The benefits of detoxing the body & Stomach exercise; for killer abs – Total Fitness

The benefits of detoxing the body:

It is important to note that if you have any underlying medical conditions or are on any medication please consult your own G.P. before starting this 3 day detox programme. This short  detox programme is an excellent way of flushing out the system and giving the metabolism a boost at the same time. It is also recommened whilst doing the is detox that caffeine, nicotine and alcohol consumption be avoided for maximum  results.

You can detox for just a few days, a week or longer. It’s not about starving yourself; it’s about eating and drinking the right kinds of food and beverages. Organic foods are usually more nutritious and healthy, so if you can eat organic during your detox, that’s the best way to take in the most nutritious, toxin-free fare. Here are some plans for detox diet sample diets you may want to try:

Detox Sample One

Upon waking

Glass of purified water with fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Breakfast

Smoothie made with soy milk and organic fruits such as strawberries, blueberries and bananas

Lunch

Steamed vegetables such as broccoli

Hummus with celery

Clear vegetable broth with your choice of vegetables

Dinner

Salad with mixed greens and drizzled with vinaigrette dressing

Lentil soup

Vegetable broth

Snacks

Apples

Bananas

Oranges

Apple sauce

Carrot sticks

Hummus

Detox Sample Two

Breakfast

Melon of your choice – eat until you are full

Lunch

Fresh fruit of your choice, but only one type of fruit

Dinner

Mixed green salad, drizzled with fresh vinaigrette dressing

Snacks

Freshly pressed carrot juice

Detox Sample Three

Upon waking

Herbal tea

Breakfast

Organic yogurt

Fresh fruits

Lunch

Vegetable soup

Hummus with whole wheat pita bread

Dinner

Mixed green salad with vinaigrette dressing

Vegetable soup

Snacks

Fresh fruits

Apple sauce

Celery with hummus

Yogurt

Supplements and Water Intake

Many people take a multivitamin or specific vitamins during their detox to make sure they get adequate vitamins and minerals while on this fasting or semi-fasting plan. In addition, you may find a high-fiber supplement helpful to aid elimination. Regular bowel movements help move toxins out of your body, so having frequent movements is desired.

You should also drink plenty of water while following a detox plan as water also helps get rid of toxins. Because caffeine is a drug, most detox plans advise against coffee and caffeinated teas while on the diet.

Coming Out of Detox

You’ll do you body a great service if you ease yourself out of your detoxing plan. If you break your detox with a giant burger order complete with fries and a milkshake, you’ll probably feel a great sense of discomfort. Because your body has been getting clean while you detoxed, you can’t overload it with unhealthy, fatty foods when you’re ready to end your cleansing diet. You can slowly come out of a detox by eating:

Clear broth soups

Brown rice with lentils

Vegetable soups

Toast

A raw food diet

Short Term Diet

Any detox diet you follow should only be used short term. For the healthiest lifestyle, it’s essential that you take in enough calories to support your daily activities. Still, a detox can help you begin a healthier eating plan by making you feel cleaner and lighter. Once you feel your body rid itself of all those toxic chemicals, and you enjoy the benefits such as regular bowel movements, a clearer complexion and more energy, you’ll probably feel motivated to continue eating well and will be less inclined to clog your body with unhealthy foods.

Mary O Brien Dip. I.T.E.C.

Total fitness available for group workouts or one on one sessions. Tel 087 2651209

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Stomach exercise; for killer abs

Stomach exercises are one of the most popular exercises today. Most people want to have the killer abs but don’t want to do the exercises to get that shape. To get the desire result in any exercise program example like stomach exercises routine you need to research to find out what is the best exercise to do to get the desire results. A great number of people have a dream of getting rid of their gut. But the sad part of this is that most people don’t do the research to know the right exercises for their intended goal. They rather spend a lot of money on useless equipments.

In my opinion the exercises that truly work for any part of the body is walking or jogging on regular bases and increasing your endurance.

One thing we forget is that, whatever shape we find our body in presently did not get there over night. It took years for the body to get there. So the first thing we have to do is have a realistic goal and know that it will take time and determination. Our mindset should be exercising the whole body to get flatter abs because just common crunches without cardio will not cut it. Begin your quest with cardio exercises. This will increase your heart rate and increase your metabolism. Do a good fast pace walk 3 times a week. This burns calories and gives you a strong heart. Fast brisk walk mixed with interval of fast pace running is a good exercise for your cardio.

Exercise without healthy diet is meaningless. A combination walking and/or jogging and a healthy diet is one of the best stomach exercises you can perform because it raises your metabolism enough to burn unwanted calories all over your body.

To get the killer abs you are looking for

1. You need to commit to it.

2. Get up  and start walking or running 3 times a week.

3. Eat a healthy diet.

4. Have realistic goals.

5. Reward yourself when you achieve a milestone.

6. Finally make it fun and have fun doing it.

Stomach exercises goals can be accomplished a lot more quickly with a total body workout in mind. Stay focus, be persistent and work at your plan consistently. Don’t give up. Eventually you are going win.

Mary O Brien.

Dip. I.T.E.C.

Available for group and one to one training great rates great results! 087 2651209