Girlboss (book review)

  On my journey to read 50 books for the year I want to pause and tell you how much I appreciated #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso!  She is the founder and CEO of NastyGal. Nasty Gal really meant nothing to me before (I hope I'm not the only one) I read the book but, while reading it and hearing the story of how it was born I had to check it out.

    I picked up this book due to the popularity around it (Instagram). After waiting a few weeks on the wait list at my library it was mine.  It is an easy read and I finished it in a day! Easy to finish in one day (if you didn't have my kids, have to cook, be responsible for long periods of time).

  The book is broken down into 11 chapters ranging from how she began, to how she survived to owning her individuality.  She provides her perspective!

Now that you mention it.  I bet money does look better on the bank but, to confirm that I'm going to have to try it first! Is it a certain amount or any amount?

Take care of your business. Don't worry about what someone else is doing.  Sophia says, "Fight for your idea.  Take the spirit with you to whatever job you're doing!" P.S. I like this quote she has from Abraham Lincoln (even though after research I couldn't confirm it).  The thought of the word hustle beginning back then makes me laugh.

I know we could look up motivational quotes online but, it's just better to find them randomly and appropriately placed in this book.  The make just as much as an impact as her encouraging words.

If I owned this book I would have highlighted many passages (there is a workbook though).  I have no desire to be an entrepreneur or run a company in any capacity but, I am walking away from this book feeling better having read it.  

I haven't gotten a chance to watch the series on Netflix yet (as suggested) but, I will.  It would be nice to see the lady behind the book.  I would actually go to stand in line for a meet and greet!

Do you believe in magic? 

Fitness Plan II

  Why do you want to workout?  Working out doesn't need to be done at the gym.  You don't need to spend a lot of money on the healthy choice.  Sneakers is definitely a necessity and maybe a water bottle.  You don't need to run out and get exercise videos, look it up on cable, or the lovely Internet is bountiful.  You tube, Google search and pinterest all have videos and exercises for target areas and your choice of levels of intensity.  I even follow a couple ladies on Facebook.

  The whole process helps when you have a reason why you want to workout.  It could be for yourself, your family, health reasons but I think it has to definitely be more than just because.  This reason is your number one priority before your objective to loose 5lbs or 10 inches.

  I said don't splurge on a membership be it $10 or $50 until you are focused and dedicated.  After a month or maybe 2 weeks of regularly working out then reward yourself with a facility if that's what you really want but it's not necessary.  Sneakers and a water bottle are all you need.

  Lastly,  your workout doesn't have to be indepth.  Results will be visible with dedicated regular workouts.  That's all you need. Get moving and things will happen.  I promise you this.  Do you know why?  Because most likely you have never worked out before, stuck with it before, or been focused.

  Don't know where to start.  Walk! If walking is too easy jog or fast walk, and if that's too easy run!  Do this for a mile and a half! Focus on distance not speed.  We will work on beating the speed later, when your looking for a challenge or it becomes to easy for you. Move 5 days this week.  You pick the days.  Write it down, choose am or pm.  No excuses!!  4 days a week through in some exercises in addition to your cardio.
Jumping rope for a minute, 25 jumping jacks, 30 second plank, 30 mountain climbers, 10 walking lunges, 5 squats, high knees for 30 seconds, butt kicks 30 seconds and REPEAT! 3 times total!!

Get moving!  Stay focused!  I know you can do it, you just have to prove it to yourself!

Fitness plan I

  Although I am not posting my daily meals I am still on the fitness train.  I want to share with you not my specific routine but touch base with making goals, having a focus or plan and some apps to help you along the way.

  You first need to understand going to the gym doesn't mean muscles.  I also want to point out muscles are not just for men.  They have a point and purpose in your body just like bones and blood.  Going to the gym riding a bike for cardio or lifting weights will not make you bulk up.  Cardio helps your heart maintain its health and lifting some weights help your joints.  Everything has a purpose.

  Once you make a plan of action of what you want to get from working out keep this as your mantra!  Print it on pretty paper, laminate it.  Put it above your mirror or on your dresser.  Look at it, say it, use it to defeat your excuses of not working out.  Use this as your motivational crutch.  You may not need the motivation at the beginning but eventually down the road it's bound to happen.  You may stray away from your goals and slipping with an indulgent meal or skipping a workout is fine but don't beat yourself up.  Get back up and train after dinner or the next day.  DON'T fall into the I will workout tomorrow.  Workout today and everyday. You can take a break a day or two but if you don't plan your days off you may get into a downward spiral of missing multiple days.

  Good luck to you. You can make changes and take it slow.  You got this!  Make your goals reasonable.  4 lbs, 3 inches.  Work at it seriously.  Devote your time to this goal faithfully and in 2 weeks you will see results!