FIT Kammie

We gon do it different today 😬

Today vs 2018
If body dysmorphia was a person, it would be my girl on the right. 🤒
It was 2018, and I had recently left one demanding job for another, even more demanding job. I was under-eating, over-training, super stressed, anxious, and not sleeping enough. Not to mention my personal life was completely fu**ed.
I had gotten pretty lean. I weighed about 138 and was 16% body fat or so. I remember when I first took the picture, I was actually PROUD!! I posted a transformation collage to show my progress. It had been like a couple weeks between the photos and I had lost 5% body fat. I didn't even consider how unhealthy that actually was.
(Do u see how skinny that arm is??? 😳)
All I knew at that point was I was going to "get some abs" or die trying. And the more I saw the fat melting away, the closer I thought I was. I didn't stop to think that my body was eating itself 😔
Some people commented that I had gotten too slim. I couldn't see it in the mirror. I just saw that I needed to lose more inches. Work out harder. Eat less and less and suppress my hunger as long as I could.
A blast from the past from when I had struggled with anorexia/bulimia in my childhood.
I started to notice the relation between the way I was treating my body, and how satisfied I was with my life. I was training hard and restricting my diet because I felt my life was spiraling out of control.
Needless to say I left that job. And my life is nowhere near as stressful as it was then. And I take care of myself now!
I learned to love myself at all stages. Even the stages when i am not showing myself love. And even though I DID sn**ch that waist pretty good, I dont prefer how I looked in that right photo. I dont like how I felt about myself in that photo either. But im grateful for everything that got me to that point. 💚

I didn't choose the gym life, the gym life chose me 😤❗

Slide 1- July 2021 vs today
Slide 2- Today vs Aug 2021
A lot can happen in just 4 short months with just a little planning, preparation, consistency, and intensity 💪🏽
Challenge yoself to change! Otherwise u gon always be the same 💚
**ched

New body... who dis? 😏
Nah, frfr... this is a new body. And deadass who IS this?! 😲😲😲
Idk what to say about this transformation. Yall help me out 😶🙊
Dec 2020 vs. Today
Ima just remind u that if u going hard at anything right now, u not going hard enough. Apply a lil 🤏🏽skee taste of pressure and see what happens then👊🏽 💥💥💥💪🏽
Where yall transformation pics at?? Ima need to see em. @ me ☺

👀Guess my weight in the photo on the left 😻
I haven't given a shout out to the Original Big Mama Kam in a minute. With her cute ass 🤤🤤🤤
I like how happy she is too ☺
But how much yall think she weighed tho???
💪🏽😌
2010 // 2021
**ched

Well... it aint gonna lift itself 💪🏽😤
It's flex tiiiiime... and I feel like this b***y deserves it this Friday 💚..this is your reminder to get some exercise today!
Why Should You Exercise??
👉🏽It's good for your mental health!
👉🏽It's good for your heart!
👉🏽It adds quality years to your life!
👉🏽It makes you feel good about yourself!
👉🏽It helps keep your bones and joints healthy!
👉🏽It turns heads when you walk in (and when you walk out 👀🍑) a room!
👉🏽It gives you something to work toward!
DM me for more details 🤑
Did yall workout today?? Lmk
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**ched **ched

Tuesdays are not only for tacos 🌮
1 yr ago vs today

How to Transform Your Body
‼️always remember the 80/20 rule: your body composition is due 80% to the way you eat and 20% to your workout program. It starts with what you put in your body.
‼️ be consistent. Even when you can come up with a million reasons why you "can't", you gotta do it anyway! In fact, the real change happens when you push thru those moments of weakness.
‼️ exercise as if you LOVE your body...not as if you hate it. A simple shift in perspective can go a long way.
‼️ be patient. All things take time. Remember that even the smallest changes will take about 2 weeks to see. So be patient with yourself and before you know it, you're 12 weeks in, and a whole new person 😊
Tag me in your photos. I wanna see em! I'm proud of y'all. Let's go! 👏🏽💚
**ched

I know it's not Tuesday butt... 🙃
Yall get this transformation on a Thursday 🤑
The left is from when the gyms opened back up, in like July '20.
The right is from 2 days ago. I really been working my *ass* off, can u tell? 😏
🍑How to grow your glutes:🍑
- Carbs, carbs, and carb some more!
- Drink 3-3.5 L of water per day
- Stretch, inhibit, foam roll at least 4-5x per week
- Hip thrust and deadlift heavy 2x per week
- Squat every mf day, and go as heavy and low as u can
- Isolate hamstrings at least 3x per week
- Plyometric training at least 1x per week
👉🏽👉🏽That's pretty much it! And if you're already on top of these things, just fine tune it and turn it up so u can make gains! ...ya feel me 💪🏽
What do yall think of this transformation??
**ched **chedandstrong **ched

This is your reminder to go workout!! 💪🏽💚
We don't miss Mondays round here.... time to hit that gym if u haven't already, so u can set yourself up for a successful week.
I did legs today.... duh lol.... what'd u work on??
**ched **chedandstrong

What are your greatest strengths? 💬
Strengths are things you're good at. We all are good at something, right? Some people are athletic, some are great musicians, others are good at fixing things. 💚
Some of my greatest strengths are character traits. For example, I am--
🍃Trustworthy
🍃Respectful
🍃Versatile
A key to being successful in just about any venture is to identify your strengths and see which ones fit the task at hand. Another key to success is to identify your weaknesses.
Weaknesses are skill areas that are underdeveloped. Notice, I did not say weaknesses are things you're incapable of doing or you completely lack in. This is because, deep within your weakness is the source of your strength.
🟢There's a wealth of untapped potential in developing your weaknesses. That's powerful af!🟢
But here's something to put on yo mind real quick-- --Sometimes your greatest strength can be your greatest weakness...
When we are super good at something, sometimes we rely too much on it. And on the converse, when we are really good at one thing, we tend to avoid improving other potentially useful skills. We try to get by on strength alone. Which can only get u so far until you're just over doing it and out-of-balance.
🤔So what's your greatest strength?
I would say, me...personally, my greatest strength is the fact that I have an undying passion and drive to identify, own, and strengthen my weaknesses. It's a mental thang... but with just that mentality, I will succeed at anything I do with intention 💪🏽💚
List your strengths in the comments.👇🏽 And if u real bold share some of your "weaknesses"... So we can reframe them s**ts into growth opportunities instead 🚦

Self Care Checklist 💚
✅Get Moving!
✅Stretch!
✅Laugh!..and don't forget to BREATHE!! 😤
“Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is your greatest and grandest responsibility. It’s about listening to the needs of your soul and then honoring them.”

-- Kristi Ling

What kinds of words do you use to describe yourself?💬
The way you speak about yourself greatly impacts the way others perceive and speak about you. Even the way you think about yourself can spill over into your behaviors and interactions with others.
When you think and speak positively of yourself, while still being genuine and authentic, you tend to give off a positive, genuine, and authentic energy. When your self image is negative or phony, other people pick up on that s**t too!
So how would you describe yourself in one word?
Here is a list of empowering words to describe you! 📝
---
Fearless
Energetic
Hard-working
Determined
Focused
Resourceful
Dedicated
Passionate
Disciplined
Consistent
Strong
Self-confident
---
I dont know anyone who doesn't embody at least 80% of these traits. And that goes for you too! 🤗
So the next time you're talking to yourself, or you're meeting someone new, or you're interviewing for your dream job, make sure you're drawing from positive, empowering energy that conveys self love, confidence, and sincerity 💚
Tell me about yourself in 1 word or phrase in the comments. Or even drop a word of encouragement for someone who needs it.

Laughter is the best medicine 😃
I'm sure you've heard this saying before, but did u know that this has been scientifically proven??
Here are 6 reasons why laughter is good for you--
💚 It helps u pump out endorphins, the feel good chemical in your brain. Did u know endorphins bind with the opiod receptors in your brain? That pretty much means laughter causes the same euphoric reaction as opioid narcotics... and may be just as addictive, but healthy tho.
💚 It is contagious. When laughing with others, it multiplies the endorphin effect, creating a sense of bonding, safety, and connectedness. You ever just laugh at somebody laughing?? Unmatched.
💚 It challenges your brain. Different types of laughter is decoded in different areas of the brain. If someone is laughing happily, your brain processes it in a completely different area than an evil laugh.
💚 It can be romantic. Men really appreciate when a woman laughs at his jokes, and women love a man that can make them laugh. And it dont hurt if both can make each other laugh. Thats why it has been reported that couples who laugh together have higher-quality relationships.
💚 It is a great natural anti-depressant. Laughing triggers your brain to release serotonin, which is typically low for people who have depression. These effects are brief, but potent.
💚 It protects your heart. Laughter has an anti-inflammatory effect on blood vessels and cardiac muscle. Regular, hearty laughter reduces the body's stress response. Every heart patient should be prescribed with a daily dose of laughter.

Do yourself a favor, loosen up a little and laugh, would u? Sometimes life gets a little too serious, and we forget that our health encompasses so many moving parts. Go watch a funny movie. Go tickle your baby. Tell your dad a corny joke. Just laugh!! It's good for the soul.

In the beginning, it's really easy to get inspired..
I think we've all been here, right? We set out with all this gusto and good intention. But then, a few days or weeks down the line, the gusto fades... and real life sets in again..
You're not sure if you got what it takes to reach the goal anymore.
How did you stick with it??
Goals are cool and all, but without a clear vision and plan of action, your goals fade away too. I once read that a goal without action is a wish. Isn't it frustrating when wishes don't come true?
The best part about YOU is... you stuck with it! So, if you had 1 piece of advice for someone just starting out, what would it be?
share in the comments 💚

Felt gains, might delete later... 💪🏽😬
edition
But nah I really might delete later...
What do yall think? I'm looking fit or nah?
What about your goals? How are they coming??
June 2020 vs. June 29, 2021
**ched **ched **chedandstrong

People always ask me: how do u stay motivated to work out? 🤔
Life comes at u fast sometimes, and before u know it, BOOM! a cheat day becomes a week...that break u took from the gym becomes an extended stay...and u get into the vicious cycle of beating yourself up, yet continuing the same destructive habits.
We have all been there! I know I have been. And I'm sure, it'll happen a few million more times in the future lol
Here are a few ways I keep myself going:
1. Talk nice to yoself man 🤗
2. Find a non-fitness related reason to workout 🧠
3. Make it exciting or fun for yourself 🤩
4. Find u a gym rat workout buddy 😤
5. Create a lil friendly competition with friends or on socials 🙆🏽‍♀️
6. Treat yoself to a lil reward every now and again 🤤
7. Try a group fitness class 🤼🏽‍♀️
Just a lil psychology hack for yall 😏
What do u do to keep yourself going?? Care to share with me in the comments??
Repost this and let's get the conversation going 💪🏽

Four Self Care Tips💬:
1. Be a good friend to yourself. Why are u so good to others, yet mistreat and neglect yourself? 🤔
2. It's ok to say no sometimes. If u aint feeling it, or u just know u can't fully commit to something, just say no instead of stressing yourself or showing up half-assed. Neither one is the one u want.🙅🏽‍♀️
3. Do what u gotta do to get s**t done! If there's something standing between u and your goal remove it. If there's something you need to do or purchase to get started, go for it! 🧏🏽‍♀️
4. Stop being so negative. Even failures ain't losses. One way to change your outlook is to take a gratitude inventory every time you're feeling down or anxious.👁
Your inner self affects your outer world. Be nicer to yourself. You may find that u start attracting niceness from others too 💚

🗣🤚🏽STOP what you're doing right now and tune in to your body.🧘🏽‍♀️
We spend so much time disconnected from our very own bodies, that we ignore the gentle cues they give us.
Self care should never be a low priority. I mean seriously, your body is your most important vehicle. U gotta put gas in it, get the oil changed, and stay on top of the maintenance work so it doesn't break down.
The 'self' vehicle is so intricate; u gotta put a lot into for it to function properly.
So, whatever it is you were doing before u read this post can wait 5 minutes for u to connect with your self, and give it some care ❤ 😊
Who has a dope self care routine?? Drop your fave self care tips down in the comments.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
-Anne Lamott

How To Stay Positive💬:
Cultivate and live in a positive environment.🏡🥰
Find the optimistic viewpoint in a negative situation🤩👍🏽
Add value and positivity to someone else’s life.🤗💫
I love us, for real. Thank you for helping me stay accountable. for keeping me inspired and motivated. For feeding my obsession.
It's the support fa me 🥰🙆🏽‍♀️💙
Tag ya neighbor, and say "Neighbor--- ... stay positive!"