Fit Yummy Mummy: The Fitness Program for Mommy
June 8, 2009 by
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The ‘Fit Yummy Mummy’ by Holly Rigsby, is the perfect e-book for new mothers seeking ways to lose some of that baby fat. It is a given that women put on excess weight during the pregnancy period but it is what comes after the baby is born that makes things a little difficult for all the new mothers out there.
Oprah’s 13 Short Cuts to a Bikini Body: Lose the Love Handles
May 27, 2009 by
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In my last post I talked a recent blurb on Oprah’s website detailing 13 “short cuts” to the perfect bikini body. Surprisingly enough, these so called short cuts are all about plastic surgery. But seriously, how (un)realistic is that? So the first short cut was to get breast implants, let’s take a look at the second tip – directly from Oprah.com ( direct link here )
Oprah’s 13 Short Cuts to the Perfect Bikini Body
May 25, 2009 by
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Talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey’s website writers recently shared their 13 short cuts to getting that perfect bikini body. When I first started reading the article, I assumed the advice would mostly be about how to hide or camouflage your imperfections. However, most of the tips – if not all were related to some form of plastic surgery. I have nothing against plastic surgery, if I could afford it – I’d likely be right on the surgeons table getting a tuck and some smart lipo. While cosmetic surgery may indeed be taking the easy way out, it’s also a lot more expensive, and if you can afford to spend an average of five to ten thousand dollars getting the fat sucked out of your belly, certainly you can spend less than $100 on proven exercise programs right?
Anyways – I’m going to go through each of Oprah’s short cuts and come up with more wallet friendly alternatives.
1. Breast Implants ( Link to Article on Oprah’s Site)
Quoted from Oprah.com:
They’re back—silicone breast implants, that is. And if anecdotal reports are correct, you will likely be seeing more women sporting these bosom buddies surfside this summer.
“With the approval of silicone implants, we are seeing an increase in interest in breast implantation and seeing more breast enhancement patients getting ready for the summer season,” says Julius Few, MD, an associate professor of plastic surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago.
The FDA reapproved silicone breast implants in November 2006, so summer 2007 marks their beach debut. These implants first came on the market in 1962. In 1992, citing safety concerns, the FDA stopped their sale, but now the FDA says the implants are safe.
Few recommends women get the breast surgery about six weeks before they want to see and be seen (in a bikini). “In general, that’s when I see the greatest settling of the implants because there is a phase of adjustment and settling, but typically six weeks gives you enough time so it feels comfortable,” he says. That’s not set in stone, though. “I have definitely had patients who after two weeks have gone on to a warm-weather vacation and have done very well in a bikini.
Implants are the perfect way to go from a barely B-cup to an over flowing C-cup, but the truth is – most women looking for a quick summer fix aren’t looking to shell out thousands for silicone. The expert cited in this article states that settling time for implants is typically 6 weeks. So what can we find that will yield relatively comparable results in an equal amount of time for less money?
One of the cheapest and quickest fixes to a boob problem is in the TYPE of bikini you wear. We all care about looking our very best in the clothes we wear, especially our swimwear. We spend so much time fretting about our dresses and tops, that we don’t spend much time thinking about the foundation…our undergarments. I’m a strong supporter of shapewear. I believe that every woman, regardless of size – should invest in good quality foundation garments (i.e. girdles and things of that nature).
If your goal is to have fuller looking breast – make sure your bikinis (and bras) have underwire in them. Underwires lift the breast up, giving the appearance of cleavage and fullness. A bikini with underwire and a halter style neckline (ties at the neck) is even better!
UjENA Grape Smoothie Underwire Bikini Swimsuit
Solar Tan Thru Jaguar Underwire Bikini
UjENA Sexy Underwire Bikini Swimsuit
Ujena Moonshine Calypso Bikini Swimsuit
Now maybe overall breast size isn’t your problem, but sagging is. Where some need full out implants, you only need a ‘lift’. Underwire bikini tops will work for you as well, but you’d also benefit from a great workout program as well. Fitness Model and guru Jennifer Nicole Lee has a great system available for the fraction of what it would cost to get any type of plastic surgery. The program speaks for itself - click the image to check it out.
Fitness Model Exercise Program: Get Fit with JNL
May 24, 2009 by
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Dieting and Weight Loss: The Fast Track Methods
May 21, 2009 by
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When it comes to weight loss needs/desires – women tend to fall into one of two groups; those needing to lose “a lot” of weight, and those who need to shed just a few pounds to get back to their ideal size. As we hit the summer season, many of us are becoming more aware of that winter weight we put on, those extra 10-20lbs of pure seasonal laziness! I’m guilty of it myself, my winter weight usually manifests as a muffin top, a fuller than normal face and an extra two inches on my waist line. To really get bikini body ready, I’m going to examine some of the top fitness programs designed to help you shed weight quickly and in a healthy manner.
The Master Cleanse: I’ve talked about this briefly before, but I’m considering giving it a try. It’s popularly known as the lemonade diet or the syrup diet. Beyonce admitted to using the Master Cleanse while preparing for her role as Deena in Dream Girls. She lost 20lbs in two weeks. Now I’m not looking to lose twenty pounds, but the Master Cleanse has a ton of other benefits as well. The Master Cleanse is basically like a detox, flushing all the toxins out of your system. The weight loss is a natural by product of it, but it’s also a good way to increase your energy and mental clarity. I find myself feeling terribly sluggish during the day. I think back to the years of sugar, fats, salts, caffeine, etc that are just sitting in my body, partying and having a good ole time at the expense of my energy levels! If (really when) I decide to do the Master Cleanse, it will be for the purpose of regaining energy. I know myself, and I can’t start any quick weight loss program until I address my energy issues.
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Fat Loss 4 Idiots: This program promises that you will lose 9lbs for every 11 days that you stick to their method. They debunk popular methods of low carb, low calorie and low fat diets. This system is all about shifting calories, or – the process of establishing the proper eating times and choosing foods that trigger your brain to burn calories. It’s almost like training your body and brain to lose weight by establish the most successful habits which trigger the proper fat burning hormones. I mean it seems really obvious – isn’t that what all weight loss programs promise to do? Obviously not. It seems really popular and from what I’ve gathered so far – the member support that comes with the program is awesome.
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Fit Yummy Mummy: Fit Yummy Mummy is targeted to moms who want to shed the “baby weight”. Lets be honest, some of us are still carrying this baby weight even though our kids are 5, 6 or 7 years old! I swear there’s something about pregnancy and motherhood that just changes everything about the body. Fit Yummy Mummy is a lifestyle system that coaches you on losing fat without joining a gym or spending hours a day training. Holly Rigsby is the creator of Fit Yummy Mummy and has a huge following. She bases the system on the methods she she used to drop 30lbs to get back to her glory days shape – and it definitely worked for her! This program seems good because it’s about changing your lifestyle, diet and workout included. However, it takes the hectic schedule of mommies into consideration.
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The Official Fitness Model Program: So you want to be the next top (fitness) model huh? The Official Fitness Model Program was designed by the beautiful Jennifer Nicole Lee. She was Ms. Bikini America, Ms. Bikini Universe, on the cover of Oxygen and Fitness magazine. Oh – and Oprah has talked about her as well. You know you’ve hit pay dirt when you get a mention by the queen of talk, Oprah! Jennifer most recently launched the Ab Circle Pro product on HSN. She’s completely legit in terms of her knowledge and success at achieving the desired results. Her program has a ton of great freebies included with it as well, like a mp3 download audio seminar. She’s high energy and fun, I’m looking forward to trying this one. Now granted, I’m not trying to get to fitness model status, but I’d love to lose 3-4 inches around the waist!
I’ll be going over each individual product soon – so stay tuned!