I collate what I use on WordPress for easy access.
I’m not a fitness expert and have just had to work out how to put exercise together as I go along ~ just using what I could find.
I fill in the format online or in a maintanence diary and chart your results at the end of each month.
Cellulite Challenge
March Diet
1 bottle of Mineral Water a day & 5 fruit and veg a day Diet
The water should help get rid of some cellulite.
How Water Affects Cellulite
- Improves Skin Elasticity: Proper hydration keeps skin supple and thick, making the underlying, uneven fat layers less visible.
- Flushes Toxins: Water helps eliminate waste products that can accumulate in fat cells and worsen the appearance of dimples.
- Reduces Water Retention: Ironically, drinking enough water helps the body release excess fluids, which reduces swelling and heavy sensations associated with cellulite.
Tips for Maximum Benefit
- Quantity: Aim for at least 1.5 to 2 liters of water, or up to 3 liters for optimal results, throughout the day.
- Avoid Caffeinated/Sugary Drinks: These can lead to dehydration and increase toxins.
While some views suggest that water alone cannot fundamentally alter the fat structure that causes cellulite, it is considered an essential, free component of any anti-cellulite regimen.
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You can add fruit and veg to any of your favourite meals.
Five-a-day refers to eating at least 80g of fruit or vegetables per portion, totaling 400g daily. Almost all fresh, frozen, canned (in water/juice), or dried fruits and vegetables count. Key rules include limiting dried fruit to 30g, 100% juice/smoothies to 150ml, and beans/pulses to one portion daily.
What Counts (80g = 1 Portion)
- Fruit: A medium apple, banana, pear, or orange. Two plums, satsumas, or kiwi. Half a grapefruit or a slice of large fruit like melon/pineapple. A large handful of grapes, cherries, or berries.
- Vegetables: 3 heaped tablespoons of cooked vegetables (peas, carrots, sweetcorn). 2 broccoli spears. 4 heaped tablespoons of cooked kale/spinach. A 5cm piece of cucumber or 7 cherry tomatoes.
- Other: 3 heaped tablespoons of beans, lentils, or pulses (only counts once per day). 1 heaped tablespoon of dried fruit (e.g., raisins). 150ml of 100% fruit/veg juice or smoothie (only counts once per day).
Tips
- Frozen/Tinned: Equally nutritious, but pick tinned in water/juice and no added salt.
- Variety: Aim for different types, such as including vegetables in stews, curries, or raw as snacks.
- Dried Fruit: watch for added sugar.
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The original idea is to walk uphill outside as it works, is really simple and also free.
If you are just starting out you could just start with a ten minute brisk walk outside every day.
The Challenge here is to do a brisk walk, then as your monthly boost challenge yourself to walk up one steep hill.
Even a small hill is a great start, like the ones I chose in this blog.
Take your age and fitness level into account and ask your doctor if you are worried, guessing he/she would agree to walking though.
After walking for ten minutes every day you eventually feel like doing a 30 minute brisk walk every day which is all you need if you don’t like dancing or gyms.
If the idea of a steep hill seems too much do a flat walk for 60 minutes first, just one in your first month.
You might feel exhausted, I did climbing the hill, but it is doing you good and upping your fitness levels.
Just keep at it and the steep hill becomes easy eventually, I used to walk up and down it to go shopping for wine, toiletries and figurines and ornaments in the quaint village at the bottom of the hill.
Suppose it is like the dress shop idea in reverse.
Quaint shops and chemists in little villages have gone now I suppose and you just have to get cheap dresses to alter yourself not expensive dresses that fit from independant boutiques.
If it comes back this is the format to get you back in shape.
You might be better choosing a picturesque route at the moment and opting for scenery and countryside as oppose to shopping, although you could go shopping for wine still.
March Alternatives
March Workout Format
- 3 days strength training with day off in between
- 4 days cardio
- 1 day Yoga
- 2 spa days
- March Cellulite Challenge
If you need an extra cooldown use this it works after everything.
March in March Workout
This is what I’m doing.
Monday
Cardio and strength
After pondering it, decided to go up to 4 cardios a week and 1 day yoga.
You don’t have to do what I’m doing, but if you are doing what I’m doing you are probably ready for a boost to jog your weighloss along.
Class 1
Did this on Monday ~ You can do this 3 times a week for your cardio and strength.
I might just do this all week ~ really enjoyed it.
Got some lighter weights from Argos.
Perfect for this routine Lesley Sansone Walk at home strength workouts.
or
Class 2
(remember to have one day off between weights, to allow your muscles to rest).
Tuesday
Spa Day
Wednesday
Boost Day
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Or
Class 4
(I don’t feel that fit after this winter so might do this just once in March like the steep hill climb then one of the other classes the rest of the month ~ it still works ~ dscovered this trick from slimming calendar.)
Finish whichever workout you choose with Zsa Zsa Gabor weights and Standing Abs if you can’t get on the floor; I do it instead of the getting on the floor to do pushups section.
Just follow the instructions in the videos.
Finish with this cooldown if you can’t get on floor where you are.
or
Class 5
If you want an extra cooldown.
Thursday
Yoga
notes
I find two of the ten minute segments repetitive so I do, 10 minute Miracle for beginners one month then rotate with Yoga part 2 of 4, 10 minute miracle 1997, the next month.
Friday Dance
No strength today ~ remember to do strength three times a week with a day off in between to rest your muscles.
Friday Dance Class options
(I’m doing dance on Friday still)
class 1
This leads to belly dancing if you want something exotic.
Really like the music as well.
Was wondering about doing Belly dancing and a Turkish or Morrocan evening, love the design as well obviously.
Think it uses some ballet.
I’ve got a belly dancing dvd somwhere.
Great fun for Friday.
You may enjoy this it was really popular before covid.
class 2
Class 3
Ballet and Dance Leads for You
Sorry about Ballet, the above videos have been deleted even though it is their own work?
This link still works and may be of use to you.
I’m not a ballet dancer so not sure what you are looking for.
Class 5
Rosemary Conley for your waist
Saturday
Walk Club
Your third day of Strength.
Conclusion
By next year you will be fitter still!!!
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I don’t make any money out of this ~ just supporting qualified fitness instructers in these difficult times and helping people like me find fitness workouts and fitness/slimming advice.
I use all this so will keep going till things go back to normal.
Enjoy!!!
Saphire
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The nerd said he has a dvd player that links to a computer, the other one links to a tv which we obviously don’t have anymore, bit techy but might try and purchase some dvds.
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