Work out : ABS! The "tea-pot" move (as I like to call it) with whatever weight suits you best; I use 25 lbs for a guideline. And combine that with the Plank and your waist will shrink away. The key to remember here is: these exercises do NOT blast the fat off, but instead work to tighten the core so that the muscles hold themselves in more. Thus less relaxed core muscles hanging over your waist-line.
Suggested Workout - 3 sets of 15 "tea-pots" on each side. Rest between sets. Followed by 2 sets of the Plank; hold for minimum of 1 minute, up until as long as you can. Rest = to time in plank position.
Workout/ Health Tip: For Dieters it can often be difficult to remain motivated. My two tips combined into one today are: #1 Write EVERYTHING down. When I say EVERYTHING I mean it! You start allowing yourself to skip writing down the spoonful of ice cream you had, the bite of a cookie you shared with a friend, and in no time you will find yourself eating the entire thing. Now there is nothing "wrong" with cookies per se, but sneaky cookies can add up. As my dear friends at work always joke " A moment on the lips, forever on the hips." (another addition to this tip; if you already have a food journal and you find its getting sloppy, get a new one. Starting fresh you can re-set goals and get back on track if you have strayed... This is what I have found very helpful in the past couple weeks. I mean, who wants to dirty a perfect, crisp, new food journal with sugary treats?)
Suggested Workout - 3 sets of 15 "tea-pots" on each side. Rest between sets. Followed by 2 sets of the Plank; hold for minimum of 1 minute, up until as long as you can. Rest = to time in plank position.
Workout/ Health Tip: For Dieters it can often be difficult to remain motivated. My two tips combined into one today are: #1 Write EVERYTHING down. When I say EVERYTHING I mean it! You start allowing yourself to skip writing down the spoonful of ice cream you had, the bite of a cookie you shared with a friend, and in no time you will find yourself eating the entire thing. Now there is nothing "wrong" with cookies per se, but sneaky cookies can add up. As my dear friends at work always joke " A moment on the lips, forever on the hips." (another addition to this tip; if you already have a food journal and you find its getting sloppy, get a new one. Starting fresh you can re-set goals and get back on track if you have strayed... This is what I have found very helpful in the past couple weeks. I mean, who wants to dirty a perfect, crisp, new food journal with sugary treats?)
Tip # 2 MEASURE as often as possible. By counting and measuring your food it is easier to quantify. Keep on track of what you are consuming by being aware of how much a serving of each type of food is. It is all too easy to take more than you actually need.
Recipe: Any type of grilled or pan fried meat/ seafood in lettuce wraps.
Frozen chicken strips/ grilled shrimp/ BBQ pork or beef - grill them up and add some garlic, roasted red peppers, and any poultry seasoning or other seasonings you enjoy. (Just try to stay away from the high calorie rubs). Then wrap the pieces in ice burg lettuce leaves. It is a great crunch and almost as good as a tortilla, but with essentially no calories or carbs. It is a great alternative when you feel like having "mexican-like" dinners.
Snack: Nuts!!!! Add about 15 to 23 almonds (that's 100 to 160 calories) to a mix of splenda and cinnamon. If possible spritz the mixture with about 1 spray of water; if you can't spritz then you can add around 2 to 3 drops of water into a little microwave safe dish. The dish should be tiny. Microwave on high for about a minute and the splenda and cinnamon caramelize on the almonds. SO DELICIOUS.
Snack: Nuts!!!! Add about 15 to 23 almonds (that's 100 to 160 calories) to a mix of splenda and cinnamon. If possible spritz the mixture with about 1 spray of water; if you can't spritz then you can add around 2 to 3 drops of water into a little microwave safe dish. The dish should be tiny. Microwave on high for about a minute and the splenda and cinnamon caramelize on the almonds. SO DELICIOUS.
If you don't have time for all that, plain almonds are great for you too! 15 to 23 is about a serving and acts as a great on-the-go snack.
Power Song: This week I have developed an infatuation with the song " I Love The Bloody Beetroots" by none other than The Bloody Beetroots themselves. I found it super motivational for any hill climbing type workouts.
Again because I have yet to learn to add music directly, I urge you to check it out via YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZDjlcCY90c&feature=related
Power Song: This week I have developed an infatuation with the song " I Love The Bloody Beetroots" by none other than The Bloody Beetroots themselves. I found it super motivational for any hill climbing type workouts.
Again because I have yet to learn to add music directly, I urge you to check it out via YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZDjlcCY90c&feature=related
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