Tone Your Tummy with These Options

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A tight and toned stomach is the main fitness goal of a lot of people, including both men and women. It's not always an easy thing to achieve, though, and many people struggle with it for a long time (I can't seem to let go of the fried fish). If you want your tummy to be more toned, or at least look like it is, there are a few things you can do to get the look you want.

 

Lose Stomach Fat

Losing weight is often the first step if you want to have a toned stomach. The fat around your midsection can be pretty stubborn, though. You might have to try some different things to lose it. For a very few, it's possible it won't go anywhere without a cosmetic procedure.

 

Target Your Abs with Exercise

If you want to tone the muscles in your stomach, you need to make sure you're targeting them when you work out. Anything that helps to work out your core can tone your muscles and help you get killer abs. However, don't think that only doing crunches is the way to go. There are more types of workout for you to try.

 

Try Control Underwear

Sometimes, you don't have the time or the energy to spend all your time losing weight and toning your muscles. If you just want a quick solution, the right pair of underwear can do it for you. It will give you a smooth silhouette so you can wear that dress that's been hanging in your closet.

 

Consider a Tummy Tuck

A last resort for some would be a tummy tuck if you're willing to undergo surgery. It's a popular choice for mothers who want to get their pre-pregnancy body back. But it's important to consider what it involves, including the recovery period, and our friends at the Breslow Center have an informative guide to give you more information....


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Slay The Beach This Spring With This Fit Guide

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Whatever size you are, whatever shape you are, you can slay the beach this Spring. However, there may be a few things you have to do before you can feel 100% confident strutting your stuff on the sand. If you want to know what to do to slay, read on…

Work On Self Esteem And Confidence

Before you even think about setting out on an extreme diet and exercise regime, make sure you work on your self esteem and confidence first. If you don’t have enough confidence or self esteem, then you’re not going to be happy whatever stage you get to. The key is to make sure you’re truly happy with yourself, whatever shape you’re in. Notice all of the amazing things about yourself. Make sure you don’t entertain negative thoughts. You’ll look incredible on the beach as long as you have confidence, whatever size and shape you are. Once you’re happy and have confidence, only then should you begin working out. This shouldn’t be a way to punish yourself. It’s a way to treat your body and give it what it needs, while having a good time.

Here are some tips to help you work on self esteem and confidence:

  • Work on your main issues. Figure out where they came from. Usually, they are ingrained in us from a young age. Discuss with yourself why these things you have always believed are not true, and how you can make them positive.

  • Repeat positive affirmations to yourself each day.

  • Try mirror work

 

Change Your Eating Habits

Your eating habits are one of the most important factors if you’re getting ready for Spring. Your eating habits are even more important than working out. You can’t out-train a bad diet. Take a long look at your eating habits and work out what you can do. Can you cut out sugary, processed foods? Maybe you eat an excess of carbs and not enough protein. Whatever it is, be honest with yourself. Allow yourself the odd treat so you don’t feel deprived, but make sure you’re not tipping the scale. You shouldn’t be starving yourself, but you should be in a deficit if you want to drop a few pounds. Even if your goal is to gain weight, you should be doing so with healthy foods. You will gain weight faster with ‘bad’ foods, but you may also develop health issues if you’re not careful!

Here are some tips to develop the perfect diet plan and change your eating habits for the better:

  • Eat at regular intervals. Never let yourself get too hungry.

  • Eat until you’re satisfied but not stuffed.

  • Drink a glass of water before eating so you can tell the difference between thirst and hunger.

  • Only buy healthy foods and keep them in the house. Don’t keep treats in the house.

  • Never deprive yourself.

  • Use an online calculator to work out appropriate calories and macros.

 

Get More Active

Find ways to get more active. Maybe you could sweat it out a couple of times a week in the gym. Maybe you could download a plan or guide. The bikini body guide is very popular, but you should read some reviews first before you decide to take the plunge. You can even get more active by walking a little more. It doesn’t have to be huge changes to your daily routine. Every little change you make will help.

Having the perfect workout outfit definitely helps to motivate you to workout while looking good, like the stylish workout gear from FABletics.

 

Focus On The Areas You’d Like To Build

If you have ‘weak’ areas you feel would make your physique look more well rounded overall, work on those areas. For example, some women like to work on their glutes and shoulders in order to create a curvier, more hourglass appearance. It can take time to make significant changes though, so you really need to be in it for the long haul. Although you want to focus on your weaker areas, make sure you’re still training your entire body so you don’t create an imbalance.

 

Blast Excess Fat

Do you have excess fat you want to get rid of? Then you really need to focus on fat blasting exercises. It isn’t about calories burned and weight loss. Of course calories burned can help, and weight loss does refer to fat in some ways. But weight also refers to your bones, muscles, and other parts of your body. In order to focus on fat, you need to stop focusing on your ‘weight’ so much. You also need to stop focusing on burning calories so much. You should instead do high intensity exercise for shorter periods of time, such as HIIT and circuits. These types of exercises will help you to burn fat, even after you’ve finished working out. This is a smarter way of working out, and you’ll soon see that the excess fat you struggle with is shifting.

 

Drink Plenty of Water

Water should be your drink of choice. Rather than drinking calorific beverages, even beverages labeled ‘health’, you should be drinking water. Anything from 2-4 liters per day. You should be drinking more if you’re working out. It isn’t just about drinking when you’re thirsty! For hot drinks, go for green tea. Avoid drinks that have lots of ingredients. You should even avoid fruit juices, as they are full of sugar and will hinder your efforts.

 

Choose A Bikini That Flatters You

To really enhance everything you’ve done so far, make sure you choose a bikini that flatters you. Different styles of bikini will flatter different body shapes and types, so do your research to find the best one for you. Of course there are no rules, and you can go for any type of bikini that you really like and feel will look nice. Just bear in mind that the right bikini can knock an extra 10 pounds off you!


Are you ready to slay the beach this Spring? Remember, it’s all about confidence. Everything else after that is a huge bonus! Have fun!

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My Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Love Being Healthy

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I am one of these people who loves being healthy. As I have mentioned before, I am not a fan of medicine, so I always like to ensure that my body is as healthy as possible. I exercise regularly, eat the right foods, and always try to be the healthiest that I can be.

 

We are lucky to live in a time where being healthy is easy. Almost all grocery stores and supermarkets stock healthy foods, and thanks to YouTube, we can exercise for free in the comfort of our own homes. So when it comes to being unhealthy, we don’t really have an excuse, do we? 

For me, being healthy is a way of life, and it should be for you too. Still not convinced? Then make sure to keep reading, below:

A balanced and healthy lunch. 

A balanced and healthy lunch. 

You’ll be less likely to contract infections

Winter is on the way, and with it comes all those pesky colds and nasty winter vomiting bugs. If you want to protect yourself from them, all you need to do is start putting the right things into your body.

Did you know the foods that you eat have a direct link to how happy and healthy your body is? The more vitamins and nutrients you get each day, the stronger your body will be when it comes to fighting off infections.

 

You’ll lose weight

If you are few pounds heavier than you should be, by swapping to a healthier diet, you’ll lose weight. Don’t get me wrong here, no matter what shape or size your body is that’s fine, but if you want to be healthy, getting rid of excess fat is crucial.

That doesn’t mean being super skinny - we’re all meant to have a small amount of fat on our bodies. Simply by swapping from snacking on junk food to fruit, you could lose up to two pounds a week. That means that in a month, you could lose a massive eight pounds.

 

Cheaper health insurance

Did you know that by being healthier, your health insurance premium could be lower? That’s because, when you take out health insurance, the cost is worked out based on how much of a risk you are considered to be.

People who are deemed "unhealthier" are more prone to health conditions, like diabetes, meaning that insurance is more expensive. That’s why, when it comes to your insurance, the healthier your body is, the better. Plus, by getting a better insurance policy, you will have access to better medical care, such as at one of the Urgent Care facilities.

 

You’ll get a better night’s sleep

Many people don’t realize it, but by being healthy, you will sleep better. If you eat the right foods and exercise regularly, you will find getting a good night’s sleep much easier. Often, the sugars in junk food can lead to insomnia, as they leave you feeling hyper from all the sugar.

 

Sound Off: What are some reasons that keep you motivated to stay healthy OR to start a healthy regimen?

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