Thursday, July 19, 2007

Wedding Shape Success Story #220: Kristi S.

Watch Kristi tighten her abs, sculpt her back, and get shapely arms for the biggest day of her life

After losing 30 pounds, Kristi looks fabulous in her wedding gown and feels like a million bucks too. Better still, she’s got 12 months until her big day. Watch Kristi burn fat, tone up, and get fit with WeddingShape--the fun, easy-to-follow workout plan that can be performed just about anywhere.

Here’s what Kristi had to say when we asked her about WeddingShape Diet and Fitness Guide for Brides:

My initial motivation for starting WeddingShape was that I got engaged. I was 30 pounds overweight. I was so unhappy with myself. I had a good life—I still have a good life, but I feel even better now—but regardless, before that I just always felt that even though I had a good life, and I was happy, I wasn’t.

I just was tired of the way I was living. I wanted a change. I wanted a lifestyle change, not just a quick-fix thing that was going to last until I got married and then just go back to normal. I wanted to make a lifestyle change that would stay with me… for life.

The dress that I picked out was a mermaid silhouette. It’s not anything like what I thought I would pick. I never thought I would fit into one of those because I was 30 pounds overweight for so long, and nothing ever fit over my hips. I just never thought I would fit into it and I tried it on.

The person who was helping me at the bridal salon came in and just said, ‘You are so lucky. Not very many people can wear that type of silhouette.’

And that just made me feel so proud of myself.

The specific parts of my figure that I want to shape and tone are my arms because that’s obviously what most people will be seeing when they see me on my wedding day, and for the rest of my life. I always wanted toned arms.

My back. I remember watching the Oscars a couple years ago and Hillary Swank wore that beautiful, backless blue dress. And I just remember thinking: Her back looks amazing!

And I want my abs to be toned. Even though no one is going to see my abs in my dress, that has always been a problem area for me. That’s where I carry all of my weight. And although I lost weight, I’m still not toned there. I just feel that if I would tone my abs, my posture would be better, and overall I would just feel better in my dress.

Before I started losing weight I was a size 10, which is big for me. I’m only 5’3”. And I said to myself: Well, I’ll be satisfied if I get down to a size 6. I don’t think I’ll ever get down any lower than that. When I started college I was a size 2, and I figured I might as well just throw all of those old clothes out. Why am I even hanging onto them?

And just last night I went to the store and I bought a size 2 pair of jeans. And they fit. They’re not tight. They’re even a little loose in my butt and I love it.

Are you ready to feel like a million bucks when you walk down the aisle? If so, check out the hottest workout plan guaranteed to tighten your trouble spots and help you shine on your big day. Tune in next time to see more WeddingShape Success Stories.

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Joseph Arangio
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Tuesday, July 03, 2007

WeddingShape Fit Tip:
Sculpt Gorgeous Hips and Thighs

This sneaky move shapes and firms trouble spots so you shine when you march down the aisle


Regardless of the size or scope of your big day, all weddings focus on two things: 1) the celebration of your committed, lifelong partnership; and 2) you in your dress. Your promise of love and loyalty is symbolized by the rings you exchange and vows you speak. Pictures of you (in your beautiful gown) and your brand-new husband immortalize your special moment for the history books.

Sure, you may have great entertainment at the reception, but it’s not likely that you’ll hang a framed portrait of the wedding band over your fireplace mantle (if you do, they were obviously fantastic). A smart exercise plan combined with savvy eating, stress management, and quality sleep will guarantee that you look beautiful when it counts. So, how do you want to be remembered on the biggest day of your life? You’ve got one opportunity to take your partner’s and everyone else’s breath away.

Do this powerful body-shaping move to tighten and tone your trouble zones. Perform 2 sets of 4 reps.

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SQUAT JUMP


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Goal:

  • Shape and firm your hips and thighs.

Starting Position:

  • Stand with good posture, with your belly button drawn in.
  • Perform a Kegel contraction (tighten the muscles you’d use to stop the flow of urine; hold).
  • Place your feet wider than your hips.
  • Stand on the balls of your feet with your toes straight ahead.
  • Position your hands behind your head, but do not interlock your fingers.

Technique:

  • Bend your hips and knees (imagine you’re sitting on a chair) until your thighs are almost parallel to the floor.
  • Keep your back flat, chest up, and abdomen tight.
  • Explode up from your hips and legs.
  • Extend your ankles, knees, and hips in a straight line (triple extension)
  • Land in an athletic stance with your hips and knees bent; reset and repeat for the required repetitions.

Coaching Tip:

  • Squeeze your buttocks (glutes) at the top of the movement.

Target Areas:

  • Hips
  • Legs

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Joseph Arangio
Author, Wedding Shape Diet and Fitness Guide for Brides