The last 5lbs are the hardest to lose and often the first 5 are the hardest to get going with.

There is a lot of info out there on both kick starting weight loss and losing the last 5 pounds. Interestingly enough, a lot of the information for both is the same. It all boils down to; eat less and exercise more, change up or add to your exercise routine, examine your diet, cut out unnecessary calories and fats, and write down or track your progress. Now I am not saying that this isn’t mechanically how you lose 5 pounds. In fact – it is exactly what you need to do to lose 5 or 50lbs.

However, how many of us find ourselves just not doing it? And what good is the info if we don’t put it to use right?

Before any of us will do anything, we need to be MOTIVATED—this applies to everything from brushing our teeth, to going to work, to working out.

In the case of weight loss, you have to be more annoyed with being at the weight that you are at, then tempted by eating poorly, eating too much, or not following through with your workouts. We lose, gain or maintain weight one day at a time.

The bottom line is, you have to be truly motivated all day long to execute the steps to losing weight…any amount of weight.

How to get motivated

Get in touch with your triggers. We all have some thought or trigger that get us upset, inspired or otherwise motivated. It may be a health issue, a big event, a comment that someone made, or just feeling plain tired of being unhappy with how you look and feel. What ever it is, get in touch with that.

Plan to be motivated for 3 days in a row only. This takes some pressure off of you and generally leads to quicker results. After 3 days, re-asses and think about what you’ve done and how you feel. From here you can decide if you are motivated to do another 3 or do you need one day of not caring before you try for your next 3 motivated days in a row.  

Make sure that you are losing weight for you. You can start by being motivated by another person, but unless this shifts to you losing weight for yourself then you will not succeed in the long run.  It’s ok if this takes a while or you don’t get there the first couple of times. Keep trying, you will eventually- promise.

Once you are motivated, you will be able to do exactly what you need to shed those first or last 5 pounds.

Good luck! I am here if you need me. For personalized help or suggestions, please email me at Kristin@mydailytrainer.com.

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The Fourth of July Weekend is almost here!! AAAH!

I've got your answer for getting Sexy, Slim and Energized in time for the long weekend and the rest of summer!

It’s that time of year when it stays lighter later and plans for the summer are getting underway; including the 4^th of July!.  Wondering how you are going to fit into those cut off shorts or mini summer dress? What about a bikini? Yikes! Yep- happens to all of us! Summer just creeps up. That being said….there is still some time to get it together.

We ALL feel sexier when we are happy with our bodies.  The good news is that summer has just begun and if you are motivated to shape up- you can still make some significant changes.

You already know that eating right and exercising are what you do to lose weight, gain energy, and feel sexy. The problem is that we don’t always find ourselves doing it.

Here are the 5 things that you need to do to make you slimmer, sexier and more energized (in as little as a week’s time) that you can easily incorporate into your everyday routine:

1)    Drink water- lots of water. Along with giving you glowing skin and diminishing celulite, water is the baseline of your metabolism working correctly. We sure want that working!

2)    Eat light- well, but light. This especially goes for when you have chips and drinks in front of you. Draw out your drinks and only have a few chips here and there so you don’t feel deprived. Pick 2 big parties to splurge at and keep it skinny for the rest. For the rest of the time, choose light fresh foods like fruits, veggies, lean meats or light tofu. Make exciting salads, grilled food, and stir frys.

3)    Everyday schedule in 45min to an hour just for you. Do whatever you want to with the time. Change up what you do in that hour. You can read, get your nails done, get a spray tan. (I recommend Chocolate Sun in LA), workout or meet up with friends.

4)    Figure out your summer look. Believe it or not, this will make a big difference in how you feel about yourself. If you don’t like what is in your closet, buy a few cheap t-shirts, or a new favorite pair of jeans to roll-up, and some cute wedges and you will be amazed at your confidence.

5)    Stretch for 5 min everyday. Stretching for 5 min a day will change your life for the better. Guaranteed. If you do only one of the 5 things I’ve mentioned make it this one. Major celebs swear by it- including Ellen Degeneres, Sting, Meg Ryan, Ricky Martin, Oprah and Gwyneth Paltrow. Need I say more?

Even if you did a few of these 5 things everyday you will see results quickly. 

For more from Kristin including meal plans and 12 min full body workouts that you can do anywhere, please visit www.mydailytrainer.com.

Fit and Foxy for Memorial Day!

Memorial Weekend is 5 days away and summer is coming fast. Who doesn’t want to look and feel great?

Believe it or not 5 days IS enough time to start looking and feeling sexy for the summer. Below is a 5 day regime guaranteed to help you look nuclear hot in this year’s summer fashions.

So what’s “IN” this summer?

-Skinny jeans cropped and rolled up with strappy sandals or wedges

-Short shorts:- cropped denim and dressed up for night with loose tops and revealing tanks- or pair them with a boyfriend blazer and heels.

 -Whether you prefer a one piece or a bikini- a flat stomach or a tan sexy midriff is usually the best accessory!

-And don’t forget the short dresses and jumpsuits!

 Let’s face it, even if you sport the boyfriend jeans you can’t exactly get away with the boyfriend sweatshirt in the summer.

Now…how are you going to work on your body?

It all begins with your attitude. Repeat after me “I am going to have a hot and sexy summer and I am going to feel that way no matter what I am doing!”

Next we add a few exercises and eating tips and you’re golden for the summer.

Day 1-

Fitness: Intervals

q      30 Second Straight Arm Plank –for more of a challenge, while still in the plank lift/lower ea leg for 20 reps.

q      1 minute Jumping Jacks – for more of a challenge hold 1-3lb weights while doing them.

             REPEAT 4x in a row

q      10 Lunges each Leg- for more of a challenge hold 5-10lb weights overhead

q      20 Run Downs – Start form a standing position. Bend down and put your hands on the floor while you run your legs back until your stomach is flat on the ground. Run your legs back in and stand up. That is one rep. Continue for 20 reps

             REPEAT 4x in a row

Food:

q      Write down your food

q      Replace any after 4pm carb snacks with baby carrots or hardboiled eggwhites

q      Skip bread with dinner

Day 2-

Fitness: Abs and Cardio

q      1 min of Bicycle crunches followed by 1 min oblique crunches.

q      30-45 min of cardio. Outdoor running or fast walking, treadmill, elliptical, bike, etc…

Food:

q      Eat Smaller Portions- period.

Day 3-

Fitness: Intervals

q      1 min Forearm Plank –for more of a challenge, while still in the plank lift/lower ea leg for 20 reps.

q      1 min Lunges on Each Leg- this one is tough- hang in there

q      60 Bicycle Crunches

q      10 Kneeling push-ups

q      Touch n’ Reach 15 reps- squat down with your feet staggered and touch the floor while trying to keep your chest up. From here jump straight up with your hands to the ceiling and land back into a squat with your other leg slightly in front and your hands on the ground. That is one rep- repeat as fast as you can for 15 reps. These will burn!

REPEAT 4x

Food:

q      Write down your food as soon as you eat it or right before. The longer you wait the less honest you may find yourself.

Day 4-

Fitness: Cardio “Plus”

q      30 minutes of Cardio plus an extra set of stairs, walk around the block, set of push-ups, etc… For a bigger challenge, take a class before or after.

Food:

q      Steak in salad can be more satisfying then chicken or fish helping you not to snack afterwards

Day 5-

Fitness: Find a class, go for a long walk with a friend, or repeat one of the earlier days.

Food:

q      Plan your strategy when eating out and stick with it! Nurse a drink and consciously choose wisely.

Summer fashions are more fun when you feel better about yourself. This 5 day intensive can be done anytime and repeated indefinitely. You can even re-arrange the order of the days and it will be just as effective. The key is consistency!

Have a great summer! I’m always here to answer your questions.

For more from Kristin, please visit www.mydailytrainer.com