I’m 21 years old. Born and raised in Texas. For the past 6 months I’ve dedicated myself to becoming a healthier and more fit me. I love it! And I’m not going back so I just want to motivate and inspire. This is a fitness blog with tips, motivation, workouts etc. And a few personal things I feel like adding every once and awhile :)Tumblr (3.0; @shimmer2009)http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ymjvp1Fz1rzfv9ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Eating healthy lettuce wraps with my dad for lunch :) (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</p>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/29697085698http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/29697085698Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:45:00 -0500fitspohealthyveggiesmealsfitness<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8xikbYval1rzfv9ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I love my new running shoes!! ❤❤ I can’t wait to put some miles on these. Thanks dad :) (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</p>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/29662767493http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/29662767493Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:21:00 -0500fitspoasicsrunning<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8v0h4WZ6S1rdi3kio1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>beast</p>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/29628590938http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/29628590938Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:02:24 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m854ugxivN1rnxv1io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28676502209http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28676502209Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:52:19 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m85mcm9iRQ1rs0pbmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28596445456http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28596445456Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:30:39 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m82vso22Ub1rt09zio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28487868920http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28487868920Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:52:18 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8316r0PXK1qbm3mzo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28487685838http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28487685838Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:48:12 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m60cquzURr1qldljmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweatsalty.tumblr.com/post/26368120383/ultimate-work-outs-for-your-butt" target="_blank">sweatsalty</a>:</p> <blockquote>ULTIMATE WORK OUTS FOR YOUR BUTT <br/><br/><p>Barbell/dumbbell exercises - These are what you need to do with <strong>heavy weight</strong> if you want to make your butt BIGGER. Everything else will help make your butt rounder and firmer, but will not add significant size.</p> <ul><li>romanian deadlifts</li> <li>squats (really deep, feet wide and pointed out, knees pointed out too)</li> <li><a href="http://physicalphoenix.tumblr.com/post/16839054972/by-request-of-le-foxy-mochismochi-these-are" target="_blank">bulgarian split squats</a></li> <li><a href="http://physicalphoenix.tumblr.com/post/21924096899/bamf-of-the-day-355-lb-hip-thrust-hail-to-the" target="_blank">barbell glute bridges/hip thrusts</a></li> <li>high step ups</li> </ul><p>Cardio/plyometrics - This stuff is great for shaping your butt while challenging your heart at the same time.</p> <ul><li><a href="http://physicalphoenix.tumblr.com/post/15306501131/hill-sprints-for-a-healthier-heart-and-a-killer-ass" target="_blank">hill sprints</a></li> <li>squat jumps</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1JZRvvvtb4" target="_blank">dynamic step ups</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKy1MDdse00" target="_blank">lunge jumps</a></li> <li>box jumps</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-IvoOYxt04" target="_blank">plyo step ups</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_NQRHsy4z8" target="_blank">lateral box jumps</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhTCku3TYkk" target="_blank">lateral box shuffles</a></li> <li>lateral bounding</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00337MOMO/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=sustainable00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00337MOMO" target="_blank">Brazil Butt Lift</a> - the “bum bum” workout</li> <li><a href="http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/kneeling-jump-squat" target="_blank">kneeling jump squats</a> - these are on my “to try” list for when I’m stronger</li> </ul><p>Bodyweight exercises - I do these when I don’t have access to a gym. You can make these more challenging by holding heavy stuff like gallon jugs full of water.</p> <ul><li>glute bridges (try single leg)</li> <li>hip thrusts (try single leg)</li> <li>pistol squats (there are hard!)</li> <li>single leg deadlifts</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ioQCXUdEc" target="_blank">glute ham raises</a> (you’ll need something or someone to hold your feet)</li> <li>lunges (reverse, walking, etc.)</li> <li>bulgarian split squat</li> <li>high step ups</li> </ul><p>Other:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://physicalphoenix.tumblr.com/post/16877652177/another-good-one-to-target-your-upper-glutes" target="_blank">seated band abduction</a></li> <li><a href="http://physicalphoenix.tumblr.com/post/16876186773/oh-sweet-jesus-ive-never-wanted-an-exercise-ball" target="_blank">stability ball back extensions</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiD4eOaivqY" target="_blank">monster & sumo walks</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5062Qk4Cmzg" target="_blank">butt blaster (hip extension) machine</a></li> <li>hip abduction machine - lean forward with butt lifted to target upper & outer glutes, see 4:25 on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOTSiUDqIWg" target="_blank">this video</a></li> </ul></blockquote>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28467154525http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28467154525Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:27:48 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxzvnlcky1r8f63ko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28467082918http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28467082918Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:26:29 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m72qqgfxuq1qez0gbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28464946005http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28464946005Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:49:10 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7gu59YOJN1rwnp7mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28128167480http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/28128167480Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:07:54 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7os9ohWWt1r9zi7eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27995208767http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27995208767Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:50:35 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7odozRFYe1r9f2dho1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27984380592http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27984380592Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:30:59 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40ltsYivN1rvb1gmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27835836831http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27835836831Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:00:49 -0500fitspo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7aw2ejxpf1roc4mko1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27711424640http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27711424640Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:25:45 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfg3rpg7yT1qebqc7o1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27711246123http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27711246123Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:22:28 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6beh1du4u1rxr80mo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27698045510http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27698045510Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:56:49 -0500fitspo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ahqe1Mcf1rbvudko1_500.gif"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27663843314http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27663843314Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:01:05 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4vivn4z4x1rxr80mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27635079552http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27635079552Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:02:01 -0500fitspo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m606asTX6g1r8s74eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27595798962http://shimmer2009.tumblr.com/post/27595798962Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:43:56 -0500