stacey_smith

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  • Also, (can you believe it, I have more to say! :laugh: ), if you are on birth control it will take at least three months of a quality workout program before you start seeing real and steady results. Realize birth control works because it makes your body think you are already pregnant. Pregnant women are supposed to gain…
  • Are you doing physical therapy? It is hard to give someone advice when they have an injury to work around. Are you eating enough? You need to net at least 1200 calories per day. Make sure approx 25% of your caloric intake is from fat (that way your body won't store it). I woudn't recommend a no <insert valuable…
  • Check out bodybuilding.com. Go to the "supersite" tab then click "exercises." They have a whole slew of exercises that don't require machines. If you have an exercise ball, my favorite is to get in the plank position with the ball under my lower legs, then using my abs only I pull the ball in, bending my legs at least 90…
  • If you don't have strong ab muscles right now it may take time and practice to hold them tight. Use this technique with all your exercises too, meaning if you're on the treadmill, try to keep your abs tight. A friend of mine has an impressive six pack and has never done crunches or sit ups! Also, focus on your breathing.…
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