My Current go-to Move: Shoulder Press Jack!!

One of my fave additions to any workout is the shoulder press jack.  It provides a killer combo of boosting your heart rate, toning up your arms, and involving basically every other muscle in your body as well {especially that core!}  Here's the breakdown:Stand straight, feet together.  Hold dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level. Stand tall & keep tummy tight and pulled in to protect your spine during the bouncing movement involved in this exercise!Perform a jumping jack and...

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Sleep & Weight-Loss

A super common zapper of weight-loss goals is sleep deprivation!!  Our culture glorifies running on little-to-no sleep for some reason.  The truth, however, is that on average, we need 7.5 hours of sleep per night for our bodies to function most efficiently.  Below are a few reasons for the connection between weight-loss and sleep. When you're tired, you are more likely to reach for extra drinks or snacks (CALORIES!!) as an energy boost.  That temporary boost will most likely...

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Core-Blasting Workout Tips!! (no crunches involved!)

When you hear the word "core", what do you think of?  Crunches and sit-ups, right?  Well, as we've mentioned around here before, your core goes far beyond the abdominal muscles involved in a crunch!  You can strategically plan a workout to strengthen and tone up your core from start to finish... without doing a single crunch! Keeping a strong core is a SUPER way to help improve posture & to strengthen and protect the lower back.  A strong, tight, and toned core helps to elongate...

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Revisiting the CARB CURFEW!!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.  SET A CARB CURFEW!  It's SUCH a great way to shed that last couple of pounds that just seem STUCK to your mid-section :)Although carbohydrates are an ESSENTIAL part of your diet (they provide energy, help your organs function well, & provide a vast array of nutrients!), they need not be consumed in the later part of your day.  So today's tip of the day:  Set a Carb Curfew!  Eliminate carbs @ dinnertime.  No need to fill...

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