurt so bad by the end of the day it hurt to bend down to put on my shoes.  So something must be working.  

xoxo,

Erin

Meathead in progress

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I've never been a gym rat.  I get bored very easily and if my patience runs out, I'm done. 

Finding a workout to keep me occupied has always been a problem.

I was a "runner" for a while, and running outside gave me motivation and half marathon training helped.  Three half marathons later, I think I'm done.

Being hereditary clumsy (thanks mom) I also have to be careful.  I've actually broken my ankle jumping a little too high during a Tracy Anderson cardio DVD. 

True story.

I follow Kayla Itsines on Instagram and of course I've been inspired looking at the transformations she posts, but seeing that the workouts change every day for 12 weeks was my real motivation.

She is the one in the picture above, isn't she adorable?

So yesterday was the first pre-workout day, it was legs, and it hurts to sit down.

If it ain't hurtin, it ain't working.

I'll keep you posted.

xoxo,
Erin