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Plank Series (abs, glutes) by Amy M. Patient Expert

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Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I recommend completing these exercises as follows: Forearm Plank (1 hold), Half Forearm Plank;Single leg abduction on the right leg, Forearm Plank; Single knee lift on the rig ... Read on »

Explanation by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living This up-and-coming blog is something I've been thinking of doing for a few years now, but never had the resources to do so (until now, thanks to blogging! I'm a little slow to ... Read on »

Full-body weight lifting program by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living If your exercise plan includes lifting weights three times a week, here's a great workout that's effective on your time and your muscles (don't forget it's 2 seconds up and 2 ... Read on »

An easy way to lose 5 pounds by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I lost 5 whole pounds yesterday -- that's right, in one day! Can you believe it??? I had the worse case of the flu I think I've ever experienced in my life. As "exciting ... Read on »

Dove's campaign for real beauty by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living The media has tragically distorted our view of what is beautiful. I've loved Dove's campaign for real beauty since it came out a few years ago. Don't let the media fool you in ... Read on »

Interval cardio workout by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living This is just one option of an interval cardio workout. Remember, intervals shorten your workout and keep you interested!Choose a method of cardio exercise (bike, walk, jog, el ... Read on »

Basic toned arms by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I love toned arms; not necessarily chiseled, but toned. It shows persistence and patience. (*When directions say "count for 2 seconds" it is intended for you to take ... Read on »

Recipe time by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living The food you consume has SO MUCH to do with your overall health (or weight loss). This recipe is from Weight Watchers: Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli, Red Peppers and Cashe ... Read on »

If you're not seeing results... by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living THEN DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT. I'll say it again. If you want to see different results, take different actions. This applies to anything in life -- results from your workout, r ... Read on »

Calorie Counter by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living There's a website that'll help with your calorie counting called The Daily Plate. It'll count your calories FOR FREE!! I'll also put this link in the "Sites for You" ... Read on »

"I really want to lose weightright here." by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Have you ever said that while pointing to a certain region (or plural) of your body? I'm sorry to tell you, but Spot Training -- or losing weight in a specific part of your bo ... Read on »

Best time for a workout? by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living A question was posted asking: "Is there a 'best' time of day to exercise (morning, night, afternoon)?" You can find all sorts of science to support whatever you wan ... Read on »

Muscle does not weigh more than fat. by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Remember in secondary school (jr or sr high) science class learning about weight and mass? Whether on Earth or in space an object's mass is always the same, but its weight var ... Read on »

3...2...1...lift-off by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living There's a really funny skit from SNL (a while ago) about "Mom Jeans." I find it funny for two reasons; 1, seriously, why would anyone knowingly wear those? And 2, yo ... Read on »

Hershey's Tour de Pink by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Designed to spread hope and awareness, the Hershey’s Tour de Pink is a four-day bike ride from Hershey, Pa. to New York City, taking place October 3-6 during Breast Ca ... Read on »

Calories are not the enemy by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Most people think when trying to lose weight one must cut calories. This is true, but only to a certain point. Drastic cutting of calories will encourage your body to lose le ... Read on »

Site Highlight by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I came across another fitness blog entitled Fit Bottomed Girls. I was intrigued by the name because of the song by Queen, "Fat Bottomed Girls" and I think it's a hi ... Read on »

Muscle-building Monday by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Try it three times this week: Overhead shoulder press Stand with your feet hip-width apart, medium weights in hands, hands and weights at shoulder level (elbows bent), palms ... Read on »

Holidays by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living How was your 4th of July? Mine was filled with plenty of outdoor activities and food. Lots of yummy food. Keeping the balance of all that holidays offer with healthy living ca ... Read on »

Recipe time by Amy M. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Frozen Strawberry Layer Cake ( Weight Watchers ) Ingredients * 1 1/2 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 6 cups) * 1/2 cup sugar * 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice * 1/2 ... Read on »

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