Spring Shape Up

With the weather warming up, I have Spring Fever!! I'm getting my running shoes ready and also, clean out the process foods/unhealthy food in my house! I'm ready to get in gear and get my beach body ready before summer. If you feel the same way as I do, start the Skinny Brides Program TODAY and by following these simple tips and doing the Skinny Brides program, you will be on the road of success. It's 80% what you eat and 20% of exercise.  With the meal plan that we provide and adding in cardio and weight training, you will start seeing even quicker!

1-Remove All Processed Foods

Ditch all the packaged snack foods, frozen dinner meals, and pints of ice cream sitting in your freezer. Even that container of fruit-flavored yogurt needs to go. As painful as this process may be, it will make the world of difference in your diet and, by extension, your appearance.
Limit your diet to foods that come from nature. The right nutrition for your beach-ready body does not include bags of chips or cans of soda.

2-Get Serious About Sleep

If you often burn the midnight oil, you need to change your habits. Finish your school and work projects earlier, and say "good night" to your favorite late television show.
People who don't sleep enough are at a higher risk of accumulating body fat. Dr. Michael Breus explains that "If you are sleep deprived ... your metabolism will not function properly." Furthermore, it's likely that your lack of sleep won't help you fight the craving for a late-night snack run.

3-Supplement with Protein Powder

Most women don't take in enough protein. If you want to build muscle—and burn more fat—eat about one gram of protein per pound of body weight. If you can't get that much protein with whole food, try supplementing with whey protein powder. Mix up a shake before and after your workouts.
Including more protein in your diet also helps defeat those carb cravings! Put down that bag of pretzels and pick up a protein shake.With Isalean Shakes there is 24grams of protein in each serving and only 240 calories. So you are increasing your protein intake and lower your calories with the Skinny Brides program.

4-Track Your Calories

Tracking calories can feel like a burden, but if you want to see excellent progress, it's a must. I keep track on my body media app, which I love that also helps keep track of my calories I am burning, steps I'm taking, physical activity and my sleep. By keeping tabs on your calories and macronutrients, you'll be able to tell when you need to make adjustments to your diet and training.

5-Cardio the Smart Way

Many women use the "more is better" approach to cardio training. Don't fall into this trap! Never ending sessions on the treadmill are not the best way to burn body fat.
Instead, add short, super-intense sessions of cardio to your regimen. Alternate 30 seconds of intense work with 60 seconds of reduced work and repeat the sequence 8-10 times. You can do interval training anywhere-on a treadmill, on a bike, on the elliptical, or on a rowing machine. Mix it up! You'll find better results with shorter bursts of high-intensity work than you will from long bouts of lower-intensity work. Plus it's more fun.

6-Lift Weights

Strength training is the best way to change how your body looks. It will boost your muscle mass and definition, and increase your strength, balance, and agility. It'll also shift your metabolism into high gear by building muscle, your most metabolically active tissue.
Not sure what workout will work best for this goal? The following workouts can be done, one after the other, on the same day. The first portion will test your strength and the second will challenge your cardiovascular fitness. As you fatigue, don't let your form stray. If you must stop and rest at some point, don't be afraid to do so.
Aim to complete these workouts at least 2-3 times per week. Make sure you leave a day of rest between sessions.
As always, make sure you do at least a five-minute warm-up before you train and cool down when you're done.

*To START today, check out the programs on our facebook page under the WELCOME tab to order the programs.* http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skinny-Brides/125854641342?ref=hl

Tips and step by bodybuilding.com

5 Tips For Your Spring Cleansing Success

Spring might still be a few weeks away, but now is the time to start spring cleansing!
You declutter your closets, so why not declutter your routine and your eating habits? Setting aside one day every week for a Deep Cleanse Day can make all the difference!
Here are a few things to do right now to get ready for spring cleansing and achieve that beach-ready body just in time for warmer temperatures:

1. Get Rid of the Junk. Have a stash of chocolate calling you from another room? Toss it and replace it with the healthier alternative: IsaDelight Plus™! Available in Milk or Dark Chocolate, these decadent little treats are only 50 calories each and feature green tea extract to fire up your fat-burning potential. Oh, and did we mention they’re approved for Cleanse Days? Next, get rid of any other tempting processed foods like chips or cookies and replace them with whole foods like organic apples and salad greens.
 
2. Save the Date. Get your calendar out and save the date for your upcoming Cleanse Days. Plan for Mondays following the typically over-indulgent weekends and start the week off right.

3. Check Your Products. Have what you need or know when it will be running out? Update your order to make sure you have enough Cleanse for Life®, IsaLean® Shakes, Ageless Essentials™ with Product B™ and other Skinny Brides program solutions on hand so can you stick to your new lifestyle and never run out of the key products that keep you on track.

4. Get a Buddy. Making a change can be challenging, but research shows that having an accountability buddy or someone who’s also making the same change can encourage even better results. Find a friend, your spouse or colleague at work who wants to achieve similar goals and ask if they will support you or even do a Cleanse Day with you!

5. Create an Action Plan. Cleanse Days aren’t just about the physical process; it’s a mental one, too! Breaking a habit means being aware and making conscious choices that are different from what you’re used to. By creating an action plan for your Cleanse Day, you’re setting yourself up for success.

To create your action plan for success, consider writing down your time line for your Cleanse Day; when you’ll drink your Cleanse for Life; when you’ll have your Isagenix Snacks!™ or IsaDelight Plus; what you’ll do during normal meal times. Plan on taking a brisk walk or doing yoga to create a positive distraction. Redirecting your energy toward productive, fun and healthy habits can make it easier to stay on track during your Cleanse Days.

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Spring is on it's way!!

I've been patiently waiting for spring to be here. When it's warm outside, I love to go running outdoors but until then I'm getting warmed up on the treadmill. So I am challenging myself and others to do our Skinny Brides program with your workouts. I promise you will see a difference in your endurance and strength. I was able to run faster last night on the treadmill. So if you are starting out getting in shape, try this treadmill beginner workout. It's my favorite to get back into running!