Are you so over the Jiggly thigh thing!? Try this convinient exersise any time, anywhere!

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Although I am slightly “off the wall” by suggesting you do your leg lifts while fixing the inside of a car… (which by the way, I am clueless about), I am totally serious about doing leg lifts through out your day.

Here is the deal… you can’t just randomly kick your leg up and down and expect major results. It all comes down to technique and form. If you approach your leg kicks as if you were in a ballet class, doing a ballet bar while you wash dishes, and fold laundry, not only will you work your inner and outer thighs, but your core/ tummy muscles as well.

So if you are hanging out around your home with or with out your kids, get a bunch in.

Here is how!

-Start by standing straight and tall, as if a string were pulling you up from the top of your head. Make sure you keep your shoulders down and your tummy engaged, (tight). This will help you with your balance.

- Start with your right leg, ( it doesn’t matter, just pick one), and lift it to the side, (6-7 inches) while flexing your foot. Flexing the foot really helps work the outer part of the thigh.

-Make sure that your hips don’t wiggle and that they are squared off to what you are facing ie. a table, kitchen sink…. To maintain your balance, keep abs tight, and body pulled up.

- Bring your leg down and up 20 times on each side while you go through your day doing what ever.

THE KEY TO RESULTS… YOUR FORM! ( once you get the hang of it, you can really get a bunch in by the end of the day!)

Hate the back flabby part of your arms? Try this quick trick, and get fast results!

Many thanks to those who have expressed their love for my arms. Needless to say… my daughter sophie, (age 7) still manages to find that little piece of flab on the back of them. She actually  wrote a song ,”Wiggle, wiggle mommy’s arm jiggle”. ( I swear!).

That being said… I quickly discovered this Fab exercise that is soooo easy to incorporate during bath time, and quickly gives you fast results!

I call this “The Bathtub Bench Press”. I get 2-3 sets of 10 while running the bath water and filling up the tub.

Here’s what you do.

-Face away from the bathtub and place your arms behind you on the tub’s edge, keeping them straight.

- Bend your knees and make sure your legs are shoulder width apart.

- keeping your abs tight, and shoulders down, slowly bend your elbows and bring your tush down , with out toughing the floor.

-Hold for a count of one then come up slowly as you straighten your arms.

-Do this 10 times. If you can do another set, then repeat for an additional count of ten.

Note: Remember to listen to your body. Don’t push yourself.  if you feel pain, stop. If you have neck or lower back problems, consult your doctor before doing this exercise.

Burn Calories before you eat them: Watch video, and try this!

“Egg in a Mug”

Try this quick, healthy breakfast choice that’s under 100 calories

I would rather take a frying pan and smack it over my head than take the time to fry an egg with it. So… I figured out how to make this fluffy, delicious, breakfast  treat, ( That’s under 100 calories and takes under 100 seconds to make).

You will need:

a mug

2 eggs (one whole egg, one egg white)

a splash of low fat milk

half a teaspoon of light cream cheese

salt and pepper to taste

(NOTE: you can also add mushrooms, or spinach)

Here’s how:

Whip ingredients together in your mug. As you do this, get into a deep squat position, and make sure your abs are engaged, (tummy tight). The deeper the squat, the more you will work your tush. Whip your egg for 30-45 seconds as you hold this position. The longer you whip, the fluffier the egg, and the better the burn.

Then stick your mug in the microwave for 1 minute.

While you wait for the beep, take this opportunity to do your counter top presses. Make sure your arms are shoulder width apart on the counter, and that your back and your neck are a straight line. As you bring your chest down to the counter, keep your tummy  and tush tight.Do this until you hear the beep. If that’s too difficult, try getting in at least 10-12Not only will you burn calories before you eat them, but you only have a mug to clean, when you are done!

Enjoy!

Watch video! Brush your teeth with Attitude!” Tighten your core and inner thighs!

Watch video and see how to “Taskersise” while brushing your teeth! This exersise is called the Attitude kick. It is the most amazing quick trick and totally tightens your tummy, and inner thighs.

First watch video, and apply these notes:

1) Form is so important. Make sure you are standing tall, with your shoulders down.

2) put one hand your sink for balance, and brush with the other. For a more advanced move,or simply remove your hand and balance while you brush and kick. 

3) Lift your leg and bend it at the knee trying to make your inner thigh flat like a table, make sure you are pulled up with your supporting leg.

4) Do this 15-20 times on each leg. Good luck and let me know how it works for you!

Watch video! TIGHTEN your TUSH while you fill up with gas!

“Taskersise” at the gas station!

If you are taking the time to fill your tank up with gas, don’t just stand there watching the numbers change on the gas pump. Take this opportunity and “TASKERSISE”.

The key to really benefiting from this, (yes, you will look like a geek), is to commit to it.Get over feeling like a dork, and really focus on your form while you fill up with gas.

Here is how to do the squat while you fill up:

Get into a deep squat position, keeping your back straight and your abs tight, Imagine a tall string being pulled from the top of your head so you sit tall as if you are in a chair. (Make sure you keep shoulders down.)

The goal is to hold this position for at least 30 seconds. If you feel you can do another 30 seconds, go for it, but really listen to your body.

For a more advanced move, simply put your arms above your head and hold them straight, with your fingers reaching for the sky. ( Really try to keep your shoulders down and your abs tight.

You can challenge yourself by holding this position till your tank is filled.

Watch video and see my new friends I made at the gas pump, try it.

Or…mix it up with plies!

I like to mix things up a bit at the gas station. Try doing plies while you fill up.

Make sure you remember your form. Turn your feet slightly out and stand with your feet shoulder width apart.Make sure that when you bend your knees, that your knee doesn’t go beyond your toe. Also, make sure that you keep your abs tight and back straight. Try to get in 20 plies while you fill up. (Or, do as many as you can, untill your tank is filled.)

Listen to your body!

How to lose a pound a week. Here’s how!

It’s now January people and if you  now suffering from “FATTUSHAPHOBIA”, because you have eaten your way through the holidays, then pay attention so you can trim your thighs and flatten your tummy with very simple baby steps!!

In order to lose a pound a week in a healthy way, you need to decrease your calories for the day by 500. That may sound very difficult to many of you, but here is a little secret. Split up the 500 calories. Cut out 250 calories from your diet and burn 250 calories by elevating your heart rate and doing cardio.

How to cut 250 calories with Cardio:

If you find that you don’t have time to burn it off with cardio, you are WRONG!

You can burn up to 300 calories if you do the “Rag Drag” for seven-ten minutes twice a day! Even if you are not cleaning your floors, you can do the “RAG DRAG”  in the bathroom watching your kid in the tub for 10-15 minutes, or try it while you are in the kitchen and your kids do their home work, be creative. The key to burning the most calories is to push yourself every other minute. This will elevate your heart rate. Do one minute at a low intensity then one minute at a higher intensity. I swear this is so doable and is an insane cardio work out that tagets not only your heart rate but tightens your tummy, inner, outter thighs and tush! It’s so easy to sneak in!

Here is how to do it!

How to cut 250 calories a day from your diet:

-Replace your morning bagel and cream cheese with an English muffin and cottage cheese.

___ Skip the large bakery muffin in favor of 1 slice of whole wheat toast topped with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.

__ Instead of a big muffin, choose 3/4 of a high fiber cereal

___ Instead of scrambled eggs, choose egg whites

___ Replace your 450-calorie lunch with a high protein egg whites tossed in a salad

The key is, not to feel like you are on a diet, but with each meal or snack, modify it a bit and you will be surprised how many calories you will subtract by the end of the day!

Good luck and let me know how that woks for ya!

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Tasckersize and sneak in some cardio, Watch video.

Like I have said again and again, getting to the gym or going for a run is just too much to accomplish on a day to day basis, especially if you are juggling a million things. Problem is, we still want that tight tush and flat abs!
That being said, try this at least 2 times this week! Start your day of with your work out shoes on, then…..

At some point you will have to take the elevator. Instead take this opportunity to walk the stair case. If you take two stairs at a time you will really give your tush and quads a great burn, while elevating your heart rate. Remember your posture, and tighten your abs while you climb the stair case.

Next time you are faced with the up or down button that lights up, don’t press it, instead remember my little voice in your head,”TAKE THE STAIRS!!!!!!!!! Just do it, or don’t, it’s your choice

Let me know how that works for you!

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Learn this Taskersizing move: Tone your core, thighs and calves, anywhere.

CALF RAISES:

Throw in a set of calf raises with out holding on to anything and you will work not only your calves but your thighs and core. By not holding on you will also improve both your balance and posture.

While standing in line at the grocery store, putting away your dishes or yacking on the phone,  you will  improve your balance , tighten your core, and strengthen your thighs and calves .

Here is how:

Tighten your tummy and stand tall as if a string were pulling you up from the top of your head. Keep your shoulders down. Then raise up onto your toes hold for 2-3 seconds and come down. Do 2-3 sets of ten through out the day, and maximize your time by Taskersizing!

Let me know how this works for ya!

Carolyn

Watch video on how to eat smart during the holidays!

Eating right during holiday season can be a biatch! Nutritionist, Stephanie Lecovin gave me some helpful tips on how to beat the holiday bulge. Here is what she suggests:

Here are a few tips to help people stay on track during the holiday season:
1. Deck the halls with fruits & veggies! Keep containers of cut up fruits and veggies available for munching.
2. Making egg nog? Think twice. We’re talking sugar, sugar, fat and more sugar! You’re much better off having a glass of red wine!
3. Go nuts! Roasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, etc.) mixed with dark chocolate are a healthy, decadent treat.
4. Never bake cookies for Santa on an empty stomach. Also, be realistic…if you want to enjoy one or two of those cookies, sit down and enjoy them! Don’t eat them standing up, distracted, and feeling guilty.
5. Eat a balanced dinner before going to a cocktail party. You’ll be less likely to over-indulge in unhealthy appetizers or desserts and will at least have something in your stomach before drinking. 6. Choose your side dishes wisely. Make lots of colorful veggie dishes (salads, Brussels sprouts, green beans, etc.) and just one starchy side (potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, bread, etc.).

Happy holidays to all! Eat smart!

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