Sorry there was no FCFriday post but better late than never, chicks!
——–
Low energy levels? Check out how much fat (%-age) and what type you are really ingesting and what type of sugars.
_________
What is your LDL (Good cholesterol) level? It should be up over 50pts
__________
Did you know that your blood pressure will automatically lower if you lose 10lbs?!
__________
If you have high triglycerides (over 150), high blood pressure (hypertension) AND you carry weight around the midsection…try eating low carb. Get most of your carbs from fruits and veggies-not starches and simple sugars.
_________
If you cook with oils, use canola or grapeseed rather than olive oil
_________
If you keep a food/activity/emotion journal and you rely on social support, your weight loss efforts will be more successful.
_________
How long can you hold a plank pose for? One minute? Two minutes? Plank poses area fabulous weighs to strengthen your core muscles. There are many ways to progress the exercise for beginners and advanced chicks alike (let me know if you need ideas!).
If you want to improve your six pack, though, you need to do some type of flexion exercise-your trunk/body needs to flex- i.e. sit ups. Also, healthcare professionals are discovering the important role of the deep, transverse abdominis muscle. This is the muscle that activates when you respond to the ol’ Pilates command, “belly button to your spine!”.
———
I used to think that ARTICHOKES were one of the vegetables with little to no value. Not true; high in antioxidants AND fiber! Scrape those leaves!! Just don’t double dip the butter and mayo…
(recipetips.com)
Tags: blood pressure, celebrity fitness, fit chick, fitness, fitness over 30, fitness over 40, interval training, low carb, weight loss, women's fitness, women's health, womens exercise, workout
Leave a Reply