Its no piece of cake.

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."

20.
Female.
SW: 210lbs
CW: 145lbs
GW: healthy.


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However, due to an overflow of very common questions, if a question pertains to something I have already covered in my FAQ, it will be deleted. So, to be on the safe side, be sure to read the FAQ. <3

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Asker Anonymous Asks:
I have a personal question. I do interval basketball 7 days a week, Monday-Friday: an hour basketball, Saturday:45 minutes, and Sunday:30 minutes. I have 20 songs which usually take 3 minutes each, I alternately do between breathless and difficulty intense of running with shooting to walking with shooting. After which, I do some push ups, sit ups, planking, lunges, etc for 30 minutes and 20 minutes stretching everyday. Is that okay for staying fit and losing weight? Do I have to have a rest day?
motivationintohabit motivationintohabit Said:

You don’t have to have a rest day, but it is recommended. I would take it easy during your 30 min on Sunday. There is such a thing as overexercising. It could completely bring your weight loss to a halt. Its not good for your body to be exercising too much, unless you’re eating a crap ton and fueling your body for all of this activity. I would advise that if you must workout for 30 min on Sunday or 45 on Saturday, then take one or both of those easy, a very light workout since you’re not giving yourself any days off.

Asker Anonymous Asks:
This may be a stupid question but I have to ask. How will you know if you're really hungry and not just you're bored? I always eat whenever I want so now it's pretty much hard for me to actually know the difference. Thank you. And BTW, I'm glad I found your blog. It's really motivating and inspiring. Xoxo
motivationintohabit motivationintohabit Said:

No question is stupid, love :)

well think about your environment. If you get a hunger pang, look around at what you’re doing - watching tv? homework? nothing? If you can tell you’re bored, it’s probably just boredom. On the flip side, you should be eating every 2.5-4 hours, according to my Registered Dietician. So if you’re already on that routine, it could very well be hunger as well.

“If you’re not willing to eat something healthy, you’re not hungry.” I use that quote a lot - mostly for cravings, but it works for boredom as well. If you start feeling hungry, have something healthy, then wait. It takes your body 30-40min to register that you’ve just eaten.

And thank you so much sweetheart. I’m glad I could help! :D

Asker Anonymous Asks:
I haven't been working out for like two weeks.. I don't know whats happened to me but i just don't know how to get back on track. I am so tired, and all i really feel like is sleeping all day long, but at the same time i'm unhappy because i'm not working out any more.. How can i get back on track, and still be happy about it?
motivationintohabit motivationintohabit Said:

The first step is always the hardest, but the second one is easier and the third even easier than that. You have to get up and get out there. There’s no miracle pill, shake, magazine, or words of advice that will get you up and moving. The only thing guaranteed to get you up, is yourself. You have to believe in yourself or challenge your own “I can’t do this” thought process. The more you get yourself up and off that bed, the easier it will get. If you’re unhappy about not working out, then lace up those sneakers and go for a run! According to studies, working out in general makes you happier. I know I know, easier said than done. But no one’s going to do it for you. No one’s going to pick you up out of your funk, no one’s going to wake you up in the morning to make you work out, no one’s going to hold your hand. The only person accountable for your actions is yourself. And you can do these actions. You’ve done them before. You know you can do this. Believe in yourself and prove to yourself that working out isn’t going to be the end of you because you’re tired. Get up, get out, and get going!! <3 :D

Asker Anonymous Asks:
When you're trying to transition to living a healthy lifestyle, how do you make it so that you see it as only that? Because I keep telling myself that I'm trying to live a healthier lifestyle but then I start thinking about how much I want to lose weight, and how my clothes don't fit anymore, and then I begin to see it as a diet and then I fail by breaking the "diet" or "healthy lifestyle". Countless times. :(
motivationintohabit motivationintohabit Said:

I’m not going to lie, it’s really hard. I’ve struggled with it for along time and sporadically still do. One thing I like to do is research nutrition. The more informed you are, the better choices you’ll make automatically. I started thinking, “well if this food will affect my body in such and such way, then I don’t want to be treating it like that.” or vice versa. “If this food benefits my body in this way, then this is definitely something I want to be eating.” The next time my roommate complains about the fact that she’s gained 3lbs, I’m going to write, “This number is not an accurate representation of YOU” on our bathroom scale. I’m hoping this helps a bit. Honestly, research is what has helped me the most. Know how your body reacts to certain foods, and the outcome of unhealthy eating in the long run. Also, exercise benefits your heart and lungs which in turn is beneficial to ALL your organs! You want a strong beating heart when you’re old? Eat right to keep those pipes unclogged and exercise to keep them strong! :) You focus on healthy eating and active living; the weight will follow. Treat your body the way it deserves and it will return the favor. You will not only feel more energized but happier! Leave notes around the house reminding you of things like this. Something you’ll see everyday! I have a picture of a cute little old woman on my wall to remind me that I want to live that long and to have a thriving body when I get there. <3

Asker Anonymous Asks:
Hey awesome! I've gain so much weight lately because of various reasons but I've decided that enough is enough and that I want to loose 7 kg. Do you think that losing 7 kg in 7 months is possible? I know I will have binge days (as few as I can help though) and I do not intend to do extreme exercise everyday (I simply do not have that kind of time) I have quite a healthy diet already, all I need to do is apply. So what do you say? Is 7 kg in 7 months probable?
motivationintohabit motivationintohabit Said:

If my math serves me correctly, that’s 15lbs? You could definitely do that in 7 months. no doubt about that. Even with a short amount of time, you can get in a good workout. In fact, because you have a shorter amount of time, your workouts should be more intense. A good way to avoid binge days, is to give yourself a cheat meal once a week. Or just simply keep the 80/20 rule in mind. Eat very healthy 80% of the time, and eat whatever you want 20% of the time. This can be over the span on the day, week, month, year, or lifetime. :)

Asker Anonymous Asks:
I do a hard work out one day, but then I'm sore for the next three days. Should I rest? Do a light workout? Or keep going hard? Thanks for your help<33
motivationintohabit motivationintohabit Said:

You’re experiencing DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) It’s completely normal if you worked really hard to the point where your body isn’t used to it or you did new exercises your body isn’t used to. Do not just stop. Take an easy workout the next day. The best way to ease that IS to move. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but it’s the truth. Get up and move around and get your muscles warm and it will hurt less. The soreness wont go away, but it will ease a little bit. Go for a light jog or a walk maybe a few easy strength moves, but don’t just lay down for the day or it will be much worse tomorrow lol

Asker Anonymous Asks:
I love your blog! And I hope you can help me because I'm a little confused. If my BMR is 1300 calories, how many calories should I eat every day in order to lose weight? I do aerobics for at least three hours a week and I go for daily walks with my dog, but otherwise I have to sit in school and study a lot which means I don't exactly have a very active lifestyle. So should my intake be 1300 calories, or should I eat more and then burn them off?
motivationintohabit motivationintohabit Said:

aerobics three hours a week and walking your dog everyday IS an active lifestyle. You don’t have to have an intense workout every single day. In fact, a lot of people that do end up overexercising and putting a hold on their weight loss. Your intake should be AT LEAST 1300 cal. if not a little more. However, I don’t know how much you burn while exercising…. THIS should help a little bit.

Asker Anonymous Asks:
in the video about the disabled veteran he said something really inspirational that would be a really good quote for one of ur pictures "just because i cant do it today doesnt mean i wont be able to do it someday" just a suggestion
motivationintohabit motivationintohabit Said:

I actually wrote it down to use it later! :)

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Believe in YOURSELF <3

Asker Anonymous Asks:
Does it make any difference if I walk 30 minuter in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon or if I just walk 60 minutes in the morning?
motivationintohabit motivationintohabit Said:

Nope. Studies have shown no difference between the two :)