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7 Easy Tips to SLIM DOWN for your Next Big Event!

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7 Easy Tips to SLIM DOWN for your Next Big Event!

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This was posted on my personal website but I decided to move it here so that more of you could benefit from it since we get a lot of emails on this topic. ;-)

Every time I have a photo shoot or an event I am always asked what I do to prepare. Of course, the main thing that I suggest is to eat healthy consistently before your event. You shouldn't do anything unhealthy or drastic to drop weight quickly. Some people think they will just basically starve themselves or do cardio for hours a day...please don't do either! With that being said, there are some changes that I do make to my diet and exercise to lean out as much as possible when I have a special occasion coming up - usually starting about 2 weeks out.

To prepare for my last photo shoot and our beach trip right after, I did the She Sweats Extreme 4-Week Shred workouts (I started with the She Sweats 12-Week Transformation). I was able to shred the last bit of fat by doing the high-intensity circuits that are part of the Extreme workout plan.

If you are preparing for a fitness photo shoot or competition, I highly suggest hiring an experienced coach but the tips below will give the average person just trying to drop water weight a starting point for that special day (whether it's a wedding, vacation, reunion, etc.).

7 EASY TIPS TO SLIM DOWN FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT

2 weeks out from your event (or even earlier...if you can):

  1. No alcohol.
  2. Aim for a gallon of water per day

5-7 days from out from your event (all of the following plus the 2 above):

  1. Eat only whole foods.
    • Limit or eliminate protein powders and protein bars
  2. Avoid dining out as much as possible.
  3. Limit your intake of foods that bloat you.
    • This might take some trial and error. I have found over the last few years that eggs, dairy, gluten, protein powders, protein bars, gum, some veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, etc) bloat me. I do eat these (some of them every day) but will cut them out the week before an event.
    • Check out this post for more information on foods that may bloat you and how to beat belly bloat (again, we love the Jillian Michaels Detox Water to help reduce bloating).
  4. Avoid sugar and artificial sweeteners.
  5. Avoid adding extra salt to your dishes (This is another reason why it's best to try and avoid dining out during this time).
Remember, the best way to prepare for an event is to live a healthy lifestyle year-round! Just a few minor tweaks {as listed above} will help you feel more confident when a big event is coming up but nothing can replace eating healthy and working out on a consistent basis!

Let us be your personal trainers with our detailed 4, 6 and 12-week She Sweats Workout plans! We guide your workout each day, telling you exactly what to do and what intensity to work at. We have everything you need! Find out more!

Ways to Stay Active at the Office

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Believe me, I know how hard it is to get moving in the mornings and especially while you are at work. With more and more research coming out that sitting for extended periods of time is bad for you (some are referring to sitting as the new smoking), it's important to remember to get up and move every hour. How much you can do will vary on your workplace but even just getting up to go remove the paper off the copier or getting up to get your own cup of water instead of having someone bring them to you will help you get in those extra steps and give you an opportunity to stretch your legs and take a break from the screen.

Below are some ideas to get you started. We suggest taking a 10 minute screen break every hour but understand that is not always possible so even if you only have time to do 10 push-ups or 10 squats you are still getting some extra movement in! Try something new each hour! It might be best to even set an alarm on your phone for each hour!

Below are a few more tips on how to stay active at the office:

What other ideas do you have? How do you take a break from the screen each day?

- Whitney

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5 Tips for Busy Moms to Squeeze in Exercise

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Whether you are chasing a toddler around your house, shuffling your school-aged children from school to after-school activities and sports practices and games, or taking care of your grandchildren, the roles every mother plays at any given time leave little to no time for themselves.

This is a guest post written by Tiffany.

I'll be the first to tell you that between chasing my little one around (now 15 months), working 4-6 hours every day from home, keeping my house somewhat organized and clean, and maintaining my relationship with Jim, it's hard! However, I do make time for fitness and I'm here to tell you - it's possible!

Check out these additional mom resources, also written by Tiffany!

Top 5 Tips for Busy Moms to Squeeze in Exercise

1. Take a deep breath and smile, you are not Superwoman.

Yep, that's right. You need to breathe. And smile. When you start to get overwhelmed and aren't sure how you are going to get anything done, let alone actually workout and spend some time on yourself, take a deep breath and smile. You will figure it out sooner and more efficiently if you are calm and less worked up.

2. Schedule your workout and fitness time and get into a routine.

Even if your schedule changes day to day, sit down for 2-3 minutes in the morning (maybe while your children are eating breakfast) and schedule your day. If you have an idea of what your day really "looks like" on paper, it's easier to find opportunities for fitting in some "you" time. We have a lot of free at-home fitness resources to choose (try this at-home full body workout or quick heart pounding interval workout). We even offer a Busy Body 4-Week Workout Plan!

RELATED: 5 Reasons Why You Need a Fitness Plan

3. Utilize breaks in your schedule to your advantage.

I was once told by a mom that she ran while her daughter was at gymnastics practice. I've held on to that because I've been there - I've taken my niece to ballet class only to sit there and watch through the miniature window. Why?!? They weren't doing anything overly special that day and it wasn't like I could see much anyway. Who needs to sit when you could go outside for 30-45 minutes and get your workout on?

4. Get help if it's available.

Before I had Bryce, I would workout with one of my friends that has two children. We would purposely drive to a facility 30 minutes away to workout so she could drop her children off with her mom for an hour and a half while we worked out. Some days, her and her neighbor would swap off watching the children. If you have this option - use it! If your gym has a daycare facility (like mine), you really eliminate some excuses.

5. Leave the "Mommy-Guilt" behind.

Don't let the "Mommy-Guilt" get you! This one might be the hardest for me, especially if I feel like Bryce hasn't gotten "enough" attention from me for the day, but it's important that you take care of you. After all, if you don't feel good, you won't be able to give your best to your little ones. Check that guilt at the door and go get your sweat on!

What's your best tip for the busy mom that still wants her time to exercise and keep fitness a priority in their life?

Good luck ladies! You can do this!

Tiffany