Stand Tall to Look Slimmer

Dear Trophy: 
  While losing weight and getting fit I am seeking distractions to keep me busy instead of eating. Today's distraction - Proper Posture. Having proper makes you look more confident, taller and slimmer. We want that! So here are some tips.

Stand straight as if a hand is under your chin holding it up slightly to plant a kiss on your lips.

Shoulders should be pulled back - 2nd benefit, your bust looks bigger.

Tilt your pelvis forward and look in mirror. Make note of where your body looks aligned and feels comfortable.

Through all of this imagine that your almost floating against gravity. It will keep you from feeling dumpy. Your flesh is not holding you up - your skeleton is, let it do its work.

Hold your head and ears up with your chin. I always feel royal when I have great posture and walk in a room of people not watching theirs. You stand out. And Us trophies love standing out.

Hope these tips help. Have fun playing barbie with yourself!

Knocked out by Illness: How to workout after being sick.

Dear Diva:  After a recent bought (2 weeks) with bronchitis, I am ready to get back to working out.  But a few hours after proclaiming myself heeled - I am exhausted after just doing a few task around the house.  I am ready to workout - but I do not want a relapse so I decided to do a little research and grab some tips for easing back into my fitness routine - And of course I am sharing my knowledge with you!

WHAT? - Don't work out until you are actually better or you can slow the healing process! Your immune system needs all that extra energy to fight off what has been ailing you.  A Washington Post article says I should wait 2 weeks after being ill to start exercising or risk relapse.  While I initially thought this was a little long, I can attest that though my body feels better my oxygen levels are still labored, so even small amounts of movement ware me out.

WHAT? - Each week missed working out can slow your cardiovascular progress by 30%  according to SHAPE magazine.
     Silver Lining is that you can return to your former cardio levels quicker since you were already conditioned.  Take a couple weeks to build back up or try a variety of new routines to keep yourself mentally stimulated as you build back your strength.

WHAT? - Hydrate REST Hydrate REST Hydrate! No surprise here every article says hydrate and get plenty of rest.  Medication and the illness itself can zap precious hydration and many medications are very high in sodium so hydration makes sense.  And of course getting plenty of rest is important - Rest is when your body does it's most repair work, so along with the recommended 7-8 hours, I found I also need a 1-2 hours of rest in the middle of the day to feel fresh. **For the youthful fun of it I froze Gatorade in ice cube trays and noshed on them as a hydrating snack while resting and watching endless hours of Law n Order.




*http://www.shape.com/fitness/tips/how-to-exercise-after-being-sick
http://www.delightsanddelectables.com/
www.livestrong.com
www.washingtonpost.com

DIET PILLS REVIEW Video

Dear Diva:  Here I review a couple of popular diet items... BMR Diet Pills and a Diet Spray.  I'm sharing my results and feedback about the product so you will have a little insight on if they may work for you.  Good Luck -EL

Easy Workout Ideas

Find More Quick Workouts from Shape Magazine:  http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/15-full-body-workouts-under-15-minutes

Butt Trainer Product Review : Trophy Wife Diet Product Reviews

Dear Diva:  I recently tried a pair of BUTT TRAINER Panties.  I wondered if the product was all hype or if it really worked.  Well I can tell you they are a winner.  They made my butt look awesome. They had waist support with boning to whittle your waist as well, and a tummy control panel. So I am calling them a winner.  So try them out - If you want information on the pair of Butt Trainer panties I reviewed email me at trophywifediet@gmail.com I hope this review helps.  Take Care of yourself Diva's & Go play Barbie with yourself!!

Diet and Beauty Product Review A : Waist Trainer and Sweat Belt

Hi Diva's -I wanted to share this. Watch EL review Wacky Diet and Beauty Products to find the best one's to help her healthy diet and weight loss journey. From Diet Pills and  Weighted Hula Hoops to Waist Trainers, she covers it all in this series of videos. 

-Take Care of You

Cut the calories in your favorite Pasta Dish: Diet Pasta

My New Way at 375 calories.  "Veggie Alfredo"  ( 7/15 dish) **The Old Recipe was 855 calorie Alfredo & Sausage Pasta

   

Dear Diva:  

I am redoing one of my favorite dishes.  Pasta!!  My old version at 855 calories is practically my whole days worth of calories in one dish. And that doesn't include the garlic bread I used to eat with it - so add another 206 calories for that and my favorite pasta meal comes up to 1061 calories.  Yikes!!  But don't worry Diva -there is no complicated recipe involved in saving those unwanted calories - just #4 simple changes that you can try with any of your favorite Pasta Recipes…

1-     Drop the extra’s – say no to the garlic bread, the top layer of “crusty” cheese and the condiments like Parmesan cheese off the table and out of the pan, those extra’s add up.

2-     Switch the Italian sausage for seafood - you don't have to miss the flavor - white fish and shrimp absorb spices and flavor wonderfully.  Season the seafood at least 2 hours before cooking with them for maximum flavor. **I like the premixed New Orleans style seasoning you can grab at any grocery store or Mrs. Dash with Italian Seasonings.

3-     Replace pasta noodles with cauliflower (and other assorted veggies if you like). Cauliflower is a great faux pasta (or potatoes + you can mash it or shred it), season it well and it will be a great low carb replacement.  Cauliflower also absorbs the pasta sauce well so use a light hand when seasoning the veggies.  If you want a firmer pasta feel, steam or boil the pasta to your desired tenderness.  I prefer a mushy noodle – so I cook my veggies until they are practically falling apart, very tender.

4-      Cut the serving of Alfredo pasta sauce in half and add an equal amount of chicken broth. Blend a portion of the cooked veggies in with the sauce to thicken it and then ladle it over your “veggie noodles”.

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