2 Weeks to an ABSolutely Amazing Core

We’ve got good news and bad news: The good news is that you can significantly improve your abs (or any part of your body) in just two weeks. The bad news is that it doesn’t come without sacrifice… but you already knew that, right? Theodore Roosevelt said it best when he said, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty…” We get it Teddy; no pain, no gain.

I never really took into account how a single meal could make me look significantly better or worse until I was talking to my good friend, nationally ranked figure competitor, Tara Zito. She was describing how after her “cheat” meal she looks three months pregnant. If one meal could convert her perfect physique to second trimester roundness, then what effect is one meal having on me? The truth is a lot especially if that meal is heavy with salt and carbohydrates.

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Kettlebell HIIT Workout

Grab your kettlebell and make some room. This 10-minute circuit will fire up the glutes in 60-second bursts. You’ll rest for 15 seconds in between each exercise. Real Mom Model Melissa breaks down each exercise before you begin working. Follow along at your pace  work is work!

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10 Sustainable Weight-Loss Tips

There's no fad diet or miracle pill that will change your body overnight, but losing weight is within your reach it just might take a little longer than you'd like. Consider this: when you lose weight at a slow and healthy pace, you'll be more likely to keep it off for good. If you're done with the days of yo-yo dieting, these 10 tips are the emotional stepping stones to a healthier lifestyle.

1. Start small: Chances are, if in the past, you've tried to change everything all at once, few of your intentions have stuck for good. The answer to staying committed for the long haul is to start small. Make one positive shift every week, instead of overwhelming yourself with a bunch of changes at once.

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Fat Blasting Belly Sculpting Workout

Blast belly fat with a 4 Minute Fat Blaster that continues to burn fat up to 24 hours! Next, sculpt the belly with exercises designed to target the entire midsection. The first routine will burn overall body fat while the second tightens and defines the abdominal muscles.

Equipment needed: Yoga type mat or soft surface; Interval timer.

What to Do: Perform the 4 Minute Fat Blaster by doing each exercise for 20 seconds with 10 seconds rest in between. Complete two circuits. Next, complete the belly sculpting workout below.

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12 Dumbbell Exercises For Strong, Chiseled Arms

When you want to isolate specific muscle groups in the arms, using dumbbells is truly effective  get ready to feel the burn! Depending on your strength, grab at least two size weights ranging from five to 15 pounds so you can switch up the appropriate size dumbbells for each move.

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