Elbow-To-Knee crunches
Hey guys, one of the most frequent questions I get is how to get rid of that annoying“lower pooch” or the ”lower donut” that girls commonly get.
It’s REALLY hard to get rid of but this is one of the BEST exercises to work your entire stomach and will help get rid of it!
I don’t know about you, but i don’t want a greasy donut IN MY STOMACH or ON MY STOMACH!
Yes, they’re painful… BUT WORTH IT!
Reblogging for future reference. I want to try these :)6 Moves for Sexy Sundress Arms
- Arm Definer
- Balance Buffer
- Bow and Arrow
- Core Press
- Redefine Reach
- Supergirl Soar
Gifs via eatposelove.tumblr.com
Video via Self Magazine
REAL Tummy Flattening Tips
Today, one of my fans asked if I could give my top tips for flat abs. Such a great idea…going back to basics. Sometimes I get carried away and want to give you guys the newest and the latest and the greatest and forget that we all need a good reminder of what really works here.
There are no magic secrets towards getting flat abs. The truth is that you HAVE TO watch what you’re eating so that the abs can show through. They are not flat because you have fat sitting on top. So like I always say, pair a great workout with a clean diet and you’re on your way to getting the body of your dreams. Here are some of my fave tips:
1. Replace refined carbs with steamed veggies. Remove processed or “bad carbs” such as white bread, pastas, potatoes, and white rice from your diet. Eat brown rice, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and/or 100% whole wheat bread instead. If you don’t want grains, substitute that part of your plate with leafy greens for increased fiber intake and less calorie consumption! I love zero calorie Miracle Noodles for filling up if you still feel like you want to eat pasta.
2. CARDIO MANIA! Melt the fat to let the abs show through. I am obsessed with HIIT workouts. High intensity interval training. Short bursts of really hard exercises that mix strength training with cardio blasts. See my latest HIIT routine here!
3. PILATES! Obviously. This is the BEST core workout around. The whole method was created based on strengthening your powerhouse which includes everything around your waist line. Forget those 100 crunches.
4. Drink lots of water! You should be drinking at least 6 to 8 glasses per day. Not only will it help fill you up so you eat less, but it aids in digestion. This is one of the best natural weight loss remedies around.
5. Eliminate junk food. No more soda, sugary drinks, fried food etc. But you know that already.
6. Eat smaller more frequent meals. Body builders and fitness competitors do this because they say it revs up their metabolism, but results vary per person. I tried this during my 8 week bikini slimdown but found that it just made me hungrier because I was thinking about food all the time! Make sure that if you’re eating numerous times throughout the day, your overall calorie intake does not increase! Key word: SMALLER, more frequent meals.
Not that slice of cake, nor that ice cream, nor that cookie, nor that pasta, nor those potatoes or rice, nor that steak. Nothing.
I love this too because for me (and probably a lot of other people) if you’re going to be able to sustain a lifestyle of healthy eating, I can’t completely cut out “bad” foods. Balance and moderation is key :)
moderation for the winnnn
The calorie amounts on this, and the pictures (in regard to what = 1 tbsp when applied to…say, 10 strawberries), are way off. Though these are good snacks, don’t trust what it says, because most of them aren’t true:
- Pleasure without pain: 70 calories
- Treat yourself (1): 100 calories (1 tbsp of whipped cream for 10 STRAWBERRIES…that’s like practically no cream on any of them. This doesn’t work.)
- Treat yourself (2): Correct calorie count (But again: 1/2 tbsp of maple syrup for 20 GRAPES??? Is it even worth putting it on?!)
- Sweet and savory: 55-70 calories (depending on the brand of rice cake)
- Summer joy: Correct calorie count (1 tbsp for 10 slices just isn’t worth it, though.)
This is totally impractical and the calorie counts are just made up from God knows where. What the fuck, honestly. The snack combinations themselves are all right, though.
