Slim down your calves and thighs! {Leg Workout}

If you are looking to slim down your calves and thighs to create a leaner and longer look, look no further!  If you're like me and have thick legs, then you need to be careful when selecting your leg workouts.  Lately, I have been finding that many leg workouts, rather than helping slim down calf thickness, it only creates more muscles, bulking the area making them look thick even during weight loss. 

After researching and trying several workouts myself, I have discovered this great workout video online that I recommend you do at least 3x a week, that will help reshape your legs.

Best of luck! :)

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Daily Exercise that will help you burn fat fast! {Exercise Workouts}

If you are looking to loose weight fast, the formula to weight loss is 80% Nutrition and 20% Exercise for positive results. It's YOUR dedication and determination that can get you the body you want.  Therefore, BURN that excess unwanted fat with that 20% of exercise. 

Don't have time for the gym?  No worries, don't feel bad, most people do not....but that's not an excuse anymore. Here, below I have posted 2 of Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Exercise videos (only 25 minutes, both level 1), that have helped me burn fat.  Try this exercise out with the proper nutrition and it can help you too.  (Extra Tip to boost fat burn while you exercise: Wake up extra earlier in the morning and do this exercise after drinking a warm tea that consists Guarana.  After 15 to 30 minutes of your 25 minute workout, drink a green protein shake and your ready to start your day).

 Choose one of the below videos to do everyday for 30 days straight. One workout contains light weights (soup cans work in place of weights if you do not have any at hand) and the second workout includes kettleball and strength resistance cardio (using 5 lb to 8 lb weights). If you miss 1 or 2 days, DON'T GIVE UP! Just keep going the following day, some progress is better than none and gets you another step closer to burning fat and reaching your goal (always keep that in mind). :) 

 Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Video (light weights or soup cans)  

 Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Video (with a kettleball or 5 to 8 lb weight)

Don't forget to download your free weekly meal planner to guide you in meal prepping.

Keep your lunch meals clean and pertain to healthy snacks in between.  If you are looking for clean recipe ideas, until you adapt to eatting clean, one of my favorite food sites are www.skinnytaste.com, "Clean Eating" category.

Best of luck to you on your weight loss journey.  Trust yourself that you can do it!  :)

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Jump Rope Workouts that you can do from Home!

Try these jump rope workouts that you can do from home!  Easy and quick to do, that will definitely bring you results.

My only recommendations are to make sure you get a "high speed jump rope."  I tried using my children's jump rope and it really isn't the same, it's hard and difficult since they are too small and made more for children and fun.  High Speed jump ropes are as long as 9" and may be found amazon for less than $10 in a variety of colors.  The one that I love and find works wonderful for me, may be found on the top right of my site, where it says "my favorite home workouts and equipment;" affordable, light weight, and easy to use! :) 

Check this out...

Jump Rope Workout

You will need the following:

• High Speed Jump Rope

• Kettlebell (5 lbs to 8 lbs will work great)

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My Favorite Home Workouts & Easy Home Workout Equipment for Weight Loss & Body Transformation

Life with kids is not easy.  I tried going to the gym, but it isn't easy with two small kids, especially in the summer time.  Therefore, I have found my own way to workout from home using a variety of workouts and easy to use home equipment, that has brought unbelievable results for me, while sticking to my Nutritional Weight Loss Plan.  

I've received so many questions and emails, that I have decided to compile my recommendations below:



1) Jump Roping (Above you may find my favorite high speed jump ropes to use and Jump rope video).  Jump roping everyday for 15-20 minutes a day is the best and simplest form of exercise you can do to start a healthy lifestyle and feel results!

2) Focus T25 Workout (I just started this challenge, T25...a blend of Shaun T's Insanity with Hip Hop Abs and other bootcamp workouts. Perfect exercise for the stay home or work from home mom, or busy individual or executive. Workout everyday for just 25 minutes a day from home or in your office, 5 days a week, for 10 weeks along with a healthy weight loss plan and loose an average of 20-30 lbs and (or) shed inches and drop dress sizes). 

 3) Kettlebell Exercises (I love squatting with my kettlebell everyday and occasionally doing other great exercises on the Jillian Michael's video listed above).  I use a 5 lb kettlebell for my squats 3x a week.

 4) Tone It Up (The ladies on this video have great workouts that are sure to burn your belly fat...love their workouts for burning belly fat!)

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