http://www.sixpackandadonut.com Goal to reach and maintain target weight for good health and happiness Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:47:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As promised, over the next few posts I will begin sharing some of the exercises and techniques I have learned. First, some advice from my friend at the gym: 1. One of the most important things he told us is that “It’s all Mental” meaning we are ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/six-pack-abs-strength-training/ Obviously, when we refer to having Six Pack Abs, we're referring to the all encompassing idea of having and maintaining better health and greater physical strength in our bodies.  Having a six pack (along with a donut every once in awhile) is just the benefits of a healthier life.  ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/5-keys-to-maintaining-the-six-pack-ab-habit/ Here are 5 key areas I've been adhering to in making my six pack ab and workout goals become a habit... 1. Gym membership – If you’re paying for it, you’re going to want to use it! 2. Kid Care – Make sure that you have someone ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/5-keys-to-building-the-six-pack-ab-habit/ In my last post, I told you of my new 5 day a week program. Well, the other day I came home so excited, I had to show my husband…I had a new muscle! I know that sounds so funny because obviously we don’t just start sprouting muscles. Everyone has ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/developing-strong-muscles-seeing-the-results/ From the sources I have read, the key to any healthy diet is to have a balance of Carbohydrates and Protein. You shouldn’t eat a Carb by itself – the way our bodies are designed, protein and carbs work together. So here is the diet I am currently following: ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/lean-muscle-diet-a-vital-step-toward-having-six-pack-abs/ The Beginning: About a year ago I started with a goal to workout at the gym 3 times a week for an hour. At this time, I weighed 130lbs. which is 15lbs. heavier than my “pre-pregnancy” weight. Don’t let that number fool you…muscle weighs more than fat! It’s the ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/my-six-pack-ab-journey/ I guess I’ve been talked about enough on this site. It’s about time I did some of the talking. I am Lorra, mother of 4 beautiful children and wife to a wonderful husband. I have recently begun my own journey towards a body in good health and lean definition. ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/thanks-for-the-introduction-honey/ I'm not real big on Doctors. I mean, I really like them, but I'm not too confident in them sometimes when it comes to proper diagnosis.  I have friends and family members who have all been told one thing and then given a subscription for a pill that is supposed ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/proper-nutrition-helps-to-avoid-the-pill/ My first intentions for this site included my goal of obtaining the Six Pack Abs.  I told myself that if I were able to see my Six Pack Abs again, then my body would be in the best physical shape I've seen in years.  My reasoning is that I'll be ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/50-push-ups-in-4-minutes-can-you-do-it/ Six Pack Abs is the goal.  But where are they?  I don't have them yet.  Actually, I do!  But where?  I can tell you where.  My Six Pack Abs are hiding underneath the extra ice cream and chocolates I've been putting away.  I have a serious weakness for things like ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/six-pack-abs-where-are-they/