I have never been one to exercise. The photo above even shocks ME, lol.
I’m one of those “fitness failures” that signs up for gym memberships then never shows up. Or maybe once. or twice at the most. 🙄
So what FINALLY got me motivated to start exercising?!
There were two things. You can see them in the picture above. It has to do with the letter F and the color purple. And no, we’re not on Sesame Street. 😀 Ha!
The first thing was the Fitbit. I don’t even know what inspired me to buy one. I mean, was I just going to track how much I DON’T move?! lol…
But I did get one, and the most magical thing happened: I got FIRED UP! All of a sudden I had the INSANE urge to get up and MOVE.
My friend Tawnya got one too, and even though we live in different countries we have so much FUN competing with each other. 🙂
We travel together and visit each other of course, so here’s a photo of us on a night walk/run with two other friends – that we talked into getting out with us for some fitness fun… because we absolutely HAD to get more steps!
There’s nothing more fun than getting out & being active with your friends. 🙂
I run into other Fitbit users on my walks and hikes all the time, and it’s always a fun topic for conversation. It’s kind of like you’re part of a “secret club” or something.
There are groups and competitions you can join online, even. It’s fun!
Adding the competition aspect, competing with your friends – or even just competing against your own numbers, makes it more like a GAME than exercise. 🙂
I upgraded recently to the new Fitbit Charge 2, and one of the things I love most about it is that it prompts me to get & stay active throughout the day.
Of course it doesn’t always go with my dressier outfits, and I do LOVE to track my steps when I’m out dancing 🙂 so I just ordered two new bands for my Fitbit – this one, in both silver and rose gold:
Pretty, right? 🙂 Several people on Facebook said they had these same bands and LOVE them, so I can’t wait to get mine!
The second thing that got me fired up: Fabletics ♥
The awesome purple tank in the first picture? That’s Fabletics. They have super high quality athletic wear, but a lot of it is great for casual wear too – and they even have dressy clothes – like this amazingly flattering skirt:
I have tons of awesome Fabletics outfits. You can see a lot of of them in this post: My Fabletics (even though that’s an older post, and that Labor Day Deal is over). There are some good pictures there of some of my favorite pieces though.
Here’s one of my favorite workout outfits from Fabletics, for example:
There’s nothing like NICE workout clothes to make you WANT to work out! 🙂
Like I said, they have tons more than just athletic wear now, which I really LOVE.
Here’s the newest outfit that I just ordered this morning to give you an idea:
I got my order cheaper than that, because there are all kinds of deals and ways to save. Actually I just got this Fabletics tee for FREE by cashing in my points:
Cool, right? 🙂
That outfit might seem a little saucy…
I actually ordered it to wear this spring/summer out on the boat, at the beach, or other places I would rather be wearing more than just a bathing suit.
As a conservative southern woman in my 40’s I wouldn’t wear that out to DINNER lol… but rather as a fun wrap skirt & tank in place of a bathing suit.
Dressier than shorts on the beach, but still conservative yet classy. 🙂
Talk about Motivation!
When I ordered that this morning, I knew I HAD to get on my fitness & toning goals. I don’t want my arms to be all flabby in that tank, or my thighs to be all squishy looking, lol. So just knowing it’s on it’s way has me FIRED UP to start doing my Tricep Dips and get out & hit the trails some more. 🙂
There’s No Monthly Fee…
You don’t actually HAVE to order an outfit every month. In fact, I rarely do. You just “skip a month” anytime you want, as many times as you please – and of course you can cancel anytime.
They have specials all the time. And right now if you get referred in, you can get two pair of their leggings for only $24. And their leggings are HIGH quality. They have tons of awesome styles & prints too. 🙂
Of course, you need a friend to refer you, so…
You’re invited to check out Fabletics! 🙂
I love my Fitbit, and I ♥ Fabletics. The two of them combined have me motivated to exercise, get in shape, and “stay moving” like never before.
They also have great workout videos & tons more.
Check it out!
Best,
Lynn Terry
aka @LowCarbTraveler
Hi Lynn,
I am about your size, I weigh 137 and am 5’3″. What size do you order? I’m always leary of ordering online for that reason. I hate having to ship things back! Do they run small? Any help would be great!
Thanks!
Hi Judy – what size jeans do you wear? I’m 5’4.5″ and was around that weight (before getting sick) and wearing a size 6 jeans I think – – and the size Medium in Fabletics was perfect for me. It was new sizing for me. I used to be an 8/10 in jeans and ordered L in Fabletics then.
The sizing charts are very accurate and the reviews on the site are VERY helpful. 🙂 You also get points for leaving reviews, which is how you get free items, or one of the ways at least!
I wear a 6 too. I will try the M. Thanks so much! They have very cute stuff and look great in all of it,
You’ll really love it, Judi! 🙂 Enjoy!!
Omg, I’m having such a hard time staying on track and I’ve got to figure out why! When I got sick (like everyone else) my family blamed it on my eating LC and being to thin!?? How can meats, veggies, and fruit be unhealthy? Seriously!!! Anyway, I ate whatever sounded good when I was sick and now fighting the cravings for all those carbs. I dread the keto flu but feel SO much better eating LC…It works for my body. I’m okay with my weight but need to continue my exercise and tone up. Today is a new day so I’ll start again!!
I totally understand that Marti. At one point, a month or so into being terribly sick, I had to go off plan and just “get by” – and then I felt miserable and bloated TOO, lol. Ugh. 😛
Just get right back on track. That’s the best thing to do, because a low carb diet is a natural appetite suppressant AND once you hit ketosis in a few days all your cravings will disappear again like magic. 🙂
Your posts are truly an inspiration!
I too got a FitBit Jan 2 and began simple low carb plan and lost —–NOTHING —- in a month! Grrr
Feb Ist I began LCHF and have now lost 10 out of the 15 I wanted to loose!
In ONE MONTH!
I signed up for Fabletics after reading your posts in the last month and received my first order last Friday. LOVE the items (bras too small for my chest) and ordered more from March 1st offer.
Clothing to INSPIRE moving and going to the gym YAY!
One of the best things you did for me was to realize I can KEEP IT SIMPLE!
Most other sites make it seem overly-complicated and I was getting frazzled.
Cheers to you and your posts : )
The “high fat” or the ketogenic macros are definitely the key to seeing results on the scales with a low carb diet. 🙂 So glad to hear you had a GREAT month!
I really l love Fabletics. I’m so glad you do too! The returns/exchanges are super easy, so just size up on the sports bras. They are GREAT. I wear them hiking a lot. 😉
How can I do ketogenic.
Hi Annie 🙂 It’s pretty simple: just 20 net carbs max, 70% fat minimum – consistently. I keep it THAT simple. Here’s a great illustration & explanation: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/7006/macronutrients/ Let me know if you have any questions after reading over that. 🙂
Hi Lynn,
In my early 40’s I tried Akins and it worked but then I fell off the wagon for a number of years. At age 59 I decided I better get back on as I am now 40 pounds over weight- Bad for 5; 0″ and a Type One Diabetic.
When I went back on, I couldn’t lose weight at all until I joined: https://www.dietdoctor.com/
It is a LCHF diet that also speaks heavily to Type I and II diabetics.They provide lots of recipes for each week. My body finally started dropping weight (almost 30 lbs now) and I feel fabulous. By Diabetes is Awesome.
UNFORTUNATELY, their site relies on Me cooking..I Travel a great deal for work..so I am so very happy I found your Blog- Thank You!!!
Thank you Rebecca & Welcome 🙂 I’ve heard great things about DietDoctor. I’m really glad you found something that works well for you!
There are so many easy ways to eat simple on the go and stay LCHF – and on track. Let me know if you ever have any questions. 😉 *cheers*