the thigh gap

Feet together… thighs apart. ugh. It used to be collar bones and hip bones and now... it's the thigh gap. If you haven't heard of or noticed the thigh gap before, you will now {sorry}. 

 A small space between your thighs is apparently the next best thing to clear skin, shiny hair, and a small waist. I think the thigh gap has become such a craze since leggings have become pants. 

Now that some spring break diets have started {for some smart crazies}, how can we get that gap?!

{Id be cool with her abs, too}

Robyn Lawley is an Australian model {who is stunnnnning} but is on the opposite end of this spectrum. Her thighs "kiss" and she is proud of it. This curvy voluptuous model has an important message that everyone {thigh gap or not} should listen to. She said, "I want my thighs to be bigger and stronger. I want to run faster and swim longer. I suppose we all just want different things, but women have enough pressure as it is without the added burden of achieving a “thigh gap.” ... We have the power to change perceptions about body image—and we have the power to stop harmful trends like the “thigh gap."

1. Kim Kardashian

2. Beyonce

3. Hillary Duff

4. Jennifer Lopez

5. Jennifer Lawrence

6. Tyra Banks

7. Kate Winslet

8. Hayden Panettiere

What do these eight beautiful & in shape women have in common.. NO THIGH GAP! Not to beat a dead horse… but… you can be beautiful without the gap.

There are a few ways to help you achieve this highly coveted space between your legs but a lot of it {unfortunately} is left to genetics. Most often, you can't have a great a$$ and a thigh gap... it's only fair girls, you really shouldn't be able to have it all. 

Iffffff, you still want to give the thigh gap a shot… here are some exercises we have collaborated that can help you achieve this look. 

If you are giving the thigh gap a shot: good luck & may the odds be ever in your favor

If you are thinking "hell to the no!": MORE POWER TO YOU.

xo

10-Minute Workout for Sculpted Arms

Having toned arms is something that every person wants! When you wave to someone, you don't want your arms waving back! So here is a way to get your dream arms in a 10 minute session.

This workout video comes from FitSugar a great website with a collection of workouts and healthy food options. So take 10 minutes to train at home, working your biceps and triceps, with celebrity trainer Andrea Orbeck. All you need is a set of 5 pound and 3 pound dumbbells.

I tried this workout at home and lets just say, its not as easy as it looks in the video! I was dying! So grab some dumbbells and get to work 

Holiday Workouts

The holiday season is among us and with the holiday season comes visitors. The more people coming to visit, the less time you have for yourself. You might not have the same amount of free time as before, so making an effort to work off some of the food you've consumed may be harder than you think. So here are a few easy, at home exercises that will keep you active and looking good.

ABS

My target area for working out is always always always my stomach. I'm that girl who is always on pinterest searching for the next great ab workout. So after many hours of searching I found some perfect ab exercises.

1) 30 Day Crunch Challenge

This crunch challenge is quick and easy to do. Do it first thing in the morning or right before you go to bed! Its super easy to do and you definitely feel it.

2) Ab Workout app

 Download this app! You will not regret it! It is a free app that gives you great ab workouts. You can pick a few and do them during the day, while your watching tv or after school.

3) Other Workouts

BIG BOOTY
Another target area is the booty. Here are some quick and easy butt exercises that'll keep you in shape during the holidays

1) 30 Day Squat Challange

Pretty much the same concept as the crunch challange. I've done the squat challenge and it is super easy to maintain doing and you definitely feel the burn. I loved this one! Its a must try:)

2) Just Some Other Butt Workouts

 

Do one ab workout and one booty workout a day. You'll feel better and your body will thank you! I'm going to do the 30 day crunch and squat challange. I'll be posting about my experience at the end of the 30 days.

Running, Jogging, Walking

Since family members are coming to town there is a lot of talking and catching up to be done. Instead of sitting around the coffee table and talking up over treats, why not go for a walk? Our mom walks with her friends pretty much everyday of the week and before she knows it she has walked close to 40 miles. She is in great shape and its because she takes time out of her day to focus on her fitness. So get up, go out and walk! Walk with friends and talk:)

Another great idea for the holiday season is a 5-K. During this time of year many foundations put together events such as the "Turkey Trot" to donate to charaties. Get your friends and family together and go! This year our family signed up for the Turkey Trot in downtown Naples, so be prepared for the pictures to come!

For those of you who enjoy a quicker pace workout then walking, go for a run. Many of us are under the impression that running or jogging has to be for hours and at large distances. We are wrong! Getting up and going for a quick 20-30 minute run is a great way to get your heart rate going and for you to feel refreshed and rejuvinated. I recently downloaded the app RunKeeper. It gives you a training plan for whaterver your looking for Racing, Learning to Run, Getting Fit and Loosing Weight. The training plan gives you a great day-to-day workout plan that has instructions and motiation on what to do and how to do it. I've used this app a few times and it is a great way to go out, set a goal and just run, jog or walk when it tells you too. Its a great workout!

So get up! Go out! and Workout! Take some time out of your busy schedule and go exercise.