Abs Are Made in the Kitchen Not the Gym?

It may sound strange, but yes it's true, abs are made in the kitchen not the gym. As the old saying goes abs are 30% gym and 70% diet. This was a new discovery for me this week. 

I just shared an article a couple of weeks ago which defined the benefits of a strong core. In that article we learned that almost every motion in our bodies originates in or travels through our core and therefor core training should be at the center of all of our fitness programs. The article even provided an exercise video demonstration of how to build a strong core. However one important piece was missing, and that is the part that diet plays in building a strong core.

Everyone has abdominal muscles. In some people they are hidden by fat. Nutrition plays a huge role in the composition of your body. It is important to feed it right! Stick to as natural as possible, lots of fruits and vegetables, single ingredient, wholesome foods with little to no processing or preservatives.  A diet like this will melt belly fat and allow your abs to be seen. Of course, you should supplement proper diet with exercise to tone the abdominal muscles and to help your body continue to burn fat even while you are at rest.

It is as simple as that but sometimes even simple needs to be broken down and Marvin Dixie of Power U Health and Fitness has done just that. In a recent video he explains how to effectively get rid of belly fat, reduce your waistline, and reveal the six pack you already have. He explains how proper nutrition and the proper types of exercise work together to build muscle mass, ramp up metabolism, and burn body fat. I have included that video (30% Gym 70 % Diet) along with the Six Pack Abs Secret Revealed video that I shared in the previous article. Together these videos will put you well on your way to getting the body you deserve. 

As I stated before taking care of your body is a major part of the image you project; and no, it is not all about the physical appearance. More importantly it is about health and lifestyle. And when you look and feel good, you are naturally more confident. You are more likely to pursue your goals and dreams and that is what it is all about, being your best self!  

Great Social Skills Can Help Ease Back to School First Day Jitters

 It's school time again! Your kids may be feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. They may even feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. You can help ease the first day jitters by ensuring that your child is well equipped with great social skills. Here are some tips that may help you give your kids a strong start.


                                                                                                

~Teach your child to share with others

~Teach your child to wait their turn 

~Teach your child not to interrupt when others are speaking 

~Teach your child the importance of being honest 

~Teach your child the proper forms of address for their teachers (Miss, Mr., Mrs.)

~Teach your child how to accept others with disabilities

~Teach your child to show respect to others and practice kindness by using words like please, thank you, you're welcome and excuse me

~Don't forget to praise your child when they show good manners

Just like we as adults have to prepare our minds and body to return to work after a great vacation, kids have to prepare mentally and physically to go back to school. I have included a couple of short videos below that may help you prepare your kids to go back to school. The first one is great in helping your child develop a great morning routine and the second is an excellent refresher on how to behave.