Lose Inches in Seconds!
As a trainer, the greatest reward is watching a client transition from physical self-depreciation to full blown love-the-skin-you’re-in mindset. Many people–most especially women–begin their journey to physical fitness with less than loving feelings about their bodies.
Ask a group of average women to name a favorite part of their body and most will respond with “my eyes,” “my toes,” or even “my hair.” The most common response will be a perplexed shaking of the head because most women do not like their bodies!
As women begin to see the positive changes brought about by diligent exercise, they also begin to like their bodies. This inevitably manifests itself with better posture and more attention to dress and hair styles. I’ve seen many women lose only 5-10 pounds, but feel so good about the positive direction their body is taking that they appear 10 years younger and 20 pounds lighter in how they dress and carry themselves!
Therein lies the “secret” to losing inches in seconds: posture! Stand in front of a mirror relaxed, now tuck in that pelvis, shoulders back, hold your head high and elongate the trunk. Presto change-oh! You’ve eliminated inches from your appearance and your back is probably sighing in relief!
Posture is a habit: a good one or a bad one. If you slump, you are most likely compacting your precious spine. If not for vanity, practice good posture for back health! Ideally, when you stand your ears, shoulders and hips should all align. Yoga is my favorite exercise for better balance and posture, followed by Pilates and Tai Chi.
Laura Dayton
September 26th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
I agree. Posture rocks. I am a professional walker and hold classes on how to stand and walk without putting pressure on spine. It’s all in the pelvis! I suggest strongly that anyone with back problems, overweight or otherwise, research more posture tips for pain relief. And as you say, practice makes perfect.
October 10th, 2008 at 11:39 am
This is a very important post. Posture is crucial, both for self-confidence and our backs. And it sure is one way of slimming down in an instant! An exercise ball can also help to improve posture. And, yes, yoga is fantastic.
October 27th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Great points. Sometimes people just need that little start of losing a few pounds and toning up and they can begin see that change is possible and start to love themselves and their body.
November 8th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Wow, really , sure i will try , i’m doing so many things but my weight losing only little bit, its not showing much difference. i like this kind of peoples. i think we have to follow them.
November 10th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Nice info and wonderful one to share with others. I need this info for losing my over weights. Thank you so much!
November 15th, 2008 at 10:28 am
I accept that people start liking their body if their weight is reduced from overweight. Many womens who are overweight loves to become slim but they dont know what to do. Yoga and excercise are good solutions for weight loss.
November 21st, 2008 at 2:50 am
This has to be one of the most useful piece of information.
November 30th, 2008 at 7:16 am
I’m doing this kind of work only, hope it will come out very well…………………
December 12th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Keeping fit your body makes your life duration increase. Thank you for your tips on the fitness.
December 18th, 2008 at 11:54 am
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December 23rd, 2008 at 11:17 pm
This is a really good article. I am the same way yoga is my favorite for strengthening my posture. Also I find that after a yoga class that I feel a lot more confident about myself too. I really feel better about my body after a yoga class, even though I know there is no way that I instantly lost any weight.
December 24th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
notable milieu. So have!