Sunday, March 2, 2014

Keep Your Belly Happy and Fit

You can ask just about anyone if they like saddlebags, tires, muffin tops, and the answer will be No! So you need to eat your veggies, everyone could use a few more servings in a day as it is. The key to a happy and healthy midsection is not just the workouts, its the nutrition too. A recent study has found that getting between 25-30 g of fiber a day will help your belly feel happy and as a bonus, put you at less risk for breast cancer and type 2 diabetes.

Below you will find a list of the most fiber filled veggies:
1/2 CUPCALORIESFIBER IN GRAMS
Acorn squash574.5
Artichoke (1 medium)6410.3
Asparagus (10 spears)333
Avocado (1/4 fruit)803.4
Beets291.9
Bell peppers (green)151.3
Bell peppers (red)191.6
Bell peppers (yellow)180.7
Broccoli151.1
Brussels sprouts282
Butternut squash411
Carrots261.8
Cauliflower131.3
Celery70.8
Corn641.8
Kale170.7
Lettuce40.5
Mushrooms80.4
Olives (0.5 oz.)250
Onion341.1
Parsnips552.8
Peas624.4
Potato (1 small)1283
Spinach30.3
Summer squash121.2
Sweet potato (1 small)602.2
Tomato161.1
Turnip171.6
Zucchini100.6

The awesome part is that most of these are easy to take with you for a quick snack.

Pair the fiber-filled diet with my core workout and you'll be feeling fit and happy in no time.
30 seconds of each to warm up:
Windmill Hip Hinge              
High Knees                          
Standing Gate Opener         
Indian Crunch with Twist      
3 sets of 20 of each:
Torso Tightener – Lower to plie and turn weight up while twisting torso to left, return center, then repeat on right
Breast Stroke – Lie in superman position. Arms come around to back and pull through as close to side while lifting shoulders and feet off floor
Bridge March - Lie with knees bent and arms and heels on the floor. Raise your body into a straight line from knees to shoulders. Bring knee toward your chest. Return and repeat on other leg. That's one rep. 

Spider Plank – Plank position lifting knee to elbow, return, repeat on other leg.
Penguin Tap with weight
Walk out Ab to Plank until fail
30 seconds of each to stretch:
Childs Pose
Cobra
Downward Dog
Cat to Camel
Hug Knees
Twist Knee over Strait Leg lying on back