No matter what your body shape is (see below) it is very very important to take care of it. Not just for attracting a high value man, but for optimal health, a longer life and your mental health. Yes, taking care of your body will raise your self esteem! Even if you are not yet at the goal weight and shape that you want just putting time and effort into improving your body will make you feel better about yourself. You will begin to see yourself as something worth investing in and loving.
Most people consider hourglass to be "the sexiest" but I have to disagree! All body shapes are beautiful and should be celebrated! It doesn't matter if you are top heavy or bottom heavy or not heavy at all. It's more about how toned you are and in-shape. I believe a trim waist, shapely legs and toned arms are the most important. Having a big butt, big chest or a thigh-gap is not important. Strive to be the best YOU and not compare yourself to another woman because we are all different.
Along with exercise, diet is very important. In fact, I would say that diet is MORE important but I will make another post for that.
Here was my starting regime:
Monday-stretch, 30 minutes cardio (elliptical or treadmill), ab workout, stretch
Tuesday-stretch, 15 minutes cardio, 15 minute arm workout, stretch
Wednesday-rest
Thursday-stretch, 15 minutes cardio, 15 minutes leg workout, stretch
Friday-stretch, 30 minutes cardio, ab workout, stretch
Saturday-rest
Sunday-stretch, fun class (zumba, ab blaster, tahitian dancing, etc.), stretch
*Every two weeks, increase your time/number of reps. For instance, in two weeks, go from 30 minutes on the elliptical to 40. Increase from 15 minutes on your arms to 20. Slow increases help prevent injuries.
*Keep track of the weight and number of reps you are doing. Example: lifting 20 lbs or doing 15 push ups at a time
Here are some videos on youtube that I suggest using in beginning your exercise regime.
Stretching your bottom half:
Stretching your top half:
Ab workout (my fav):
Leg workout:
Arm workout:
Thanks for reading!
