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Some Rules for Gym Noobs.
( I know I know, some people see this as negative, but remember, it's really for the best. Three years ago I didn't know what I was doing, but I still didn't break these rules) So....new years came early in the gym today. Alrighty, I'm super happy that several people are taking the steps to be healthy this year! Go you!…
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Depo ProVera birth control; hindering my weight loss?
I've been on the Depo shot for a little over 2 years. When I first started, that is when I really started my initial weight gain. I also was not as active, and being poor ate mostly a carb diet so that may have attributed as well. Depo ProVera also apparently has the ability to make me hungry all the time :-( I know that…
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women and weight training (Pic heavy)
I see so many beginners here, particularly women who are scared of the weights! DON'T BE! And don't stay in your comfort zone of 5lb-10lbers! Push yourself! I promise you'll love the results. Also, do it before your cardio and it will boost your calories lost. I wish I had known this when I first started losing weight. I…
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Ladies, amp up your weekend workout!
Hey girls (and guys) here's my latest weekend workout for you. Great for legs and triceps. It's a killer so if you're a newbie please be careful with the weights! If you don't know how to do something, i'm sure there are youtube video links that can help…
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My routine and tips for you!
Hey girls and possibly guys! Many of you may have seen my before and after pics on threads and I have many people as what I do. I have blogged my current routine and hope to keep posting tips and updating my routine and sharing it with everyone. I also have my weight loss routine full of cardio workouts on earlier posts. I…
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Great shoulder workout for women (and men too)
Hey take a look. let me know what you think! http://myfirstfitnessblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/hey-ladies-and-gentlemen-had-great.html
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SHOW ME YOUR JOURNEY!
Hey guys. I don't know about you but Before and After photos are my biggest inspiration! I want to see yours! You may have seen me before, but I'm back and better. I started my journey Feb of this year. I lost my weight in 4 months. I started getting my current physique by adding about an hour of weight training 3-4 days a…
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Have you encountered Jealousy and Haters?
Recently I've found the flip side of success with negative comments and criticism towards my success. Read more here http://myfirstfitnessblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/jealousy-and-haters.html on my blog and please tell me how you feel.
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Woman's Deadlift help?
I'm 5'2, 117 lbs. I was 154. I've been doing a ton of 15-2-lb dumbbell work since it's what I have on hand, but I would like to start some dead lifts and squats. What is a good weight to start at? Am am in decent muscular shape just looking for more! Thanks for your help learning. by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr -Moser
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Check out my workout (VIDEOS!)
Hey guys, check out my blog! Here are some videos including cardio for thighs and calves, dumbbell exercises (mostly for women) and my ab routine! Workout progress by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr fitness by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr CHECK IT OUT HERE AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK! http://myfirstfitnessblog.blogspot.com/
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Want new ab workouts?
Just posted some more on my blog. Get away from the usual crunch! Also see some great cardio/calves/thighs workouts! http://myfirstfitnessblog.blogspot.com/
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Since my Routine was in High Demand
I created a blog. So many people messaged me for my routine after seeing my before and after photos I decided this was the way to go! This is my "Before" photo. by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr Get your Sexy on by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr so if you want to know the secret join me!…
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Wieghts? Were do I start?
*WHERE! WHERE DO I START!....just grammar Nazied myself. I've lost 35 lbs the past three months doing LOTS of cardio. I've built lots of muscle as well using only squats and jump rope/running/ellipctical for my legs. Yoga and calisthenics. I RARELY use weights. But now I'd really like to start toning even MORE. Building…
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I HAVE ABS! YAY!
I started this journey at 154. With hard work, a steady diet, and gym nearly 5-6 days a week. All of this in THREE MONTHS! Most questions. No I don't always eat back ALL my calories. My diet is actually quite poor and I have to make up with vitamins like Ultra Women. But I eat lots of granola, chicken and yogurt. Cut back…
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women working on toning abs and arms?
great ab workout! by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr Ladies, I bought a "Gold's Gym" pull up bar from Walmart for under twenty bucks. It's easy to install and a great workout! let yourself hang (with a bit up lift) and pull your knees to your chest, side to side, for as many reps as you can go. I like to try and do at least…
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I lost 30 lbs in in less than 3 months. No joke.
Workout progress by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr Many people have asked me what I do. Well here is my workout ‎5-6 days a week. 45-60 minutes on the elliptical. 15 minutes of jump rope (or jump rope like activity) and squats. 15-30 minutes of stretching/hatha yoga. And 5-10 minutes of sit ups/push ups. on Fridays I do…
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DON'T blame it on the birth control!
When I first started this journey I had asked several people if it was possible to lose weight while on the Depo Vera birth control. I gt an OVERWHELMING amount of negative responses. So many woman said they gained weight due to use of birth control. Several others also claimed they couldn't lose any until they stopped!…
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On My way.
I work out 5-6 days a week. I switched to a low calorie diet. For people who are wondering, the main work out I do is the elliptical trainer. I have bad knees from years of dance and martial arts, and it's a great way to keep up your heart rate and burn calories as an alternative to running. Also a core workout and arms!…
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When are you a fitness junkie?
Today, on my day off I was excited to go spend extra time at the gym since I usually have a very limited time on the days I work. I put on my clothes and search for my keys EVERYWHERE. I can't leave or enter my gym without them. And for some reason the office was closed so I couldn't get a spare. I became very irritable…
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Almost 10 lbs down!
Last week I was averaging 150-153 on the scale. Sense I have started counting my calories and exercising every day for at least 30 min of cardio, I've dropped to 141.4 this morning! I expected results from dieting, everyone told me so, but I never expected it to happens o fast! I couldn't be happier with the results thus…
