Bellyfit Beauty

Kristie’s 5 Secrets to Get the GLOW!

There are two types of people in the world:


1. Those that look radiant whatever they do. and....


2. The rest of us.


I'm one of those people who’s every sin is reflected on my face. Stress, a late night, too much sugar, too much fat, not enough fat, overeating, jet lag, not enough sleep, not enough water...any of these soon shows on my face in the form of blemishes, breakouts, dullness, dryness, and many other not so pretty signs. I thought of this as a natural tendency. Then something happened....


I started to understand that this is how my body and my skin respond to what I eat and how I live.  And so, I started to pay attention! My dull, horrible skin became a BLESSING because it won’t let me get away with any bad habits. For one thing, I would of never tapped into nutrition and holistic health like I did, as young as I did, without it. After all, I was in my twenties when I set out on this path and I wasn’t worried about longevity then. It was PURE vanity that initially propelled me on my quest to investigate every aspect of physical and mental health.


If I can take my body and my complexion from cover up to coveted (without plastic surgery or Botox) anyone can. So here I share with you all that I have learned these past 15+ years.


First, understand that despite all the glossy ads and magazine articles, there is nothing in a jar or bottle that will do this for you. Take it from someone who knows because she’s tried it ALL. Radiance is a quality that comes from inside and shines through the skin and there is no cream nor pill that can make that happen, nor foundation that can fake it.


It is created by healthy, nourished, oxygenated cells. There are no short cuts to this. Stick to the program faithfully and you will soon start to see your skin improve...and improve...and improve. And the most fantastic thing about this program is that any improvement on the outside is a direct result of your becoming healthier on the inside.


I recommend working through number 1-3 first: they are the foundation on which beautiful skin and a beautiful body is built. 4-5 are extras for those who want to take massive action for extreme radiance.


1. Get the diet basics right


Eat real, whole foods, and enjoy a wide range of skin superstars. All of these can be found in the Jumpstart Program @ www.thebellyfitclub.com. This program focuses on foods high in beta carotene like yams, sweet potatoes, carrots to name a few. On this program included are the foods to avoid that wreak havoc on all skin types, and weigh us down in every way.


2. Exercise


When you exercise, oxygenated blood whooshes through your system, boosting delivery of nutrients and oxygen to cells, while flushing away cellular wastes and toxins. This oxygenated blood also plumps up your skin and boosts collagen production. Exercise also counteracts the effects of stress by promoting hormonal balance. As we all know, hormonal imbalances are not kind to our body or our face. My Jumpstart program is formulated to rid your body of candida and balance hormonal levels.


3. Drink a Liter of RAW juice a day


This will give your body a glow you can’t get any other way, and will also make the amazing natural color of your eyes shine with extra luminously.


Try our Green Lemonade or any of the juice recipes we offer on www.thebellyfitclub.com.


4. Exfoliate


It’s hard to glow when your skin is covered with a layer of dead cells. For maximum radiance dry brush your entire body with a body brush and your face with a face brush. Why not a scrub? Many exfoliating scrubs on the market are basically razor-sharp abrasive shards in a paste of nasty manmade chemicals. If you do like to use scrubs, make sure it’s natural and gentle.


5. Sweat, baby, sweat


Vigorous exercise is one way to achieve this, but for a real purge through the pores you’ll want to sit in a sauna. Workouts like Bikram Yoga is amazing for your body and your skin. Also, try our Accelerate program at home found at www.thebellyfitclub.com to really get your sweat on.




Beautiful skin and a beautiful body is created by healthy, nourished, oxygenated cells, and this requires not only a clean lifestyle but also a body mind system in a state of “flow”. You know when you are in this state and when you are not. A dull body is the outer reflection of a system that is in a state of stress and sluggishness, with cells undernourished and overloaded with toxicity. Following these 5 tips will get you back in that beautiful state of flow…and that’s what will give you The Glow!


~Kristie

Look Great in Eight! ~by Kristie

Look Great in Eight

~by Kristie Belliston

Burn fat and add sexy curves with the progressive eight-week body blast. Using my fat blasting exercises and training techniques you'll notice a difference in your body within the first week.

Week One and Five: Circuit Train-Chose one exercise from each major muscle group from the workout library found at www.thebellyfitclub.com . Go through each exercise chosen doing 15 reps with no rest between sets. When finished, start at the beginning and repeat two more times. Each day pick a differnt exercise from each muscle group. Cardio-Do four days of cardio for 40-60 minutes.

Week Two and Six: Resistance Training Focus-Chose 3 different body parts to work each day. Do 4 sets of 10 reps for each body part exercise chosen. Cardio-Do 4 days of cardio doing interval training type workouts.

Week Three and Seven: High Rep-Chose 3 different body parts to work each day. Do 4 sets of 20 reps for each body part exercise chosen. Cardio-Bump it up to 5 days this week and train for 30-minutes burning 400-500 calories.

Week Four and Eight: Supersets-This is where you will work two body parts back to back with no rest. Pick three upper body exercises and one three lower body exercises from the exercise library. Pair a upper body exercise with a lower body exercise and alternate the two exercises for 4 sets and 15 reps. You will then move onto the next pair and repeat. Cardio-Stay at 5 cardio sessions this week and do 40 minutes burning 500-600 calories.

After week four, repeat the whole routine. This time around you will increase all weight in pounds lifted by 5 -10 pounds and cardio by 10 minutes.

Follow this with the Jumpstart eating plan found at www.thebellyfitclub.com

Year TBFC Members, let me know if you would like to do this program and I will customize it for you. :)

300 Rep Workout

GET LEAN with SUPERSETS

GET LEAN with SUPERSETS 

Day One

Chest/Back

 

(4 sets of 8 reps)

Dumbbell Bench Press

-superset with-

Bent-Over Rows

(4 sets of 8 reps)

Incline Bench Press

-superset with-

Reverse Fly

 

Day Two

Quads and Hamstrings

(3 sets of 10 reps)
Squats
-superset with-
Deadlifts
Leg Extension

(3 sets of 10 reps)
Standing Calf Raise
-superset with-
Seated Calf Raise


Day Three
Biceps/Triceps

(3 set of 10 reps)
Biceps Curl
-superset with-
Overhead Triceps Extension

(3 sets of 10 reps)
Iso Curl
-superset with-
Bench Triceps Dip


Day Four
Shoulders/Back

(3 sets of 10 reps)
Overhead Shoulder Press
-superset with-
Lat Pull down
Alt. Shoulder Press

(3 sets of 10 reps)
Pull Ups
Shoulder Circles (front to side)
-superset with-
Straight-Arm Pull downs

*Exercise discriptions with pictures can be found @ www.thebellyfitclub.com

NEW! Roasted Stuffed Peppers! Delish :)

Roasted Stuffed Peppers

Featured recipe found at www.thebellyfitclub.com

Dark Chocolate Macaroons

Dark Chocolate Macaroons

A family favorite!  This is sure to be a healthy hit in your home as well.  See more like this @
www.thebellyfitclub.com

 Ingredients:
3 cup coconut flakes, dried, unsweetened
1½ cup cocoa powder or raw carob powder
1 cup maple syrup or agave nectar or raw honey
... ½ cup raw cocao nibs
½ cup coconut butter, raw, virgin, cold pressed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon sea salt, coarse
Preparation:
Mix the ingredients together by hand in a large bowl. Using two spoons, shape macaroons into balls and set on a cookie sheet then place in refrigerator for a 1-2 hours. If you have time and have a dehydrator, place on dehydrator screens. Dehydrate 12-16 hours, until crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle. This will fill your kitchen with the aroma of dark chocolate.

Perceived Exertion Scale

Perceived Exertion Scale

This table, based on the research of Borg, is handy for quantifying the intensity of exercise. It is used in some research for that purpose, but may also be used in training programs to describe the intensity of training sessions.