So long tummy pooch!

Easily the most complained about area of a mom's body is her belly pooch. It's a hard area to completely get rid of because remember, it's not just belly fat- that's extra skin. The only way to get rid of extra skin is to have a tummy tuck (this is what celebrities do- not recommended). I recommend following these exercises at home, combined with cutting out the junk food (i.e. fast food, sugar) from your diet to get your bod swim suit ready for summer!

Exercise #1: Marches- begin with legs at table top, tap one toe to the floor and raise back up, alternate right and left for 20 repetitions.









Exercise #2: Bicycle Crunches, lift and rotate your body bringing your shoulder toward your hip. 3 sets of 8 reps








Exercise #3: Plank- try to hold this for 30 seconds straight!
Work up to 1 minute.








Exercise #4: All 4's arm and leg extensions. This will build core strength and help your posture, which in turn makes you look slimmer and more confident! Alternate opposite leg/ arms and bring back to all 4's for 20 reps.





Keep up the good work friend! Do these exercises at least three times per week for best results:)

Playground Workout- Everybody Wins!

The most common reason I hear from other moms why they don't exercise is because they can't find time and assume to get in a good sweat session they need to be kid-free. I am going to be posting several playground workouts you can do with just sneakers and a water bottle. The best part is not only is it free, but effective and you will be able to keep an eye on those little monkeys the entire time:)
**Program 1**
Warm-up: Start by chasing your kids out to the playground, followed by 2-3 laps jogging or walking around the circumference of the playground area.
Exercise #1: 10 triceps dips using a park bench. Lower your body close to the bench, keeping your elbows close to your body and straight back. Bend the knees to make it easier, or straighten the legs to increase difficulty. Inhale to lower, exhale to push up.
Exercise #2: 20 jumping jacks and/or 20 jump ropes in place
Exercise #3: 10 incline push ups with hands on the park bench, feet on the ground.
-repeat this pattern starting with 2-3 laps around the playground at least once- try to push through it a couple times! You can do it!
Cool back down by walking in place, followed by some deep breathing and, if time and conditions permit...
Exercise #4: 20 squats using the park bench. Start with legs shoulder-width apart, then lower your gluts down to one inch away from the bench and press back up.
Exercise #5: 20 bicycle crunches on the grass. Start with knees bent at table top, elbows wide, then bring your elbow to your knee and switch while pumping legs in and out.
*Remember to stretch it out, stretching is the relaxation and reward of exercise. It reduces the risk of injury and helps your flexibility. Don't skip it, treat yourself to some deep breathing while sitting on the park bench. You will be ready to take on the rest of your day! Remember that when mom is healthy and happy, everyone benefits. You can't take care of others without taking good care of yourself, and hey, you deserve it!