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April 5, 2016 by alittlerosemary

#HappyHealthyApril Challenge

Yesterday morning, I went for a run outside. It’s been a very long time since I’ve run for any extended time, let alone outside. I generally despise running for any sort of distance or doing anything that might be considered “endurance”. Running is uncomfortable at best- it’s laborious and continuous; your legs start burning and muscles you didn’t even know you had start begging you to stop, your breathing starts coming out in gasping huffs with your chest heaving just to catch up- it’s just not an enjoyable experience. And yet, Sunday night, I made a decision and promised myself I would go for a run Monday morning.

#HappyHealthyApril

While I’ve been getting back into working out regularly and have been narcissistically taking pleasure in seeing my strength return and muscles start to show again (when it comes to short sleeves and tank top season, I’m a ‘Sun’s Out, Guns Out’ kind of gal), I’ve really been avoiding any cardio.

Now for some, running and cardio in general is all about burning calories and slimming down but endurance exercises, such as running, are fantastic for improving your cardiovascular abilities and thus strengthening your heart but also help to activate different muscle fibers (in this case, Type I Muscle Fibers). I want to start running more often to improve my cardiovascular abilities but also to use my muscles in a different way, which should ultimately help me to  strength train better. But enough about the details as to why I’m starting to run again- let’s get to the real point.

The point of all this is that I’ve slowly been making changes and trying to adjust what I do daily to live a happier, healthier life. Healthy lifestyles don’t come from big moments, they come from the little decisions you regularly make each day. So, this month, I’ve decided to dedicate each day and the posts I share to be about being happier and healthier mentally, physically and nutritionally.

I’m using the hashtag #HappyHealthyApril and posting about the journey daily on Instagram and Twitter and if you haven’t already, sign up for my email list where this month I will also be sending tips and tricks for a happy, healthier you!

Healthy lifestyles don’t come from big moments, they come from little decisions you make each day. Join @alittlerosemary #HappyHealthyApril
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Anyway, I hope you’ll join me using the hashtag #HappyHealthyApril and share what you are doing to live a happier, healthier life!

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  • Debbie Rodrigues

    I love the idea of the challenge. I’ll be surely joining you on IG and Twitter. Let’s do this!

    • Kelsey M

      Thanks! I’ve been enjoying seeing your posts!

  • 2 Cookin Mamas

    Congrats on striving to become healthier and stronger. I’m a DDP Yoga addict and try to get that in 3X a week along with what I call walk/jog interval days. And eating right, less bad carbs & more lean meats and veggies is always a goal. Love the way you challenge yourself to reach your goals!

    • Kelsey M

      Thanks! In the end, it’s all about progress over perfection and taking little steps forward 🙂

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Hey there- I'm Kelsey! I'm a has-been big city living, bodybuilding, all-or-nothing kind of gal who is currently enjoying a slower life in a small town off the Chesapeake Bay. I try to travel as much as possible and adore food. I am currently working towards becoming a Registered Dietician. Read More…

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