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How To Lose Your "Muffin Top"
By Holly Rigsby on April 8, 2009
Fed up with the mommy belly muffin top?
Why not change up your workout routine!
Melt away your “Muffin” by boosting your Metabolism!
Try adding in some new, full body moves that challenge the muscles that have the biggest impact on your metabolism. This will help to give you the calorie burning kick you need to shed the belly fat and help you achieve a flat tummy for summer.
Keep in mind workouts like this alone will not burn the fat covering these muscles.
Body weight moves are an excellent way to get started and can work together with your complete fat loss workouts and supportive nutrition plan to shed the muffin top and allow you to make great progress toward flat abs so you look amazing this summer no matter what you wear.
Your Friend and Coach,
Holly Rigsby
Author of Fit Yummy Mummy: Complete, easy to follow 16 week “at home workout”system. Loaded with step by step workout plans, meal planning guides and all the motivation and support you need to get started.
Grab your copy of Fit Yummy Mummy and begin to transform and sculpt your body so you can lose your muffin top and wear your Bikini this summer with Confidence!
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Intervals: Fast Fat Loss Cardio
By Holly Rigsby on April 7, 2009
What are Intervals?
Intervals are a type of “cardio” workout where you alternate brief, high intensity periods of exercise (where you work out as intensely as you can), with active recovery periods, where you slow down just long enough to catch your breath.
Short and “sweet” vs. long, tedious and boring is what delivers fast fat loss cardio results – lasting results, doable results.
High intensity cardio in the form of intervals is much more effective than ‘normal’ low intensity cardiovascular exercise – especially in terms of fat loss. In fact, 10-15 minutes of high intensity cardio performed 3 or 4 times per week is all you need to shed more fat and inches as you prep for bikini season.
REALLY!
Studies -as well as countless testimonials of Cardio Queens – prove high intensity cardio workouts “Intervals” can provide all of the following fitness benefits:
* dramatically boosted metabolism – both during AND after exercise
* faster rate of body fat-to-energy conversion
* preserves lean muscle (muscle is your metabolism – you do not what to lose this!)
* significant increase in aerobic capacity (Max VO2) = increased endurance and stamina
The Main Reason Why we love Intervals
**They are short!**
As busy women, we just do not have the TIME to spend an hour a day 6 to 7 days each and every week on the treadmill. If you can get it done in a matter of minutes AND feel an amazing amount of energy -YOU will KEEP Doing It – this is a realistic plan that lends to the ease of being consistent! So you solve you “I just can’t stick to it” problem!
Are you still banking your results on the calories burned on a treadmill?
Finding it hard to believe that while doing a longer cardio session you may burn 400-500 calories but when you try out these short burst intervals for 15 minutes you may only burn 150-160 calories.
When Fat Loss is your goal, your concern and focus needs to lie in boosting your metabolism so your body burns more calories 24-7 – not just during the time you are “doing cardio”.
A lot of women fall prey to the number of calories burned on a treadmill for it is immediate feedback…immediate gratification that they are making progress – and their efforts on cardio will erase the # of calories they indulged in the day before.
Well this number can be off by as much as 30% as it does not account for several different variables….such as your body fat percentage or your true your fitness level.
To further the issue, the typical “Cardio for Fat Loss” mindset is: The more calories I burn, the faster I will lose weight, the more weight I will lose.
That is great, however, immediate calorie burn is not what makes a difference on your body’s ability to burn more fat and calories all day long.
The elevated calorie burn you see on a treadmill diminishes and goes back to “normal” shortly after the cardio session ends…..this means your body is burning less overall calories.
Consequences of Long Duration Cardio
The longer you “do” cardio, the more you put your body at risk of taking energy from or burning lean muscle. This is NOT good if Fat Loss is your goal.
Muscle is the foundation of your calorie burn…the more lean muscle you have – the more calories you burn – all day, all night….sitting down, standing up, sleeping, watching TV….not just when you are exercising.
So in essence – women find themselves doing more and more cardio based on the # of calories burned and the fact that they end up having to do more and more since the entire process ends up backfiring and slowing down their metabolism. It is very common for women to end up doing long bouts of cardio just to maintain a body they are not happy with, feeling nothing works and there is no other option.
See the Sillyness of it all!
Check out my very own Intervals example if I go by “calories burned”
After spending 13 super intense and sweaty minutes – I only burned 112 calories!
If this was my only measure of success – can you see how I could quickly feel defeated and NOT want to stick with this type of cardio plan?
I do not fret!
When intervals are performed at an intense level, your body will spend the rest of the day expending energy to recover from the challenge you have given it.
This is referred to as EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) and it means that you consume a great deal more oxygen recovering from the exercise bout than you would have if you’d just done a steady-state workout – this in turn allows you to burn more fat and calories for the rest of the day.
Traditional cardio – while yes has some benefits – will not give you this benefit nor the advantage to faster and more effective fat loss.
How to “Do” Intervals:
EX: Walking on the Treadmill: Basic Program
Start with a three to five minute warm-up then go right into your first interval: 30 seconds of brisk walking (or jogging). At the end of 30 seconds, you should be winded and ready to slow down. This will be your active recovery period, slowing your walking down for the next 2 minutes. Then repeat by increasing the intensity of your speed for 30 seconds.
3-5 minute warm up
30-60 sec. “high”
30-90 sec “low”
Repeat this pattern for 4 to 8 complete Intervals (a total of 10 to 15 minutes) and finish with a cool down.
If you are new to this style of cardio, you will find that a mere 8 minutes feels quite long and intense. That’s when you know you’ll never have to go back to long, tedious, time-wasting cardio again.
While it is common to see intervals performed on a treadmill, you actually do not need any special equipment for an effective Intervals workout.
All you need is your own body!
Moves such as jumping jack, jump rope and running in place provide just the intensity you need.
You can see body weight Intervals in Action from the video I shared yesterday…
NOTE: If you are new to exercise and especially intervals, please consult with your physician before you begin – especially if you have health conditions. As always, when you begin any type of new exercise, start off slowly and work your way up.
They’re Here!
DONE-FOR-YOU Pre-Programmed Workout Soundtracks With Me as Your Personal Coach Telling You Exactly When To Start And When To Stop With Strategically Placed Countdowns and Updates, With All The Motivation You Need To Complete An Intense Interval Session!
No more watching the clock, trying to find the right music to match, or trying to find the motivation to push through another intense intervals session.
You have 2 package options! The Basic which contains One 60:60 soundtrack or the Deluxe which contains 3 soundtracks.
The Interval Soundtracks:
~Basic Soundtrack is 60 seconds on, 60 seconds off
- Repeat 6 times for a total of 12 minutes.
~Intermediate Soundtrack is 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off
- Repeat 10 times for a total of 10 minutes.
~Advanced Soundtrack 60 seconds on, 30 seconds off
- Repeat 9 times for a total of 13 minutes.
PLUS – yes I have more for you – I created a Comprehensive Workout Guide
This is packed with everything you need to know about Intervals — from how to get started, how to know if you are doing your intervals correctly, how to get the best results and dozens of interval training workout sample programs, complete with exercise list and exercise archive providing you with Hundreds of possible Interval Training workouts so you Never get bored and you Never hit a plateau! No special equipment required! Just a way to listen to your Interval Training Soundtrack!
Yes, all soundtracks are accessed online and can be downloaded as the music file of your choice.
Remember you have 2 package options – The basic with 1 soundtrack and the Deluxe with 3 soundtracks.
Intervals are a type of “cardio” workout where you alternate brief, high intensity periods of exercise (where you work out as intensely as you can), with active recovery periods, where you slow down just long enough to catch your breath.
Short and “sweet” vs. long, tedious and boring is what delivers fast fat loss cardio results – lasting results, doable results.
High intensity cardio in the form of intervals is much more effective than ‘normal’ low intensity cardiovascular exercise – especially in terms of fat loss. In fact, 10-15 minutes of high intensity cardio performed 3 or 4 times per week is all you need to shed more fat and inches as you prep for bikini season.
REALLY!
Studies -as well as countless testimonials of Cardio Queens – prove high intensity cardio workouts “Intervals” can provide all of the following fitness benefits:
* dramatically boosted metabolism – both during AND after exercise
* faster rate of body fat-to-energy conversion
* preserves lean muscle (muscle is your metabolism – you do not what to lose this!)
* significant increase in aerobic capacity (Max VO2) = increased endurance and stamina
The Main Reason Why we love Intervals
**They are short!**
As busy women, we just do not have the TIME to spend an hour a day 6 to 7 days each and every week on the treadmill. If you can get it done in a matter of minutes AND feel an amazing amount of energy -YOU will KEEP Doing It – this is a realistic plan that lends to the ease of being consistent! So you solve you “I just can’t stick to it” problem!
Are you still banking your results on the calories burned on a treadmill?
Finding it hard to believe that while doing a longer cardio session you may burn 400-500 calories but when you try out these short burst intervals for 15 minutes you may only burn 150-160 calories.
When Fat Loss is your goal, your concern and focus needs to lie in boosting your metabolism so your body burns more calories 24-7 – not just during the time you are “doing cardio”.
A lot of women fall prey to the number of calories burned on a treadmill for it is immediate feedback…immediate gratification that they are making progress – and their efforts on cardio will erase the # of calories they indulged in the day before.
Well this number can be off by as much as 30% as it does not account for several different variables….such as your body fat percentage or your true your fitness level.
To further the issue, the typical “Cardio for Fat Loss” mindset is: The more calories I burn, the faster I will lose weight, the more weight I will lose.
That is great, however, immediate calorie burn is not what makes a difference on your body’s ability to burn more fat and calories all day long.
The elevated calorie burn you see on a treadmill diminishes and goes back to “normal” shortly after the cardio session ends…..this means your body is burning less overall calories.
Consequences of Long Duration Cardio
The longer you “do” cardio, the more you put your body at risk of taking energy from or burning lean muscle. This is NOT good if Fat Loss is your goal.
Muscle is the foundation of your calorie burn…the more lean muscle you have – the more calories you burn – all day, all night….sitting down, standing up, sleeping, watching TV….not just when you are exercising.
So in essence – women find themselves doing more and more cardio based on the # of calories burned and the fact that they end up having to do more and more since the entire process ends up backfiring and slowing down their metabolism. It is very common for women to end up doing long bouts of cardio just to maintain a body they are not happy with, feeling nothing works and there is no other option.
See the Sillyness of it all!
Check out my very own Intervals example if I go by “calories burned”
After spending 13 super intense and sweaty minutes – I only burned 112 calories!
If this was my only measure of success – can you see how I could quickly feel defeated and NOT want to stick with this type of cardio plan?
I do not fret!
When intervals are performed at an intense level, your body will spend the rest of the day expending energy to recover from the challenge you have given it.
This is referred to as EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) and it means that you consume a great deal more oxygen recovering from the exercise bout than you would have if you’d just done a steady-state workout – this in turn allows you to burn more fat and calories for the rest of the day.
Traditional cardio – while yes has some benefits – will not give you this benefit nor the advantage to faster and more effective fat loss.
How to “Do” Intervals:
EX: Walking on the Treadmill: Basic Program
Start with a three to five minute warm-up then go right into your first interval: 30 seconds of brisk walking (or jogging). At the end of 30 seconds, you should be winded and ready to slow down. This will be your active recovery period, slowing your walking down for the next 2 minutes. Then repeat by increasing the intensity of your speed for 30 seconds.
3-5 minute warm up
30-60 sec. “high”
30-90 sec “low”
Repeat this pattern for 4 to 8 complete Intervals (a total of 10 to 15 minutes) and finish with a cool down.
If you are new to this style of cardio, you will find that a mere 8 minutes feels quite long and intense. That’s when you know you’ll never have to go back to long, tedious, time-wasting cardio again.
While it is common to see intervals performed on a treadmill, you actually do not need any special equipment for an effective Intervals workout.
All you need is your own body!
Moves such as jumping jack, jump rope and running in place provide just the intensity you need.
You can see body weight Intervals in Action from the video I shared yesterday…
NOTE: If you are new to exercise and especially intervals, please consult with your physician before you begin – especially if you have health conditions. As always, when you begin any type of new exercise, start off slowly and work your way up.
They’re Here!
DONE-FOR-YOU Pre-Programmed Workout Soundtracks With Me as Your Personal Coach Telling You Exactly When To Start And When To Stop With Strategically Placed Countdowns and Updates, With All The Motivation You Need To Complete An Intense Interval Session!
No more watching the clock, trying to find the right music to match, or trying to find the motivation to push through another intense intervals session.
You have 2 package options! The Basic which contains One 60:60 soundtrack or the Deluxe which contains 3 soundtracks.
The Interval Soundtracks:
~Basic Soundtrack is 60 seconds on, 60 seconds off
- Repeat 6 times for a total of 12 minutes.
~Intermediate Soundtrack is 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off
- Repeat 10 times for a total of 10 minutes.
~Advanced Soundtrack 60 seconds on, 30 seconds off
- Repeat 9 times for a total of 13 minutes.
PLUS – yes I have more for you – I created a Comprehensive Workout Guide
This is packed with everything you need to know about Intervals — from how to get started, how to know if you are doing your intervals correctly, how to get the best results and dozens of interval training workout sample programs, complete with exercise list and exercise archive providing you with Hundreds of possible Interval Training workouts so you Never get bored and you Never hit a plateau! No special equipment required! Just a way to listen to your Interval Training Soundtrack!
Yes, all soundtracks are accessed online and can be downloaded as the music file of your choice.
Remember you have 2 package options – The basic with 1 soundtrack and the Deluxe with 3 soundtracks.
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Wondering why you do not get the body sculpting, bikini ready results as promised in the latest fitness magazines for women?
I share 3 big reasons why PLUS show you what a REAL bikini ready workout looks and feels like with a Bonus Fit Yummy “Bikini Ready” Mummy Workout with intervals!
Giving you a complete workout plan that takes a mere 30 minutes or less to complete. YES – workout LESS and get MORE results! Experience the Fit Yummy Mummy difference maker for yourself!
Give this real body sculpting workout a try and let me know what you think!
Your Friend and Coach,
Holly Rigsby
Author of Fit Yummy Mummy:
Complete, easy to follow 16 week “at home workout”system. Loaded with step by step workout plans, meal planning guides and all the motivation and support you need to get started.
Grab your copy of Fit Yummy Mummy and begin to transform and sculpt your body so you can get into your Bikini with Confidence!
3 Reasons Why Bikini Beach Body "Fitness Magazine" Workouts Fail
By Holly Rigsby on April 6, 2009
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Looking for a solution to help Tighten Your Tummy?
I’ve put together a simple plan you can use asap to start making progress on your Flat Abs for Summer plan.
One of my favorite core exercises is the Reverse Crunch.
I love it for it is a quick, easy to do, lower abs exercise that helps you tighten your tummy, the area many moms find as the SPP – the “stubborn protruding pooch.”
How to Use Add this simple yet effective move to your workout routine.
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Tighten Your Tummy
By Holly Rigsby on April 2, 2009
Looking for a solution to help Tighten Your Tummy?
I’ve put together a simple plan you can use asap to start making progress on your Flat Abs for Summer plan.
One of my favorite core exercises is the Reverse Crunch.
I love it for it is a quick, easy to do, lower abs exercise that helps you tighten your tummy, the area many moms find as the SPP – the “stubborn protruding pooch.”
How to Use Add this simple yet effective move to your workout routine.
(more…)
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The 1st week of April is Spring Break for us here in KY- so Tyler and I have been spending a lot of time chilling at home. It is so nice to slow it down once in a while.
This morning I woke him up and told him Santa was on our back deck – he lept out of bed to see…
Ah the innocence of childhood.
He has been non-stop with me now – trying to get me back, from “Mom I spilled my water!” to “Mom, look – there’s a spider on the counter!”
Little does he know I actually like spiders. (Yes, actually asked for a pet tarantula for my 16th birthday. Named it “Bodacious” and it lived 16 years before I accidentally killed it. True story.)
So today I am wishing you a Fun April Fools Day!
No tricks though…..just a challenge!
*****An April Fools Challenge******
Have you been fooling yourself?
Is there something you have not confronted or faced with honesty in your fat loss plan as of yet?
I call on you – to use the spirit of today to muster up the courage and post it here to help you make a difference and keep moving forward with your fat loss results.
~~~~~
I will go 1st
Yep – I fool myself too!
I am one who fools myself with 2 things…
1. BLTs
while prepping and cooking meals
In fact did it just last night! Those BLTs no matter how small, when eaten with frequency – they add up.
BLTs – Bites, Licks and Tastes
2. Half Hearted Effort
‘Oh yes…I do this.
When I workout – there are times when I am likely to skimp.
Either not choosing a very challenging weight or cutting reps/sets short.
And for intervals – gotta really stay focused to get a full 10-12 minutes. Yes, there are times when 8 is okay – but sometimes those 8 minutes days are too frequent.
So today -
April Fools Day
Let’s Do This!
Confront YOUR “foolish habits”
~~ Leave a Comment below
or
~~~ Post In The FYM Forum
If you are a member of ClubFYM.com Click Here to access the forums for a lively and revealing discussion with me and the Fit Yummy Mummy’s >>>>> April Fools Challenge at ClubFYM.com
Stand up to the habits we have been Fooling Ourselves with and begin to make an even BIGGER impact on your Fat Loss Results!!!
Your Friend and Coach,
~ Holly
Are You Fooling Yourself?
By Holly Rigsby on April 1, 2009
The 1st week of April is Spring Break for us here in KY- so Tyler and I have been spending a lot of time chilling at home. It is so nice to slow it down once in a while.
This morning I woke him up and told him Santa was on our back deck – he lept out of bed to see…
Ah the innocence of childhood.
He has been non-stop with me now – trying to get me back, from “Mom I spilled my water!” to “Mom, look – there’s a spider on the counter!”
Little does he know I actually like spiders. (Yes, actually asked for a pet tarantula for my 16th birthday. Named it “Bodacious” and it lived 16 years before I accidentally killed it. True story.)
So today I am wishing you a Fun April Fools Day!
No tricks though…..just a challenge!
*****An April Fools Challenge******
Have you been fooling yourself?
Is there something you have not confronted or faced with honesty in your fat loss plan as of yet?
I call on you – to use the spirit of today to muster up the courage and post it here to help you make a difference and keep moving forward with your fat loss results.
~~~~~
I will go 1st
Yep – I fool myself too!
I am one who fools myself with 2 things…
1. BLTs
while prepping and cooking meals
In fact did it just last night! Those BLTs no matter how small, when eaten with frequency – they add up.
BLTs – Bites, Licks and Tastes
2. Half Hearted Effort
‘Oh yes…I do this.
When I workout – there are times when I am likely to skimp.
Either not choosing a very challenging weight or cutting reps/sets short.
And for intervals – gotta really stay focused to get a full 10-12 minutes. Yes, there are times when 8 is okay – but sometimes those 8 minutes days are too frequent.
So today -
April Fools Day
Let’s Do This!
Confront YOUR “foolish habits”
~~ Leave a Comment below
or
~~~ Post In The FYM Forum
If you are a member of ClubFYM.com Click Here to access the forums for a lively and revealing discussion with me and the Fit Yummy Mummy’s >>>>> April Fools Challenge at ClubFYM.com
Stand up to the habits we have been Fooling Ourselves with and begin to make an even BIGGER impact on your Fat Loss Results!!!
Your Friend and Coach,
~ Holly
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Feeling a bit skeptical?
Despite dozens of new success stories shared each month filled with inspirational before and after photos and detailed accounts of how their bodies and lives have changed for the better, I receive questions, concerns and comments on a daily basis regarding the effectiveness of Fit Yummy Mummy.
If you are one of the many women wondering “Will it work for me?” who are hesitant to try something new, for you are worried it will end up not working, just like all the other “this is too good to be true” quick fix, at loss programs, that have wasted your time, energy and money….I have somethings to share with you as you make a decision.
Disclaimer:
Before I dive in I just want to make it clear that I am in no way trying to be everything to everyone.
Reality is there are hundreds of awesome fat loss programs with terrific coaches that deliver outstanding results. All I am trying to provide with Fit Yummy Mummy is
(more…)
Fit Yummy Mummy: THE Fat Loss Solution
By Holly Rigsby on March 31, 2009
Feeling a bit skeptical?
Despite dozens of new success stories shared each month filled with inspirational before and after photos and detailed accounts of how their bodies and lives have changed for the better, I receive questions, concerns and comments on a daily basis regarding the effectiveness of Fit Yummy Mummy.
If you are one of the many women wondering “Will it work for me?” who are hesitant to try something new, for you are worried it will end up not working, just like all the other “this is too good to be true” quick fix, at loss programs, that have wasted your time, energy and money….I have somethings to share with you as you make a decision.
Disclaimer:
Before I dive in I just want to make it clear that I am in no way trying to be everything to everyone.
Reality is there are hundreds of awesome fat loss programs with terrific coaches that deliver outstanding results. All I am trying to provide with Fit Yummy Mummy is
(more…)
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Talk about “Get Your Body Back“….this is the story of a real mom who has achieved this and then some!
Dani Stevens, 35 year old mom of two, shared her updated results just one month ago – losing nearly 20 pounds and banishing her muffin top! “How To Banish Your Muffin Top”
What is most interesting are the thoughts she shared about her new body a couple months ago….
“The workouts are testament and I can only imagine how many calls I will be getting from agents to be the cover girl of the next Body Builders magazine 
ha ha (for those of you that know my humour! LOL) if only I can combine the entire Fit Yummy Mummy system I will be one smoking, hot, healthy, fit, yummy mummy.”
Well that day has come for Dani – here is her most recent update:
“Holly,
I just finished a photo shoot!
Yes can you believe I actually became a model for a day (it’s a portfolio for some catalogue work an agent has recommended me for). Fingers crossed!
If it wasn’t for your Fit Yummy Mummy system this dream would never have been accomplished.
Dreams can come true even at 35!”
~ Dani Stevens, age 35, Victoria Australia, Mom of two
Dani also shares her advice on what it takes to get rid of your mommy belly and experience flat tummy results:
Best Way to Begin to Lose Your Mommy Belly
What an inspiration!
A real mom proving that you can not only get an even better version of your pre-baby body back but rekindle your dreams and with new found confidence – - – Do What It Takes to Achieve Them!
What are your dreams?
What are you doing to reach them?
Ready to get started?
Yes, I am ready to flatten my muffin top and get an even better version of my pre-baby body back and be in the BEST shape of my Life!!!
Fit Yummy Mummy: Complete, easy to follow 16 week “at home workout” loaded with step by step workout plans, meal planning guides and all the motivation and support you need to get started….grab your copy of Fit Yummy Mummy and begin to transform your body today!
Busy Mom to Cover Model
By Holly Rigsby on March 30, 2009
Talk about “Get Your Body Back“….this is the story of a real mom who has achieved this and then some!
Dani Stevens, 35 year old mom of two, shared her updated results just one month ago – losing nearly 20 pounds and banishing her muffin top! “How To Banish Your Muffin Top”
What is most interesting are the thoughts she shared about her new body a couple months ago….
“The workouts are testament and I can only imagine how many calls I will be getting from agents to be the cover girl of the next Body Builders magazine ha ha (for those of you that know my humour! LOL) if only I can combine the entire Fit Yummy Mummy system I will be one smoking, hot, healthy, fit, yummy mummy.”
Well that day has come for Dani – here is her most recent update:
“Holly,
I just finished a photo shoot!
Yes can you believe I actually became a model for a day (it’s a portfolio for some catalogue work an agent has recommended me for). Fingers crossed!
If it wasn’t for your Fit Yummy Mummy system this dream would never have been accomplished.
Dreams can come true even at 35!”
~ Dani Stevens, age 35, Victoria Australia, Mom of two
Dani also shares her advice on what it takes to get rid of your mommy belly and experience flat tummy results:
Best Way to Begin to Lose Your Mommy Belly
What an inspiration!
A real mom proving that you can not only get an even better version of your pre-baby body back but rekindle your dreams and with new found confidence – - – Do What It Takes to Achieve Them!
What are your dreams?
What are you doing to reach them?
Ready to get started?
Yes, I am ready to flatten my muffin top and get an even better version of my pre-baby body back and be in the BEST shape of my Life!!!
Fit Yummy Mummy: Complete, easy to follow 16 week “at home workout” loaded with step by step workout plans, meal planning guides and all the motivation and support you need to get started….grab your copy of Fit Yummy Mummy and begin to transform your body today!
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“It’s never too late to get your body back!” Valerie Bertinelli says it….I say it….now it’s time for YOU to say it! Valerie’s bikini ready body is on the April cover of People magazine. After losing 50 pounds she now not only looks amazing but looks half her age! I do think she looks amazing and sure she is sharing her personal transformation to help promote Jenny Craig – but she not only hits on the tag line of what Fit Yummy Mummy is all about…
Get Your Body Back
…she also hits the core component of successful weight loss and I feel so strongly about this that I felt the need to share it with you too – for there are far too many weight loss resources out there that skip right over this. Valerie Bertinelli speaks about having the right mindset….Bikini Mindset- Bikini Confidence! What is this “Bikini Confidence” and how can you make it work for you? While I cannot speak for Valerie and exactly what she has done exercise and eating wise to get her body back, I can speak for the fact that she is one the few who “gets it”. Meaning – she gets that a physical transformation takes place from the inside out. All the dieting, cardio, resistance training, getting into the smallest sized skinny jeans ever, seeing the lowest number on the scale….none of this matters nor has the impact to truly transform you unless you have the Confidence to live in this new body, appreciate this new body and keep this new body. Those of you looking for the quick fix may quickly click away from a post such as this. And this is quite unfortunate. For those who choose to stay and listen are the ones who will finally put an end to years of frustration, disappointment and feelings of failure. So much time is wasted and self esteem damaged by striving to achieve the perfect body – refusing to stop until you “get there” and taking the all or nothing approach….the whole time losing site of the fact that any type of change or transformation is a PROCESS. Everyone wishes, hopes and dreams of skipping to the end result however pressing fast forward causes you to miss out on the essential internal changes that must take place for true, lasting confidence boosting results! Yes, it IS Possible to Get Your Body Back But unless you have ALL the tools you need to achieve a better body – will you even know once you get there? Seeing weight loss and feeling a transformation are two totally different experiences. Take a moment to consider the fitness plan you are following. How good do you feel about your results? How good do you feel about the process it takes to get there? Are you getting more than just a workout or nutrition plan to follow? Are you getting the mindset you need to appreciate and enjoy the results you are achieving? Valerie Bertinelli calls this the “bikini mindset – the confidence to strut my stuff”. No your body does NOT have to be perfect. But as you do achieve results, you have more energy, you actually smile when you look in the mirror and you carry your body with pride – for not only are you “loosing weight” you are taking care of yourself. You radiate with a new sense of sexy-ness simply because you feel good about you AND your body! Get body and the confidence you deserve! “There is really no point in having one without the other” ~ Valerie Bertinelli Excellent point by Valerie – I am so glad to see a celebrity helping to spread the message of what true results are all about. ~ Holly Rigsby PS If you are ready for a different fitness experience – you will want to try FitYummyMummy.com the fat loss system that Specializes in helping women “Get Your Body Back”. Already a Fit Yummy Mummy? Don’t miss out on all the added resources, support and accountability at ClubFYM.com
Bertinelli's Bikini Confidence: How to Get It
By Holly Rigsby on March 27, 2009
“It’s never too late to get your body back!” Valerie Bertinelli says it….I say it….now it’s time for YOU to say it! Valerie’s bikini ready body is on the April cover of People magazine. After losing 50 pounds she now not only looks amazing but looks half her age! I do think she looks amazing and sure she is sharing her personal transformation to help promote Jenny Craig – but she not only hits on the tag line of what Fit Yummy Mummy is all about…
…she also hits the core component of successful weight loss and I feel so strongly about this that I felt the need to share it with you too – for there are far too many weight loss resources out there that skip right over this. Valerie Bertinelli speaks about having the right mindset….Bikini Mindset- Bikini Confidence! What is this “Bikini Confidence” and how can you make it work for you? While I cannot speak for Valerie and exactly what she has done exercise and eating wise to get her body back, I can speak for the fact that she is one the few who “gets it”. Meaning – she gets that a physical transformation takes place from the inside out. All the dieting, cardio, resistance training, getting into the smallest sized skinny jeans ever, seeing the lowest number on the scale….none of this matters nor has the impact to truly transform you unless you have the Confidence to live in this new body, appreciate this new body and keep this new body. Those of you looking for the quick fix may quickly click away from a post such as this. And this is quite unfortunate. For those who choose to stay and listen are the ones who will finally put an end to years of frustration, disappointment and feelings of failure. So much time is wasted and self esteem damaged by striving to achieve the perfect body – refusing to stop until you “get there” and taking the all or nothing approach….the whole time losing site of the fact that any type of change or transformation is a PROCESS. Everyone wishes, hopes and dreams of skipping to the end result however pressing fast forward causes you to miss out on the essential internal changes that must take place for true, lasting confidence boosting results! Yes, it IS Possible to Get Your Body Back But unless you have ALL the tools you need to achieve a better body – will you even know once you get there? Seeing weight loss and feeling a transformation are two totally different experiences. Take a moment to consider the fitness plan you are following. How good do you feel about your results? How good do you feel about the process it takes to get there? Are you getting more than just a workout or nutrition plan to follow? Are you getting the mindset you need to appreciate and enjoy the results you are achieving? Valerie Bertinelli calls this the “bikini mindset – the confidence to strut my stuff”. No your body does NOT have to be perfect. But as you do achieve results, you have more energy, you actually smile when you look in the mirror and you carry your body with pride – for not only are you “loosing weight” you are taking care of yourself. You radiate with a new sense of sexy-ness simply because you feel good about you AND your body! Get body and the confidence you deserve! “There is really no point in having one without the other” ~ Valerie Bertinelli Excellent point by Valerie – I am so glad to see a celebrity helping to spread the message of what true results are all about. ~ Holly Rigsby PS If you are ready for a different fitness experience – you will want to try FitYummyMummy.com the fat loss system that Specializes in helping women “Get Your Body Back”. Already a Fit Yummy Mummy? Don’t miss out on all the added resources, support and accountability at ClubFYM.com
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Wouldn’t that be awesome if all you had to do was one exercise and be done with it yet have all the fat burning, body toning benefits of a full workout?
Well there are a couple moves I consider to come very close to this ideal move.
The Push Up is one of my favorites. Not only is it COOL to do Regular push ups – but as you do increase strength something amazing happens. Your arms become more toned and defined and as your core becomes stronger, your tummy begins to shrink and flatten.
These are some of the initial results I experienced as I began adding push ups to my workouts.
And yes, all of this can take place but ONLY when you do moves with this much fat blasting potential CORRECTLY.
Doing push ups – or any move for that matter – is more about quality than quantity.
30 poor push ups will not even come close to the toning, metabolism boosting benefits of just doing 10 awesome ones.
As always, you can double and even triple your results when you are following a full body resistance training program, the right amount of cardio and you revisit what you are eating.
Give push ups a try!
Try them the right way that is.
Toned arms and a tight tummy….No fancy equipment, no gym membership, no long hours of ridiculous cardio – just you and a few minutes of your day.
As you progress, be sure to challenge yourself to see if you can get at least 1 more rep out with good form. If you start on your knees or against a counter take note that as they become easier to change the position of your body or switch to regular push ups to keep your body challenged.
Remember: If you do not challenge your muscles, you will not get stronger, your metabolism will not get the boost it needs to burn more fat and you will have a difficult time getting results.
For additional videos on push ups, push up progressions or just fat loss workouts for busy moms, be sure to log in to ClubFYM.com.
Just click this ClubFYM Push Up banner below to be redirected to everything you need to reshape your body in just 90 minutes a week! V V
1 Exercise For Toned Arms Tight Tummy
By Holly Rigsby on March 26, 2009
Wouldn’t that be awesome if all you had to do was one exercise and be done with it yet have all the fat burning, body toning benefits of a full workout?
Well there are a couple moves I consider to come very close to this ideal move.
The Push Up is one of my favorites. Not only is it COOL to do Regular push ups – but as you do increase strength something amazing happens. Your arms become more toned and defined and as your core becomes stronger, your tummy begins to shrink and flatten.
These are some of the initial results I experienced as I began adding push ups to my workouts.
And yes, all of this can take place but ONLY when you do moves with this much fat blasting potential CORRECTLY.
Doing push ups – or any move for that matter – is more about quality than quantity.
30 poor push ups will not even come close to the toning, metabolism boosting benefits of just doing 10 awesome ones.
As always, you can double and even triple your results when you are following a full body resistance training program, the right amount of cardio and you revisit what you are eating.
Give push ups a try!
Try them the right way that is.
Toned arms and a tight tummy….No fancy equipment, no gym membership, no long hours of ridiculous cardio – just you and a few minutes of your day.
As you progress, be sure to challenge yourself to see if you can get at least 1 more rep out with good form. If you start on your knees or against a counter take note that as they become easier to change the position of your body or switch to regular push ups to keep your body challenged.
Remember: If you do not challenge your muscles, you will not get stronger, your metabolism will not get the boost it needs to burn more fat and you will have a difficult time getting results.
For additional videos on push ups, push up progressions or just fat loss workouts for busy moms, be sure to log in to ClubFYM.com.
Just click this ClubFYM Push Up banner below to be redirected to everything you need to reshape your body in just 90 minutes a week! V V
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Achieve Thinner Thighs: Must Have Move
~~ Exercise for your Thighs ~~
“What are the best exercises to help tone and trim inner and outer thighs and the lower legs as well- I have always had trouble loosing weight form the upper and lower thighs?“
I’m sure you have heard it all before – the best exercises are the ones that use the large muscles in your lower body.
The more muscles you engage, the more calories you burn, the higher your metabolism, the faster you see toned and defined thighs and a great lower body.
This is why Squats are on the List of the Best exercises for thinner thighs and overall fat loss. But is it really that simple….?
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Exercise For Thinner Thighs
By Holly Rigsby on March 24, 2009
Achieve Thinner Thighs: Must Have Move
~~ Exercise for your Thighs ~~
“What are the best exercises to help tone and trim inner and outer thighs and the lower legs as well- I have always had trouble loosing weight form the upper and lower thighs?“
I’m sure you have heard it all before – the best exercises are the ones that use the large muscles in your lower body.
The more muscles you engage, the more calories you burn, the higher your metabolism, the faster you see toned and defined thighs and a great lower body.
This is why Squats are on the List of the Best exercises for thinner thighs and overall fat loss. But is it really that simple….?
(more…)
