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12 Days of Christmas- Washboard Abs Edition

Dimitri — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:29:10 +0000

Red and green decorations are out, nostalgic tunes fill the airways and the kids are hard at work on their letters for Santa.

I know what’s on your list this year and it isn’t found at your local department store.

You’re wishing for washboard abs—so I’ve put together “The Twelve Days of Christmas –Washboard Abs Edition” just for you.

On the First Day…Give yourself the gift of Burpees. Created in the 1930′s by psychologist Royal H. Burpee, the burpee is an intense full body exercise that helps burn fat and tone muscles. A burpee is done in the following 5 steps: 1) Stand with feet shoulder width apart. 2) Drop to a squat with your hands on the ground. 3) Kick feet back while lowering into a push-up. 4) Return to squat position. 5) Jump up with arms overhead.

On the Second Day…Give yourself the gift of Fiber. Stocking up on fiber will do wonders for your abs. High fiber foods are nutrient dense and low in calories. Try these high fiber favorites: raspberries, pear (with skin), artichoke, peas, apples (with skin), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and carrots.

On the Third Day…Give yourself the gift of a Medicine Ball. The first medicine balls were created in Persia over 3,000 years ago, made with sand filled bladders and used by wrestlers as part of their conditioning. Today you can get the same rippling abs by incorporating medicine balls into your exercise routine. Do a sit-up holding a medicine ball at your chest then throw it to a partner as you raise your chest toward your knees; or hold a medicine ball with arms straight up in the air as you do crunches.

On the Fourth Day…Give yourself the gift of Reduced Salt. Too much salt leads to water retention—and that spells disaster for your six pack. Pay attention to the sodium content of your food. Limit salt intake by not eating packaged foods and by putting down the salt shaker.

On the Fifth Day…Give yourself the gift of Oblique V-Sits. Who really wants a muffin top? You don’t, so incorporate Oblique V-Sits into your routine in 3 simple steps. 1) Lie on your side with legs straight and hands behind your head. 2) Raise your arms and legs simultaneously, while exhaling and squeezing your obliques. 3) Repeat on the other side.

On the Sixth Day…Give yourself the gift of Lean Protein. Along with fiber, your meals should be packed with lean protein. This will help support muscle growth while controlling blood sugar – all important factors when it come to washboard abs.

On the Seventh Day…Give yourself the gift of Sprints. The days of long slow cardio sessions are long gone. We now know that short intense bursts of cardio is the ideal way to melt fat. Run 60-90 second sprints in between resistance training sets to really kick your fat burning mechanism into high gear.

On the Eighth Day…Give yourself the gift of No Sugar. Sure, sugar tastes good, but indulging in it causes your body to store layers of fat. Enjoy fresh fruit, rather than refined sugar. If you really want washboard abs, then say no to sugar.

On the Ninth Day…Give yourself the gift of Hanging Leg Raises. This is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your abdominals. 1) Hang from pull-up bar with legs fully extended. 2) Exhale and drive your knees up toward your chest. 3) Inhale as you slowly lower your legs back down.

On the Tenth Day…Give yourself the gift of No Grain. If you’re serious about that six pack then put down the bread basket. Grains are full of insulin-spiking carbohydrates—the perfect combination for fattening you up. Learn to love grain-free meals that center around lean meats and vegetables.

On the Eleventh Day…Give yourself the gift of Mountain Climbers. Here’s another intense exercise that really targets your abs while also burning fat. 1) Get into push-up position. 2) Exhale as you alternately drive your knees in toward your chest, keeping your back flat.

On the Twelfth Day…Give yourself the gift of Washboard Abs. Contact me about my tummy flattening programs that will get you those washboard abs that you’re wishing for. Call or email today to get started.

Killer Tomato

kristinelouis — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:00:01 +0000

Here we go again. Today there was a news report that stated that we should stay away from certain tomatoes because of recent salmonella contamination. [See report on MSN.com entitled, Consumers Urged to Avoid Certain Tomatoes Amid Salmonella Scare]. The article mentions that 163 people in over 17 states have been infected. Tony Corbo, legislative representative for Food & Water Watch, was quoted saying that, ”the other problem with tomatoes is that they have shown up in restaurants and in salsa. So, maybe for the time being, consumers should stay away from anything that is processed”. Yeah right. I thought I was doing good by staying away from red meat, but now I have to watch out for my tomatoes? And get this, they say we should stay away from red plum, red Roma or round red tomatoes unless grown in certain areas (see list below). Hey, I thought all tomatoes were round. Well, I guess it’s better to be informed. Just in case, the signs of salmonella poisoning are:

diarhea
headaches
stomach cramps
nausea and vomiting
fever

Eat tomatoes from these areas: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Belgium, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Israel, the Netherlands and Puerto Rico.

Detox for fat loss.

Dimitri — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:39:11 +0000

In our June Newsletter we reprinted an article entitled “Can I Jump Start Fat Loss with a Detox or Cleanse?”. Well, I know many of you might have other opinions about Detox diets and Cleanses, but I have only one belief at this time and that is that the best way to detoxify your body is by eating healthy longterm. This is the best detox solution available to man. Now, Kristine [my wife and co-owner of the business] has a slightly different opinion than me and I am sure she will share that with you, however, I believe the body is designed to do what it needs to do as long as it is given the right fuel and energy sources. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Yours in Health,

Dimitri