I had the pleasure of being profiled on the #1 Morning Show in the UK with Lorriane Kelly. I grew up watching GMTV so as you can imagine was extremely excited to be a part of the show. I'm hoping there will be many more live segments to come :)
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1. Research has indicated more than 15-20 minutes sitting down at desk can be harmful to the back. Try standing and performing 20 squats or lunges to release tension in the lower back and work the legs at the same time every 20 minutes throughout the day.
2. Alternate between 10-20 abdominal and butt contractions. Start by exhaling deeply, drawing the abs to the spine then tighten the buttocks for a count of three and relax. Not only will you be working the abs and booty but improves your posture at the same time.
3. While taking calls at the desk stand and perform calf raises and side leg raises. Don’t under estimate the power of fitting small amounts of exercises through out the day. You’re still stressing the muscles which will re-build stronger and more defined
4. Get rid of your desk chair and substitute an exercise ball, the instability of the ball engages your abs, back, legs and butt muscles in order to balance on the ball. It’s also a great tool to have assessable for some traditional abdominal crunches while waiting for the copier.
5. Run on the spot while you’re at your desk and pump your arms for a quick energy pick-me-up. Burn extra calories and get some valuable oxygen around the body to the brain to keep you focused on your work, increase productivity and release stress
Did you know there are special foods to help fight belly pooch? So please take note and be sure to load your cooler up with these foods on the way to the beach.
•Vitamin C foods such as pink grapefruit, cantaloupe, tomatoes and red peppers, they help to reduce fat absorption and are high in fiber keeping you feeling fuller for longer periods of time.
•Bananas are high in potassium which helps relieve bloating. Toss a banana in your lunch for an ab-flattening snack!
•Low Glycemic Index foods which mean foods that your body breaks down slowly, especially helping curb afternoon cravings. Some examples include oatmeal, blueberries, vegetables, and grapefruit.
•No High-Fructose Corn Syrup, stay away from this ingredient to be sure your blood sugar doesn’t spike, and leave you hungrier than you started. High-fructose corn syrup can also leave you feeling less satisfied. Trade snacks with high-fructose corn syrup with whole food bars such as Lara bars that are high in fiber and healthy fats found in nuts, flax seeds, olive oil, and fish such as wild salmon and mackerel.
•Asparagus and beets fight water retention due to being a natural diuretic.
Try to pack some of these foods each day and you should be on your way to a flatter tummy in no time, and a healthier diet!
