Fit Yummy Mummy Blog – Post Pregnancy Weight Loss – Flat Tummy Workout

“So I was signed up for a 5k race this morning and haven’t really done any “training” for it. By training I mean the traditional, running long boring miles and miles everyday. I have run 3 times since January and the farthest I went one day was 4 miles. The other 2 times I only went 2 but incorporated some sprint intervals in. BUT, I have been working out the Fit Yummy Mummy way of course. It’s the only way I workout. 3 intervals sessions and 3 strength training sessions a week and being pretty good about what I put into my body. So we (my sister and I) get to the start of the race and she says, let’s do the 10k instead! I was like, ‘what the blazes’? But since I am an easygoing person I said sure ok. So we switched and ran the 10k!! I quickly set a goal to run the whole race without having to walk at all. No matter my pace I did not want to have to walk any of it. So the starting gun went off and we were off as well. The first mile was horrible. I got an awful side ache and couldn’t seem to shake it until mile 2 but we still kept running! It went away and I was able to start enjoying the run and we talked and ran the whole blasted thing!! Wooooo~hooooooooooo! It was a beautiful course, mostly along the river. When we got to where we could see the finish line we both gave everything we had left and sprinted to the end (I just told myself I was doing an inervalRazz)! We did it! We both finished a 10k race and we did it together!!!! I have no idea what my time was yet – there were some issues with the timing chips – but I know we did it in under an hour and that is what I was hoping for! So today I ran 6 miles for the first time in my life and the only way I was able to is because of my intense Fit Yummy Mummy workouts. So not only do they help you to lose fat, they helped me “train” for a 10k race! Thanks Holly!!” ~ Maria Simpson, amazing mother of 5 children (10, 8, 5, 3, and 2 year old), Idaho Maria’s Fit Yummy Mummy Story “I am a busy mom to 5 wonderful children. The oldest is 11 and my baby just turned 2. So needless to say I am very short on time and only have a short window to get in exercise. I am so thankful I found Holly and Fit Yummy Mummy. I was at a point where I was feeling so fat and down on myself. I was faithfully working out 5 days a week running and doing exercise videos but nothing was changing. I was so frustrated. Then I found Fit Yummy Mummy! I knew it was the answer I was searching for. I started right away. It was hard for me, but I quit running and focused on following the Fit Yummy Mummy plan to the letter. Almost instantly I started noticing results. I had energy through the roof and my clothes were getting looser. I still found that runner’s high during intervals. I had great success!! I was even chosen as a finalist in the first transformation challenge held at ClubFYM!” See Maria’s full transformation HERE >>> Flat Abs After Five Kids Without a Single Sit Up Maria’s Stolen Belly Photos: Oh and here is the scandal from her stolen before and after photos >>>> Diet Blog Scams Grab your trial offer of Fit Yummy Mummy: The complete, easy to follow, “at home workout” loaded with step by step 15 minute workout plans, meal planning guides and all the motivation and support you need to get started…. begin to transform your body, your fitness level and your LIFE today!!!

Banking your results on the calories burned on a treadmill? “Holly, It is hard for me to reconcile that when I was doing a longer cardio workout it would say I burned 500 calories and now when I do the short burst intervals for 15 minutes it says I only burned 160 calories. A few people told me the treadmill reading is wrong anyway. What do you think?” Thanks, K Great question! 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 variable….such as: ~ your body fat percentage. A person who has a higher percentage of body fat will usually burn less calories than a person with more muscle mass. ~ your fitness level. If you’re new to an activity, you’ll usually burn more calories than a fit person doing the same activity. 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 Plus, 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. This is why a balanced fitness program is a must. Not only must you have a concern for supportive nutrition but also a fitness plan that addresses how much lean muscle your body holds. Resistance Training is the heart of a true fat loss program for it addresses how many calories your body burns 24-7. Following a progressively challenging resistance training workout plan increases your lean muscle and the more lean muscle you have, the more calories you burn – and the LESS Cardio you will have to do. Interval Training Short burst intervals are not going to show a huge increase in calories while you perform them. Take a look at my example from yesterday: Yep – after 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! Due to the intensity and nature of this intervals workout, I know my metabolism will continue to stay elevated for 24-36 hours afterward. Traditional cardio – while yes has some benefits – will not give you this benefit nor the advantage to faster and more effective fat loss. Super Busy? Finding it hard to fit your workouts in? Then why would anyone choose to spend the precious time the do have “doing cardio”? Intervals are short! As busy women, we just do not have the TIME to spend hours every week on the treadmill. Short burst intervals not only allow you to use your time more effectively, but also BOOST your Metabolism for there is no risk of the loss of lean muscle from long cardio sessions. So my advice is to not base your success around this feature on the treadmill. You will get results simply by following a balanced resistance training program that incorporates intervals – instead of hours of cardio! In need of a workout plan that delivers more results in less time? The Fit Yummy Mummy Fat Loss System maps it all out for you – helping you focus your cardio sessions on short, but intense intervals to help you see faster fat loss results. Additional Resources for Interval Training INTERVALS: The TRUE Fat Burning Cardio Crack Your Cardio Comfort Zone at ClubFYM.com for video tutorials and suggestions for variations on intervals. Is Steady State Cardio better than Intervals…According to Who?