Wednesday, 13 March 2024

This 1 move targets the hard-to-hit lower abs

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Anyone who is working toward a health goal knows how frustrating it can be when you aren't seeing progress as fast as you'd like. When Rod Zimmerman hit plateaus during his 207-pound weight-loss journey, he learned to lean into non-scale victories. "What did I do for the week that was positive and created healthy habits? What commitment did I make for the week that I was able to do?" he says. "Those non-scale victories helped ground me, keep my mindset positive and put other things in perspective." He also learned that these 5 things are crucial for accomplishing a weight-loss goal.

Plus, we're working on building our core strength with the end goal of mastering a plank. This move featured in today's workout has the added bonus of targeting the lower abs, a hard-to-hit area that many people dub the "belly pooch."

Walking Challenge

Today's Workout

Today's workout is routine 2 and 30-second plank.

Toe taps are a great core strengthener that target those hard-to-hit lower abs. Not only are they a great way to work your abs (minus the neck pain that can creep up during crunches), but they can help flatten your stomach as well.

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Your Meal Plan

Today's Plan

Tired of the same old salad? Here's a lettuce-less salad with four types of veggies, noddles and a rich-flavorful dressing. The creamy tahini sauce gives this noodle salad a rich texture and makes it feel indulgent even though it's a light and healthy dish. The crunchy veggies are also a great contrast to the tender noodles, making this salad even more satisfying. Toss with shelled edamame — a great source of plant-based protein.

Breakfast: Avocado, Spinach and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Lunch: Cold Tahini Noodle Salad

Dinner: Leftovers

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These 5 things are crucial for losing weight, according to a man who lost 207 pounds

In 2021, Rod Zimmerman of Chicago was facing some serious health issues linked to his weight. He weighed 396 pounds and needed to have a surgical procedure called a heart ablation to treat an irregular heartbeat.

He also had type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and high blood pressure, was falling asleep all the time, and even walking was difficult. Because of his weight, his "emotional, physical and mental well-being was a constant struggle," he says.

Zimmerman knew he needed to make some changes. "I realized it wasn't too late to take back control of my life," he says. In 27 months, he lost 207 pounds.

The 5 simple things that helped him lose 207 pounds.

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