So I begin Spring break after tomorrow’s half day and am off until the end of April. During this time I would like to actively pursue a healthier approach, to help me become more toned.
I’ve always been skinny, so I never really developed an active routine. I eat pretty healthy and I’m not overweight, but in the past year or two I’ve developed a bit of a tummy and a chubby face. These are the first two places I gain any excess weight so I look like I have gained more than I actually have.
Anyway, so in these next few days I am off I am planning to do:
Great thread! Love the topic. I was thinking about what other changes to bring into my routine while driving to pick up my daughter today.
Have you ever tried detoxification? I had put on 5-7 lbs last year and I started my plan witha 2 day detox program. I lost 3 lbs the first 2 days, felt great and my skin glowed!
Then I continued with a high protein and low carb regimen. Simple aerobics and abdominal toning exercises at home 3 times a week. In about 2 months, I lost more than my goal.
Also drink lots of water and each berries and yoghurt. Help detoxify.
Great thread! Love the topic. I was thinking about what other changes to bring into my routine while driving to pick up my daughter today.
Have you ever tried detoxification? I had put on 5-7 lbs last year and I started my plan with a 2 day detox program. I lost 3 lbs the first 2 days, felt great and my skin glowed!
Then I continued with a high protein and low carb regimen. Simple aerobics and abdominal toning exercises at home 3 times a week. In about 2 months, I lost more than my goal.
Also drink lots of water and each berries and yoghurt. Help detoxify.
That sounds really good niksik....
what did u have in your Hi protein low card regimen....I have tried High protein a couple of times....its very effective but it gets very monotonous...since eating chicken n stuff too frequently is not fun...any other ideas??
and yeah....water works wonders....I drink 2 liters everyday...even when I am not watching my diet...I feel hydrated...my body and my skin as well...
Great thread! Love the topic. I was thinking about what other changes to bring into my routine while driving to pick up my daughter today.
Have you ever tried detoxification? I had put on 5-7 lbs last year and I started my plan witha 2 day detox program. I lost 3 lbs the first 2 days, felt great and my skin glowed!
Then I continued with a high protein and low carb regimen. Simple aerobics and abdominal toning exercises at home 3 times a week. In about 2 months, I lost more than my goal.
Also drink lots of water and each berries and yoghurt. Help detoxify.
I would suggest having sit-ups and that 3 sets with 10 reps. Every second day.
Eat low carb but high protein. Also your sitting and walking habits can effect your tummy. So the more perfect positioning of yourself the better result.
sahar isnt 45 mins of cardio daily a lot? u could maybe make it 3-4 times a week instead and add some ligth weight lifting as a supplement to tone and increase your metabolism?
sahar isnt 45 mins of cardio daily a lot? u could maybe make it 3-4 times a week instead and add some ligth weight lifting as a supplement to tone and increase your metabolism?
Pilates is considered as cardio training? I thought thats named cardio-pilates.
Daily I have smoothies with berries, apples, and bananas. I also eat lots of yogurt (Fage YUM).
I should probably have more water.
How do you detox?
I'll start a new thread on that soon!
Niksik can you list the exercises you do please? i would be very grateful.
Sure.
I watch the On Demand channel on my TV for reference.
First a simple warm up and stretches. Especially for hamstrings.
Then there is a basic aerobics workout.
Then toning exercises for abdomen and hips, thighs and arms.
CLose with a light warm up.
I start officially tomorrow. Today was the last day of spring break so I had a big burger and some cherry coke
I have not had the honey, but I have had the strawberry, peach, and cherry. Aw man, we’re out. I think I need to get up early tomorrow and get more!
Pilates isn’t cardio. The walk is the closest thing to cardio on my list. I do have an elliptical machine. I may through in 30 min on that every other day.
Well, I used to be skinny. Now I’m sort of slim, but with a little bit of meat on me, since I’ve gotten married. I don’t mind not being skinny. But I want to be toned. This tummy feels very unfamiliar.
Yeah, I gave up soda long ago, unless I’m out for a meal, and even then rarely. No coffee for me. But tea??? I don’t think I can manage that.
If you are drinking smoothies and fresh fruit that are high in natural sugar, cut down your other sugar intake, for example in coffee or chai.
I use organic honey as a substitute to powdered/processed sugar in my chai/coffee. I would love to eliminate powdered sugar altogether but it's a tough choice.
If you are drinking smoothies and fresh fruit that are high in natural sugar, cut down your other sugar intake, for example in coffee or chai.
I use organic honey as a substitute to powdered/processed sugar in my chai/coffee. I would love to eliminate powdered sugar altogether but it's a tough choice.
I don't take any sugar in my tea. I should check about the smoothies more carefully. They certainly don't seem sugary... the Naked smoothies?
Sahar, the sit-up suggestion is 4 you. I just quoted the wrong Guppy. Just to remind you :p
Thanks! Can you describe exactly what you do?
Well, I do Tuck Crunches and that every second day. Although I should do them every day, but I hardly get time for it and I rest on saturday and sunday.
But I'd advice you to start with 3 days a week and always rest the second day. Have 10 repetitions with each 3 sets at first. So generally you will perform 30 of em a day. Keep this for a month and after a month increase your reps to 13 (3 sets) perform them 4 days a week. After the second week increase your reps by 2. And after another 2 weeks same again. Til you reach 100 in sum. Once reaching 100 perform 100 reps of crunches in one go without a break. You shouldnt take more than 2 min. This should be your target in 3-5 months.
Another good work-out for your abs is butterfly crunch.
Both work-outs are listed below.
Do tell me If this had any effect on you.
Tuck Crunch - Lie on your back with your hands at the sides of your head, your legs in the air and knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Curl up your torso while pulling your legs in towards your elbows, then return to the start position.
Butterfly Crunch - This target your six pack area directly. Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together as close to your body as possible, with knees bent out to sides. Place hands behind your head, elbows in line with ears. Keeping your back flat on floor and stomach muscles contracted, exhale and curl your chest up a few inches off the floor toward your legs.
