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Top 3 Reasons Your Workouts Are Failing
Did you know that having a professionally designed workout and following a fat loss nutrition system
*still* doesn’t guarantee you’ll lose those unwanted pounds?
Frustrating but true.
I was just chatting with my friend and Moms Fat Loss Expert, Holly Rigsby and she’s discovered some interesting realities with her huge community of moms following her Fit Yummy Mummy Fat Loss System.
Here’s what Holly had to share:
“While thousands of moms have followed my Fit Yummy Mummy program and seen great results, I’ve found that a LOT of women don’t receive the results they are looking for because they fall short in three areas during their workouts:
3 Top Reasons Your Workouts Are Failing
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1. They don’t work out at the intensity necessary to make their body improve.
2. They don’t follow the proper workout design and maintain the pace of the workouts that she or other
fitness experts recommend in their programs.
3. They simply don’t understand how to do the exercises by simply looking at a picture in an e-book.
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Her revelation was this: many women *need* to have a follow along workout they can watch to achieve the
results they want from their workouts.
Only by actually seeing how to do the exercises and follow the workout exactly as it was designed do these
women get the results that they’re looking for.”
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A plan is only good if it’s followed
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As you probably already know, the best diet, the most powerful workout…they’re only good if the person trying to follow them knows what they’re doing.
In other words, you can have the best workout in the world, but if you don’t know how to do the exercises properly, you’re not only going to miss out on results, but you might even get injured by using improper technique.
And it’s not your fault.
You’re trying to follow the plan…but you don’t know what you don’t know.
But if you’re willing to follow a plan and would like to know *exactly* how to do your workouts to get maximum results, you’re in luck!
Today I want to tell you about the best FAT LOSS DVD’s I’ve ever seen. Holly Rigsby has just released her Fit Yummy Mummy DVD Set with her patented ‘Learn It’ and ‘Do It’ sections so you never have to wonder if your workouts are giving you the results you’re looking for ever again.
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Each DVD has two of her best Fit Yummy Mummy Workouts, each complete with it’s own Learn It and Do It Section…plus if you take advantage of her special offer she’s also throwing in ready to use workout logs to guarantee you get the results you’re looking for.
Today is the first day of a 72-hour special where Holly is offering a huge discount because these plans just went LIVE today. I highly recommend you pick up your Fit Yummy Mummy Workout DVDs if you’re ready to start losing those unwanted pounds and fit back into your skinny jeans!
Let me know how you like your personal DVDs. I’m off to order mine right now!
Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama
Club FYM
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P.S. Hurry! If you order Holly’s DVD’s before Friday,
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3 Fat Loss Motivation Boosters
WOOHOO! I’m in my 12th week of my fitness challenge! I need some motivation to finish out this week with a BANG! I decided to post what some of my friends are doing to motivate them in these final days. I will also share some motivation boosters that will get you started with your fitness plan.
“I am going to eat clean this week: no sugar or anything that comes out of a box, can ,or jar”
“I will just eat fruits ,veggies and protein”
“I am going to add an extra interval workout”
“I will drink more water this week”
“I am going to get plenty of sleep”
“I will have some me time”
“I am going to finish strong and positive about what I have accomplished”
These are all awesome and I’m also incorporating some of these as well this week as my fitness challenge comes to a close. Ohh I’m dreading my after pictures. I know there will be results but I’m the type of person that wants to see DRASTIC results right away. In my heart I know this is a process. I can’t expect everything to change in 12 weeks for what took 8 years to build over time after the birth of my 2 children. Here are some other great motivators for you to get your bottom in gear.
Pictures – Find a current picture of yourself and then find an old picture of you at your ideal weight. Place both pictures on your mirror for you to look at every morning and DON’T GET DEPRESSED! Get motivated and work towards your goal.
Set Your Goal – this is where the mindset of Napoleon Hill comes into play with his
6 Ways to Turn Your Desires Into Gold
1. Fix in your mind the exact weight goal that you desire and write it down
2. Determine what you expect to give as a service as result of receiving your desire
3. Specify exact date to accomplish your weight goal that you desire
4. Create definite plan for carrying out your desire
5. Write a clear concise statement that includes the details of steps 1-4.
6. Read written statement 2X daily (morning and night)
See and feel yourself in possession of your goal
Support Group – one of the best ways to stay motivated is to have a few friends join with you. I currently have 3 local friends that are in the fitness challenge with me. I see them 3-4 times a week and it has been great to hold each other accountable and encourage each other along the way. That’s also one of the most positive aspects of Holly Rigsby’s fitness plan is her Club FYM support group. I can ask my fitness questions and concerns and get a response very quickly.
Use this tips to get you motivated to take action for your life and health today!
Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama
Are You Using Facebook and Twitter?
I have received so many encouraging words regarding my fitness challenge (see my post below for details). I even have several people that are joining the challenge with me all because of my interactions with Facebook and Twitter.
Facebook allows you to import your blog to your profile or your Facebook page. I recently created Facebook pages for my health and fitness goals as well as for my business. It is also possible to incorporate your Twitterfeed within Facebook as well.
Facebook pages are so easy to setup but yet hard to find! Here is My Health & Fitness Facebook Page and My Business Promotion Facebook Page. Please feel free to become a fan of these pages and tell your friends! If you would like pages like these to promote your site, just let me know and I’ll lead you in the right direction…
Healthy Tips for Eating Out
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I had an adventure as always in my household. My mother-in-law who lives with us had some chest pains and my husband called the paramedics. Unfortunately she spent Thanksgiving day in the hospital. We had plans for dinner at my mom’s house so after visiting my mil in the hospital, we headed out for our feast.
My brothers and their kids were there. We called our youngest sister on the phone as she is stationed at her new army base in Virginia. She just finished her boot camp and specialized training. We were all thankful to spend time together.
I did pretty well on my eating with the focus on my fat loss. I ate this lemon cake that was DIVINE! I had 2 small pieces. I also had a small sliver of sweet potatoe pie. YUM! I forgot to weigh in this past Wednesday so I’ll have to do that soon. I may just wait until next Wednesday.
I’ve been reading some articles on healthy eating and weight loss and ran across some great info for eating out on Fit Yummy Mummy. Here are some things that I’ve already started to implement:
Healthy Tips for Eating Out
1. Eat a small snack before so you won’t overeat
2. Avoid the bread basket
3. Choose thinner, balsamic like salad dressings – ranch is very fattening
4. Order an appetizer and a salad as your meal
5. Don’t eat dessert after dinner – save it for later. You gain the most weight by eating too much in one sitting
6. Avoid breaded or fried food
7. Avoid dishes that come with rice or pasta since it’s usually HUGE portions
How I Lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks!
Exercise & Spend Time with Your Kids
Want a way to get some exercise without feeling like exercising? Try bike riding. You can workout, talk, and take in the scenery all at the same time. What’s more, the kids can enjoy a ride, too.
Busy moms find it hard to find time to exercise. If you are a working mom, childcare may be the issue. If you are a stay at home mother, the reason may be the same. Who will watch the kids while I take the time to exercise?
Don’t worry. There are some physical activities that can be done with the kids along no matter what their age. Younger kids don’t have to pose a problem for moms who want to lose baby weight but didn’t have the means to join a gym.
Invest in a jog stroller. These strollers are designed for physical activity with young children. Moms can walk, jog, or run with the stroller with ease. The design accounts for a runner’s stride and the jerking motions. Kids, especially babies, like motion. Sitting, in a stroller, while mom makes her way around the neighborhood is like extra play time to them. Oftentimes the motion will put a baby right to sleep.
If the kids are school age, buy them a good pair of walking shoes and hit the nearest park. Use the time to discuss your child’s day at school or to answer the millions of questions young kids always seem to ask. As a bonus, you are getting a chance to spend time with your child in a healthy way.
For longer distances, try bike riding. Bike riding works better with children who are at least a year and a half to two years old. They have better motor control to sit up in the carrier seat and can tell you if they have a problem. That just leaves finding a helmet to fit their little heads.
Older kids can ride their own bikes along side of you through the neighborhood. Make sure they have the appropriate pads and helmet in case of accident. Bicycle riding works the muscles of the lower body so mom can work on her weight loss as she spends some time with the kids.
Teenagers may not want to bike through the neighborhood with mom. Introduce them to mountain biking. Both of you will see it as a challenge and the teens won’t mind being seen with you. You may not be able to sit down for the first few days, but it’s all good to get your teen to spend time with you.
Walking and bike riding are two activities that can be done with the kids. They provide much needed exercise for busy moms and kids. I plan to get a bike very soon maybe for Christmas. I will have to add a seat carrier for my 3.5 yr old girl if I really want a workout.
My 7 yr old boy will be able to keep up with me pretty well. The picture above is my 7 yr old son Jayden when he was 2 yrs old. I’ve been reflecting on old pictures lately and just love this one. My 14 yr old boy will probably leave us in the dust but that’s ok. As long as he gets out there. At times they join me in my home workouts so this can be a new way to get some fresh air at the same time.
Who Says Moms Can’t Coach?
Dads are not the only ones that want to stay active. Moms do too. More and more women are taking part in sports as a way of staying fit and making friends.
Moms are no longer housebound women. Stay at home or working mothers want to divide their time between family and outside interests. Those interests at times include sports.
Friendly competition is healthy. Community sports teams give adults a chance to explore new and under used talents. Women, specifically moms are coming out of the stands and joining the team.
Guess what? Moms are finding out that they are pretty darn good athletes.
Even their children are cheering them on as they cross that finish line or slide into home plate. The new self confidence can fuel new romantic sparks with dad as well.
Moms are also getting involved in sports where they are a team of one. Some of these activities include rock climbing, mountain biking, and swimming. The one-on-one competition is good for mom and the kids. They learn that giving up is not an option and to keep going until they reach success.
Sports can range from the tame to the rigorous. Moms are taking up basketball, volleyball, bowling, and softball. Intramural sporting events create bonds between women that last beyond the game.
What are some benefits of Sports?
Friendship. Moms form friendships with other moms. This is therapeutic especially for the single mothers. These friendships represent a greater network of support for themselves and their children.
Confidence. Moms are exploring a new side to their lives. Increased confidence in the sporting arena leads to increased confidence in other areas of their lives. This includes on the job and within the home.
A Positive Example. Getting older doesn’t have to mean that life is over or going down hill. Kids will be able to see that motherhood doesn’t have to stop them from accomplishing goals. Having children is an honor not a hurdle to be overcome.
Challenge. Moms test their own fortitude when they get involved in sports. The main competition is against one’s self. We strive to better ourselves with each new task we take on. Sport creates success in life and health.
Stress Reduction. Participating in sports reduces stress. Through healthy competition, moms can work off their frustrations from the day. By the end of the game, match, or run, mom feels better and better able to handle what comes next.
Women in sports view taking care of themselves as a priority in life. Without a strong mind and body, they are no good to their families. Their kids will draw strength from the strength they gain through sports.
I personally have played sports all my life. I have been involved with bowling, T-ball, softball, gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, basketball and track and field. I plan to coach some of my kids teams which will be a great way to incorporate exercise especially when I make it a point to do the drills with them.
Sports has built a solid self-esteem for me as well as a healthy conscious way of life. I’ve been lean and mean most of my life with the most weight gain being during my pregnancies. I’m working on losing that extra baby flab (mostly on my belly and thighs) but I’ve lost 12 lbs so it’s a work in progress.
Exercise For Busy Moms
For busy mothers, it is especially difficult to schedule time for exercise with small children, work, and other appointments. Good news-even ten minute intervals of exercise have lasting benefits. The next time you have a small slice of time, fit some cardiovascular exercise into it.
The biggest obstacle to exercise is excuses. When exercise is no fun, any excuse in the book will do to get out of it. If something is boring you will be more reluctant to find the time to do it. Moms, we’ve got to get over this hurdle.
There’s no one exercise that works for everyone. Some people like walking while others like a more vigorous activity. Personally, I like power walking, jump roping and resistance training. Figure out what you like to do. Once you know what type of exercise would be fun for you, start finding the time to do it.
Start with your morning routine. Moms usually rise early to get the day started for the family. If you wake early to lay out clothes or fix breakfast, do these things the night before. Now when you get up early, you have some free time to go on a brisk walk.
Moms usually make lunches the night before, so why not breakfast too? This can be a great help for the mom who needs to find time to exercise. If breakfast consists of a home cooked meal, switch to an easier menu on the days that you exercise. Cereal bars, cold cereal, or even fruit smoothies can shorten breakfast preparation time.
Get in a quick workout. There are many thirty minute workout tapes on the market these days. Pop the tape or DVD in the player and get started or most cable companies have on demand exercise programs. If a vigorous workout is too much for the morning, try a stretching routine that will get those muscles energized and awaken the entire body.
If afternoons are better for you, set up a schedule with a sitter. Start off with one or two days a week. Ask a friend to watch your children for an hour or so. This will give you time to workout (factor in driving time if you join a gym) and shower and change. An afternoon workout may be just the boost you need to get through the evening at home with increased energy.
A stay at home mom is busy, but has a better advantage as far as workout time. When the kids go down for a nap, pop in an exercise video and get to work. If that won’t do, consider a day out with other moms in the park.
Take turns watching the children while the other moms take a jog or a bicycle ride. Depending on how long you plan on being in the park, everyone in your group should get at least twenty or thirty minutes to exercise.
These are all great alternatives to get you going without ANY EXCUSES! So make it an EXCUSE FREE DAY and make it happen!
How I Lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks!
Getting Over Mommy Time Guilt
Busy moms often forget that they need special time, too. A busy, but well-meaning mom won’t make it very long if she doesn’t take care of herself. Changing your mindset can break the cycle of guilt that keeps moms from enjoying time away from their family.
The last item that moms squeeze into their busy schedule is time for her self, if there is any time at all. Guilt keeps moms from taking the time to take care of their bodies. They make dinner for the kids, but neglect to eat because they are too busy running around getting drinks, serving more food, or cleaning the kitchen. Sometimes, they may be too tired to even eat.
Busy moms will tell you that they don’t need time out, but their bodies say differently. So do their minds. Moms who neglect their health get sidelined by the smallest things. A cold could land mom in bed for a week. If that happened, she’d have to direct the household from under the covers. It can be a nightmare—trust me, I know.
The human body is a wonderful machine. It knows what it needs and when it needs it. When the body has had enough soccer games, missed meals, and science projects, it will let you know. Don’t wait until then to start treating yourself right.
Think of it this way. A happy mom means that her family is happy. Moms are depended on for almost everything, so they need to be up to the task. The only way to do that is to keep the body in tiptop shape.
Include time in your schedule for relaxing events that involve just you. Saturdays are a safe bet because dads are usually available to watch the kids. If dad is not available, hire a local babysitter that you trust.
Spend some time doing something that you always wished that you had time for. If you have the resources, enjoy the spa for a whole day. Get the full “princess” treatment. The relaxing massage and detoxifying salts and scrubs will leave you feeling like a new woman. If you are like me, if your hair looks good then you feel good. Spend a day at the salon getting your hair coiffed and your fingernails manicured.
Don’t feel like you are neglecting your children. Caring for yourself shows children that mom is not a workhorse, but a person who has needs just like everyone else. So, stash the complex and change the attitude. Get yearly checkups to manage your health and weekly, biweekly, or monthly time away in order to be a better mom.
I personally make it my goal to workout on a daily basis and pamper myself or I will go insane. I need the time away. I need my girlfriend time as well to vent and laugh at the days to come. It takes discipline and planning but it can be done. Make it a great day by taking time for yourself.