Arms Circuit – 9/20

Honest moment right here: when I first saw this picture, I said, “whaaaat.” Like so many of you, I struggle with the balance of loving muscle, yet loving my petite frame. Let’s set the record straight – muscle does not make you bulky; muscle is more dense than fat, so 5lbs of muscle physically takes up less space than 5lbs of fat. Still, this picture surprised me in that I appeared “bigger” – always keep in mind, fitspo pictures (like this) are often flexed and post workout (following a muscle pump with an increased blood flow into muscle cells).

Still the same, lean Lauren – can you tell I’m trying to reassure myself of this 😉

Fitness Barbie Gym Style:

Top: Nike

Pants: Lululemon

Shoes: Nike Frees

Daily Dose of Motivation: I don’t use the work hate often, but I will make an exception… I HATE seeing fitness quotes like “do it for the look on your ex’s face” or “do it to make them jealous.” If reasons such as those are the motivation you are working off, I highly suggest working on bringing your internal self to a more sound, secure place then digging deeper for more substantial motivation. Still, we all have those people in our lives who perhaps doubted us or attempted to stand in the way of us reaching our goals, and instead of working out of a place of negativity, I prefer this quote. Let your success and results speak for themselves and allow your smile to serve as the ultimate stamp of achievement.