If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that... or similar versions such as "how do I make my tummy smaller?", "how do I lose my muffin top / flapping triceps / back fat / insert your least favourite body part here??"!!!
The answer is always the same but I have this strange feeling that people are just not buying it! What's my answer... "You can not spot reduce"! I then go into a bit of detail about how they need to work their full body, gain some lean muscle mass, eat clean, etc, etc. And right about there, their eyes glaze over and you can tell that it was just not the answer they wanted to hear.
But seriously, what were you hoping for... For me to jump in and say, I know just the exercise to make sure your thighs never touch AND you only have to do it for 5 minutes a day!! Sounds lovely doesn't it. Sure, lovely but completely unrealistic and unattainable. Let's think about this from another angle, how often have you seen a man or woman walking down the street with the most amazing midsection ever (lean, tight, toned) but the rest of their body just a total mess?? Of course not! Why is that?? Because spot reducing does NOT exist.
Late night tv tells us we can get the body of our dreams without even getting up but deep down we know this is just not true. We know we need to eat clean, healthy meals. We know we need to exercise and include both heart healthy cardio and muscle building strength training. We know that change doesn't happen overnight but rather with consistency and determination. Yes, it's hard work. Yes, it takes planning and dedication. But, yes, you can do it! Make a plan, get a workout buddy, recruit your family, get professional guidance... do whatever you need to do to make it happen.
Be real, be honest, get results!
Questions? We're here for you.
In Health,
Jessica & Tristan Zapata
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