The 30 Day Ab Workout

                               How to Get Abs in 30 Days?

My Goal Abs

            On August 24th I am going on a 7 day vacation to Punta Cana. I have set a very high goal for myself. For the first time in my life I want to rock my new bikini with ABS ..yayyy hooray. Who doesn't love abs? Unfortunately, I, like most people struggle with the ability to get to a low percentage of stomach body fat where I can show ab definition. After doing some research I found an amazing 30 day ab program on YouTube by BeFiT. Early in April I began doing their daily ab workout, within 2 weeks I started seeing an insane ab definition. Unfortunately , I had developed an inflammation  in my rib cage in October 2013 which prevents me from doing too much abdominal workout, so after 2 weeks I had to discontinue my ab workouts. Now that I am fully healed I have decided to complete the entire ab routine. I selected the fitness model on the right because she has the look that I am hoping to achieve; natural abs. I've never been into the super cut 8 pac types of abs before.

                      This is the fitness video that I previously followed, I highly recommend it .

     

                                 Tips on How To Get Abs in 30 Days  

1.Eat enough protein- Protein helps feed and build your muscles more efficiently , but not just any type of protein. So put away your fried chicken and replace with skinless healthy grilled meats.

2.Find a good ab regimen -30 day abs is by far my favorite video for ab work outs, the instructor uses various ab exercises to target different regions of your abdominal area.

3.Focus on your diet- Remember "abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym". Abs are 90 percent diet and 10 percent workouts to therefor your diet must be impeccable . Remove excess sugar and carbs from your daily diet.

4.Don't do thousands of crunches- This is the number one rookie mistake. Doing the same exercise over and over again will not give you result you want. Instead switch it up, add some planks, swimmer kicks, tug o war etc .

5.Do cardio- The more fat you lose the more your abs will show so go ahead and get on your treadmill.

How to Get a Bigger Butt

          How to Get Your Dream Butt with 5 Minute Workouts ?

The Five Minute Glute Workout is designed to help you achieve optimal glute results with just 5 minutes a day. It is perfect for those who don't have much energy or a lot of time. You can complete these exercises during your work break, before bed or before getting ready for work. NO EXCUSES !

Tips to complete this routine:

Make sure to properly stretch out your muscles to avoid any injury before attempting any workouts. For those who aren't familiar with stretching, stay tune for my next post " How to Properly Stretch Before Workouts?".

 One of my favorite fitness icons is Roca Acosta. She is very well known for her exceptional buns of steel. 

Weight Loss After Pregnancy

                    

            Mommy Fitness: How to Lose Your "Baby Weight"?

Briana, Mother of Three lost 73 Lbs in 6 Months!!!

               
                             Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and incredible stages in a woman's life yet millions of women are left feeling hopeless and depressed about their bodies after those 9 months are over. A recent Huffinton Post study for the article  'The Realistic Skinny on Moms, Pregnancy and Weight Gain'   revealed that over 50 % of women tend to over-gain weight during pregnancy. Doctor's recommend that the average weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a healthy BMI is from 25 to 35 lbs. Yet 1 out of every 5 women in America is obese before pregnancy and tends to gain an average of 50-90 lbs by the end of the third trimester.  Don't get discouraged, here are a few tips that can help you jump start your post-pregnancy weight loss and getting your pre-baby body back.

      Losing weight and getting in shape with a newborn or a toddler can be very difficult, but yes, it can be done. Many mothers say they are too busy to go to the gym or do not have enough money to buy home gym equipment. After doing my research I've found some great at home work-out routines which can be done without any equipment or a gym membership.  One of my favorite mommy fitness blogs is Fit Mommy Diaries, check out her amazing post-pregnancy transformation.

                                 Mommy Fitness Tips: 5 Simple Tips to Lose Weight

                                                   Tip # 1: Breastfeeding

Many scientist believe that breastfeeding can help women shed some of their baby weight rapidly because they are using extra calories to feed their infant. Doctors do not recommend extreme diets while breastfeeding because you need a healthy amount of calories in order to produce milk.  Nutritionist suggest women should consume at least 1600 calories a day during this stage. So though you may not diet, you can still eat healthy.

                                               Tip # 2: Toning Exercises 

I've looked all over the internet and found a few excellent workout routines that can be done in the comfort of your own home, with no gym equipment or experience necessary. With just 30 minutes a day you can transform your body. I absolutely recommend "Diary of a Fit Mommy's" day-by-day workout routine. Check out her site for hundreds of Mommy exercises that you can do with your child or while your child is sleeping 

For the mothers who are interested on focusing on toning their glutes this is an excellent daily routine:

 

                                                Tip # 3: Drink Water

 I know you are probably tired of hearing this by now but drinking water will help you shed the accumulated water weight gained during your pregnancy. That's just one of the thousands of benefits of drinking water. Drink a gallon a day and watch the water weight melt away .

                                         Tip #4 : Cardio; Walk your Baby

Get your stroller ready!!!!  Walking your baby 20 minutes a day is an excellent cardio routine to help you shed off the extra lbs. Take a walk around your neighborhood or a local park. 

                                       Tip #5 : Join a Mommy Fitness Group

The internet is filled with fitness mommy groups.Moms In Motion is one of the most popular meet up sites for Fitness Mommies to meet and connect. For $5 a month you can register in one of the local fitness groups in your community. They offer two programs; Fit Family gives you the opportunity to workout with your child. The FitMom program is for Moms only. By joining a fitness group you will receive support and motivation from your peers. You will meet women like YOU : Women who want to get into shape while having fun too. Being part of a group allows you to share information, make new friends, stay motivated and participate in many planned workout activities.