5 secrets for flat abs
From the desk of John Hall Studios
Exercise alone will not get you a toned stomach –
diet is a huge part of the equation.
Here are 5 ways to improve your eating habits
that will dramatically flatten your abs:
Flat Abs Secret #1: Enjoy natural sweets
Traditional sugar-filled sweets will quickly add
up around your waistline. Instead of going for sugary sweets, enjoy natural sweets.
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Fruit is nature’s candy. Reach for sweet,
seasonal fruit for dessert.
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Avoid foods that contain white sugar or high
fructose corn syrup. Consider these items ‘anti-flat-abs’.
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Use wholesome sweeteners such as pure maple
syrup, brown rice syrup or dates in your recipes instead of white sugar.
Eliminate white sugar from your kitchen.
Flat Abs Secret #2: Don’t eat after 6pm
This is such a simple and effective way to lose
fat. Late night eating is the most damaging to your waistline, so cut it out
completely.
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Brush your teeth immediately following dinner.
Once your teeth are brushed, you’ve put a period to the end of your consumption
for the day.
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Change your evening routine. If you’ve always
ended your day watching your favorite shows with your hand in the snack bowl,
then now is the time to change things up. Find activities that don’t revolve
around food and stick with those.
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Make it a habit. The first few weeks will be the hardest,
but soon your new no-food-after-6pm routine will feel normal.
Flat Abs Secret #3: Eat more fiber
Most people simply do not get enough fiber in
their diets. Fiber is essential when it comes to getting lean since it is low
calorie while filling you up.
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Instead of seeing salad just as a side item, make
salads into meals. Add protein to a large pile of greens for a guiltless meal.
*Try the recipe for Grilled Salmon and Peach Salad below.
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Make veggies a part of every meal. The benefits
of eating more vegetables are too numerous to list, just know that your body
will become healthier and leaner with each fibrous bite.
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Fruits are a delicious source of fiber.
Incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits into your daily diet.
Flat Abs Secret #4: Cut back on carbs
Notice I didn’t say to cut out all carbs, but
rather to cut back on carbs. These diet tweaks are meant as lifestyle changes
that you stick with long term. Cutting back on carbs is a realistic and very
effective way to drop fat.
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Always choose whole grain bread and pasta over
white. Whole grains are less likely to be stored as fat than processed grains.
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Eat half of the carbs you normally do. Eat your
sandwich open-faced and reduce the size of your pasta serving.
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Avoid carb-filled snacks between meals. Instead
of crackers or chips, have fresh fruit and veggies.
Flat Abs Secret #5: Drink tons of water
Drinking plenty of water is another extremely
simple way to promote fat loss. Chronic dehydration leads to false hunger
signals and unnecessary calorie consumption.
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Drink a large glass of water before each meal.
This will prevent overeating.
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Choose water instead of sugar-filled sodas and
juices. Sugar-filled drinks are a huge weight-gain trap.
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Carry a water bottle with you throughout your
day. Keep water in the car and at your desk for constant hydration.
Eating right, coupled with challenging exercise,
is the formula for a toned, lean body —so guarantee your results by teaming up
with us.
Together we will come up with a fitness plan that
is uniquely yours, one that fits your lifestyle and brings you promptly to your
goals.
Call or email today to get started.
Read the Back Label, Not the Front
As a rule of thumb, never trust the claims on the
front of a food package. Claims like: heart healthy, whole grains, or
fiber-filled are never reason enough to purchase the item.
You see, the real truth about a packaged food
item is hidden in the ingredient list on the BACK label, not in the bold claims
on the front.
Scan that ingredient list for high fructose corn
syrup, corn syrup, sugar, hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils – if the
food contains these items then rest assured that it’s not healthy and should
not be eaten.
Santa Fe Salmon Salad
Eating healthy does not need to be boring.
Grilled salmon, crip greens, tender corn and peppers, a sprinkle of cheese and
a few slices of avocado make this healthy salad something worth repeating. The
flavors in this dish are so delicious there is no need for dressing. Servings:
2
Here’s what you need...
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2 (3.5 oz) salmon fillets
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Santa Fe seasoning blend (2 teaspoons cumin, 1
teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1
teaspoon thyme, 1/8 teaspoon clove, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, 1/8 teaspoon ground
cinnamon)
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4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
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1/2 cup tomato, chopped
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1/4 cup corn kernels
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1/8 cup low fat cheese, grated
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1/8 cup canned red peppers, finely chopped
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1/2 avocado, sliced
1
Coat the salmon fillets with Santa Fe seasoning.
On a pre-heated grill, cook for 8-10 minutes on each side, until flaky and cook
all the way through. Remove from heat.
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On 2 plates arrange a bed of lettuce, topped with
half of the tomato, corn, cheese, peppers and avocado. Place the fillet on top.
Nutritional Analysis: One
serving equals: 252 calories, 12 fat, 225mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, 7g fiber,
and 24g protein.
Call today for a consultation and fitness assessment
Phone: (219) 548-3480
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