WORKOUT WEDNESDAY – Weighted Squats

This one is so versatile and can be done from anywhere! Find something that weighs between 3-6kg (lighter or heavier, depending on your strength). When I was in Australia, I would hold onto my pug who weighs 10kg. He loved it!
You can also use a toddler, water bottle, weight, kettlebell or anything you can find around the house that’s heavy and easy to grip.
I found a 6kg bottle of water that works perfectly :)

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  1. Stand with your head facing forward and your chest held up and out.
  2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider. Hold your weight so it’s steady – do not arch your back, keep it tight.
  3. Sit back and down like you’re sitting into an imaginary chair. Keep your head facing forward as your upper body bends forward a bit. Rather than allowing your back to round, let your lower back arch slightly as you descend.
  4. Lower down so your thighs are as parallel to the floor as possible, with your knees over your ankles. Press your weight back into your heels.
  5. Keep your body tight, and push through your heels to bring yourself back to the starting position.

at home squats

Tuesday Tip: How Eating Vegetables Keeps You Thin!

You can construct a vegetable gun. This will come in handy if you get peckish during a bank robbery

It’s not exactly a revolutionary new discovery that eating vegetables keeps you thin and helps you lose weight. Have you ever wondered why? Well….Israeli researchers decided to put it to the test and conducted a study with over 300 dieters. The results are pretty shocking!   Participants in the study were divided into 3 groups. [...]

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Motivation Monday: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Muscles!

Gym Meme Sit Ups

I wish I wrote this myself but can’t take the credit away from Elizabeth Goodman Artis who birthed this beautiful article that explains exactly why having muscle is THE BEST. 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Muscles How your muscles can keep you healthy, happy, and disease freeFull disclosure: As the executive editor of Muscle [...]

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The Shocking Truth About Size Zero Models!

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I just found out that Former Vogue editor Kirstie Clements has released a book called “The Vogue Factor” and it exposes some pretty weird and crazy stuff about the fashion industry. You wouldn’t believe the bizarre (and incredibly unhealthy) tricks that size zero runway models use to stay so rail thin :s   “In her new [...]

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Smoothie Sunday: Three Berry Tofu Smoothie

vegan tofu smoothie

Tofu in a smoothie! I never would have thought of that! This smoothie sounds pretty weird but the potential to be amazing. Please someone test it out and let me know if it’s good I will be forever in your debt! 2 Cups  Fat Free  Milk 1/2 Cup Orange Juice 3 oz Silken Tofu 2 Cups [...]

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Trim Treat Thursday! I Quit Sugar Chocolate Recipe FREE

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

I am incredibly excited as ‘I Quit Sugar‘ Author Sarah Wilson has just released a sugar-free chocolate cook book. I was a bit behind the times with the I Quit Sugar craze but have finally made a purchase and the cook book is amazing. If you have been following my blog for a while you might [...]

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WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: 60 Second Floor Plank

Repeat 5 times!

Planks are a great way to burn calories and tighten up your core from home. If you’re doing them correctly, you are going to be sweating. Aim to hold your plank for 60 seconds! Note: It’s better to stop early than to let your back sag. Keep everything tight at all times to prevent injuries. [...]

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