Your Flat Stomach Solution this Summer

For lasting results with weight loss you need to hold yourself accountable.

Here's a fantastic flat stomach solution to help you stay motivated along your transformation jouney.

Take a photo of yourself

This will serve as a personal daily motivator.

You know what they say, the camera never lies!

If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror and the clothes don't fit right anymore, then you definitely need to take this worthwhile action and push the button on your camera!

Taking a 'before' photo of yourself is one of the ultimate motivators when it comes to changing your body.

You must have a visual when you begin your new healthy lifestyle or when you just need to refresh your mindset on the path to a healthier you.

The photo is for your eyes and your eyes only, but I suggest you put it up in a place where you can see it every single day. Take time to really look at your photo and see the personal changes you need to make in order to realise your goals.

When you look in the mirror your perception of how you see yourself can get distorted...

But your photo of you will never lie; it will show you the truth about your body and what physical changes it needs to become toned, healthy and stronger.

You will have the photo to look back at when perhaps you're feeling unmotivated to carry on and wondering why you are doing all this in the first place.

You're worth the effort and you deserve the changes that will come.

You will be reminded of the choice you have made and the journey you are on to a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Your photo will also be great for you to remember where you started and to see how far you have come...

That small photo of you can hold huge powers in motivating you towards your goals and to achieving lasting changes once and for all.

Set the pre-snap on your camera or get someone to take the picture for you and take a full length picture of you facing forward wearing either just your underwear or some short shorts and your sports bra.

If you're digital then you could even use the picture as your screen saver or background at home!

That's not all...there's more you can do to get lasting results!

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Stay fit, keep focused and feel fabulous!

Steph.

Author of The Flat Stomach Solution

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Lose Stomach Fat at the Grocery Store!

Did you know that you can literally lose stomach fat at your local grocery store?

Did you also know that you can put on layers and layers of 'stomach fat' in that very same store?

One of my main chores that I do every weekend is visit my local grocery store to stock up on fresh fish, lean meats, fruits and vegetables for the week ahead…

This weekend though it seemed far busier than usual and gave me a chance to people watch and have a good look at what they were putting in their shopping cart.

I’d say that at least 65% of the people in the store were obese, and looking in their shopping carts it wasn’t difficult to see why.

I saw lots of carts filled up with stuff like cakes, white breads, ready meals, bottles and bottles of soda.

With each cart I walked past the list of processed and ‘junk’ foods just went on and on…

These are foods that helped them get to the unhealthy size they are today but I guess they just don’t know any different or they’re happy to violate their body with that crap!

Do you stop to think about what you’re putting in to your shopping cart?

Is it 80% ‘halo’ and 20% ‘oh no’ or is it the other way around?!?!?!


It’s become apparent over the past 10 years working with so many clients, and what’s shown in the media that stomach fat that creates the muffin top is now a huge problem area for women.

Gone are the days when we think it’s just men that have a ‘beer belly’, alarmingly we are seeing more and more women with this problem.

Gaining fat around your belly is not only disheartening but it’s also extremely unhealthy, more so than any other area of your body!

Excess stomach fat increases your chances of cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer and diabetes.

Many women think that the stomach fat is limited to the amount of physical flab you can grab with your hand but it’s the stomach fat that you can’t see that is a major issue.

There are two types of fat that I’m talking about and the first one is visceral fat.

Visceral fat lies deep in your abdomen which surrounds your internal organs. When you gain this type of fat big problems can start and if you don’t make changes quickly this can lead to serious health issues that can be fatal!

The second type of fat is located between the skin and the abdominal wall and that’s the subcutaneous fat.

This is a lot more visible and can be measured with callipers to give you an indication of how much body fat you are carrying.

It certainly doesn’t cause problems like Visceral fat does but having too much of it definitely won’t give you a sexy flat stomach or the confidence to wear the clothes you want.

If you’re experiencing this problem then help is at hand.

The good news is that with certain lifestyle changes you can start to burn stomach fat right at the grocery store and beyond!

Here’s what to do to start to Burn Stomach Fat TODAY!

1. Plan your meals, write a weekly menu, change it regularly and keep a food diary

2. Go grocery shopping either after breakfast or lunch, never shop on an empty stomach
(That includes clothes and shoe shopping; the hunger will make you spend more!)

3. An area that rarely moves in the store is the fruit and veg section, so make sure this is your first stop and fill your cart up with a variety of both and add lots of color!

4. There one S that’s in and one S that’s out ~ Spices are in and Salt is OUT!!

5. Stick to 80% HALO and 20% OH NO ~ Translation 80% of the time be good about the choices you make and then 20% of the time if you slip up it’s ok, we all do!

6. Choose to make fresh wholesome dishes rather than something that’s been made by a machine in a factory and put in a box for you to throw in the microwave.

7. Do it for the right reasons, for you and for your health because if you don’t have your health, then you don’t have you!

8. NEVER eat a takeout meal, it’s lazy eating and piles on the stomach fat, unless of course you have a great juice bar, health shop or salad bar near where you can fill up on nutritious delights to takeout!

You know this already but I’m going to tell you anyway.

Get Your Body Moving on a daily basis. Incorporating both resistance training and cardio training into circuits are fantastic tools to lose stomach fat. Also include 3 interval training sessions each week and you are definitely on a winner.

So next time you do your grocery shop be sure to keep it fresh, clean and vibrant!

Once you start to make these small changes you will have far more energy, your skin will glow and you will totally start to feel healthy.

No more muffin top, just you feeling on top of the world!

Stay fit, keep focused and feel fabulous!

Steph.

Author of The Flat Stomach Solution

Motivate Your Way to a Sexy Flat Stomach

Hey, I know you guys love the motivation and as you know I’m all about motivation so I wanted to share this with you for next time you’re at a cross roads when it comes to working out, to work out or not to…

...that is the question!

Do you often find when you are feeling low or tired it’s always your fitness plan that gets thrown to one side?

It’s never a shopping trip or a special date with your sofa and the TV!


Why is that?


Because it’s an instant and easy choice, great in the moment but a poor decision in the long term when trying to gain a sexy flat stomach.

You know that once you get started with your workout you’ll start to feel better, energized almost immediately and once you’ve finished you’ll feel on top of the world, ready to take on anything life has to throw at you.


You want to make the right choices when faced with this kind of decision.


Here’s my sure fire plan that you should start to follow from today.


I guarantee it works and I want you to achieve your goals as much as you do.

Stick with me and we’ll have you interval training down the right path in no time…


1. Set realistic goals – Daily, weekly and Monthly

Write down which days you are going to work out, at what time and exactly which type of workout you are going to do.

What do you want to have achieved at the end of each week. Lost 2 pounds? Worked out 3 times? Or perhaps added an extra set to your workout?

For your monthly goals, achieved all of your weekly goals? Lost 7 pounds? Fitted into your tank top for the summer?

Having clear achievable goals will motivate you to continue.


2. Reward Yourself

This is one of my favourites and something that I have always done right from the beginning of my own personal weight loss journey.

Each time you achieve a weekly and monthly goal, reward yourself with a healthy treat.

A manicure, a massage, a new pair of shoes.

Bonus, they don’t contain any fat!

Make the rewards something that will make you feel special. Write these down next to your weekly and monthly goals.


3. Short Workouts

You don’t want to be working out for hours at a time. Resistance based circuits that target your entire body and only take 30 minutes are the way to go.

Before you know it, the workout is finished, which is far more motivating than thinking I’ve still got another hour to go!

This is also the case for long boring cardio sessions. Focus on interval training that is proven to give you faster results and can take between 10 – 15 minutes. Also, it's the best way to ensure you blast away the stomach fat and let your sexy flat stomach show through.

Try doing 30 seconds of fast running or if you are a beginner 30 seconds of power walking followed by 1 minute of recovery (slow walk). Repeat this 10 times and if you are a beginner 6 times.


4. Variety is the Spice of Life

This is the key to your success. Always mix up your workouts every four weeks, not only will this constantly challenge your body but it will stop you hitting a plateau, keeping your workout energy packed and enjoyable.

I like to throw in a couple of yoga classes each week, mountain biking and hiking in addition to my interval training and resistance based circuits.

Not only is it great for all round fitness but it keeps things fresh.


5. Accountability

This means that you won’t be following your health and fitness journey alone. Having a workout buddy is a great way to stay on track.

When you have a day where you just can’t be bothered, it’s much harder to know that you are letting down your workout buddy far more than just skipping your workout.

Always remember that leading a healthy lifestyle, must be fun and enjoyable. As you want to continue with it for the rest of your life, not just a couple of months.


As my motto goes, fitness doesn’t have to take over your life, it just has to be a part of it.


Stay fit, keep focused and feel fabulous!

Steph.

Author of The Flat Stomach Solution

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