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Wanna blast ab flab and score a six pack in just a few weeks? This move will have you bikini-ready in no-time flat. Just add it to your cardio workout three times a week and get ready to hit the sand!

 

Since sculpting is about muscle control rather than momentum, you want to do these moves as slowly as you can. Begin each sesh with a 5-minute warm-up, like walking or jogging in place. When your finished, stretch your bod out to give your muscles some relief.

 

The Two-Way Crunch

Start by lying on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Raise your legs so your knees are above your hips and your calves are parallel to the floor. Place your hands lightly behind your head, elbows to the sides. Contract abs, pulling your bellybutton into your spine. 
 
Finish by exhaling, and then squeeze your abs as you lift your hips slightly off the floor. Bring your knees toward your chest, simultaneously lifting your head and shoulders a few inches off the floor. Inhale as you lower. Slowly repeat for 15 total repetitions.
 
 

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BY MARTICA HEANER ON 3/28/2012 12:00:00 AM

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1)I really want to work out but everytime i want to go run or somthing like that i never want to tell my mom to mee it seems weird i dont know how to tell her that i want to work out
2) I want to go on a diet but i dont know what to eat or how much to eat and i dont know how to tell my mom

 

hey girl! def tell your mom! workin out is part of livin a healthy lifestyle and there is nothin wrong with that. assure her that you want to workout and diet for yourself! tell her ya want to do it to feel better about yourself and to have more energy. hopefully she will understand! good luck! xo, Erin M. 


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by juliacar on 3/28/2012 3:18:08 PM

 
 

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Thanks, Amanda P.!

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by DaNcInGQu33N9812 on 3/28/2012 12:25:15 PM

 
 

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So I have dark brown eyes. Do you know of any eye shadows that'll make my eyes appear lighter? (p.s, if it helps, I have medium-blond hair and fair skin.)
Thanks so much!Laughing

 

Try using some fun shades of teal.

Amanda P.

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by DaNcInGQu33N9812 on 3/28/2012 12:07:07 PM

 
 

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Lots of girls want to have more pictures for how to do workouts (this one does have a pic but lots don't) or videos. It would def help a TON. And how can I get rid of my upper arm fat in weeks?

 

There are a few good arm workouts in this post. 


http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/07/25/5-quick-moves-to-a-totally-toned-y-o-u.aspx
Amanda P.

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by LovePeaceHope on 3/28/2012 12:06:25 PM

 
 

You know what? It'd help a ton if you had videos to go along with this...

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