Spring break is right around the corner and time is running out for you to get that spring break beach body. Healthy eating is the biggest part of what you need to focus on for the next couple weeks. Cut the calories, the carbohydrates, the fat, and the sodium. And make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Don’t skip eating, but keep it reasonable and control your portion sizes. This will help shed those few unwanted pounds and with the addition of a workout routine you’ll be ready to go when spring break arrives! Here is a healthy recipe that won’t hinder you in your attempt to become “beach ready”:
SPRINGTIME TUNA SALAD
Prep Time:10 min
makes: 4 servings
1can (water-packed solid white tuna, drained
1/3cup Fat Free plain yogurt
1can (4 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1stalk celery, finely chopped
1/4cup sweet pickle relish
1/4cup chopped pecans
1teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8teaspoon ground cinnamon
1.In a medium bowl, mix tuna, yogurt, pineapple, celery, relish, pecans, mustard, and cinnamon. Spread tuna salad on whole wheat bread or crackers, and ENJOY!!
Here is a simple five minute workout that targets your abdominals. This workout is so easy and uses no equipment so you can do it from your house:
5-Minute Abdominal Workout:
BICYCLE CRUNCHES
Minutes 0:00-1:00
On your back flex your left hip and knee to 90 degrees and keep the right leg straight. Your shoulders will be slightly off the floor and place your hands behind your head. Extend the left knee while simultaneously driving the right knee in the opposite direction toward the shoulder. Touch your right knee with your left elbow. Immediately repeat toward the other side.
TOE TOUCHERS
Minutes 1:00-2:00
On your back extend your legs straight up in the air. Extend your arms toward your feet.
Keeping your hands together crunch your abdominals and raise your upper body and reach for your feet. Touch your toes and slowly return back down to the starting position.
ROLL BACK CRUNCHES
Minutes 2:00-3:00
On your back with knees bent at 90 degrees. Your feet will start on the ground. Put your hands behind your head or to your sides. Isolating the lower abdominals, pull your legs back to your shoulders while lifting the pelvis toward the ceiling. Slowly lower back into the starting position. Do not raise your shoulder blades off the floor at any time during the exercise.
OBLIQUE CRUNCHES
Minutes 3:00-4:00
On your back place your right foot flat on the floor and put your left foot across your right knee. Place your right hand behind your head, your left arm to your side and your shoulders on the floor.
Squeeze your abs and twist to touch your right elbow to your left knee. Hold the position for a moment before slowly and under control returning to the start position.
BUTTERFLY CRUNCHES
Minutes 4:00-5:00
Lying on your back and place the soles of your feet together and as close to your buttocks as possible. Lower your knees toward the ground while tilting the head back and focusing your eyes up. Place your hands behind your head but don’t pull your neck. Contract your upper abdominals to lift your shoulder blades off the floor. Hold the top position for a moment before slowly and under control returning to the start position.
Hope you all enjoy!
Chloe
