Monday, November 14, 2011
Get Carrie Underwoods Legs
Food journal
After dropping nine kilos since her rise to fame, Carrie now follows an uber-strict vegetarian diet to stay in celeb shape, and she keeps track of what she’s eating with a daily food journal.
“I discovered that writing down everything I eat makes such a difference, because you never realise how much you’re consuming unless you read it later in the day,” she says. Adding, “I’m a big nighttime eater. When I can look at my diary and see how many calories I’ve consumed during the day, I’m able to figure out how much I can eat at night.”
After dropping nine kilos since her rise to fame, Carrie now follows an uber-strict vegetarian diet to stay in celeb shape, and she keeps track of what she’s eating with a daily food journal.
“I discovered that writing down everything I eat makes such a difference, because you never realise how much you’re consuming unless you read it later in the day,” she says. Adding, “I’m a big nighttime eater. When I can look at my diary and see how many calories I’ve consumed during the day, I’m able to figure out how much I can eat at night.”
Counting calories
Carrie is keen to avoid temptation on tour, revealing, “[On tour] it’s fast food. If there’s after-show food, you get pizza. I don’t do that. I don’t eat out ever.” Instead the 27-year-old stocks her tour bus fridge with healthy foods, limiting herself to 1,500 cals a day.
And when Carrie has to eat out, she’s careful to keep track of what she’s eating – “I use this website, calorieking.com, when I’m on the road and have to eat out,” she says. “It has chain restaurants’ menus and lists the calories, carbs, and fat for every dish, so I’m always prepared. For example, I know P.F. Chang’s has these lettuce wrap appetisers that are around 100 calories. One of those and an entree and I’m good to go.”
Carrie is keen to avoid temptation on tour, revealing, “[On tour] it’s fast food. If there’s after-show food, you get pizza. I don’t do that. I don’t eat out ever.” Instead the 27-year-old stocks her tour bus fridge with healthy foods, limiting herself to 1,500 cals a day.
And when Carrie has to eat out, she’s careful to keep track of what she’s eating – “I use this website, calorieking.com, when I’m on the road and have to eat out,” she says. “It has chain restaurants’ menus and lists the calories, carbs, and fat for every dish, so I’m always prepared. For example, I know P.F. Chang’s has these lettuce wrap appetisers that are around 100 calories. One of those and an entree and I’m good to go.”
Working those legs
As well as doing high-intensity cardio, including kickboxing and running, at least three times a week, Carrie does a series of strength-training exercises – like jump squats and lunges to keep her pins in peak physique. She also strengthens her core with torso twists and stability ball exercises. “My favourite thing is cardio,” says Carrie. “It helps the pounds melt off and it gives me so much more energy. Now when I’m performing and running around the stage, it’s no big deal, whereas before I was gasping for breath. Working out has really paid off on stage.”
As well as doing high-intensity cardio, including kickboxing and running, at least three times a week, Carrie does a series of strength-training exercises – like jump squats and lunges to keep her pins in peak physique. She also strengthens her core with torso twists and stability ball exercises. “My favourite thing is cardio,” says Carrie. “It helps the pounds melt off and it gives me so much more energy. Now when I’m performing and running around the stage, it’s no big deal, whereas before I was gasping for breath. Working out has really paid off on stage.”
Try Carrie’s signature leg moves!
Back Lunges with a Bicep Curl
From a standing position, step backwards into a deep lunge, then come back into a standing position, while also doing a bicep curl with free weights. Do 15 for each leg for two or three sets.
Back Lunges with a Bicep Curl
From a standing position, step backwards into a deep lunge, then come back into a standing position, while also doing a bicep curl with free weights. Do 15 for each leg for two or three sets.
Front Lunges with a Torso Twist
Holding a medicine ball in front on you, step forward into a front lunge, then twist sideways in the direction of the lunge (if you lunge with your right leg, twist towards the right). Do 15 for each leg for two or three sets.
Holding a medicine ball in front on you, step forward into a front lunge, then twist sideways in the direction of the lunge (if you lunge with your right leg, twist towards the right). Do 15 for each leg for two or three sets.
Jump Squats
From the squat position, jump into the air as high as you can, landing back into the squat position. Repeat for 20-25 reps.
From the squat position, jump into the air as high as you can, landing back into the squat position. Repeat for 20-25 reps.
Prone Bridge on a stability ball
As you’re lying face down, place your bent elbows on the stability ball with your body completely straight behind you, belly down, feet on the floor, balanced on your toes. Once balanced, hold the position for as long as you can. Build up your reps as you get stronger.
As you’re lying face down, place your bent elbows on the stability ball with your body completely straight behind you, belly down, feet on the floor, balanced on your toes. Once balanced, hold the position for as long as you can. Build up your reps as you get stronger.
I quit sugar.. for good!
Im going to have to start this right now!
from Sarah Wilsons blog:
And so…the I Quit Sugar ebook
It includes:
* an 8-week program with weekly things to do to get sugar out of your system, and that best beat cravings – both emotional and physical – and detox issues
* an overview of why quitting sugar is a good idea (the scientific explainers that you can hold up to your mates when they think your bonkers for even trying the idea out).
* a bunch of recipes and ideas for snacks – both “sweet” and otherwise
* tips on how to shop and read labels
* non-sugar breakfast ideas
* non-sugar ideas for kids
* a list of herbs and supplements to help you with cravings and withdrawal
* a shopping list of ingredients to have in your pantry ready for cravings and “treat” needs.
Buy her ebook! its a must!!!!
I call them pig crackers
I have the best gameday snacks ever right here!
My friends helped name them pig crackers so there ya go.
Ingredients: Club Crackers, 2 pks of cheap, thin bacon (thinner is better for this), and brown sugar/and or Parmesan cheese.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 250
Step 2: Tear bacon strips in half and individually wrap each cracker with 1/2 a strip of bacon
Step 3: After wrapping all crackers, place them close together on a grill rack and sprinkle your brown sugar or parmesan all along the top. (Must use a grill rack for this or else the bacon grease will just soak up the crackers and make them soggy.)
Step 4: Place each batch in the oven on 250 for 1 hour.
It usually makes 2 batches and most the time I split up and do the first batch brown sugar and second batch parmesan. NOTE: Brown Sugar are my favorites because they create the perfect sweet and smokey combination! But it just depends on your taste, I've never had a dissaproval out of these little guys. They either love the brown sugar love the parmesan or both! Enjoy :)
90 Days of Fitness..
So I've done p90x before.. and only lasted about 2 weeks. So today I have decided to start it all over again and stick with it this time. Along with doing p90x and posting as I go as to how things go for me I will also be doing more workouts and posting them on here so maybe you guys can get some ideas also!! Lets do this.
Roll Tide Christmas Tree!
Found this on pinterest, must have my tree look just like this one day! RTR
The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer is Singing Loud For All To Hear!
Christmas is just around the corner and The elf is one of my favorite Christmas movies ever! Nothing beats Christmas Vacation; however, you can't help but love the Griswolds! Also if you haven't seen Four Christmases yet, it's a must! Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon are great in this movie. You'll laugh the entire time!
Welcome!
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