The girly post! Ok so its
winter here in LA but honestly its warm, and
I want to take advantage of this 100% !! so one of my goals this year is
to get extremely fit, I honestly believe if I’m constant and don’t give up I
will have the body I want. I want to feel
strong, empowered and STRONG. I eat well but as a vegetarian we have to really
consider our protein intake, I can be running three miles every day and doing
full body work-outs and NOT be consuming enough protein, everything that I
would be doing would somehow be a waste….. I want to gain muscle not lose
muscle. It is very unfortunate that men
have it easy,…
.....
Let's Get Physical
(WebMD site)
The simple truth is that men are larger and have
more muscle than women due to the hormone testosterone. They are genetically
designed to have a higher percentage of muscle and less fat -- which works in
favor of keeping them fit and allowing them to eat more calories. (that’s not
fair!!!!!!)
But with a little work, women can even up the
odds a bit. To build more muscle and get your engine revving, pick up some
weights and start pumping. You'll increase your muscle mass and decrease your
fat stores by doing strength training at least twice a week.
Not only will strength training build muscle
mass and help you burn more calories, but it will also strengthens your bones,
preventing osteoporosis -- a disease primarily of women. (And, of course, it
gives you a more shapely physique.)
There is at least one area where women have the
edge, weight-wise. When men deposit fat, it most often goes to their middles,
while women's excess weight tends to settle below the belt and in the middle.
And it turns out that the "pear-shaped" body has a health advantage
over the "apple": Those who carry extra fat mostly around their
middles are at higher risk of developing heart disease than those who are
bottom-heavy.
Two of my dearest girlfriends are hitting the
gym this winter and are very motivated so I hope this little blog keeps them
going…
Number
One: To be fit and look good its 80% nutrition and 20% exercise. The first time I read this I was a tad
disappointed, and although I feel proud of considering myself physically active
I really must watch what I eat. Probably some of my readers have already begun
a healthy food plan, but please don’t forget; do not consume any unnecessary
sugars, if it doesn’t give your body the proper fuel PUT IT DOWN!. Girls I
cannot repeat this enough every sugary drink you consume will go straight to
your belly! {ahhhhhhh!} We at times think “oh its just juice” but trust me
eliminate everything that isn’t beneficial and you’ll see results in
approximately 3 weeks. 2) Drink water, I think people are searching for the elixir
of a healthy life, youth, and I don’t really understand why? Its water Hello!!..........
It keeps your muscles hydrated and all your organs {like skin} . 3) Start
of the day right, in my personal experience if
I start my day right it makes me put down unnecessary sugary foods
throughout the day. So have toast with a glass of coconut milk, eggs, peanut
butter , a green juice, a fortified cereal, fruit with soy yogurt, baked potato
with egg whites the possibilities are endless. 4) have a healthy meal with
enough carbohydrates and protein, especially if you will have one of those
burn-out days, stay away from extremely salty foods, and anything that is
fried_ I usually eat something crazy three times per-week, it gives me a sense
of liberation yet I don’t surpass my boundaries, for dinner try to follow the same
guide lines, just remember if it turns into energy and muscle yummmy! If
it turn into sugar yak!!! 5) Exercise!!!
Yes everyday if possible, do not do extreme work-outs everyday but Don’t give
up, even running should be done with control, if you run every day at the same
speed it is beneficial but if you want to get the best out of running follow
this tip, Mondays: slow running Tuesday: Medium speed, Wednesday: High speed
running a total burn-out, Thursday; back to slow running, you get the picture.
This allows your body to rest and those legs keep ripping, with amazing
results. 5) DO NOT FORGET! Strength training! If you read the article above “You'll
increase your muscle mass and decrease your fat stores by doing strength
training at least twice a week”….. as girls we have certain areas that store
fat like crazy, and cardio isn’t enough! When we do cardio we burn calories
but that skin and those muscles will NOT be tighten, so go crazy with Strength
training girls it doesn’t hurt to try lol! {well just a tad hahahah!}
Start the week right:)
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