If you have excess belly fat covering your abs why would you work on increasing your abs muscles? Wouldn’t you want to shed that fat first and then work on defining a six pack? Don't do endless amounts of sit-ups...do planks! Planks tighten your core by actually sucking it in with minimal muscle build. Try this 30 day Plank Challenge!
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{Update} Here is a post for descriptions of the planks listed!
* Be sure to check out our workout plans here.
Happy Planking!
First of all, let me say that I LOVE eggs. I eat them all different ways (my favorite is boiled) but over the course of coaching and one of my friends texting me and asking, "I'm struggling to come up with protein sources for breakfast. I don't like eggs...trust me - I have even tried holding my nose and chugging the eggs. This could even be a good post". So, the item was formed to help all you non-egg eaters out there!
Protein Shake
(you can read about our preferred protein powder here)
Greek Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Quinoa
You don't have to eat "breakfast food" for breakfast! You can have chicken or fish although most people won't eat that in the morning! To trick yourself think of it as "Meal #1" instead of "Breakfast"!
Don't forget to check out our other breakfast recipes - cinnamon rolls anyone?
He and She Tip: Don't like Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese? Make a smoothie with fruit and the Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese and you won't even be able to taste it!
- Whitney
Here's a little fun for you this December... Why not a step-up challenge? This will not only get you burning calories and your blood pumping, but it will get your backside tight for those New Years Eve parties! Here's to a VERY Merry Holiday season! Don't forget about our She Sweats 12-Week Transformation that will give you the motivation you need to stick to your workout routine over the holidays {gym and at-home versions available here}!
Santa's Step-Up Monthly Challenge
Just in case you are wondering on a few of the exercises, here are some ground rules:
1. Find a challenging, but safe height for your step-ups with a flat, non-skid surface.
2. The leg listed first, right or left, is your lead leg. This is the leg that you will step up on to your platform with.
3. The knee step-ups are intended so that you step up with the lead leg and bring the other knee up to a 90 degree angle in front of you.
4. The extension step-ups are intended so that you step up with the lead leg and bring the opposite leg out behind you, fully extended so that you are utilizing your glutes muscles to raise it.
BONUS: We will be releasing another December Challenge on Instagram so be sure to follow us there too! @heandsheeatclean
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