tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29484647.post310285091812389939..comments2024-03-15T15:16:38.920-05:00Comments on MODKIDBOUTIQUE: Patty Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15336307959882844913noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29484647.post-80155455123524005302008-08-06T16:57:00.000-05:002008-08-06T16:57:00.000-05:00WOW, anonymous! That was a wealth of information! ...WOW, anonymous! That was a wealth of information! THANK YOU!!! Patty Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15336307959882844913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29484647.post-52533294109567087072008-08-06T15:34:00.000-05:002008-08-06T15:34:00.000-05:00Anonymous here again...or a.k.a. Diet and Fitness ...Anonymous here again...or a.k.a. Diet and Fitness Guru ;) (I'm not really - but I have paid fitness trainers to give me the following advice for my life. Whether or not I stick to it all the time is an ENTIRELY different conversation) ;)<BR/><BR/>Since you are focused and really need results in a short amount of time here is what my fitness trainer suggests:<BR/><BR/>Change up your workout routine frequently - try something new each time. If you do the same routine every day your body actually gets used to it, adjusts, and then you don't get results as fast.<BR/> <BR/>Don't solely concentrate on cardio. Be sure to do some light weight lifting in your target areas -- this includes crunches. The combination of weight lifting and cardio in your workout routine will be most effective. The weight lifting will build muscle, and muscle burns up fat - even when you're not working out! YAY!!! By only concentrating on cardio you will actually have slower results.<BR/><BR/>Do the weight lifting first. Don't over do it - just get those muscles stretched and fatigued a little bit.(Over doing the weight lifting bulks you up -- like a body-builder - don't want that!) Start with lighter weights - and do 3 sets of 10 lifts. You'd be surprised at how low of weight you'll start with -- that is fine -- you just need a little weight. It's the 3 sets of 10 that make the difference. If you can't do all the reps then you know you need to go down in weight. When it gets too easy in the following days then go up a level in weight.<BR/>Then when you are done with weights be sure to stretch - all over - including your arms/neck area. This will ensure your muscles are ready for cardio. And then walk and sweat those buns off! ;) <BR/><BR/>By combining that workout routine, drinking lots of water, and eating small, frequent meals you will be surprised at the results. <BR/><BR/>By the way, the small/frequent meals (fits on a small salad plate) every three hours are important because over time you shrink your stomach - BUT at the same time you are keeping your metabolism up -- which burns fat more quickly AND keeps you happy because you aren't having energy/blood sugar crashes. Constant energy is a good thing - especially for your company and kiddos!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I just read the comments about not eating after 7pm. I think that depends on how you are eating and how much you are working out. If you don't exercise much and/or eat 3 larger meals a day (typical habits) then yes, you shouldn't eat after 7pm. <BR/>BUT if you are working out every day like a wild woman ;) and you are eating small meals/snacks every 3 hours then it is okay if you eat after 7pm. Remember, if you are working out then you are burning waaaaay more calories. In this case it's better that you DO eat before you go to bed. You just don't want your blood sugar to crash -- causes you to feel bad (irritated and jittery) and it will make your metabolism slow down because it's a safety response (it thinks you are starving so it slows down). Slow metabolism bad -- fast metabolism GOOD! If you don't eat before bed then you'll wake up in the middle of the night STARVING - makes for a looooong night or worse -- attacking the frig with great vengence! Your kitchen will look like a wild bear broke in and attacked your fridge. Not pretty. Again, I know this from personal experience! :)<BR/>My fitness trainer recommends a bed time snack of a little bit of fruit (fits in the palm of your hand) along with a little bit of protein, like lowfat cheese, nuts (unsalted), or natural peanut butter (try Skippy's version -- very tasty and not greasy like the other natural brands). By the way, this bed time snack is endorsed by the diabetic diets - and they know what they are talking about when it comes to blood sugar.<BR/><BR/>I know, all this sounds so crazy, but it's really not too compicated. To boil it down -- keep moving, drink plenty of water, and don't eat huge meals. BELIEVE ME, I know first hand if you are diligent you will get results. And keep in mind that you only have to go hard core until the wedding -- after that you can back off a bit and adjust to what is comfortable for you.<BR/><BR/>GOOD LUCK! YOU CAN DO IT!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29484647.post-37746372774685213402008-08-06T11:58:00.000-05:002008-08-06T11:58:00.000-05:00Amanda, I'm with ya on etsy. Totally LOVE it!!! An...Amanda, I'm with ya on etsy. Totally LOVE it!!! And wish more people knew about it. I haven't heard of sparkpeople... i'll look it up later one.<BR/><BR/>Bess, great tip! I normally try to do that anyway. My family eats dinner around 6 - 6:30 every night and I try my darndest to not have any "snacks" after dinner time.<BR/><BR/>I'm gettin' there, gettin' there! :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments, girls! Patty Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15336307959882844913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29484647.post-61290746355324281542008-08-06T10:34:00.000-05:002008-08-06T10:34:00.000-05:00Here's a great weight loss tip...DO NOT PUT ANY FO...Here's a great weight loss tip...DO NOT PUT ANY FOOD IN YOUR MOUTH AFTER 7:00 p.m....6:30 is even better. It makes a huge difference for me and all the diet gurus agree!Bess Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13880915769541120010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29484647.post-28870272563036476922008-08-06T09:54:00.000-05:002008-08-06T09:54:00.000-05:00Good job on getting out to the gym! Offering sales...Good job on getting out to the gym! Offering sales off-etsy is great, I just wish more people would take the time to sign up for etsy though. It's a great site with loads of wonderful things... I have so many friends, family, and customers/clients who prefer to do business off-etsy just because they don't know how it works and don't have an account. :-( Keep up the momentum and you'll do great with your weight loss! Have you ever heard of sparkpeople.com? Fantastic site!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782436408441026838noreply@blogger.com