Why You Should Lift Heavy Weights

Read this article to learn about how you should be lifting heavy weights.  Girls, you will NOT become "bulky."  Make a fitness change today after reviewing my articles!

http://www.thepageantplanet.com/why-pageant-girls-should-lift-heavy-weights

What To Do With Your Exercise Ball

Did you buy one of those exercise balls thinking you would use it all the time? Let me guess, it is probably sitting in the closet.  Well it's time to take it out and put it to good use to get your six pack abs! Read this article!  Here is the link:

http://www.thepageantplanet.com/how-to-use-an-exercise-ball-to-get-six-pack-abs

Low Calorie Chocolate Recipe

Here is an awesome low calorie chocolate recipe! Yes these do exist!  One serving of this is 3/4 of a cup and only has 220 calories.  The key here is to measure out the exact serving size because it will be easy to eat more!  To make sure you don't have any extra, my recommendation is to measure it out and put it in snack bags.  This way when you go to eat it, just grab a bag and know you can only have that much! 

Here is the recipe for "Chocolate Crunch"

Crunchy wheat cereal, pretzels and almonds coated in bittersweet chocolate makes an addictive sweet-salty snack.

 



Makes: 4 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Ingredients:

1 cup Wheat Chex cereal, (2 ounces)

1 cup pretzel sticks broken in half, (2 ounces)

1/4 cup roasted almonds, (2 1/2 ounces)

3 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips, melted

 

Preparation:

Combine Chex, pretzels and almonds in a medium bowl. Drizzle with melted chocolate; stir to combine. Spread the mixture on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Tip: To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

How to Lose That Unwanted Back Fat!

Have you been trying to lose your back fat for a long time and just don't know what will do the trick?  Read this article and take this advice! I bet you will see the results you want! 

http://www.thepageantplanet.com/how-to-lose-back-fat-quick

What to Eat Before and After a Workout

You've probably heard a million different stories as to what you should be eating before and after your workout.  Maybe you're not even eating before your workout at all!  Read my article and see what you should be doing!

http://www.thepageantplanet.com/what-to-eat-before-and-after-a-pageant-workout

Why You Should Be Drinking More Water

Want to know why you should be drinking more water? Read my article!!

http://www.thepageantplanet.com/why-you-should-be-drinking-water-when-preparing-for-swimsuit

(I know it talks about pageant girls and their swimsuit competition, but it is for EVERYONE!!)

This article talks about why you should be drinking more water, how much to drink, and the health benefits of water. 

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