Tag: running

Looking Good Nude

I always liked the phrase, “in the buff” but I’ve come to the realization that I rather prefer the beau “buff” instead of myself. I don’t see myself being a buff woman. I do, however, want to be a strong woman. I’ve got the strong mind, strong spirit down – but I really need to work on the strong abs and impressive biceps. [You know, if I ever need to knock someone the hell out.]

My main problem? I look like this when I see chocolate cake:

Imagine my surprise when these biceps decided not to morph into awesome chop blocks overnight. Who’d have thought?

Spring Break is next week and instead of having a beach body, I’m still working on reversing the winter couch potato. Seriously. I’ve gained 3 pounds since December and, quite frankly, I’m not upset about it. I could tell you it’s water weight, or muscle weight or some other stupid thing, but all it would be is just an excuse.

I’ve used Graduate School and teaching as a crutch to avoid the gym. [and asthma too, but that’s a real problem when Texas is experiencing freakish weather]

So you’re thinking, what am I going to do about it?
Cut back on brownies? (as if!)
Replace butter with Chobani? (Ok – maybe, yes, a bit)

Honestly, I’m going to run more and eat whatever the heck I want!
These glutes need to bust loose and I need to stop making excuses.

My goal for this year – Looking Good Nude. Starting now.
Why not?

It’s really fine. Trust me.
Get out there and run, sweetheart. Let’s look good nude! Not necessarily together, but apart – in the awesomest of ways.

Much love,
CerebellumChef

Tags buff, goals, nude, running

Daily Dose

Booty-Shakin’

I realize there are plenty of skinny chefs, but this made me smile. :]
Everyone has a different idea of “skinny” – but we should all have the same idea of fit. Eating healthier and focusing on better-for-you foods and exercises. Again, this could be different for all – but we can definitely agree on one thing.

FOOD!

Food is wonderful. Scrumptious. Decadent. Freeing.
That’s it! Food is freeing!

I look so much like the chef from The Muppets when I’m banging pans around in the kitchen. The beau says it’s a real sight to see. Sometime soon I’ll post a video of my cooking adventures. I tend to talk to the fruits and veggies, and usually apologize to the carnes when I get ready to sear them.

Anywho…

Let me tell you how this all relates to booty-shaking!
You see…my students taught me how to twerk. Well, they twerked and I laughed because there is no way that is ever appropriate to do [seriously, never] and I can’t dance like that. Maybe, at all.

That said, I don’t much like to use dance as a positive form of weight loss. [An ex-boyfriend completely ruined DDR for me. Long story.]
Since I can’t bust my rump in the comfort of my own home, I’ve decided to switch things up a bit. I’m taking ideas and options please, so share them!

After falling off the fit-truck over the past few weeks (and gaining 5 pounds)…I finally made it out to the rock gym! I’m even stoked about running again. My muscles miss the yummy ache of a five mile run.
How are your weight loss goals going?

I hope you’re shaking your groove thang and shedding those pounds!

Much love,
CerebellumChef

Tags goals, running, twerk

Daily Dose

Falling Out of Fit

I’m a foodie. If you’re reading this, you’re a foodie. I’ve found that the main problem with being a foodie is constantly battling your jeans, or worse…your bras! Honestly, I gain weight in odd places.

See: The Cooch Pooch
But truthfully…I loathe battling the bulge. It’s exhausting. I think I’m getting ahead and under control – then, seemingly out of nowhere – the pounds I’ve lost come creeping back.
Is anyone else being fat-haunted this holiday season?

I worked out three times a week. I was happy with my progress. I was finally feeling like I was getting somewhere. Then I wasn’t.
I was frustrated and annoyed with my own body. After a couple of weeks with no change, I finally realized what my problem was.
Me. I was my own problem. I’d gotten complacent, working out a few times a week and maintaining my eating habits. Though healthy, I was simply maintaining. I wasn’t working out hard, pushing myself or even running anymore. That’s the bigger problem.
I’d gotten so busy with my teaching role that I stopped working on myself. I put everything I have into my students and classroom, leaving little effort to work out and bring myself body peace.
It took a bit, but I finally realized I was at fault.

Are you a victim by your own hand?
If so, here’s what you do.

1. Smack that negative weak-sauce outta here.
2. Throw on some sweats and a sports bra (gentlemen – some exercise shorts and a sleeveless shirt to show off your sexy biceps)
3. Work out. HARD!

Trust me, you’ll feel tons better.
Then get home, take a cold shower and do it all over again, tomorrow.
Personally, I like to run at least two miles on the days when I’m not climbing. Sure, you need rest every few days, but the point is to not get complacent. Throw in an extra mile here and there.
Bust your ass, baby!

There’s no reason to fall out of fit. Keep up your own fitspiration. Remind yourself daily to bust that cheeky derrière and get a move on.
Here’s one for you to remember for this week: