Blend up this beauty so you don’t feel sluggish while playing on the sand & in the surf!
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1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
MB: I took a huge leap of faith when I came to NYC from Romania after I turned 21. I found a job fast and began my love affair with New York. Since coming here, I have become seriously interested in fitness, diet and wellness (just like most New York women!!)
2. How did you end up working at Lucille Roberts?
MB: I started working at the Lucille Roberts Grand Central location in July 2011 as a front desk girl. I really saw how much women struggle with weight loss and dedication. I began to love being part of an encouraging environment, it made me feel good about myself – just sharing a tip about exercise or diet meant a lot to me.
3. What are some personal fitness goals you have and how do you achieve them?
MB: My goals are, obviously, to stay in great shape, keep my body fat really low, work more on my posture and flexibility and become more muscular in my lower body. I try to take at least 2 High Intensity Interval Training classes a week, 1 Pilates session and I try to use weights every time I go to the gym. The muscle I get from doing a little weights each time helps burn off all the chocolate I eat. I’ve also learned that the most valuable piece of equipment is your body weight. I used to hate exercises like push-ups, side-planks, and burpees, but now I’m addicted to these tough exercises. They help you build strength in both upper and lower body while completely toning up these areas. Between these series, for cardio, I jump rope.
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It’s 7 am, your alarm clock is incessantly buzzing, signaling it is time to rise and shine and prepare for your day ahead. You jump off the bed, get in the shower and repeat your daily affirmations, “I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman!” After your mental preparation, you decide “Okay I am ready to sweat sweat sweat.” You go into your drawer grab your frumpy t-shirt and shorts because you figure “it is going to get sweaty regardless.”
Unaware that your enthusiasm to exercise is decreasing, looking into the mirror you see thunder thighs and suddenly you have grown a muffin top. You repeat again ” I am strong, I am invincible I am woman.” But this time the motivation and confidence to go workout is lacking. You realize your frumpy outfit is the source of your declining motivation and self-confidence.
Although at first thought choosing ”nice” clothing doesn’t make sense, the reality is when you wear clothing that compliments and flatters your body, you will receive the confidence and the motivation needed to do a kick butt in your exercise routine! Here are 5 tips!
We know, we know. The Shamrock Shake looks so good. Cool, minty and green!
Well it’s also 680 calories and I don’t think it’s worth an entire hour on the elliptical so step away!
We’ve got a great shake for you packed with protein and just as festive!
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Sometimes all you want in the morning is a refreshing glass of OJ.
Satisfy your cravings with an added boost.
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1. Blend all ingredients until consistent (there will be some “pulpy” parts).
2. Enjoy along side your breakfast!
We’ve just launched the second edition of Lucille Roberts Radio. You can check it out here for great music to listen to during your workout, at work or at home.
We sat down with DJ Lindsay Luv, the curator of the playlists and our friend in fitness. Check out our interview with her and let us know what you’d like us to ask her for next month’s chat! Don’t forget to follow her on Twitter and like her on Facebook!
1. Which celebrities do you think have killer abs?
Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel! She has a nice flat stomach while maintaining a great feminine shape! Gotta luv a supermodel’s abs! Also Spice Girl & X Factor Host Mel B has a killer six pack at all times- even after 3 children (major kudos!), and I am a sucker for Cameron Diaz’s tight abs!
2. What 5 songs are a must for a hard run on the treadmill?
So we’re guessing you didn’t stock your fridge with healthy food. And yesterday you were eating chips and ice cream. No? Just us? Well either way, this Crazy 8s routine will get your heart rate up and fire up your sleeping muscles. If you need a visual of some of the moves, watch the video below!
Lucille Roberts Radio is here and it is amazing. Listen now!
Looking for a great workout to do at the gym or at home? Check out our videos from Dr. Emily on Youtube!
When you first start working out you should learn your BMI and your BMR. We'll help you figure out what those letters mean and how they can help you here!
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