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Get a killer core while ya study

 
You’ve heard all about how sitting for hours and hours each day is slowly killing you, right? And all that sitting, well, it doesn’t exactly transform your ab flab into a six-pack (sigh). But there is a way to get in a workout while you’re planted on your booty, and there isn’t a single crunch or sit-up in sight.

 

The solution? Subbing an exercise ball in for your desk chair.

 

Sitting on an exercise ball requires you to keep your core muscles—all of ‘em!—engaged just to stay upright. That means while you’re burning the midnight oil, your abs are working, working, working. Take that, spinny chair!

 

Bonus? Exercise balls also encourage you to sit upright, leading to naturally perfect posture. Sitting and standing up straight makes ya gain inches…and will stop Mom and Dad from pokin’ ya in the back when you’re slouching.

 

The key to mastering the ball is to start slowly, with just 30 minutes of sitting a day for a few days, and building up to using it exclusively as your new desk chair. Be sure to keep it full of air—and to grab the right size. You can find one at any sporting goods store near you, and check in with a sales associate to make sure you’re getting the one that’s right for you.

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Hi, im 12 and a half and i feel overweight. i try working out which makes me gain pounds not lose pounds i try 2 eat healthy which hasnt done any good and i feel really fat around my friends. im skinny but not as skinny as i want 2 b. im a dancer a major dancer and even want 2 dance my whole life and i feel like i cant because of my weight. im about 106 on a good day and on days that i have my period or right after usually 108. btw im 5'2. i just feel really fat also because i have pretty large ribs also which idk y everyone tells me i have dancers upper body but idk. is there any way to lose about 10 pounds my goal is 2 be under 100 lbs by the end of january. i really need your help also to lose all the belly fat which isnt alot but there is still some! please help! thanks

 

Hey girlie, 98 pounds might not be a healthy weight for your height and body type. Working out probably makes you gain weight because you're building muscle, which weighs more than fat. Don't compare yourself to other girls because you'll always end up feeling badly about yourself. Just keep dancing and exercising and eating well. You'll have a healthy body that you can feel good about.


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by slgoethel on 12/23/2012 5:12:24 PM

 
 

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by redvelvetluv on 12/22/2012 11:44:16 AM

 
 



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Is 110 overweight for a 15 year old who's 5'4?

 

Hey girl, no, not at all! 


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by redvelvetluv on 12/22/2012 10:35:07 AM

 
 

Hi, I am having trouble. I know that it is good to eat veggies and all but.. I don't really like them. How can I trick myself into eating veggies. Or tricking myself into liking veggies.
Another problem is, our school has given us less portions of our meals. Then after lunch I end up getting hungry. (we have recess). How can I convince them that we need more portions.. because I want to set things straight before I enter middle school.

Hey girl,

If you don't like the veggies you've tried, try ones you haven't eaten before, like asparagus or spinach. There are a lot of different vegetables, so once you find the ones you like, it will be easy to eat them. If your school lunch isn't filling you up, try packing an extra fruit or veggie to supplement the school food so you'll have energy (and veggies) for the rest of the day!

Meghan D.

by LilArtist on 12/17/2012 8:37:53 PM

 
 

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I know that you get this a lot but I want to get abs. I have about 5 months and I think basketball is a form of a cardio I do every Monday and Thursday. And that's about it. What should I do? And is there any article for early morning workouts. I wake up around 5 and leave 7.

Hey girl,

If you are doing basketball, that's a great way to stay in shape! The great thing about workouts is that you can do them whenever fits your schedule, and if that's in the early morning for you, that's fine! Check out these posts for some ab ideas to get you started Smile http://www.girlslife.com/post/2012/07/03/Totally-Ab-sessed-Your-favorite-six-pack-workouts.aspx http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/06/10/Get-rock-solid-abs-by-July-4th.aspx http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/12/22/Beyonces-trainer-shares-an-ab-workout.aspx

Meghan D.

by akaprincess on 12/15/2012 12:48:38 AM

 
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