TRU FitGirl

Ah, yes.... Carbs. I sure do love those things! The question is though, are they good for us or are they bad? Keep reading to find out! So there are two types of these guys. There are your complex carbs and your simple carbs. Which one do you think would be the better choice? If you guessed complex, then you're right! Complex carbs are the ones you want to feed your body with because they are full of all those nutrient-rich fibers which our bodies crave. Simple carbs, on the other hand, are filled with a bunch of unnecessary sugars that can be harmful to us. How, you might be wondering? Well... They actually digest really quickly and the energy from these particular carbs is stored as glycogen and if not used quickly is also stored as fat. This is why staying away from processed foods, soda (and any sugary drinks) as well as alcohol, is a good idea. Although, treating yourself once in a while isn't too detrimental to your health, make sure to get in a bit of exercise to...

You know that thing that happens when you've consumed a big meal or perhaps drank water too quickly and then you literally look like some woman who suddenly just became like 7 months pregnant? Yeah. That's called bloat...and it sucks! But it happens to the best of us. After all, we're only human. No worries though, I'm about to give you some awesome tips that will really float your "bloat"...I mean boat. Hah, sorry...couldn't resist. Before I tell you how to get rid of bloat, first let me explain to you what it is, why and how it happens.  So basically what it is, is a build up of gasses in the abdominal area causing swelling of the stomach or increase of diameter in that area. The unfortunate thing with this is that it can make us feel very uncomfortable. Why? Well because not only can it make a person feel gassy, but it also takes its evil role in giving us abdominal cramps. As if we don't get enough of that each month...right ladies? Luck...

If you want to build that booty you have to work for it, and that means dedication. No laziness, no excuses... Just pure dedication, ladies! I know you've got this. Today we are going to talk about some of the things that you can do to get that toned, perky looking butt. If you stay committed to this, I promise you that instead of having squishy cinnamon buns, you're gonna have rock hard buns! So of course to get that lean, sexy and sculpted look you have to incorporate not only a good workout regimen but also a pretty good eating plan. This is so vital to how your body will change throughout your fitness journey, even if you're only focusing on one body part. Fitness and nutrition go hand in hand. Eat healthy and it will show not only physically but also through the way your body will perform. It enhances your body's capability to work through different exercises. Some foods you might want to consider eating would be things that are high in protein, moderate in ...

This is something almost every woman wants to know and let me tell you, it doesn't come easy. For those with a fast metabolism, maybe. Let's face it though... A lot of us ladies are definitely not blessed in that area which means we have to work ten times harder to achieve that sexy flat stomach. When it all comes down to it though, it's totally worth it! We feel great, we look great and we have the confidence to sport our new looking bods on the beach. Or you know...in the bedroom for that special someone. ;) To achieve that flat stomach you will have to sacrifice some of the things you love (not forever though) just for the time being. This means giving up all those processed foods. Basically, anything that looks like it's come from a factory, as well as things like white sugar, white bread, and white salt. There are things you can replace these beloved things with though. Good news...right?  If you are super dedicated to achieving the body shape you want, ...

Something very much used by people who want to get in shape or who are already in shape. HIIT simply stands for High-Intensity Interval Training and is a not for the faint of heart. It's is a form of cardio that will really get your heart pumping and once finished with a session of HIIT, you will most likely want to hit the floor. One of the things that make HIIT so amazing is the fact that it pushes your body past your limits forcing it to go into a state of shock and this ladies, is where the good stuff really starts to happen. This...is where you want to push yourself to keep going so you can achieve maximum results. Pushing the body past the point to where having the endurance to keep going seems almost unbearable is key to burning away at the fat and building muscle and well, hey...this is one of the main reasons we torture our bodies...right? ;)  Not only is a good cardio and strength training session an amazing way to improve the way we look physically, but it...

Hey, all! Today I want to talk a about a form of cardio that I find to be so much fun! For months I was working my ass off running on cardio machines putting in so much effort, and yeah I'm sure it was effective, but did I enjoy it? Not really. I found it to be boring and time just seemed to go by so slowly. At last, I found something different...something I could actually make a habit of doing. That of course, is Zumba! Zumba is for absolutely everyone and for those of all fitness levels. There are classes for beginners all the way up to intermediate. Usually, classes are about an hour long and people attend them about 3 times a week. As you may know, this specific kind of cardio is a form of dance allowing you to let loose and just have fun with it no matter how funny you might look. It takes time to get down all the moves, but once you get the hang of it, you'll understand just why I love Zumba so much! Personally, for myself...I prefer dancing in my own home where...