Stubborn Little FAT!

Did you realize that some of your (and my) favorite foods, contain a mixture of toxins that mean your body holds on to excess weight - aka fat?

Now, before I start to talk about what to do about it, I wanted to ask you a question. Does any of the following sound like you;

- Struggling to lose stubborn body-fat?

- Constantly craving food?

- Fed up of feeling tired and exhausted; no matter how well rested?

- Unexplained aches and pains?

- Uncomfortable and undesirable digestive issues?

So, If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, your body might be trying to tell you something...

It could be crying out for you to give it a 'helping hand'.

Do you feel sluggish. Are you out of it before noon? Maybe you have nasty toxins built up in your blood stream.

Don't get me wrong; the human body is AMAZING at getting rid of harmful toxins, nasties and oxidants.

But, due to our busy lives, working 2 jobs, caring for home, running errands all day, we can often make choices that put our detoxification system (liver, kidney, GI system) under intense stress. (Insert icky face)!

So, what does that mean?

Well, it means all of the five I spoken about before and these little icky things are unwelcome visitors in our lives, and we need to help them on their way.

We can help them on their way!

There are some foods that can really impact your weight gain, energy, and mood such processed food, alcohol, and dairy products.

You don't need to banish them from your diet, far from it - all you need to do is give you body a chance to play 'catch up'...

And you can do that with a properly-programmed detox. Key word here is properly.

Sure, anyone can borderline starve themselves, live off nothing but lemon and cayenne water, but that my dear is NOT detox. That's called No Fun Starvation Diet.

But if you prefer, I can show you how to completely detox, BUT with delicious, nutritious food.

Cleansing your body...

Kick-starting your weight loss...

Vegetables---clean, fresh, diuretics, and tasty

Fruit--- low glycemic, fresh, organic, and tasty

Meat---grass feed, wild caught, free range, small portions, and tasty

6 small meals a day for 7 days!

Zero stress.

RED FITNESS

Cross Fit vs. Pure Barre

Clean and Press or Tuck and Tiny bend in and out!

These are both GREAT workout LIFESTYLES and programs. It's all about what works best for you.  If you are a hyper, ultra competitive, dropping sweat beads, beating times, and slinging weights kind of lady or gent then CrossFit is perfect for you. If you love a burn, ab focused, low impact, muscle shaking, only a glow not a sweat, pop music, motivational "you can do it", choreographed, woman focused type of workout the Pure Barre is for you.

My Point of View

Cross Fit: This is not only for the workout and weight lifting elite.  Do NOT be intimidated.  The trainers are super nice and focus on helping you get the perfect form first before you up your weight.  You compete against yourself breaking your own times and weight goals. Of course you are in a garage/partial indoor type of setting with bars, weights, row machines, benches, tires, rings, jump ropes, and all sorts of primitave equipment, but do not be overwhelemed. In due time you will experience each piece of equipment modified until you reach your full potential.  There is an array of music being played from rock-n-roll to rap.  There are a few terms to learn, but not difficult at all.  I mean you can create a Cross Fit workout right in your own garage or under your car port. If you love a competetive environment that is encouraging and everyone is there to reach a goal (or shatter it) then this is the place for you.  Cross Fit builds muscles quickly with its burst of high impact exercises mixed with weight training anywhere from 65%-100% of your maximum potential. It goes without saying that CrossFit and the Paleo lifestyle go hand in hand. The notion to eat like your ancestors and move around like our ancestors. The price is twice the price of your local gym (or ten times if you pay a $10 membership), but well worth it! Unlimited gym access can range from $100-$190 a month depending on if you are a student, single, or family membership. It's a bit of a STRETCH for me to pay $110 per month, but I just eliminated one trip per month to the hair salon ( I mean a hair style doesn't last too long in the sweat box)

What is Cross Fit You Tube Video http://youtu.be/tzD9BkXGJ1M

Pure Barre: Tuck, press back hold, press back freeze. This is some terminology that you will hear at Pure Barre.  This type of workout is targeted for women (in my opinion) I say this because you are tucked focusing on lower abs the entire workout, you focus on triceps, your seat (aka bootay), and thighs. These are areas women struggle with the most. The workout incorporates a small ball, bands, and 2-3lb weights. The entire time you are holding a move then pressing back, front, and side to side in small (by small I mean 1" motions) anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 or 4 minutes. Your legs TREMBLE and they will tell you to "embrace the shake". I felt the burn and had to "come out" of the position a time or two or three, but overall the class wasn't difficult and I didn't break a sweat.  I could leave there and actually go somewhere without smelling like "Workout". If I had to pick an eating lifestyle that goes with Pure Barre I would choose pescitarian or vegetarian. The price is well HIGH as all get out. The price range is a little less expensive for students (like $100 a month) You can purchase per class around $20 per session or for UNLIMITED monthly access it ranges anywhere from $150-$200 per month (depending on your contract) for one person. On an educators salary $190 a month was just a little too steep for me. I mean if I didn't get my hair and nails done then it would be doable, but really I'm NEVER going without hair and nails (or gas for that matter)

What is Pure Barre YouTube Video http://youtu.be/wlLQfM65A6A

Hope this review has helpful....share and don't forget to comment!

3 Day Detox Program

Leg and Butt Building Workout

Leg Workout!
Let's make it burn!

Phase I
10 minute stair warm up
10 minute RUN

Phase II MACHINES
Leg extension 1x20, 3x15
Seated leg press 1x20, 3x15
Lying leg press 4x15

Phase III FREE WEIGHTS
Squat 4x15
Dead lift 4x15
Sumo squat 4x15
Calf raise 3x20
Walking lune 3x30
Step up 3x10 (each leg)

Pennies and Pounds

Here's a little motivation to do with friends, family, and/or, coworkers.

-Take two small mason jars
-Label one: Pounds to Loose 
-Label one: Pounds Lost
-Put a sign on one that says: $100 prize
(It's best to do this challenge with at least 5 people, then it's only $20 put up per person)
-Everyone get on the scale and take a picture of yourself and the weight. 
-Every two weeks weigh in and take photos for proof.

Using simple math determine your weight loss goal percentage (only to be fair because everyone has a different amount to loose in mind)...for example 175lb person wants to loose 30lbs. 30lbs is apprx 17.4% of 175lbs. So whomever gets to their goal weight percentage first WINS!

It great to set a time line like 30 days if it's a small weight loss goal for the group or 90 days if it's a larger amount.

Good look finding your groups. It's great to compete amongst groups as well. Give yourself names and do group workouts and etc to make it lots of fun!

Send me your pics! I'm sure my group will be 

R.E.D. 'S Pink Poison Ivies 

Team Work

TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!

It's always easier to set and make goals when you have people on your team

Why telling people your goal is KEY?
-When you tell people they always say things to remind you, you have a goal to meet.
-If you make a wrong choice they will surely let you know "I though you were on a diet?"
-You will always make a workout appointment if others are counting on you. I mean who wants to intentionally let people down.
-People will always tell you what "such and such" did to loose 10lbs or 30lbs. You can take that information and research it.
-When you're tired, your TEAM will keep you motivated or bring you a healthy treat.

Places to Start a TEAM healthy living challenge
1. Work
2. Church
3. Book Club
4. Group of friends

Why being with a TEAM can save time
- You can take turns making lunch or dinner for the group. You only have to make a healthy meal once or twice a week.
-You all can have TEAM lunch where each person brings an item for lunch. It keeps you responsible to others and yourself.

The #1 Excuse
-I Don't Have Time: everyone has time just juggle it a little better. If you're in a group you can take turns watching the kids or running errands while the others work out. For example: group meets 4 days a week, but on one of the days someone from the group runs the rands, take the kids to practice, or picks up the groceries.

Try out a TEAM! Try out my HERBALIFE TEAM! https://www.goherbalife.com/raylahunt/en-US

Will 20 Minutes make a difference?

Oh it's almost that time, back to school time and for the months of August and September the "time" to workout is even shorter. Lots of people say 30 minutes is plenty of time and some people say on its  not. Well what if I said a targeted 20 minutes can still make a difference. Now, if you choose these INTENSE 20 minutes it must be just that! You should be out of breath, sweating, and feel the burn if it's to work.  You can't take those 1-2 minute breaks at all! I mean it's on,y 20 minutes and you need to do it 5-6 dats a week.  

So what does 20 minutes that work look like? Here's an example

Warm up
50 jumping jacks
50 high knees
50 butt kicks
50 vertical leaps
50 side to side lunges
50 step backs
--------1 minute break--------
Workout
10 burpees
50 fast punches
20 jump lunges
20 in and out jumps
10 push ups
20 burpees
100 fast punches
30 jump lunges
30 jump-turn-squat
20 push-ups
20 tricep dips

The End