Here are some fit and interesting tid bits from around the blogosphere for your reading pleasure.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, perspiration, or an alternative to diet sodas, I’ve got ya covered – enjoy!
Want Some Inspiration?
Becky over at Finding Flabuless (who is also one of my Twitter pals) has put together a superb video of pictures of her weight loss progress. Here’s a hint – to date she’s already lost 105 pounds!
She shared in one of our Twitter chats that she now has so much more energy (she used to pant in dressing rooms while trying on clothes) and she’s feeling great. She also tweeted that she is getting fit for herself, not for anyone else, and that she is practicing self-love while at the same time taking action to shape up.
Check out her video below and be sure to check out her post where she shares her starting weight and her goal weight – rock on Becky! 🙂
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Soda Sweetened with Stevia!
Here’s something that sounds promising – a carbonated drink sweetened with Stevia! I cannot give you a review of it because I haven’t tasted it but eventually… (it’s not sold in my area). I learned about this from Heidi at Health Nut Wanna Be Mom when she posted about Zevia – it’s the first I’ve heard of it and it sounds a heck of a lot better than going for a Diet Coke sweetened with Aspartame.
Oh, I wish I could give you my opinion but in the future after I’ve tasted it I will. In the meantime though, I just want to let you know that there is progress in the world of processed food, and we now have the option of a soda that does not contain refined sugar, Splenda, Aspartame, or some other artificial sweetener.
The only reservation I have about it is it does contain a sugar alcohol – Erythritol. If you remember my experiment with banning all refined sugar, this included a ban on sugar alcohols. The reason was because the “sugarless” gum that I’d been chewing contained sugar alcohols and they triggered my sugar addiction.
If you aren’t addicted to sugar like I am though, then I’d say give Zevia a try. You can check out their site and see if it’s available in your area and if it’s not you could order a 6-pack paying only shipping and handling (as of today they offer this option). I’ll also give you my experience with it when I try it. If it doesn’t trigger my sugar addiction that would be awesome.
Bathing Suit Time = Buns Workouts Galore!
Here’s a fit bit from Kimberly who blogs at Living The Fit Life – she has put together a list of 5 videos that she suggests for tightening up your backside. I don’t know how you’re doing in this area but if you’re like me, your glutes are an area that you work out regularly.
I tried each workout except for #5, the walking lunge. You see I’m not really great at lunges and it could be that I’m just not strong enough to do them without hurting myself (afraid of hurting my knees – I need ’em for skiing). Kimberly though, is a competitive body builder (yeah!) as well as being a personal trainer and I have a feeling these exercises are a piece of cake for her. 😉
Here’s my favorite one – it’s also the one that I “felt” the most.
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Be sure to check out Kimberly’s post for links to all 5 videos and if you’re in Northern Virginia, then also check out her boot camp – now that’s a workout!
Thank you for the inspiring links. Its been a tough week for me (stress, travel, etc.) so a pick me up was greatly appreciated!
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I’ve been using stevia pretty regularly for 6WBMO, and I have a question for you–does it cause, um… gastrointestinal problems for you? Maybe it’s just me, or maybe it’s something else in my diet… thoughts?
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@fat,
Good good, I’m really glad I could help – with all of that stress I hope you now have a fun and relaxing weekend without “celebrating” with food, that is. 🙂 (hey, I’ve done that before)
@Jen,
Hi, no, Stevia shouldn’t cause digestive issues. Check your ingredients, are there sugar alcohols mixed in with it? They usually end in -ol – mannitol, xylitol, sorbitol are a few.
What brand of Stevia are you using? … and is it liquid or powder?
Oh, something else – we’re getting off topic for this post but I want to let you know that if you’ve been eating mainly processed foods before the 6WBMO, you might go through a “cleansing phase”. Your body is trying to get rid of the toxins of the processed gunk.
Just wanted to share that because it might not have anything to do with Stevia. Of course if it continues get it checked out with your doctor. 😉
Becky’s awesome! I lost 140 pounds after struggling with my weight for 25 years. The keys for me were: 1. Make up my mind to make the effort required. 2. Surround myself with people with an encouragment team 3. Find people to remind me of my commitments to myself 4. Set a goal (with a target date) for something that I couldn’t currently physically do, but would be fun.
Worked for me. I lost 140 pounds & now do 3-4 traithlons a year. All the best Becky.
Hi 🙂
I’m glad I found your site! I just started a new fitness/weightloss blog and would love some friends & support! I’ve got you saved in my favorites so I’ll check back often!
Jill~
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Thanks for the “buns” exercises…can never get enough of that!!
Thanks for the buns workout tip! Good stuff!
@Mark,
I agree, hasn’t Becky done an awesome job?! And hey, you’re not doing too shabby either, 140 lbs, wow, congratulations Mark!! 🙂
@Jill,
Hi, and welcome – not only to Fearless Fat Loss but to the blogosphere! 🙂
@Angie and @Jessi, sure, np, glad you like them!
Very interesting and inspiring. She really did a great job!
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Hello! I have tried Zevia and its great=)I am so excited that there is no artifical sweetners, flavors, or colors! I never thought possible. I am a devoted vegan and have been very limited in my choices when it comes to soda. Watching your weight and eliminating sugar is difficult, so avoiding artifical sweetners is key considering the can prepare the body for food. There are four flavors, Natural Orange, Twist, Cola, and Ginger Root Beer. I love the Cola and Ginger Root Beer but I must admit they are all very tasty. The Cola is the only one that has caffeine so for those of you who like your caffeine fix keep this in mind! I look forward to hearing how you guys like Zevia. I believe you can get a free six pack online: however, you do have to pay for shipping and handling. Give it a go!
Hi Anne,
That’s cool, I look forward to giving it a try when it’s sold in my area. The S&H is approx. 12.00 for the 6 pack so I probably won’t order it but I’m interested to see if Zevia triggers my sugar cravings since it does contain a sugar alcohol.
I’ll have to wait until I can try it out. Thanks for your feedback on it!
Yeah also want to give this a try. Nothing seems to help me 🙁