Intense Ab Workout
#LGSummerFitcation Phase 3, Week 2A
Daily Workout: Legs Abs
Today's workout is found in Fit For Life (home workouts - page 19)
& Total Body Transformation (gym workouts - page 18)
What is #LGSummerFitcation? Read more here
Tip of the Day: We all seem to love those ABS! I think we love them because they're a definite physical challenge! You know how you can appreciate something much more when you know how hard it is to get here?! That's definitely the case with abs! Some days we see them, some days we don't, and some days we aren't even close. So, what gives?? In my experience, it's not so much the fitness as it is the nutrition. Women often come to me saying, "but I eat healthy and I can't see the results." Oh girl, have I been there! Here's what I've noticed...there's healthy eating and then there's eating healthy food in a specific way to see results. For years I "ate healthy." Like, almonds, turkey bacon, chicken, veggies, brown rice - those are all healthy items, but eating almonds all day long doesn't translate into a fit and lean body. There has to be some sort of system in place tailored to physical results, which I've found are evidenced most in that midsection.
A few elements to the system I've found to work include: (1) FOOD ITEMS THAT PROMOTE SATIETY - satiety refers to the state of feeling full and we can promote that feeling and therefore, reducing cravings and snacking throughout the day! Filling foods that are those that are packed full of nutrient as well as protein being the most satiety boosting macronutrient
(2) PORTIONED PLATES -our plates should rarely be heavy in one macronutrient and deficient in another. So, the 50x I ordered the Four Cheese Pasta at the Cheesecake Factory as a teenager wasn't my healthiest move ((all carbs & fat, no protein)) Also, amounts matter greatly! It's important to take in enough without the excess for that fit yet lean body!
(3) TIMING - those abdominal muscles are tricky, but timing out meals and more specifically macronutrients can play a large role in when they come out to say hey :) The macronutrient that makes the greatest impact with regard to time is carbs - try including them earlier in the day and around your workout for the best benefit!
You can always find more on this topic and the complete approach in the LG Meal Plan, specifically in the Eat Your Way Lean guidelines section!
Always remember...whatever body you dream of and whatever amazing feelings you wish to possess are within your reach! Never give up...it will be the greatest journey you can take!
Top: Lululemon | Shorts: Forever 21
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