The key to a healthy lifestyle is to maintain an appropriate weight and consume a balanced diet. Being incredibly slim will leave you wanting those alluring hourglass curves, so finding a middle ground between diet and exercise is crucial. An hourglass shape will leave you some room for an occasional sweet treat while still maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Instructions
1. Visit the gym four to five days a week to do a half-hour of cardio exercise. Cardio will burn unnecessary calories as well as increase your stamina, and will become easier over time. Treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bicycles are readily available at all gyms. You can divide your time among the machines any way you choose.
2. Spend 15 minutes each day you are at the gym working on your upper thigh and buttock area. It is best to do varied exercises and focus on different areas every other day. Squats and leg lifts are basic motions that will yield certain results over time. Slow squats will provide a stronger "burn" sensation and work your muscles harder. Ask the physical trainers at the gym which machines they recommend to work on your thighs and buttocks for firming and lifting.
3. Do 5 minutes of push-ups each day that you go to the gym. It may be easier to start out doing "girl" push-ups on your knees and work your way up to being fully extended. Push yourself to do at least one more push-up each day to work up enough strength. Strengthening your upper body will straighten your posture and help show off those hourglass curves.
4. Do abdominal crunches at home on the exercise ball. Find a balance on the ball away from any large furniture. If you lose your balance on the ball and fall off, you want to be away from furniture to avoid hurting yourself. Crunch straight up and work your middle abdominal area for three repetitions of eight. Crunch your abdominal area to the right by holding your hands behind your head and bringing your left elbow toward the right side of your body. Do not over-extend this movement; do small movements until you find a range of motion that works for you. Repeat this motion for the left side of your abs, doing three repetitions of eight daily. Having a smaller abdominal area is the key to showing off that hourglass shape.
5. Cut out all sodas and sweet drinks. Sticking to drinking mostly water will reduce your waistline and increase that seductive hourglass shape. Carry a reusable water bottle with you at all times to thwart any wayward craving.
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