There is no f***ing secret

Kelly Osbourne is a celebrity that, as we all know, lost a ton of weight earlier this year. She looks fabulous and I sorta have a girl crush on her now. My favorite part when it all happened was everyone trying to figure out her weight loss "secret". The big secret? Diet and exercise! Surprise surprise! 

This particular topic is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I hate when girls express, in any form, a sort of jealousy about how tall and thin I am. YES, I am naturally tall. NO, I am not naturally thin. Just like Kelly, and every other celebrity out there, there is NO SECRET. It's all about living a healthy life style.

I run 4 times a week and I eat healthy. Lots of vegetables. I don't drink soda or other sugary drinks. I try to limit my candy/cake/ice cream intake (and when I don't, I gain weight like everyone else). I don't keep "snack" food in the house, including crackers, chips, cookies, etc. I snack on things like celery or carrots. I also don't starve myself! Depriving your body of food DOES NOT cause weight loss. It only makes your body store more body fat because it doesn't know when it will get food next.

Don't believe me? A few years ago I was 20 pounds heavier and about two sizes larger (I have photos). I ate like shit and spent a lot of time sitting around. When I reached the big 1-5-0 in weight I finally got fed up and joined a gym. Since then, I am constantly working on improving my routine and giving my body what it needs to stay fit and healthy.


All that being said, stop with the jealous remarks and the self loathing. If you don't like the way you feel or look, then DO something about it! People do it ALL THE TIME. It's hard, it's tiring, it's not always fun. But that's life. For anyone who knows me, you know I am a huge believer in taking responsibility for yourself. You have no one else to blame but yourself for the choices you make when it comes to food and exercise (and most things in life). I've said this before but I don't accept excuses or lip service of any kind. I only accept actions. Put away the cookies on your lunch break and go for a 30 minute walk around your building. Don't like running? There is hiking, yoga, swimming... possibilities are endless. Have celery and almond butter (so good) instead of a bag of chips. These are small decisions that all add up to huge results.


I also want to point out that I am NOT saying everyone has to be super thin. I am a total believer in embracing and loving your body for what it is. Curves are sexy. I, personally, love mine and love to show them off. I just want people, especially women, to love who they are. I also want people to redirect all that energy they use whining into being productive.

Like Nike says, "Just do it."