I decided to take dreaded pics of myself so that I can SEE the areas that I want to focus on and target to change. I've mentioned (on IG @fullhouseofroyals) my cellulite that has creeped onto the outside of my thighs (and my butt too) and I just cannot. CANNOT. DEAL. Ugh. What is this gross thing? Actually, I know what it is. The bigger question is WHYYYY???? What horrible punishment for slacking off!
In any event, I am aware that there is no potion, lotion, scrub or cream that will buff it away. I know that burning the fat layer and building the muscle underneath is the only way. How's that for getting to the point? I saved you oodles of time googling and watching ridiculous long youtube videos explaining the same in only two sentences. You're welcome.
The pictures don't lie. And no, you won't be seeing them. I can barely look at them. The true test was putting on that cute bikini that I totally rocked just last Summer. WHAT. IN. THE. HELL??? It's like a completely different bottom half of my body! So, there is my answer. Boom.
The goal: Eradicate said cellulite and get a tight, smooth butt. I don't think a quarter is enough though. 13 weeks? Eh. I have looked at before and after "body transformation" photos. It can be done (unless those pics have been photoshopped to high heaven). I will never know unless I stop, drop and squat. A lot.
The plan: Not sure yet. I will research this and find one but in the meantime, I will make sure to find glute/leg workouts on pinterest or youtube. I have an office gym with a pretty good amount of equipment that I will have to teach myself to work with, a membership at a great gym that has every machine imaginable and I will continue to attend my Kickbox class, cycling and running for cardio (fat burning).
The reward: The beach! Courtesy of the hubby. When we had this conversation and I showed him the pics and blew them up. Oh, yes I did. Yikes. I said "no denying, honey...THAT has GOT TO GO" So, before you wonder why I am insisting to go to the gym again, go for a late run or start randomly squatting before jumping in the shower, you know it's because of THAT. He suggested a trip to the beach as a reward. I am not about to turn that down and I am not about to take THIS out in a bikini anytime soon so....it's set.
Bonus: For April, I started a 30 day arm challenge I saw on Instagram put on by Fitness Magazine. I'm 4 days in and I already know it's going to be tougher than I thought. I'll also be incorporating abs heavily into the mix and watching my nutritional intake take too. So no worries, I won't be neglecting the rest of my body. :)
Details to follow! Come back and if you follow along and my booty starts making obvious improvements, I would consider posting my very own before and after. But only then.
Happy Glutes Day! I mean, Tuesday! ;)
Valerie
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