No Excuse November

Well ladies if the guys are gonna shave we should! See what I did there lol. In case you didn't get it I meant shave off the pounds/weight. 

Let's all do this starting this moment we are all going on a month long challenge of healthy eating an exercise. We all have some "problem area" we want to work on so let's take this month to do so. 

I have been learning many different approaches to weight loss and I will every  week, maybe twice a week, I will be sharing these tips.

Tip #1

SLEEP!! This may seem like a no duh kind of tip but there is actually a science behind it. Ever wondered why the longer you stay up the hungrier you get? Well that's because the hormone that controls hunger isn't being released when are awake. Which equals you craving those midnight snacks and this adding on to your weight. All you need is 6.5 hours of sleep a night to help regulate the hormone release and manage your weight.

I hope this helps and that you will join me in No Excuse November.

-SGA

1 year Anniversary

So it's been a year. I literally didn't even realize it because see the way my schedule is set up. Lol (sorry if you don't get the reference) 

Basically my schedule this semester is hectic between school, working, and babysitting I'm basically pooped. Also I'm moving this weekend but just you wait I will be back at it and so much better than before! 

I blog for you so don't forget if you have a question you want answered, any advice, or would want to know more about herbalife products email me at:

skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com  

I have a huge relaunch in the works!! 

-SGA 

Here's my sweat face for the day. On a side note how can people work out and take pics?! I almost killed myself.

Summer 2014

While it may seem like it's too early to be thinking about next summer it's not!! 

Most of my training last year started in October and by December I had lost 22 pounds and was loving life! 

The reason for starting now is because it's cheaper. You can buy your goal clothes now while they are all on sale for dirt cheap and you'll have something to measure progress with. My next post will be about my new goal clothes! 

Until Next Week,

SGA

The Buddy System

I'm currently looking for a work out partner to help aid in the commitment/morale area of working out. While I am very self motivated having someone to workout with is nice especially when you get to the point where you could push a little longer but you really don't want to.

So go out and find yourself a buddy!

-SGA

Graduation

Well I'm in my final year of school!! Basically I graduate in June and by then I want to be 65 pounds lighter. Right now I'm doing good but I feel like I should crank it up a bit. So I've revisited my old friend sauna suit and I'm gonna try some it works wraps to see if they really work. (Be on the lookout for that blog post) Anyway just wanted to share my new goal and I make it a point to make goals that are attainable. 

As always thanks for reading and if you have any questions, comments, or concerns email me at skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com

-SGA

Gym Pact

So I downloaded this app that is all about accountability. It's so not like many other apps where you start off good and then fall off because there is money involved. So what you do is connect your debit or credit card to the app and when you complete your workouts for that week you receive money but when you don't they charge your card $5!!!!! Listen when I tell you I make sure to track three workouts a week so they won't charge me I'm not even playing. I don't really have the time nor the energy to do so but I'm not about to pay $5 so I find it! 

Moral of the story is download this app and put your money where your mouth is.

Workouts, Weddings, and Websites

I've talked and talked and talked about Insanity and done it multiple times but I still haven't finished it. This time there will be no excuses! My class load is winding down now and my internship hours are more consistently 8-5 so now I can and will jump into an exercise routine. I've been eating healthier and maintaining my current weight but I know a little exercise will put me where I want to be for next month.

I'm going to a wedding next month and I still haven't bought a dress. Mainly because the shopping here sucks but also because I'm not in the shape I should be in. So this weekend I will find a dress one or two sizes smaller than I am now and that will be my goal for the wedding! Pictures coming soon! 

I'm excited that I get to share my journey with you all and I hope that you would share yours with everyone too! I am currently looking for women or men to share their weight loss journey in my site soooo if you're interested email me at skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com today, tomorrow, and the next day.

My Dinner tonight!

Asparagus 32 calories/serving 

Ingredients for one serving
1/4 bunch asparagus spears
1/4 teaspoon butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water


Directions

1. Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.

1. Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.

Baked Chicken  126 calories/serving

Ingredients for one serving

• 1 tbsp pepper

• 1 unit chicken

• 1 lemon yields lemon

Directions

1. Place chicken in baking dish.

1. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.

1. Cut lemon in half and squeeze both sides over chicken.

1. Top with piece of fresh lemon if desired.

1. Cook at 400 °F (200 °C) till cooked through. Bake till done.

Rhodes Rolls 100 Calories/serving

ZP Challenge

Well I'm a Management Intern at the local Walmart and they have this wonderful challenge that I have started. It's 4 weeks long an the point of it is not to lose weight but to live a healthier lifestyle. Although you all can't get all of the benefits of the program because you may not be an associate you can do this right along with me. 

What you need:

Calendar

Pencil/Pen

Determination

Will Power

Goals

Every week you have to get a total of 10 check marks on your calendar. Five of these check marks will be from exercising (at least 30 minutes each time) and the last five check marks will be from healthy eating choices (choosing water over pop, etc.). 10 check marks a weeks = 5 days a week which leaves 2 days for you to not be as strict about your diet or exercise routine.

Also included in the ZP Challenge booklet is a recipe book. I will periodically upload those recipes so that you will have access to them as well. 

I hope you decide to participate in this challenge along with me and don't forget to email me at skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

-SGA

Back at One.

Hey folks!

I'm back it's been way too long and I haven't been living the healthiest life. But that's all over now and I'm starting over with the my whole weight loss journey and this time I want more input from you guys about your journey. Lets work as a team to get fit, live healthy, and have that skinny girl attitude!

Currently I'm doing the Great 48 fitness challenge ran by Miss Jia and her friend Ariel. It's 48 days of fitness, healthy living, and hard work. At the end there are prizes to be won but its not about the prizes it's about the journey.

In the past I have wanted to start one of my own challenges and I will do so soon. So be on the lookout for it! Attached are my Great 48 entry photos.

How to Eat Healthy while busy!

As a college student who is heavily involved on campus and holds down a job I often find myself saying this but I’ve FINALLY figured out how!

MEAL PREP!!!

There’s always one day that people have down time, for me its Sundays, this is the day you cook meals for the week. While working or going to school there’s always a fast food place to go to during lunch and get unhealthy food. Meal prepping helps you in two different ways! It’s efficient and healthier. I KNOW I usually have at the most an hour to get food and I always have other things I could be doing so taking a full hour break is not even possible. But warming up a meal already prepared and sitting in the office eating and working while everyone else is gone is wonderful. It’s quieter and I can more work done during that “break” than most do the entire day. If you have a place to store your food during the week you don’t have to worry about forgetting it at home, Just bring the weeks worth of food with you.

Quick tip: If you do decide to bring the weeks food make sure to make one extra meal for the office food thief!

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be a hassle. It can actually help save time and money. You just have to make your lifestyle work for you.

-SGA

Falling of the Wagon

The title says it all. We all have our issues and those issues usually cause us to stop progress. I recently fell off of the wagon and I'm still off that bitch. So here's my ways to get back on. :)

1. 21 days creates a habit.
2. I always start with food
1. Make a healthy Grocery List. Once this food is in your home you have no choice but to eat it.
3. Exercise
1. Pinterest. There's always some kind of challenge that you can find there. 
2. I'm doing the 30 day Squat Challenge
4. Motivation
1. There's always another person who can link up with to help you along this journey to weight loss because its not easy. Women especially are always trying to lose weight or just eat healthier so it shouldn't be too hard to find a exercise buddy.
5. Implementation
1. None of this works if you don't make it work. A fun way to make sure you stay on track is to start a biggest loser contest with your exercise buddy. 
2. Biggest Loser Contest Rules:
1. For every pound you lose you have to put a dollar in the pot.
2. For every pound you gain you have to put two dollars in the pot.
3. At the end of the contest (one month, two months, etc.) the person who has lost the most pounds wins the money.
4. The person who lost the most pounds takes the others out to lunch! LOL JK but seriously if I lose at least get me a smoothie for trying!

As always if you need anything email skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com or info@skinnygirlattitude.com

Yes I have website now but its not any where close to being ready for public eyes so just be patient with me.

-SGA

Be Back Soon!!

I've been studying hard for finals hence my hiatus but don't worry I'm gonna be back next week.

-SGA

Shoe Shopping!!

So I was in desperate need of a new pair of workout shoes. I went to the local Walmart and found a really cute pair. The best part about these shoes is there was no awkward stage of trying to break them in. The first day I worked out in them I was comfortable enough to finish the workout and walk back home. Ok I lied the best part about the shoes was the price! I paid $13 plus tax for shoes that could have been way more expensive any where else. The fit is true to size. I know this post is kinda choppy I'm just excited about my new shoes! Ok so lied again lol. The best part is that the shoes are made by Danskin and you match your Danskin outfit to the shoes!! So obviously I have three number one reasons to buy these shoes.

I think I'm gonna get another pair to match more outfits. The one pair wasn't even half of my new shoe budget! 

-SGA

I'm getting MARRIED!!

Dah welp I just posted about Laurens upcoming nuptials and guess what?! Somebody popped the question last night and somebody else said YES!!
So now that I will be getting married I have found a new goal. I am going yo finish the rest of my 50 pounds by May 25 and then I'm tacking on another 30-40 pounds. Which will be a 80-90 pound loss for me.

Of course I'm gonna be doing this over the course of a year or so. I will continue to be healthy on my journey of fitness don't worry about that. Also I'm only 5' tall so my weightloss goals are directly in line to where I should be.

Happy April Fools Day ;)
-SGA

Laurens Wedding :)

I know the title of this post may seem a bit off topic but just wait lol.

First sorry about the long time between posts I turned 21 and decided to spend the whole month traveling and partying but mainly working on HUGE projects for school.

SO back to Laurens Wedding!! I have graciously accepted a plus one to one of the first weddings of the season May 25th and I want to lose the rest of those 50 pounds by then.

While on my hiatus I ballooned in weight about 12 pounds worth of bad eating and no exercise. But I have dropped 10 of those pounds in the last week and a half thanks to Herbalife!! Now I'm not trying to be a spokes person for Herbalife, since I do sell it, I'm just telling you what it has done for me.

57 days until that wedding means 57 days to lose 30 pounds!!  I can do it as long as I stay focused plus I'm lucky because I have a P.I.C. (partner in crime). My P.I.C. and I are both attending the same wedding and are trying to lose 30 pounds each!!

We both started Insanity together Monday and since she works and I have school and the program has a fit test every two weeks we will be sure to get together once every two weeks just for that. Hopefully we can workout more together but if not we can tell who's been slackin by the fit test results.

I will be very good about posting once a week giving updates. Of course they won't be the longest but hey it's something!!

Drink water but not too much :)
-SGA

HERBALIFE!!

As previously stated I am becoming an Independent Distributor for HerbaLife and I am really excited about the opportunity to start another business aspect under the Skinny Girl Attitude Brand. So here is all the information you need about HerbaLife and if you feel like this is something you want to help with your weight loss journey just email me at skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com

What is HerbaLife?

Herbalife is a global nutrition company. Our products are sold exclusively through Herbalife independent distributors who conduct business in more than 75 countries.

Does it really work?

YES!! Refer to the pictures at the bottom of the page.

I don't want to lose weight I want to gain muscle.

Our weight-management program is personalized to your unique body type and helps you to lose, gain or maintain your ideal weight. 

As your Independent Distributor I can be as involved in your weight loss journey as you want me to be. You will have 24/7 access to me. I will personalize a plan just for you all you need to do is when you email me tell me about your current diet, how active you are, and your goals. Don't be afraid to ask questions and I will try to answer them to the best of my ability because I am not all knowing. Also I am in the process of becoming a certified nutritionist so I can have that credential under my belt but until then I am NOT a doctor, nutritionist,  etc please consult with your primary physician before starting any regimen suggested on this site. 

Email skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com for your herbalife orders!!

Clothing line coming soon!! 

Let's get Physical!!

Heeeeeeeeeeeey Sexy Ladies!!

In an attempt to connect with you all I have created a weight loss challenge named Summer Time Fine!!

Starting March 1st the Summer Time Fine weight loss challenge will start. It will end on May 31st which equals 3 whole months for everyone to get it together. We all have 3 months to be bikini ready now lets get ready for the challenge :)

I'm gonna be posting workouts videos and pictures for the challenge!!
So make sure you like the Facebook page for updates girls!!

I have created a GroupMe. I will post in this group and you can do the same whenever you need some inspiration or you want to share your progress just text this group.

To be a part of the GroupMe just email me your number and no one will ever know your number besides myself.

skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com

Also email before pics and afters so I can share and there may be prizes involved to those with the best transformations!!

I'm so ready to be Summer Time Fine!! ♥

Sauna Suits...do they work??

I recently invested in a sauna suit and there are many mixed reviews about them. Now I will tell you the good things and the bad things. I will also tell you my personal experience with the suit.

Bad:
Many people will say that these suits only help in the loss of the water weight and anything you lose is superficial. But if you also weigh your self after a workout you will notice that yes you loss weight but that weight is also only water weight. So who's to say that you can't lose copious amounts of pounds from wearing this suit??

Good:
I personally worked for a week straight using my sauna suit and I saw great results! I lost 3 inches off of my entire body.

1 inch in the waist
1inch in each thigh

I would recommend using this as a catalyst for your workouts but I am not a doctor, nutritionist, or anything like that so before you do anything I do consult with them first!!

-P.S. I am becoming an Independent Distributor for Herbalife!! I will write a whole new post about this soon!!

-SGA

Slim-Fast!!

As I skim through all of my old posts I realize that I NEVER mentioned Slim-Fast at all. Sorry folks :(
I have been on the Slim-Fast diet for some time now and I can truly say it works. Meal replacements do work and they do fill you up. Not only that but if you are a full time student or employee who really has time to prepare a healthy breakfast and lunch every single day?! If you do keep it up but if not look into Slim-Fast.

Now I am not a representative of theirs nor do I work for them in any capacity I am just informing you what has worked for me.

I have been drinking these since after I gave up my life of juicing at like Day 4 lol.

How the 321 plan works:
Choose 3 snacks a day {Fruits, Veggies, 100 calorie Snack Bar}
Pick 2 You can decide to either have the Shakes or the Meal Bars
Have 1 balanced 500 calorie meal


I don't eat the snacks because yeah I'm that lazy smh but I do adhere to the rest of the plan. If you stick to the diet correctly you consume about 1000 calories a day! Which we all know that the lower the calories the more we lose.


Flavors:
I started with the can of Chocolate Shake and I loved it because it wasn't chalky and it tasted like Chocolate Milk. (You add the powder to milk)

The pre-made chocolate shakes I do NOT like at all they are kinda chalky but I have put my relationship with the chocolate flavor on hold because I fallen for strawberry and vanilla! Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan Shakes Variety Pack - 10 fl. oz. - 20 ct. - Nutritional Drinks & Snacks (Google Affiliate Ad)

The Strawberries n Cream is DEEELICIOUS!

The Vanilla is amazing like I wish real milk tasted like this!


Cost:
This is the most important piece! For $10 you get a weeks worth of shakes! Now it's only 12 bottles but I say a weeks worth because it gives you the opportunity to prepare those healthy meals one day a week.

So if you are like me and don't use the snacks you are looking at 

$40 for 28 days of breakfast and lunch.

$40 for 48 meals. Now lets compare that to lunch at McDonalds about $6 a meal. Now I won't even get into the breakdown of the time spent waiting in line and then the rush to eat that meal which would be around 1000 calories. I just want to give an outline of the picture.

I'm gonna tag some of the flavors so you can know what to pick up in the grocery store or from the internet. I would suggest buying from Walmart in the store because they give you the 6 pack of shakes for the same price that they give you the 4 pack.

Don't knock til you try it.
-SGA

Skinny Girl Update

Heyy,

Its been a while I know but if you have liked the facebook page I updated pictures and tips. So like the page the link should be somewhere around here.

SKINNY GIRL ATTITUDE FACEBOOK PAGE

So as most may know I am a full time college student and I will be posting as often as possible but school isn't the only thing taking up my precious time! I have been developing an active wear line just for you loyal ladies!! Don't worry international readers I promise that if you order my clothes I will make sure that they are shipped to you even if I have to take them to you myself!! Now won't that be excited! I have a reader in Australia and girl if I can afford that ticket I will be knocking on your to hand deliver lol!! Since I understand that my demographic is women and I know how I feel about my hair I will be trying to figure if I can sell the save your do wrap on my site.

Speaking of my site I will soon be launching the official Skinny Girl Attitude website!! This site will be so much better than the blog and the Facebook Page in the fact that it will have recipes, workouts, the active wear line, the blog will possibly be moved over to that site, and many pictures of readers who have achieved their goals! Also I will start having weight loss challenges and giving away prizes to the winners but with a twist. I will charge you to be in the challenges the money goes towards prizes but also its an incentive to work harder since you've paid to lose this weight and will get way more than your entry fee back in prizes and pounds shed. Come on now who wants to waste money?!

So this is my life right now and I will leave you with a picture from the very first blog post and the updated picture of me now. :) I really want to Thank You all for following me along this journey and giving me a new set of goals I would have never imagined I would have.

As always email me if you need anything from a G (gangsta just in case you weren't aware) or if you have an idea for a new blog post!!!!!!! I usually reply the same day I receive them. No question is a dumb one.
skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com

-SGA

Alternative Workouts

Listen folks if you want a flat stomach or toned thighs and butt there's so many ways to get that other than crunches, squats, lunges, and other "traditional" workouts!

Strong statement but I'm serious.

You know my blog is designed for women and so I will speak candidly right now. We all want to look good naked or in a swim suit for younger readers. Do something different y'all. Seriously doing the same old things can become annoying and mundane. So I'm gonna post some pictures of different exercises to get it right and get it tight. Please excuse my hood moment. Lets get to it.

Abs!!

Buy a stability ball ladies!! You can have a nice flat belly in a few weeks if you just pay attention to me...well prevention magazine and me lol

Routine 1:
1. Plank 30 seconds
2. Side Plank 20 seconds each side
3. Scissor Kicks 20
4. Mountain Climbers 20
5. V sit-ups 5
6. Plank 30 seconds
7. Russian Twists 10
8. Mountain Climbers 15
9. Scissor Kicks 10
10. Plank 30 seconds

Routine 2:
YOGA!! So I always thought yoga was for skinny white girls but it's really not. I have embraced Yoga and it wonderful ab sculpting powers! Seriously those poses are hard especially when you get to the point where you can do a full hand stand! Dawg it takes so much ab strength to get to the point where you can hold up your own legs without a wall behind you. All of those poses help you gain muscle and tone arms, abs, and your back.

Thighs, Butt, and Legs!!

Do 15-20 reps of each one of these hun-tee and your thighs will be burning!

1. Leg raises: Lay on your side. Keep your toes pointed. Chest forward, hips forward. Raise leg up and down but don't let feet touch. Complete this on both sides.
2. Heel Pulse: While on your side from the legs raises take that same leg and put your foot in front of your other leg. With bottom leg flex foot. Raise your bottom heel up and down it's kind of tricky but worth it. Complete on both sides.
3. Froggers: Lay on your back. Now bring your heels together and flex feet in a V shape, knees right above hips. Squeezing your core straighten your legs out! But be sure to keep your feet in the V shape the whole time.
4. Sideways Scissors: While still on your back point toes, straighten legs, and widen as far out as you can. Then cross back towards center. Do these slowly

Back!!

Follow this link and you will be able to find all of the poses that help with all back fat issues!!

Again it's just more yoga but if you have access to the internet you have access to yoga there are so many places to find free whatever on the internet so you have no excuses to not be successful in your endeavors whatever they may be.

Thanks for reading and if you have any blog ideas just email skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com. Also if you want to see pictures of yours truly doing the poses and workouts follow my Instagram account @beyanni_3 :)

-SGA

Goal Clothes!!

There are many ways to measure progress other than the scale folks. Many people including myself will let our selves be disappointed by looking at the scale and not seeing what you think you should see.  But try on those jeans and you will realize that hey I need a belt or a brand new pair of jeans!! Inches off your body are way better than pounds honey. I mean who wants to lose ponds and still be fat...NOBODY!! 

Buy yourself something nice in the size that you want to be. This will be your goal clothes! It doesn't have to be something that you would wear normally just something to show of that new girlish figure. My goal dress is sexy but its something I won't wear outside of my house because its just too sexy lol. But I will post pictures of me in that bad boy! :) 

See the pics below and find your goal clothes!

-SGA

My January Challenge :)

Gabe would be so happy if I was talking to him but Im not. I have taken his advice and became a vegetarian!!

THIS IS ONLY A TRIAL!!!

I have decided to give up meat for January. God Jesus this is gonna be a challenge. This worst is behind me though. I say that because for New Years my family barbequed and they made ribs and I love but I didn't eat the ribs. I'm crying whilst I type this just fyi. Ok not really but still the first few days have been a struggle. I know I can keep it up so hey call me a temporary vegetarian lol.
I'm gonna try to document my weight loss with this also just for yall. I took my starting weight and once a week I will weigh myself and by the end I will have enough info to see if this is something I would recommend for weightloss or not. Also if your reading and you want to start up please email skinnygirlattitude@gmail.com so I can get all of your info and maybe you will be apart of the check up post. I will not disclose any information you don't want known publicly. So jump in and be someone's inspiration.

-SGA