Fat back and chicken wings?
No, I'm not talking about the slab of fat that runs along the back of a pig. Nor am I talking about any shortage of wings for Sunday Football or tonight's dinner.
I'm talking about that extra lusciousness and soft squishiness some ladies have spilling over the back of their bra and their upper arms."What can we do about this???"
I'm glad you asked! Besides whittling the waistline and toning the core/ab muscles, the back and the arms are among the top areas many brides want to work on. And why? Because it's all about the dress!
Well, that "fluffiness" is mainly due to excess fat. To get rid of that excess fat you'll need to clean up your diet and increase your volume of exercise.
Eat this:
+ Lean Protein (e.g. chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, etc.)
+ Legumes (e.g. lentils, black beans, garbanzo beans, etc.)
+ Whole Grains (e.g. quinoa, brown rice, buckwheat, etc.)
+ Vegetables (especially leafy greens like kale, broccoli, etc.)
+ Fruit
+ Fresh, clean water
Limit or avoid:
- Processed Foods
- Sugar (including the fake stuff)
- Starches (white potatoes, white rice, pasta, bread, corn products)
Now for the exercise, if you're not, start. If you've already started, do more. You'll need a combination of cardiovascular exercise (e.g. walking, running, biking, swimming) along with conditioning to tighten up your muscles.
..:: Beginners can start with the following conditioning mini circuit ::..
- Jumping Jacks or running in place (30 - 90 seconds)
- Pushups (modified on your knees is okay), 5-20 reps
- Triceps Dips (use a chair or bench), 5-20 reps
- One-Arm Dumbbell Rows, 12 reps
Go down the list of exercises for 1-3 rounds, as able. Be sure to warm up about 5 minutes before you start, then follow it up with a cool down and stretch. Do the conditioning 2-3 days per week on non-consecutive days. Cardio should be done 3-5 days per week for 20-30 minutes.
Short and sweet. Remember that if the closest you've gotten to a workout is waiting for runners to cross the street while driving, then less is more. Once you've gotten through your first workout or two you can always do more, but if you do too much in your first workout, you can't take it back. And you'll be so sore you'll be hating life and possibly want to quit before you even get started.
If you need help, or if you've been exercising and need to step it up, contact us for a complimentary consultation.
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