Get fit!

It's time for you to get fit.

I'm not one of those girls who can eat whatever she wants and not exercise and still stay a size 4. Not in the slightest. While it is true that I eat enough to feed a small family, I learned the hard way that I need to exercise. Over the course of 1 year, I lost 40 pounds and went from a size 12 to a size 2-4, depending on what I'm wearing. I gained muscles everywhere, especially in my thighs and abs. I toned up. So, you can't tell me that I don't know how hard it is to lose weight or get motivated. I've been there! Now it's your turn. 

Here is a basic workout routine. This is what I do 4 days a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri.) Depending on how fast you run, and how many breaks you take, this can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. It's up to you. Feel free to tweak it to your liking!

1. One-mile run. Do this wherever you please. Normally, I run mine around a soccer field (a little over 5 laps,) but you can do this on the treadmill, at a local Green-way, through your neighborhood... wherever you like! 
2. Sit ups! For me, the best muscle to tone is my abs. My goal is to have a visible six-pack by the end of this season. And sit ups will help with that! Do 3 or 4 reps of 35 sit-ups.  (Collectively, you'll do 105-140 sit ups.)
3. Flutter Kicks. Ah, flutter kicks. I hate these with a passion, but they have to be done. Some of you may not know what flutter kicks are, so let me explain:
   Lay flat on your back, hands under your lower back/butt to avoid discomfort. Raise both legs so that your feet are about 6 inches off the ground. Now raise your right leg up high, pointing you toes, while keeping your left leg 6 inches off the ground. Now bring your left leg up, and your right leg down. Don't let your right leg touch the ground! Keep it at 6 inches. Then bring your right leg back up, and your left leg back down. That's one. Your feet never touch the ground, until you're done. An easy way to count it off is to say "One, two, three, ONE! one, two, three, TWO!" Each "one, two, three" being when you raise your leg. Do 2 reps of 20.
4. Squats. Work that booty. Squats are relatively easy. Place your feet a little more than shoulder-width apart, and squat down until your knees are parallel with your feet. Don't let your knees go past your toes! This is bad for your knees, and can lead to injury. Then go back up. That's one. Do 3 reps of 20.
5. Push ups? This one is kind of subjective. I normally don't do anything to strengthen my arms, but when I do, it's just push ups. Do 3 reps of 10. 

And you're done! That wasn't too bad, right? Do this several times a week, and along with the proper diet, you'll be shedding pounds in no time. Good luck! :)