Shape Up: The Off-Limits List (to Your Bikini Body)
Hey guys, it's Alex! This month we are kicking off our Bikini Body Countdown (for me, this is my "Bridal Body Countdown") to go along with all of the fun health and fitness blogs we've been posting. Yes, it may be January, but it’s never too early to start getting healthy and in shape so we thought we’d present you with a challenge to get the countdown started: The Off-Limits List. Each month, nix one of the above (but feel free to substitute your dietary vices to tailor this to your needs…a few suggestions: chocolate, white bread, late-night snacking etc.) and commit.
We love this gradual plan since you will see changes in your physique without cutting everything out all at once (which we don’t recommend). As you may already know, we are not fans of unhealthy, crash diets. Crash dieting is never good—we want to encourage you to make healthier choices now so you don’t stress about the scale later.
Personally, I like the idea of giving this plan a try because it is not only a great way to flex your willpower (it’s like a muscle, remember?); it’s a nice way to break bad habits. It’s been said that it takes 21 days to break or create a habit. By giving up one of your vices each month you will also be working to rid yourself of a negative habit (I'm sure that I am not alone when I say that I’d love to get rid of my incurable sweet tooth and habit of reaching for a chocolate around 4pm each day). So give this a try and we will check in each month to see how everyone is doing! The light at the end of the tunnel? By the time bikini season rolls around, you will be in tip-top shape. Especially for those of you who are doing Lauren’s Get Fit Quick Plan!
Let me know if you’re going to join our Bikini Body Countdown by giving this Off-Limits List a try in the comments below. If you decide to give up different things, tell us about your personalized monthly breakdown, too.
Cheers to a new year, and an improved and healthier you!
Xx Alex
Team LC
P.S. Love all the comments about St. Patty's! : ) Remember, you can change it up so that this makes sense for your schedule!
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Hello! I try to eat without gluten. But how can I continue to eat like this? It's like everything contains gluten! -
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I have a few simple rules that I swear by to look and feel great:
Unlimited fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean meats
No high fructose corn syrup or packaged/processed foods
No white flour
Never skip breakfast!
I think that the no packaged foods rule is crucial because that is where you will find unhealthy fats, sugars, and sodium, even in food that is labeled "low fat" or marketed towards dieters. I'm not as strict as I probably should be (I love to cook and eat!), but I try to track how I feel and look rather than a number on a scale. -
im excited to try this because i been eating fast food almost every friday now after work and its just not good! -
i think for me i plan on these guidelines! febuary: sweets, march: eating after 8, april: junk food, may: fried foods, june: bread
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I'm super excited to do this! Of course, I missed a month already... so I'm going to try cutting out both sweets and fried food in February! And because I don't really drink, and tend to eat out more (when I'm working), I've decided to cut fast food in March! :) -
Such a great idea, especially for me because I can't seem to give up things all at once, it's torture!!
~Pau
my style blog: www.lilbitsofchic.com -
This is such a great idea! I'm going to really try this, but need one pass for my birthday in March ;)
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I'm an alliteration fan (Lucy Loveless, anyone?) so I am going to try this with alliteration! Also, I don't drink soda or caffeine anyway, so I'm going to give up--
February: Fried
March: Meat
April: Alcohol
May: Morsels (Sweets)
June: Gelato (Ice Cream, Milk, Cheese-- all Dairy)
Excited to commit to this--thanks for the great idea Team LC! -
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What about giving up soy products? I've been reading a lot of conflicting opinions about it. Has anyone had bad reactions or amazing results giving up soy? -
This picture is now the first thing I see when I pick up my phone, I'm determined! Thanks for the challenge <3
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