OMG! I Gained 10 Lbs. Its coming OFF!!!!! Here’s how.Day 2

This was a day of true motivation… I needed to sweat! Of course when and how became the issue.
I had only 2 hours before I picked my son up from preschool and I had a ton of work, 2 errands and 14 emails to respond to. I still made it happen and I am proud to say I have sweaty hands typing this blog, (gross. TMI?)

Here is what I ate.

Breakfast: My Fav cereal, shredded spoonfuls by Barbara. Sprinkled with flax seed 3/4 cup low fat milk. Coffee
Water with lemon and hour later, (totally cut the food urge)

snack: A piece of string cheese and a small Fuji apple

Lunch: over grilled chicken and a side of spinach salad

snack: a few wasa crackers with light cow cheese, (the triangles) yum

Dinner: a bowel of grilled veggies with lots of garlic and seasonings and a small side of whole grain pasta with a TON of sauce. ( That’s the key of eating pasta. have it, but load up with the marinara the tomatoes are great for you)

Desert: A small square of dark chocolate, small tspn, of almond butter, and a swig of low fat milk

My work out was this. I wanted to go for a run, didn’t happen… to much to do. so after dinner and the food was digested I did my “Rag Drag” for 25 minutes as my kids played on the computer and my daughter colored some pictures. Its was easy to do with them in the room, they just like me there and laugh when I bust out with the rags. Oh, I also folded the laundry while I was “draggin”

I also managed to squeeze in 12 push ups at my sink 6 times to day. (that adds up!)

So there ya have it! It’s COMING OFF!!!!!!!
Best Carolyn
ps. Feel free to chime in with any tips you might have and I’ll post them for ya!

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The secret to great arms. I thank Mr. Miyagie for this!

So…

I’ve been told by my fellow mommies that they like my arms. I wanted to share one of my fab secrets to great arms while cleaning countertops, which seriously is a gazillion times a day, because my kids like to make their own food using paprika, flour, and dirt. Don’t ask. Long and short, there is constant goo on them. I figure, if I’m already cleaning them, I might as well get the bonus on toning up my arms, core, and tush!

Wax On Wax Off

• Get into a plie position (great for the tush FYI).

• Engage your tummy while standing up tall, with your shoulders down.  The more you engage your abs the more of an ab work out you’ll get.

• Pick an arm to start with and as you clean your countertops press down hard to create a resistance. Think about isolating the muscles.

• Do ten circles on each side really getting the crap off your countertops!

• Do this through out your day on each counter top and it really adds up!

Make sure you don’t wiggle your hips and really pay attention to your posture (don’t forget to plie)!

Let me know how it works for ya!

Burn fat while you do your laundry. Here’s how!

Who actually LIKES to do laundry?

Let’s be honest – there’s nothing fun about washing clothes. I used to be the worst – I’d wait until I had 14 loads piled to the ceiling before I was ready to face that washing machine, which succeeded more in stressing me out (and reinforcing how much I hated doing laundry) than in actually getting the job done.
One day I decided to try something different starting with this very simple idea: I do a little bit every day (don’t forget – Less is More!!).
Things really clicked when I built a workout routine around it and did it every morning at the same time (Secret: I like to watch Regis and Kelly or throw on some 80’s Music to get going)!

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Here is my cLEAN Laundry Routine:

• After I take the clothes out of the dryer, I put them on a table (time to crank up the TV or some tunes!).

• While sorting out the clothes, I’ll engage my tummy muscles and pull up, then I’ll balance on one leg as I do endless amounts of leg kicks to the back and side – try to do at least 15 -20 on each leg.

• Throw in some squats as you fold the towels or clothes, and lunge your way into your kids rooms or hall closets to put your clothes away!

• I also take advantage of my empty detergent bottles by filling them with 3 lbs. of water and using them as weights.

For the flabby back part of your arm

• Keep your arm next to your side and kick it back 10 times on each side – do 3 sets of 10.

Remember your posture. Stand tall, pull up, and engage your tummy.

Good luck ! Let me know how it works for you and watch for the video soon!

Learn “The Rag Drag™” now! It will change your body and your kitchen floors!

• Learn How to Maximize Your Time While Getting a Full Body Workout!

• Strengthen and Tighten Your Abs and Lower Back!

• Get Rid of Your Jiggly Thighs!
  

• Do It All While You Multitask and Get Things Done!!!!

I want to share a fun sample from my program that I call “The Rag Drag™“.

This is the main cardio part of my routine that will really strengthen, tighten, and tone the inner and outer parts of your thighs while elevating your heart rate as you work around your house. If you are going to clean – YUCK – you might as well get something more out of it!

I came up with “The Rag Drag™“ while wiping up orange juice off the floor with my foot on a rag. I thought to myself, “Oooh, I really felt a good burn in the tush!” and that was the beginning of a routine I could use not only while I’m cleaning floors, but even while I’m doing dishes or folding laundry (I know I’m insane)!!

Here’s what you do:

Step 1. Take two damp rags (or your husband’s old shirt that’s been sitting under the couch for a month) and place one under each foot. If you are cleaning your floors, add a little bit of soap to the water and ring out. For hardwoods, use whatever oil you like, but not too much (I don’t want you to slip and fall).

Step 2. Get into a plié position (it’s a ballet term defined as a bending of the knees outward with the back held straight) with your rags under each foot and your feet faced forward, knees slightly bent, and tummy muscles engaged.

Step 3. Slide your left foot out and bring it back to the right five times.

Step 4. Now slide your right foot out and bring it back to the left five times.

Note: A huge part of this routine is learning how to keep your upper body limber and relaxed with loose arms so that you can create working hands that can cook, wash dishes or fold laundry while you are burning off those love handles and thunder thighs.

If you are just doing your floors, you can either put your hands on your hips or extend them and do tight circles for an extra burn.

What About Carpets?

Well what about them? If you have carpet somewhere that you want to do this routine, simply put two grocery bags over your feet just like they’re a pair of manolos and slide back and forth easily while you fold your laundry or multitask!