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.

For more healthy tips and product information, be sure to bookmark and visit www.skinnybrides.com often!

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!

Skinny Brides is just not for Brides...

We work with men and women who would like to be healthy and lose weight. As well, we work with Athlete's and Fitness Models. On the current OXYGEN Magazine we wanted to Congratulations to Angelike N. (far left) for landing the March 2013 cover of Oxygen magazine!

“I trusted my Isagenix products,” continues Angelike, who started using Isagenix when her daughter Ella was six weeks old and kicked it into gear in September. “I honestly feel like the products did most of the work since my schedule was very haphazard and unpredictable.”
Between late board meetings, driving long distances to support her 19 team members and working from her home office, Angelike was able to cobble together a consistent cardio and weight training regimen that included key Isagenix products such as Ionix® Supreme, Want More Energy?®, IsaPro® and IsaLean® Shakes. She skipped the boxed lunches in board meetings and on planes and opted for IsaLean Bars or an IsaLean Shake instead.
Also, Mrs. Lori Harder was on the Cover OXYGEN Magazine who uses the products and supports!

"Isagenix has improved my body and taken my fitness to a whole new level. I swear by it and would only recommend a product I truly believe in to my clients and loved ones. I use Isagenix products every day and only wish I found it sooner! I have never felt better or seen more results from my clients. ~ Lori 

We feel the same way as Lori & Angelike! In my first program,  I released 10 lbs. & 21.5 inches! Plus, I felt healthier and had more energy!! I have stayed on the programs over 4 years now, and I've released more weight and inches and I'm building lean muscle mass and helped me maintain. As a personal trainer and a gym nut, that is a BIG deal. There is no other program that works like Isagenix and gives you the best results, that you want to achieve and you'll start seeing results with in days, plus it taste GREAT!

**Call us if you are interested to learn more how this can help you or if you are READY to start today!
801-647-5554
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5 Steps to a Stronger Heart

A healthy diet combined with weight management is key to giving your heart well-deserved love and to protect it needs against the stresses of life. Recent scientific studies have shown that supplementation is helpful, too.
*Here's 5 ways how we can help:
http://www.isagenixhealth.net/a-stronger-heart-in-5-steps-with-isagenix/

Say "I Do" to a Trimmer new you!

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Lose That Lower Gut Flab

Ugh, the lower gut — it's often the last thing to go, right? Lower-abdominal flab can be downright persistent, but it can be reduced with the right diet and exercise regimen. If your gut instincts are telling you to start crunching, you're on the right track. Although crunches by themselves won't burn belly fat, they will strengthen your core, burn intramuscular fat, and help you build lean, calorie-burning muscle. If you want an exercise that specifically targets the lower and transverse abs, try the Reverse Crunch.

Reverse Crunch

• Lie on your back with your feet off the floor, knees bent, and ankles together. Bring the tops of your quads inward and onto your stomach so that you don't swing your legs to gain momentum during the movement. (This also helps you isolate your lower abs during the crunch instead of engaging the hip flexors.) Relax your head, neck, and shoulders, resting them on the floor. Rest your arms at your sides, palms facedown on the floor.

• Lift your pelvis off the floor, and curl it toward your rib cage. Make sure to exhale fully while you're crunching in order to maximize the contraction.

If you really want a challenge, hold your arms out at your sides and several inches off the floor. This helps to further isolate your abs, prohibiting your arms from assisting in the crunch by pressing off the floor with your hands. Do 3 reps of 15 a day! I challenge you!!