Want to know how I got a flat tummy in 30 days? Me too! I would love to know when the results shown in the photo below never happened to me in 30 days. Over the weekend I received an email from a fellow blogger, thank you Sia, notifying me that another blogger was using one of my before and after photos to promote a 30 Day Ab Challenge for a flat tummy. The image was quickly gaining traction on Pinterest. This made my jaw drop. I felt like I had finally made it as a "blogger". My work was stolen and used without my consent. And just so we are all clear on my work here, I mean selfies taken on my iPhone in the bathroom mirror. I know it is probably lame that I got excited about this, but what is it that they say about flattery? ;) Anyway, as flattered as I am that someone used my photo to promote their fitness challenge, I wish that my image had not been used in this way. THIS FIRM FLAT TUMMY IS NOT FROM A 30 DAY AB CHALLENGE I highly dislike the idea of people … [Read more...]
The Problem With Body Bashing
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Last week I wrote this article, Fat Loss Secret Weapon: Your Metabolism, for Fitlife.tv: "Being a personal trainer and a new mom I am constantly getting compliments on how quickly I returned to my post baby shape. To be honest I am actually in better shape now then I was before I became pregnant. I am super excited to share what I have learned with you and encourage you in your own healthy lifestyle journey." (Click on the above link to continue reading) The majority of the comments about my article were not about the article itself but targeted a photo I shared (see photo). The photo shows my stomach before and after having Caden. These comments were posted on Fitlife.tv and the Juicing Vegetables Facebook Page... why does she look like shes had liposuction on the right... and they think it looks better...?? there wasn't any fat to loose anyway.. liked her belly better before Before is better!! Give the girl a sandwich. I think the 2011 pic looks … [Read more...]