"Where's my Cupcake Patch?" - Melodies from a bathing suit Fitting Room

It's summer. Summer means small bikini's and cool swim trunks.

It also means jeans and champion sweatshirts if you haven't been planning your fat loss program accordingly or haven't even begun it!

I'm sorry to inform you all, but there is no Cupcake Patch. Smokers have it easy huh?

Instead, the rest of us food-addicts and choco-holics have to pay close to attention to what we're putting in our mouths. For some it'll be eaiser than others.

But none the less, if you're eating M&M's and Steak and Cheese subs and washing it all down with Coca-Cola daily guess what?

You most likely are going to look and feel the same as you did yesterday if not worse. Just with an extra 5 or 10 pounds.

If you eat salmon, apples, oranges, asparagus, baby spinach, steak and chicken you're only going to deliver positive results. So promising that you'll accelerate your fat loss mission. I promise. Especially if you couple it with some activity.

Summer is only a few months. We wait all year for this brief opportunity to get outside, rediscover our community and feel the sun.

Are you gonna cover all up in your best Fall or spring jacket and favorite winter jeans?

Or are you going to get yourself some natural vitamin D and enjoy the warmth summer has to offer?

I know my clients and myself have been training since January for our beach bodies.

Have you?


PS - Thanks to one of my clients Eileen for the Cupcake Patch reference ;) I love it.

Got questions? Email me, Rob Belley at Rob@RBfit.com

My kind of Girl!

Fantastic 4 minute Fat-Burning Workout

This morning I'm going to share with you a couple of my favorite 4 minute workouts.

These work great when you're in a pinch for fitness and only have your bodyweight for fitness.

The idea to these workouts (Tabata Intervals) is that you will exercise for 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds then repeat for a total of 4 or more minutes. I'll provide you with two different exercises. You can either:

a) Perform a single exercise for the total of 4 minutes before moving onto the next
b) Perform the interval for 8 minutes alternating between exercises.

Your choice. But If I were you I'd alternate.

Here they are:
Total Body Counters (Burpees)





T Push-Ups




Remember to keep the abs engaged the whole time (tight-solid) and to breathe out each time you exert force. If you need to modify the T-Push Up then push-up using your knees on the ground then move to the full extension plank prior to rolling into the "T".

With the TBC when you squat down always begin by moving the hips back first, bend at the knees second and keep your back flat the entire time as Jessica is doing above. No ROUNDING.

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions and how you're progressing with this at Rob@RBfit.com

Rob Belley

(fitness model Jessica C.)

Could your Bikini Beach Body Save the World?

There was an interesting article published yesterday on MSN.com concerning the nations current state of obesity and the downsizing of our economy. To read the full article click the link below:
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/Advice/WhatIfNoOneWereFat.aspx

I must admit I agree with some of the points the writer listed. For instance:

• Decreased body fat DOES lead to better work production
• Carrying less belly would save on fuel costs during flights & driving
• Fast Food Chains WOULD have to develop ACTUAL healthy snacks - not the processed (supposedly healthy) crap they put out now.

Basically the economy would save nearly 1/2 a TRILLION dollars!!

It was suggested that each household could receive a $4,000 dollar check good towards creating a home gym.

I'll tell ya, at $4,000 you could build one badass home gym. Probably better than the one at your local helath club. If you need suggestions on how to build a home gym drop me an email at Rob@RBFit.com

There's no need dropping money on a useless universal/multigym station that'll function better as a shoe rack than anything else.

Again here's that link to the article I mentioned...
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/Advice/WhatIfNoOneWereFat.aspx

Take care,

Rob

Robert Belley Fitness
Pembroke Fitness
Marshfield Fitness

Thank You

An Inspiring Father and Son Relationship

I wish I could claim ownership for all motivational tips I present, but often times, I simply redirect or re-present quality information. But that is true of every industry and every profession.

With that said, I received this post in a newsletter I belong to from my fitness buddy Dax Moy.

He's an amazing individual, not just a fitness professional. He too is excellent at distributing quality info to people who otherwise may have never seen, read or heard inspirational and motivational items and moments.

This particular email struck a chord with me as I'm sure it will do so with you.

It's the inspiring recap of Dick Hoyt and his son Rick and their spectacular strive to overcome the greatest of illness and stand atop the pinnacle of human effort!

What they accomplish with their limitations should show you that YOU CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING YOU SEE FIT or POSSIBLE.

Seriously.

Do yourself a favor and watch the clip below.



Till next time,

Rob Belley

Robert Belley Fitness
Pembroke, Massachusetts

GREAT SANTA SPEEDO RUN!!

For those of you looking to give to a charity this winter I have a fun one for ya.

Not that I'm trying to take you away from the support a family, toys for children or food for those less fortunate organizations. I'm all for them.

But this one is a fun way to still give to a great cause while having a blast and workout in the process!! This event sposonsors the Women's Lunch Place. Where homeless and less fortunate women can go for shelter and food in times of need.

If you want to see fun: check this out:

That looks fun!!

This event is taking place this Saturday, December 15th, 2007 in South Boston!!

And here's a great idea in case you need a little poking or motivation:

I call it the Speedo Treking Santa Office Extravaganza!!!!

You should all submit one member from the office by some kind of challenging game or pass the time office event.

Who ever finishes last or in the bottom 3 has to participate in the Santa Speedo Run!

All the proceeds of the office challenge could go to the charity bundle associated with the speedo treking office santa : )

Very cool idea?

Plan for it next year too!!

Makes for good stories around the office cooler...or at the christmas party...and especially when looking for a raise and the fact that you stuck yourself out there for the team..literally.

Take care and happy holidays!!

Rob Belley

PS- I know a Speedo may not be for everyone, and I know you wouldn't want to see me in one, but it'll help a great deal of less foruntate women this winter during the cold and harsh wintery conditions. Especially with storm alerts approaching.

So what's a speedo?