Exercises to Help Flatten Your Stomach & Close/Repair a Diastasis Recti/Abdominal Split Separation

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Great Exercise to Shape your Belly, Butt and Thighs!

Do you want to shape your belly, butt, and thighs? Just learn with the complete wall workout routine.



The newest way to shape up your belly, butt, and thighs without stressing your joints: Flip your workout upside down! These five ballet-inspired moves use one piece of equipment you're sure to have in your home—a wall to gently increase your flexibility and range of motion. The result: You'll isolate the tough to reach muscles that pull in your belly, lift your backside, and trim your thighs. The perfect complement to weight-bearing exercises such as walking, inverted moves use gravity to naturally boost circulation and provide an instant energizing rush. They also give your knees and hips a break from the pounding of upright life.

The Expert: Ellen Barrett, certified personal trainer, Pilates expert, and star of Prevention's Flat Belly Diet Workout DVDs (available at flatbellydiet.com developed this routine).

Workout at a Glance

What you need: Open wall space (4 to 6 feet) and a mat. Resistance band is optional.

How to do it: Perform the routine barefoot 4 or 5 times a week. Do 10 slow, controlled reps of each move. Start with the Main Move. If that's too difficult, do the Make it Easier variation. Not challenging enough? Try the Make it Harder version.

For faster results: Do 2 sets of each exercise and add 30 minutes or more of cardio most days of the week.

Article and exercise from Prevention.com

Lie on back with butt against wall, arms at sides, knees bent, and feet planted 3 to 4 feet up wall. Exhale and peel lower and mid back off floor, keeping shoulder blades down, so body forms a nearly straight line from chest to knees. Hold for a deep inhale, then exhale and slowly roll back down.

MAKE IT HARDERCross right ankle over left knee so only left foot is on wall, then roll up, pause, and lower. Do the full number of reps, then switch feet.

MAKE IT EASIERDon't use the wall. Keep feet flat on floor as you lift into a bridge; pause and slowly lower.

Happy Exercising!

REBOUNDER EXERCISES to LOSE WEIGHT & GET HEALTHY!

"Rebounders are small, circular trampolines used indoors for exercise. The standard-sized rebounder has a diameter of 40 inches with a protective covering on top of 5-inch springs around the edge. Some rebounders have a built-in handle to hold onto while bouncing. This helps control balance when first using the apparatus. The rebounder surface is a stretchy trampoline rubber. This allows you to bounce for exercise in the same manner as you would using a large trampoline. Rebounders offer a low-impact exercise that works the legs and helps improve balance. Begin using the rebounder by stepping onto the trampoline surface and bouncing lightly so your feet stay on the surface. Hold onto the built-in bar or a person to control balance. Use the rebounder to walk in place in a bouncing motion for five minutes at a time. Gradually increase the duration as you become comfortable with the exercise. Add to the intensity of the workout by jogging on the rebounder as your fitness increases. Performing high knee lifts while bouncing on the rebounder is another movement that increases the intensity of the exercise. According to CBSNews.com, rebounder exercises create G-forces that affect all the cells of the body. This helps improve muscle strength, as well as circulation, coordination and balance. Rebounding is an aerobic activity that gives the same benefits of walking and jogging without harshly impacting the feet, knees and legs. Using the rebounder five times a week for 30 minutes each time helps burn calories and improves cardiovascular health and blood circulation through the body. Considerations Warm up the leg muscles before each workout by bouncing lightly on the rebounder for three to five minutes. Walking in place or on a treadmill is another warm up option. Cool down the body slowly after each rebounder workout by repeating the same movements from the warm up. Consult your physician before using a rebounder for exercise. The physician will verify that you do not have any medical conditions that rebounding might aggravate." Courtesy of livestrong.com/article/406579-is-rebounding-exercise-good-exercise/#ixzz24oGPH6md


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The Best And Simplest Exercise to Lose Weight

The easiest plan to a fit body begins with the easiest exercise: Walking

Every get-fit plan should start with a basic 30-minute daily walk for 30 days. It will prime your
body for the muscle-toning and stamina-building exercises you need in order to go from couch potato
to hot tamale. Chet or skip this simplestep and you run the risk of injuring yourself and falling off
the fitness wagon.

First things First

According to RealAge experpert Mehmet Oz, MD, an out-of-shape muscle is deficient in two things' tiny
powerhouse factories (called mitochondria) that generate juice for your workouts, and contractile
proteins that give the muscle strength. And walking for 30 minutes a day--or for 10 minutes three times a day
--for a month repleanishes mitochondria and contractile proteins, so your body will be ready and able
to build on your fitness routine.


When you are ready to expand your exercise:

After 30 days of walking, add 10 minutes of resistance training, focusing on the large muscle groups of
your body (back, abs, quads, glutes, shoulders and harmstrings) every other day.

The next month add another 10 minutes of resistance training, hitting your remaining muscle groups
(chest, shoulders, and arms) every other day.

Congratulations! After 90 days, you'll be ready to bust out your cutest workout gear and showcase your
skills in Salsa Step or Morning Muscle Up class. Add 21 minutes of stamina-building exercise to your
routine three times a week.

Courtesy of Realage.com from Dr. Oz

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The Shortest Exercise Daily Program that Can Benefit You!

Watch this video and learn how in 4 minutes you can achieve a long exercise program. It was developed by a japanese scientist. Happy exercising!

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Burns as many calories as a 40-60 minutes run. - Makes your body adapt and improve very quickly. - Increases metabolism for next 36 hrs - Takes only FOUR minutes, no excuses. 0:00 - Squat Thrust 0:20 - Rest 0:30 - Mountain Climbers 0:50 - Rest 1:00 - High knees 1:20 - Rest 1:30 - Jumping Jacks 1:50 - Rest 2:00 - Squat Thrust 2:20 - Rest 2:30 - Mountain Climbers 2:50 - Rest 3:00 - High Knees 3:20 - Rest 3:30 - Jumping Jacks 3:50 - Rest 4:00 - DONE !

Something Nice for the Hot Days

We are so close to Memorial Day. It's been pretty hot so far. We went from Winter to Summer. I'm sure some of you would appreciate a nice cool fruit salad. I will include also a vegetable salad.

My favorite salad which I have always made is as follows:

Cut up orange sections, strawberries, pineapple small chunks, mango chunks, banana slices, apples in slices,  place it in a large bowl. Make natural orange juice, when is cold pour it over the fruit. It is very nice when it's hot.









You don't want to cook then just make a nice salad. Of course add more than the picture shows. Enjoy!

Take cherry tomatoes cut them in pieces, celery in small pieces, you want a colorful salad, cut romaine lettuce, avocado cut it in slices and leave it for last to garnish your salad, whether you want black or green olives, cut them in pieces too, also cut some cucumbers in slices. You want some protein add feta cheese and some walnuts. Use olive oil, lemon and salt, or if you rather use vinaigrette. Be creative, use all the colors you want, combinations and make a great salad!

5 Diet and Nutrition tips

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How do you Curb Your Appetite and Still Loose Weight?

Eat slowly every meal. You will feel full and eat less than you expect. Try to focus in each bit you eat.

Add vegetables to your meals it ads bulk but few calories. Also drink a full glass of water half an hour before lunch and dinner and you will eat less.

How do you lose weight?

the first thing to do is to make a commitment. Things that will help you achieve that is to think that you will have energy and you will have better health.

Focus in what works for you. Have you had success in the past exercising with other people? Start walking with a friend until you find it enjoyable.

Set a goal and try to stick to it. Accept that weight loss comes slowly 1-2 lbs.a week.

Learn to eat healthy foods. If you want a long-term weight control and better health then you need to learn everything about healthy foods.

Try to stay active. Cut your calories by 250 calories a day, and it will help you lose half a pound a week. Add to that 30 minutes brisk walk 4 days a week, and you can double the rate of weight loss.

If you can't exercise every day then try doing it 3 times a week for 1 hour. To succeed you need to make it a way of life, you have to do this daily and make it a habit. It's not enough to eat good foods and exercise for a few weeks. Just change your lifestyle.

Raw Diet - Is it Important?

Raw food diet is basically something that is designed for people who want to be healthier and to live their lives longer. It is mainly composed of the uncooked and unprocessed food items. The ingredients are also organic. Meaning to say, all of which don't go through the kitchen fire. The raw foodists, or those who adhere to the consumption of nothing but the foods that are not treated with fire, believe that it is healthier to eat these as compared to those highly processed foods.

True indeed, many of the foods get drained out of their nutritive values once they are heated beyond 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The nutrients tend to disintegrate at the specific temperature.

This system of dieting somehow lessens the food choices. The 100% raw food vegans are those individuals who choose the uncooked and freshly picked vegetables and fruits for sustenance. The raw food diet is also said to be effective for weight loss since the foods which are high in carbohydrates, fats, and other fat-generating items are erased from the menu. It is through this that the unwanted weight is lost.

Apart from peeled carrots, the raw food menu broadens the choices by allowing the consumption of a variety of nuts, sprouts, seeds, celery stalks, non-fat chocolate, skim milk, blended fruits, and vegetable salads, and a lot other healthy but creatively produced meals. For the sweet tooth, smoothies and juicy fruits are recommended. Some chocolate recipes also don't need to be baked. Baking is of course more advised than frying, roasting, or grilling.

Your menu variants are not limited. You too can create your own diet menu plan. Experiment and be firm with your goal of losing weight. With raw food diet, you can have more energy, be healthier, be slimmer, and look younger.

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How to Control the Food You Eat

You are what you eat. But you are also how much you eat. The plate of spaghetti
you had for dinner — what you consider as one serving — may have actually
been two, three or more servings.
Knowing and controlling portion sizes will help you eat a healthier diet, whether
you’re trying to lose weight or not. Below are examples of single servings:

Whole grains — 1 slice whole-grain bread, 1/2 small
whole-grain bagel, 1/2 whole-grain English muffin, 1/2
cup whole-grain cereal, 1/2 cup cooked whole-grain pasta
or 1/3 cup cooked brown rice

Fruits and vegetables — 1 small apple, 1/2 cup cut or
canned fruit (packed in its own juice), 1/2 cup 100 percent
fruit juice, 1 to 2 cups leafy vegetables, 1/2 cup to 1 cup
solid vegetables

Dairy products — 1 cup fat-free milk or yogurt, 2/3 cup
low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese, 1 1/2 ounces low-fat or
fat-free cheese (1 1/2 ounces equals about a pair of dice)

Lean meats, seafood or poultry — 1 1/2 ounces lean
meat (equals about a half deck of cards), 3 ounces fish or
chicken (equals about a deck of cards); 1/2 cup cooked
dried beans or legumes

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Here are different ideas for Weight Loss

First, let's talk about what kind of food can you pick that you can stick with? If you were to choose a food that will let you get rid of those unwanted pounds. Many will say salad, right? Well pick romaine lettuce, grilled chicken with a light olive dressing or a turkey on whole-grain bread. That's a healthful lunch. For most people, lunch is the hurry-up meal, and have it for lunch every day. Every day. Yes, every day. If you make a habit of eating the same food for at least one meal a day, it'll decrease temptation and help you stop thinking about flavor feasts. It's one of the ways to automate your brain so that your habits follow.

Now let's talk about ready-to-eat snacks

The list should include: almonds, peanuts, or walnuts; bags of prechopped fruits and veggies; dried fruit (apricots, cranberries).

Broccoli Cheese Soup

With the cold weather all over the country it's so good to have some soup. So here is a recipe. Hope you like it!



Ingredients:

1 cup of potatoes, cooked
1 1/2 cup of carrots, cooked
1 med onion, cooked
3 1/4 cup of water
1 3/4 teaspoon of salt
1 bag of frozen broccoli chopped or 4 cups of fresh chopped
1 cup shredded-extra sharp Cheddar Cheese

Cook broccoli until tender, blend potato with 2 cupts of water. Blend carrots with onion with 1 1/4 c. of water. Combine all ingredients. Add the cheddar cheese. Transfer all the ingredients to a pot and let the cheese melt, cook it for about 8-10 minutes. You can also replace the broccoli and use cauliflower. Serve this warm.


Happy Cooking!





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Some Ideas for Holiday Baking

"It's that time of year again when we pull out our favorite holiday recipes or vow to try some new ones. As you think about special desserts and treats, keep in mind a small but important change you can make: Substitute extra-virgin olive oil for butter in baking. This is one Med Diet habit that helps you include healthy fats in your diet. And in making the switch, you'll use less fat overall. Here's a quick look at how to make the substitution:

¼ cup butter~3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup butter~¼ cup olive oil
½ cup butter~¼ cup +1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup butter~½ cup olive oil
¾ cup butter~½ cup +1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup butter~¾ cup olive oil

There are other steps you can take as well to help keep the finale to a holiday meal healthy:

Come up with ways to build a dessert around fresh or dried fruit.
Use plain or toasted nuts, another good source of healthy fats.
Substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream.
Replace half the fat in baked goods with applesauce, mashed banana, or pureed dried fruit.
Reduce sugar in cookies and cakes by one-third to one-half and add cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg to enhance the flavor.
Save sweet treats and desserts for truly special occasions during the holiday season, rather than making them daily fare."

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Healthy Recipe for Breakfast

Here is a great recipe for those who are trying to have a good breakfast and at the same time lose weight . Watch this video and healthy dieting!

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Those Wonderful Winter Vegetables

Is it that time of the year when our clothes start getting tighter? Well, we can remedy that eating vegetables. Include in your diet the winter squash. It's proven according to research that getting more vegetable in your diet can help you drop some of those unwanted pounds. Try the acorn, butternut. The squash is high in fiber but it also has water. That means you can eat lots of it and feel full without going overboard on calories. Just be careful with the butter and brown sugar, of course.

Whole grains are another great source to control your weight. Just start trying these winter vegetables and add quinoa to your grains, you can cook it just like oats or barley.

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Very Important Video explaining Diabetes

This is a very important video explained by doctor Lauren Streicher on how Diabetes affect your body. She explains Diabetes I and Diabetes II, causes, damages and complications. Please watch carefully, and thanks.



Here is another video from Dr. Lauren Streicher explaining diet and exercise for diabetics Happy diet diabetics! Watch it and improve your health! Have a great week!

Best Way to eat Vegetables and Fruits!

We all know that vegetables and fruits are good for us, but when it comes to eating them we are not eating enough each day.


What are some of the ways we can eat vegetables and fruits?

Blend fruits with yogurt, or tofu for a breakfast smoothie.

Keep dried fruits on hand for snacks.

Use vegetables for your soups, casseroles, stir fry.

Blend fruits and add them to your bread for breakfast.

Add vegetables to your favorite dishes, and your patties.


Here are two snack ideas that are less than 200 calories.












Take an apple and add a teaspoon of peanut butter.

One cup of tomato soup with 5 whole-grain crackers.

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The Most Important Exercise! Read It!

Walking is the most simple exercise but if you walk at least 10,000 steps a day you will actually reduce the amount of fat you have and keep your weight at a healthy level.






One more thing I want to share:

"Just for Today"

1) Just for today I will eat 2 or 3 fresh fruits
2) Just for today I will eat some green and yellow vegetables
3) Just for today I will eat whole-grain cereals and bread.
4) Just for today I will eat legumes (beans) and no meat.
5) Just for today I will take a long leisurely walk.
6) Just for today I will be thankful-whatever the weather.
7) Just for today I will drink 8 glasses of water.
8) Just for today I will spend 8 relaxed hours in bed.
9) Just for today I will get fresh air day and night.
10 Just for today I will express gratitude to God for at least ten things.

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