Some people like to blame untoned abs on age. But seriously, there is no excuse for untoned abs except pregnancy. This is why pilates is a fabulous activity. There are classes in most cities across America as well as dvds galore.
My favorite pilates dvd is, “Pilates Precision- toning and sculpting with Jennifer Kries.” Kries has an undeniably similar speaking intonation as Sarah Jessica Parker. (Which is a parallel in the pilates universe since Parker has said in interviews that during, “Sex in the City,” she was an avid pilates follower). Kries goes through the pilates steps slowly so that you won’t damage/strain your neck and is likable to watch as the workout time passes quickly. Even doing this dvd just twice a week you should notice a difference (unless you are standing in line at Wendy’s five times a week- then your killer tight abs will be in there dying to get out from a layer of frosty’s and patties but they will still look like a muffin top to everyone else).
yoga in the place where you live
Sometimes yoga classes with their overly crowded questionably sanitary conditions can be off putting. This is when it is good to have a yoga dvd on hand that you can do in your home. I really like Crunch’s, “The Perfect Yoga Workout,” the teacher is sweet and easy to listen to. The dvd is neither too fast nor slow and it really stretches out your spine. Random side note: I recently read that a lot of people sit too far back- that humans should sit with their bottom directly below them not curved under. This allows energy to flow more strongly and also protects your spine from unhealthy curvature.
agave was shunned
I wanted to explain why I did not mention agave in my statement about sugar being the devil. This is because I think it is an overly-marketed sweetener which slightly raises your blood sugar levels just not as much as sugar. I think the stevia brand I mentioned is much better in flavor and body receptivity to those sensitive to sugars. So I will continue to shun agave like the overly-needy party guest who demands too much attention. But, by all means, if you like it go forth we each must find our none fat/crazy maker sugar substitute. I hope no one is still thinking that Splenda is a good idea, it is made from chlorine people! Chlorine dries out your eyes and makes your bathing suit smell- do you think it belongs in your coffee?