One of my classic favorite exercises on the TRX....simple & soooo effective! The Plie Squat! Yes, you CAN try this at home!!!! Makes the legs & butt BURN!!!!
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This springtime shake is a winner!!! Nuts & beets smoothie:
1/4 cup raw cashews 1 1/4 cup water 1 cup frozen mango pieces 1/2 beet, peeled & chopped 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon lime juice Put cashews and water in blender and whirl on high until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend for desired consistency. Nutritional facts : calories (361), total fat, 14 grams, saturated fat 3 grams, protein, 18 grams, sodium, 27.5 mg, carbs, 44 grams, fiber, 5.5 grams, sugar, 30.5 According to the findings in the journal BBA Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, to improve your chances of melting body fat, take a look at the chronic stress in your life: from wonky family relationships, demanding job stress, financial stress, health stress, etc. Some of the blame for your weight loss problems can be placed on a protein, betatrophin, stimulated by chronic stress. This protein inhibits the action of the enzyme that breaks down stored body fat. Here are 5 stress reducing strategies promoted by the American Psychological Association to pursue a balanced life and achieve more successful long term weight loss.
1. Step away (if u can) from what's stressing you - Walking away, even for just 20 minutes, can help reduce stress. 2. Exericse! A 30 minute workout can provide several hours of stress relief. 3. Smile and laugh more! Stressed people often hold it in their faces. Smiling and laughing impacts the facial muscles and may relieve some if it. 4. Seek social support. When you share your concerns or feelings with another person, it alleviates stress. 5. Meditate. When practicing meditation, even briefly (5 minutes a day), you can release emotions that may have been causing your body stress. Quote of the day: There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them. MARCH MADNESS PERSONAL TRAINING SALE!! 30 MINUTE SPOT SUPER CIRCUIT
$25 — Haverhill, Massachusetts Spring is coming!! Are you on track with your weight loss/fitness goals? Don't have an hour to spare? Then come have fun with Melanie Roofe, Owner of Your Personal Fitness Source, for her new 30 MINUTE SPOT SUPER CIRCUIT! Focus on training 1 or 2 body parts that you would like to improve and blast them & tons of calories in just 30 minutes! EVERYONE has 30 minutes!!! Regular price ($35) March Madness price - $25 for 30 minute fat blast!!! Call Melanie today 978-994-0498 or email southpaw072@msn.com Sale runs till April 1st! Lock in your permanent price now!!! Your Personal Fitness Source 36 South Riverview Street, 01835 Professional Services · Haverhill, MA, United States 4 people checked in here Growing up, fat was (and in some cases still is) the F-Bomb word of the food world. The problem is, most of us eat way too much of the "bad, unhealthy fats" (ie. trans fats - factory produced fats) and not enough of the good fats (mono & poly unsaturated fats). The big question is: Eat fat to lose body fat? Gasp?! YES! In order to lose weight and keep body healthy, you must eat some fat. It is just a question of what kind of fat and how much you eat of it. Your body cannot run without fat, and you brain cannot function properly without it either. Healthy fats aid digestion. Their absence would cause digestion to cease and even though you may still be eating plenty, you would slowly starve. Your muscles would atrophy and waste as well....not a pretty scene! You should be eating 2 to 3 servings of healthy fats every day.
Some Examples of Healthy Fats - meats/dairy products from grass fed, antibiotic free cows cold water fish - char, salmon, halibut, trout warm water fish - mahi-mahi, snapper, tilapia and grouper among many nuts & seeds (almonds, cashews,walnuts, pecans, flaxseed, sunflower seeds) Avocados Nut butters (organic/natural peanut/Almond) Olive oil Coconut oil Pumkinseed oil Safflower oil hazelnut oil Next blog - about the BAD fats...what are them, what are they in, what damage they do to our bodies... There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex. Simple carbs (think white flour and sugar) are also known as sugars. They break down easily and tend to send blood sugar(glucose) levels soaring and out of control. For the most part, you want to avoid simple carbs, with fruit as the exception. Fruits are simple carbs, but they also contain fiber, which slows down their digestion, as well as give us vital nutrients and vitamins that we need.
Complex carbs are high in fiber and improve digestion. They provide you with energy, keep you satisfied after meals and stabilize your blood sugar levels. Vegetables, fruits and whole grains are all complex carbs. Starchy complex carbs portion rules : you should eat 2 to 4 servings of complex carbs from whole grains or other starchy carb sources each day. Examples of Starchy Complex Carbs from Whole Grains:
Starchy Carbs from Vegetable Sources: (you want to focus more here for weight loss!!)
The Bench Step up (with or without weights) - This move targets the thighs and glutes. It also taxes your cardiorespiratory system - so you will be huffing and puffing and burning tons of calories while you tighten your legs and rear end at the same time! A 2 for 1 exercise!!!! Go for 2 sets of 15 to 20 reps on each leg. If that is too easy, add weights to it. You will feel the burn!!! Happy step uping!
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