Sarah from Fairfax, VA asks,
“Debra, how can I get my lower abs in shape without painful floor crunches?”
Dear Sarah,
Great question! The core, or abdominal area of the body, is considered the powerhouse. While there is no spot training, the core needs to be strong to protect the back because a weak core area can lead to a bad back. Pilates is the newest workout that really strengthens the core area. You can also do great standing exercises that really target the core area.
Hugs,
Debra
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Michelle from Denver, CO asks,
“I am at least 100 pounds overweight and have been on every diet that did not work. I feel discouraged and beaten down and do not know where to begin. Can you help me?”
Dear Michelle,
You are not alone. Lots of women are in your shoes. I have been saying for years that DIETS/DIETING does not work long term. That is the first thing to get into your mind. I know diets lure most women but the only way to lose weight long-term is to do the following:
~ MOVE (do anything you can do right now)
~ EAT HEALTHY (at least 80% of the time) and most importantly
~ GET IN THE GAME for the long haul.
I lost over 100 pounds this way many years ago. IT WORKS, and YOU CAN DO IT TOO!
Hugs,
Debra
“I am at least 100 pounds overweight and have been on every diet that did not work. I feel discouraged and beaten down and do not know where to begin. Can you help me?”
Dear Michelle,
You are not alone. Lots of women are in your shoes. I have been saying for years that DIETS/DIETING does not work long term. That is the first thing to get into your mind. I know diets lure most women but the only way to lose weight long-term is to do the following:
~ MOVE (do anything you can do right now)
~ EAT HEALTHY (at least 80% of the time) and most importantly
~ GET IN THE GAME for the long haul.
I lost over 100 pounds this way many years ago. IT WORKS, and YOU CAN DO IT TOO!
Hugs,
Debra