How Tyra Banks Lost 30 lbs November 12, 2009 at 10:47
The former Sports Illustrated cover girl and Victoria Secret stunner shed 30 lbs this year by changing her eating habits and doing 30 minutes of cardio everyday. A self-proclaimed junk food addict, Tyra Banks said she has regained control of her eating habits by working with a nutritionist to create healthy and satisfying meals and wrote down everything she ate in a food journal.
To burn the calories, Tyra bought a new treadmill to workout at home. “I got rid of one of my couches in my living room and I watched Sex and The City episodes on the treadmill” she says. “So Sex and the City lasts 30 minutes – that’s how long I’m on the treadmill. It’s about working with what you’ve got, and knowing, and learning what’s right for your body.”
Tyra is proof positive that a few healthy changes and additions to your lifestyle make a huge difference in the long run. You just have to be consistent! Habits are hard to break, but harder to create. If you are thinking about skipping your workout today, it’s going to be even easier to skip tomorrow. Strengthen your willpower and make the experience enjoyable.
Tyra’s Takeaways:
- Write down what you eat. Countless testimonies of successful weight loss and research keep proving that a food log is key to shedding the pounds quickly.
- Find your cardio motivation. Create a great playlist on you iPod, or watch a series of your favorite show to make the time fly.
- Buy something new. You don’t have to buy a new treadmill, but buying something new can release the feel-good hormones and help you feel excited about working out. A pair of shoes, yoga pants, or even a cute water bottle will do the trick.
Meet the Trainer October 19, 2009 at 8:00
Hi Everyone, I’d like to introduce you to Lia Taylor. Lia has been with Sassy Fit since August of 2009.
Question and Answer Time:
What’s your fitness story?
I grew up in a very fitness-oriented household and with very active parents. My dad was always training for something. He has competed in road races and triathlons my whole life and my mom was also very active running, hiking, and playing soccer. I enjoy pretty much anything active, but especially running, cycling, snowboarding, wakeboarding, yoga, and hiking. I completed my first full-marathon this summer and had such a great time, I am hooked! I plan to also do my first triathlon this September. My weekly fitness routine varies depending on if/what I am training for, but in general, I am always running, cross-training, and strength training. I love fitness, try my best at everything I do, and have a great time doing it!
Do you have any fit secrets?
Find something you love and challenge yourself to do your best at it.
What is your favorite fit move?
Other than running … weighted lunges (with upper body twist)
Do you have a favorite fit meal?
Thai beef (or chicken) salad: http://www.templeofthai.com/recipes/thai_beef_salad.php
Inspirational Quote:
If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?
Any fun fit events coming up for you?
Lavaman Triathlon! Woo Hoo!
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Meet the Trainer October 2, 2009 at 8:00
Hi Everyone! Well, I’m the face behind the Sassy Fit Blog! I’m a Sassy Fit Personal Trainer and the Team and Community Coordinator and a health and fitness enthusiast. If you have any blog ideas or would like for me to research and write about a certain topic, please send me an email at amanda.whitworth@getsassyfit.com.
Question and Answer Time:
What is your fitness story?
You wouldn’t know it by looking at me now but almost five years ago I was lying in a hospital bed wondering if I was ever going to be able to be as physically active as I once was. I had just had a portion of my colon removed because I had a precancerous polyp that was in the last stages of turning into full blown colon cancer. I was 25 years old and what my mom called her ‘health nut.’ Due to complications, I was readmitted to the hospital 2 days after I was released from my first surgery and had to have several more surgeries and an iliostomy bag for 6 weeks. My once rock hard abs were now a thing of the past.
My mother, older brother, grandfather, and I have a genetic predisposition called HNPCC. Basically, it increases our lifetime chance of getting colon cancer by 80 % and several other forms of cancer by 30-50%. They have all had colon cancer and my mom and grandfather have both had other cancers as well. We are all still here. Healthy, happy, and a pretty darn fit family if I don’t say so myself. My brother just ran his first 1/2 marathon this past March and my gramps, well he is an inspiring man at the age of 80. Always out and about fixing things. My mom, she is what I like to call a firecracker. She is simply amazing and strong both physically as well as emotionally.
I have learned many things through this experience but what I consider to be one of the most important lessons is to appreciate my body for what it is. I’m not a size zero and to be honest, babies got a little back on her or if I may, a little junk in my trunk. But you know what. I could care less about being a tiny little thing. I think what’s important is to work WITH your body and not against it. I like to feel strong and healthy, not weak and exhausted.
I went from wondering if I was ever going to be strong and active again to this past year participating in several triathlons, including Lavaman in Kona, Hawaii where I came in 9th in my age group. That was a huge accomplishment for me and opened my eyes to how far I have come these past five years. Not only have I found a love of triathlons but I also participated in a 185 mile running relay and my first 1/2 marathon, beating my goal of 2 hours by 13 minutes.
Through all of this I have come to realize how much I relate to my clients and their struggles. We may have not had the exact same experiences but I know how hard it is to start all over again and work from square one. I know how scary it can be and understand how sometimes it may seem easier to just give up then to continue to push through those difficult patches. But trust me, when you finally do, you see the world and yourself completely different.
Favorite fit move?
Over the last couple months I have fallen in love with Yoga. I started a certification program this week and couldn’t be more excited for it. Because of all the running and biking I do, my hip flexors are a mess. I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with any stretch that works those areas. But I have to say, I love doing Chaturangas. What it has done for my arms is amazing!
Favorite fit meal?
My favorite food hands down is Mexican which can also be extremely fattening and unhealthy. I like to take any of the traditional recipes and make a healthy alternative. And I love guacamole!! I also have a sweet tooth and love chocolate. The darker and richer the better but have learned to eat it in moderation.
Favorite quote:
“Sometimes you have to give up the life you planned in order to live the life you’ve been given.”
I thought about this quote often when I was in the hospital and throughout my recovery. It has taught me that it’s good to have a plan but more times than not things never turn out how you planned and you should be open to all possibilities the universe throws your way.
Any fun fit events coming up for you?
I will be running the Seattle Half Marathon on November 29th and participating in Lavaman again in March! Oh, and I’m travelling to Taiwan at the end of October and it’s my goal to do as many active things there as possible. I will be blogging about them all and stay tuned for pictures!
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