She Says: Want Hot Arms? Then Head to the Kitchen!

I get this same question every year when wedding season arrives, “Ciara what can I do to look really hot in my wedding dress? It fits but I want to look amazing!” Well I always recommend leading a healthy lifestyle and getting in some exercise but having the same issue myself years ago when I was a bride I know what the REAL question is….

“I’m worried about my flabby arms, how am I going to make them look good in this strapless dress?”

When I was getting married I was so focused on my arms looking good because they’d be on display all day. Well my good friend and celeb nutritionist JJ Virgin has a new book, Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy and it is the answer to your arm boohoos.

JJ is someone that helped me lose 40 lbs this year (and it was mostly done by cutting out a food that was toxic to me that had been one of my favorites for years- but it’d been making me fat!). Was I ever thrilled! Her new book has her on the Bonnie Hunt show and countless radio programs. But I wanted to bring her directly to you to give you a little boost in your pre-wedding day health plan. Below is a special article for you totally focused on your optimal bridal health. It’s a great one from JJ that I know you’ll love. I hope you enjoy, “Want Hot Arms? Then Head to the Kitchen!”

Love and bridal bliss,
Ciara

P.S. I think the best testimonial for JJ is taking a look at her hot arms! This girl has got some guns!! Hope it inspires you to work those arms for your wedding day.

Want Hot Arms? Then Head to the Kitchen!
by JJ Virgin

Of course, the right exercise is crucial for shaping slim & sexy arms but it is only one part of my integrated program for creating the arms and body of your dreams. You must also feed your arms so that you are building muscle while burning off the fat. I am sharing three of my top tips from Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy that you can put into action right away.

How to “Feed Your Arms”:

1. Drink up. Be sure to drink eight or more glasses of pure spring water in-between meals to keep your appetite at bay, support metabolism and burn fat. Don’t drink more than a few ounces with your meals because too much water during meals can dilute stomach acid and impair digestion. Drinking pure spring water throughout the rest of your day will also help your stress hormones stay balanced as even mild dehydration can raise stress hormones. And remember sodas, coffee and sugary sports drinks pretending to be water do not count as your daily water intake.

2. Eat a substantial breakfast. Research shows that people who eat a substantial balanced breakfast of clean lean protein, high fiber carbs and healthy fat lose more weight AND keep it off. Make a little time in the morning and indulge in a satisfying meal that will keep you going for hours. By the way, you don’t need to eat “breakfast” for breakfast. If you want a turkey wrap for breakfast, then enjoy!

3. Follow your workout with clean lean protein and a high fiber carb. The amino acids from protein support muscle growth and recovery, plus your body uses carbs to refuel your muscle stores of energy (glycogen) to set you up for success during your next workout. Please skip the sports nutrition bars, which I always dub “adult candy bars.” And remember: Just because you worked out doesn’t mean it’s okay to saddle up to Ben or Jerry.

Celebrity nutrition & wellness expert JJ Virgin is a public speaker, co-star of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and author of “Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, The 5-Step Plan to Sleek, Strong, and Sculpted Arms” available Spring 2010.

Preorder your copy now(it’s less than $10!) and receive her 10 Hottest Tips to Get Slim and Sexy Fast Audio(a $14.95 value) FREE at www.sixweekstosleevelessandsexy.com

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