Fitspiration: Kelly Clarkson

Um, if you haven't noticed how fab Kelly Clarkson has looked recently, we have a problem! I've always admired Ms. Clarkson because she's never been afraid to keep it real. I could always relate to her. Just as she experienced gaining weight in the public eye and the criticism that came with it, I've had to experience gaining weight in front of the eyes of my BodyPump members and feeling the "judgement" of those new members when they realized that their instructor was heavier than they are.

The average person would probably want to dig in a hole and hide, but we both decided to use our real-woman bodies to inspire and encourage others to love ourselves just the way they are. She was recently quoted in a Redbook magazine interview saying that she  wants to "...instill in my fans is to be healthy and happy. I have no desire to be super-skinny."

Photo source: HollyScoop.com

 I've declared Kelly Clarkson my Fitspiration for June, not because she is thin, but because of the journey she took to get to where she is today. She works out like a "normal" person and her motivation to look healthy and fit for her fans! Kelly C. is the perfect example of what being healthy, fabulous, and fit is all about--no matter what size dress she wears!

It's Our Time to LiveLifeActive!

I'm a huge fan of WeightWatchers and I'm also a huge fan of working out! So needless to say, I was thrilled to earn about this new fitness challenge called LiveLifeActive, led by the fabulous folks at WeightWatchers.

I started the challenge last week and it's just what I needed to get my motivation into gear. I like this challenge because it's not limited to walking/jogging/running, it's open to anything that get's you moving. That's a shoutout to the Zumba-atics, yogaholics, and bootcamper's! However you wan to do it, your goal will be to earn 14 ActivityPoints per week for 6 weeks. Every week, you get a chance to win prizes and you get to see the progress of other challenge members--aka extra motivation!

I highly encourage that you check it out.  Afterall, what do you have to lose? Calories and pounds! And for extra encouragement, think of all those endorphins you'll overdose on? You'll be a healthy, fabulous, and more happy version of you!

If WeightWatchers is not your thing, join a similar activity challenge hosted by a women's health magazine or a popular and credible health website.

Tell us: Are you joining the LiveLifeActive Challenge? What types of exercise will you be doing?