First Tip to Melt Belly Fat

For your convenience, I have collected some tips on how to reduce belly fat, the bane of my existence. Maybe you hate it, too?

The first tip is to Smile and I will expand on each letter.

"S"

"S" is for Smile! My trainer, Connie Russo, starts every class saying, "Smile, girls!" This is good advice. Sometimes I don't feel like smiling until she says, we're almost there! Then she says, Four more!

Have you ever seen an exercise class on TV? All the participants have smiles pasted on their faces. Try it, it's a lot harder than it looks. But it is a good way to take your mind off the muscles that are currently screaming in pain. Grin or grimace, it can help you get through the workout.

"S" also stands for self-talk, and I will tell you what to say when you talk to yourself.

"M"

"M" is for mirror. I want you to talk to yourself as you look into the mirror every morning. Use positive language. Program your day for good things to happen. Good things happen every day. You can program your day by focusing on good things and using positive language. You can say to yourself, "I lead a charmed life!" or "I am healthy, wealthy, and wise." or whatever else you may be trying to cultivate in yourself. When I wash my face and put on moisturizer in the morning, I look in the mirror and say, "My skin is always smooth, firm, and youthful!"

You can use affirmations all day long. It really is better for you than worrying. And it costs nothing. Many teachers and gurus recommend affirmations, like Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, Burt Goldman, Deepak Chopra, and Suze Ormon. Even Suze Ormon says to become wealthy, you should write down your positive statement of Truth 20 times each morning. That's how she became successful!

Think about it, how would your day be if you started it by saying,

I look fabulous, I feel fabulous, I AM fabulous!

Would it be better? Or would it be worse? At the very least, you can start your day with a laugh.

"I"

I stands for Inspire yourself. Use positive language to inspire yourself to move towards your goals and reduce fat. Yelling at yourself won't help. Has anyone ever eaten dessert and though you know you shouldn't you went back for just a little bit more? And told yourself, you know you shouldn't get more, you fat cow! Anyone else besides me? Beating yourself up doesn't help, it makes you run for another serving. That's why I don't want you to use negative language. Don't say, "I'm not fat." Say instead, "I am slimming my middle; my middle is slim."

Be kind to yourself!

"L"

"L" stands for lighten up. Laughter is an aerobic EXERCISE! The average adult laughs less than 20 times per day. The average child laughs 749 times!!! You don't have to take life so seriously! Laughter is good for you. we'll talk more about it later.

"E"

E is for envision yourself successful! This hypnotice technique can help keep you motivated! 

Find out on Saturday, April 21, at 2:00 pm at PMR Elite Fitness and Massage. There is no cost for this experiential workshop.

Four Tips to Melt Belly Fat

Saturday, April 21, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
PMR Elite Fitness and Massage
40375 US 19 North
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
right across the street from McDonalds, just after Office Depot.