Gracias a las usuarias de Instagram podemos dejar de acomplejarnos con las imágenes que vemos del “antes” y el “después” que vemos en redes sociales, mismas que nos mandan el mensaje de que alguno de los costosos programas mágicos de entrenamiento te bajarán de peso en cuestión de días.

@fit_kitkat results using my #bbg program 🙌☺️ www.kaylaitsines.com/app

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@juliaf.bbg !! Amazing results using my #bbg program 😍☺️ www.kaylaitsines.com/app

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Con la llegada de la primavera, las prendas comienzan a ser más pequeñas y dejan más piel a la vista, con ellas también aparecen las inseguridades y los complejos de los kilitos extras, la celulitis y demás. Gracias al hashtag #30secondsbeforeandafter, podemos darnos cuenta que en 15 días es imposible moldear tu cuerpo radicalmente e incluso, podemos ser parte de este reto que te abrirá los ojos a la verdad.

Todo comenzó gracias a @workoutbean, una joven con miles de seguidores que ha aprovechado para hacernos notar cómo el cuerpo puede cambiar visualmente en sólo 30 segundos, sin que haya bajado de peso o haber hecho ejercicio por semanas.

⚡⚡️⚡⚡️️️JOIN THE CHALLENGE! Use hashtag #30secondbeforeandafter ⚡⚡⚡️️⚡️️ 🕐 these photos were taken seconds apart 🕓 this is NOT a before and after ❌ For #transformationtuesday, I'm sharing another 30 second before and after to show the power that images have and our ability to filter what we show the public. ▫️Left image: bad posture, sticking stomach out, pushing legs together. ▫️Right image: standing up straight, flexing stomach, pushing thighs apart. ▫️We create our own visual identity. We decide what to project to the rest of the world. Yes, it's great to show the highlight reel when we've achieved our goals or have mornings abs to flex, but it's important to share the struggles too. I think we all can connect with one another more when we realize that we all have our own challenges and bumps in the road! But I digress... I think we should all #keepitreal every now and again, so join the #30secondbeforeandafter tribe and show us what you've got!

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¿Cómo funciona?  Toma dos fotos de tu cuerpo con 30 segundos de diferencia y cambia un poco el encuadre, la luz y la posición. Notarás que tu cuerpo luce mejor aunque no hayas caminado ni 10 metros.

🚨 30 second transformation 🚨 I wasn't going to post this as I found it pretty confronting! But then I thought that's a good reason to. There are just 30 seconds between these photos and some adjusting of my shorts! I scroll through so many inspirational pictures of skinny and fit girls who are showing their best photos, it shouldn't but sometimes it gets me down about my own progress. So this serves as a reminder, that every #bbg girl is working extremely hard and you shouldn't be so hard on yourself when comparing to some amazing photos, they may not look that way all the time (or they very much may but you are working on it)!! After my little sulk about these pictures I went and smashed some LISS and my full body workout 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 #thekaylamovement #bbg #bbggirls #bbgcommunity #kaylasarmy #motivation #fat2fit #deathbykayla #transformation #fitfam #bbgfamily #sweatwithkayla #fitness #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthychange #bbgsupport #bbgbeginner #bbgaustralia #30secondtransformation #selfdoubt #staypositive #30secondbeforeandafter

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NOT a progress pic! The incomparable @sweetstofit tagged me for #30secondbeforeandafter and I did it this morning post-workout (after I managed to crawl upstairs to the showers 😹). The awesome @workoutbean created this tag to #keepitreal and I think that's super important! In the pic on the left, I was slouching, puffing out my tummy and right under the light. In the second pic, I stood up straight, pelvic back and took a step back to change the lighting. I've made some AMAZING progress with #bbg and the improvement in my confidence has massively improved my posture and the way I carry myself, which helps show it off 💁🏼 tagged ladies, if you're feeling up for it, want to join in the challenge? #bbggirls #bbgsisters #bbgla #bbglosangeles #bbgcalifornia #bbgsocal #bbgcommunity #abs #kaylasarmy #kaylaitsines #thekaylamovement #honesthour #realtalk #fitness #exercise #eatwell #workout #gym #beactive #healthyliving

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“Cada uno de nosotros crea su propia realidad, decidimos lo que mostramos a otros y creemos lo que decidimos creer”, publica @workoutbean en una de sus imágenes.

Por otro lado, también hay que aplaudir el esfuerzo de aquellas chicas que comparten su avance con imágenes que tienen hasta un año de diferencia y que nos permite ver un cambio radical en sus cuerpos gracias al ejercicio. Ejemplo de ello es @Plankingforpizza o Simone Anderson, quien perdió más de 87 kilos en un año.

When I started this account I did it with one intention: to remain accountable to my fitness goals. My goals were simple, to become healthy, fit, happy, and comfortable in my own skin. I knew the only way I'd stick to a healthy lifestyle and workout program would be to put myself out there and and do things that made me uncomfortable. I've officially completed three rounds of BBG. That is thirty six weeks or 9 months worth of dedication. When I joined the online fitness community I was afraid. I was afraid of being vulnerable and showing my insecurities. I was afraid of embarrassment. I was afraid of ridicule and negativity. I was afraid of the unknown of being a bit courageous. But what I found was so much more than I could have ever expected. It began with unending positivity and support, and that translation became breathtaking because then I found hope. I found friendships. I found family. I found comfort. I found connection. I found belonging. I found out that I was loveable. I found that it's not my external expression that defines my being but my soul. I began to realize that I don't see my reflection in the mirror the way others do. That reflection is not a depiction of how I feel and who I know I am on the inside! I have a strong sense of who I am but I've let my shell define me for too long. I'm ready to break free and let my soul shine but it's going to take a bit more work! I very much take comfort in sheltering my feelings and emotions as a way to guard my heart. But in doing so, I've also harmed my heart by not allowing it to know and feel loved. This journey and this community has lead me to that. Simply feeling loved and learning to love myself. Today when I took my progress photo, I for once didn't analyze all the things I still wanted to change. I finally felt content and that contentment lead to feelings of peace 💕

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