Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts

Monday, October 20, 2014

Spolight: Kim Lyons - Personal Trainer


Author and former trainer on The Biggest Loser.




Fitness trainer and top-selling author Kim Lyons’ 10-day plan will get you on the fast track to fat loss – no gym membership required!
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Celebrity Diet and Fitness Secrets


Kim Cattrall
"As I get older, I find that cardio is less important to me. What I want to do more of is intense stretching." 

Kim's newest workout addiction is "Fizzy Yoga", a hybrid of yoga and physiotherapy that incorporates meditative breathing, physio adjustments and yoga poses.
(Via: Glamour)

Maria Menounos
"My Secret is to always be moving." 

Maria walks 10,000 steps daily.
(Via: Examiner)

Rihanna
'It's all about trying to eat healthy and be in the gym to feel better. If you look at it that way, and not like you're trying to lose weight, then it's more successful.' 

Rihanna's diet includes veggies, egg whites, and fruit as snacks, plus she drinks loads of water. No Carbs for her.
(Via: Marie Claire)

Gwen Stefani
“I’d like to have no rules and eat what I want." 

So Gwen can eat what she wants, she works out five days a week.
(Via: Glamour)

Sharon Stone
"I don't have a regular routine. When I notice things aren't quite where I want them to be, I step it up. You park further from the door, you take the stairs instead of the elevator."

Sharon follows a low-sugar diet of lean proteins, fruits, and whole grains. She avoids caffeine and too much alcohol. But she does splurge every once in a while.
(Via: Shape)

Ginnifer Godwin
"My mom always taught me to listen to my body." 

Ginnifer has been on Weight Watchers since she was 9 years old.

Kate Hudson
"It's important to be conscious of your health and not indulge too much in the things that are bad for you."

Kate stays active and she love of pilates. Kate enjoys a smart eating plan that includes a lot of sushi, and organic food wherever possible.
(Via: Fit Sugar)

Blake Lively
"I am terrible, I don't do any exercise.” 

Blake eats quinoa for a week when she's feeling she's gained some weight.

Rebecca Romijn
"I don't drink wine during the week - just on the weekends."

Cameron Diaz
“I’m very thoughtful about what I eat." 

Cameron lifts weights and stay clear of fried food.
(Via: Daily Mail)

Jennifer Lopez
“I work out because I have to.” 

Jennifer is a fan of Dukan diet and the Tracy Anderson dance fitness method.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Pick a Diet Any Diet or Fitness Program - The Perfect Plan Just For You

Image courtesy of Marin / freedigitalphotos.net


Diet is a tricky word. I'm not a fan of the word dieting, but diet on the other hand is OK to me. If you think about it, everyone is on a diet. The dictionary calls it our habitual nourishment. The problem is that most peoples diets aren't that nourishing. The goal is to turn your diet into a healthy one that nourishes your body and helps you lose weight or keeps you at your ideal weight. 

A great book that I recommend is The Four Day Win - End Your Diet War and Achieve Thinner Peace by Martha Beck, PhD. The Four Day Plan is a science-based thought and behavior strategies that will enable you to stay on a healthy eating program forever

I also recommend The Plan by Lyn-Genet Recitas. The Plan gives readers a ground breaking 20-day program designed to help them unlock the mystery behind what works for their individual body. I've learned so much about what I should not eat. It's not easy and I didn't follow it to a tee. 

Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / freedigitalphotos.net

Fitbie has several 2 weeks jumpstart/challenges to get you started on a diet plan and/or fitness program. This is a great way to find a plan that works for you. 

Abs Diet For Women - Sculpt Flatter Abs in Just 2 Weeks!

The Abs Diet for Women Jumpstart is a simple, sacrifice-free plan that helps you lose weight and shape the healthier, hotter body you’ve always wanted. The plan’s fat-blasting meals and toning workouts will help you trim away belly fat for good.
  • Expert-approved meals and workouts will turn your body into a lean, fat-burning machine.
  • 12 Abs Diet Powerfoods fuel metabolism and help you slim and tone your figure faster. You’ll eat them at every meal.
  • Exercise anywhere! The pounds-melting workouts can be done at home or the gym.

400 Calorie Fix - Lose Up to 11 Pounds in 14 Days!

Eat what you love and still shed pounds to get the body you’ve always wanted. Our diet plan teaches you to limit your meals to about 400 calories with simple portion control tricks. It’s the world’s easiest weight loss plan.
  • A 2-week jumpstart program helps you drop pounds quickly and easily.
  • The structured plan is built around tasty 400-calorie meals to keep hunger at bay.
  • Healthy fast food options and recipes fit into the busiest schedule.

Diabetes Dtour Diet - Eat to Beat Diabetes!

Whether you have diabetes or just want to look and feel better, the Diabetes DTOUR Diet Plan delivers a one-two punch: weight loss and blood sugar control. Stop fretting over calories and carbs and start picking the right foods in the right portions. It’s that easy.
  • A 2-week diet plan helps you drop up to 13 pounds right away.
  • A flexible meal plan built around the Fat-Fighting 4 allows you to indulge in your favorite foods like spaghetti and ice cream.
  • 5 meals and snacks a day keep you full and your blood sugar stable.

Eat This, Not That! - Eat What You Love and Lose 10, 20, 30 Pounds—or More!

Don’t let sneaky calories add extra pounds to your waistline. Making a few easy swaps every day will help you save thousands of calories and lose more weight—without going on a diet. You can build the lean body you want and still enjoy burgers, pizza, ice cream, and more!
  • Eat 5 or 6 times a day. Curb hunger all day with calorie-controlled meals and snacks.
  • No need to cook! Learn to find the healthiest foods at any restaurant or supermarket.
  • Satisfy your cravings—no foods are off-limits with this Eat This, Not That!

Flat Belly Diet - Flatten Your Belly with Food!

Try the cutting-edge plan that has helped thousands of women conquer belly fat! The secret? Delicious foods packed with monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) that keep you satisfied as you peel off pounds.
  • The five major MUFA groups are: (1) oils, (2) nuts and seeds, (3) avocado, (4) olives, and (5) chocolate.
  • Eat one serving of any MUFA at every meal to help control calorie intake and lose belly fat.
  • No exercise required! This plan helps you lose weight by eating the foods you love.

Look Better Naked - Sculpt a Look-at-Me Body in 2 Weeks

Boost your in-the-buff confidence and sculpt your best body ever. Our simple plan helps you torch fat and build tight, toned muscles, so you’ll look and feel amazing—with or without your clothes on.
  • An innovative strength-training regimen targets and tones trouble zones.
  • An intense interval workout boosts metabolism for supercharged weight loss.
  • A healthfully indulgent meal plan lets you eat your favorite foods and still lose weight.
  • Built-in “off” days help you stay on track.

Personal Trainer For Women - Get an Amazing Body in Less Time!

Don’t work out harder, work out smarter: The Women’s Health Personal Trainer Plan combines the genius of interval cardio with full-body strength training to keep your body burning calories longer.
  • Exercise for a total of 3 hours per week to get your fittest body ever in fewer steps than you ever imagined.
  • 10 strength-training moves help you build lean, toned muscles, especially on your backside.
  • An interval-sprint cardio workout helps you slim down and banish belly fat.

Slim, Calm, Sexy - Calm Your Mind and Get a Sexy Body with Yoga

Transform your body, clear your head, and feel stronger and sexier than ever with the Slim, Calm, Sexy plan. These simple yoga workouts will help you manage stress, elevate your mood, and firm your figure in just 2 weeks.
  • Do the Fat-Burning Yoga Workout 4 days a week to slim down and build a lean body.
  • Boost calorie burn with a 5-minute Metabolism-Revving Kickoff 3 mornings a week.
  • Wind down with a Relaxing Yoga Sequence once a week. Do it more often if you really need to mellow out!

Walk Off Weight - Trim Your Belly, Butt, and Back Fat—Fast!

You can lose weight just by walking! The secret is a mix of steady-paced walks, fat-blasting intervals, and strength training that will melt away fat and send your metabolism soaring.
  • Lose up to 3 times the weight with a mix of cardio and body-toning strength-training workouts.
  • Maximize fat loss with interval walks that challenge your body with bursts of high intensity and bouts of recovery.
  • Eat what you want! This exercise-only plan helps you spur weight loss without a strict diet.

5-K Jumpstart - The Perfect Race for Beginners

If you’re new to running, signing up for a race is the perfect way to kick off your routine and boost motivation. This 2-week Runner’s World 5-K Training Jumpstart will help get you build your base to prepare for a full-length training plan.
  • Train 3 days a week. Running just a few times a week will get you where you need to be.
  • Go at your own pace. The emphasis in this plan is distance, not speed, so you don’t have to worry about your finish time.

Half-Marathon Jumpstart - Get in Half-Marathon Shape

Challenge yourself mentally and physically with this popular distance race. The 2-week Runner's World Half-Marathon Jumpstart will help you build your base before you embark on a complete 10-week training regimen.
  • Run 3 to 4 days a week. Add cross training to your regimen twice a week to build endurance and prevent burnout.
  • Build up strength and endurance with a mix of moderate and easy runs.

Bicycling Weight Loss Kick-Start - Blaze the Trail to a Better Body

Ready to turn flab into muscle and have fun while doing it? The Bicycling Weight Loss Kick-Start is designed to increase the number of calories burned after your wheels stop spinning, so you will maximize fat loss on every ride.
  • Four original cycling workouts challenge your body all week long—it’s like having a personal coach!
  • Ride 3 days a week. Mix in optional easy rides on days off to improve results.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Day 47

Meal 1: Omelet (1 egg, 1 egg white, 1 thin slice of ham, 1 mini sweet pepper, 1 tbsp diced onion) - 150
Meal 2: Power Juice (I juiced 2 carrots, 1/2 a large cucumber, 1 apple and half a lemon. The in a blender I added the juice and 4 cups of fresh spinach. - 172
Meal 3: 1/2 cup each of Ground Turkey (made with mini sweet peppers, onion and taco seasoning), Quinoa and Black Beans - 390
Meal 4: Peanut Butter Sandwich on Whole Wheat - 340
Meal 5: Quinoa Paella (recipe coming soon) - 219
Meal 6: 5 Macadamia Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls - 520



Total: 1825

I went way over, I shouldn't of had the extra cookie dough balls. If they weren't so healthy (and so good) I would be mad at myself. I also shouldn't of had the peanut butter sandwich. What I should of had was a piece of fruit.
Fitness:

Fitbit Reading

5039 Steps
2 Floors Climbed
2.27 Miles
2194 Calorie Burned
502 Active Score

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Day 22 & Day 23

Day 22

Meal 1: 1/2 multi grain bagel, 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, 1/2 tbsp raspberry jam, and 1/2 banana - 353
Meal 2: 1/2 multi grain bagel, 1 egg, 1 egg white, 1 slice of turkey bacon, and 1 tsp butter - 282
Meal 3: banana ice cream without the ice cream - 106 
quizno sonoma turkey flat bread sammie, sweet potato chips, Ice tea - 450
Meal 4: salad - 1 cup mixed greens, 2 tbsp jack cheese, 1/2 avocado, 2 slices of deli turkey, 1 tbsp ken's light olive oil vinaigrette - 198
Water: 108 oz 

Total: 1454

Fitness: Walked the stairs at the park.

Fitbit Reading
Steps: 7124
Miles: 3.28
Stairs Climbed: 33
Calorie Burned: 2430
Active Score: 692

I only got seven hours sleep but I'm not complaining, it's better then six. :) As soon as I woke up I went to climb the stairs at the park. These stairs are brutal. They get steeper as you go up. Just walking up the first flight I'm out of breath. I tell you brutal. Again, not complaining... I like doing them, you really feel the burn. The cardio is intense and I know my legs and butt will thank me if I keep it up. I'm up to doing them three times. I'll be doing four on Monday. 







Day 23

Meal 1: 1 cup multi grain cheerios, 1/2 cup almond milk - 130
Meal 2: Tuna sandwich on a pita, 2 romaine lettuce leaves, a plum tomato. Tuna was made with 1 tsp of light mayo, 1 tsp of plain yogurt, 1 tsp of relish, 1 tbsp of both celery and onion, a pinch of salt and pepper. - 286
Meal 4: 44 green grapes - 71
Meal 5: Veggie and Beef Lasagna - 505.6
Meal 6: 1 more Dark Chocolate Banana Bite Pop (these are so good) - 65  
Water: 108 oz.

Total: 1252.6

Fitness: 100 wall push-ups, 100 bicycle crunches.

Fitbit Reading

Steps: 3826
Miles: 1.70
Stairs Climbed: 4
Calorie Burned: 2106
Active Score: 452

Sleep is calling my name. Goodnight!