Mothers, Children, And Working Out

Bella Breakdown As a mom, I feel as though I’m under constant pressure to workout and achieve some sort of insane, post-baby body. The idea of which, is totally crazy. The truth of the matter is, despite the fact I got back to my pre-baby weight, my body is completely different! I have muscles in places I didn’t have muscles, and I have fat and excess skin in places I didn’t before. I had to get past this idea of achieving a certain body type. Because honestly, that should never be the goal. It sets you up for failure....

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Fitness – Instagram Vs. Reality

Bella Breakdown I often find I am inundated by fitness pictures and videos on my Instagram feed. I see rock hard abs, toned arms, and frankly perfect rear ends showing me how to do a proper squat on a near daily basis. I can’t help but feel physically inadequate to some of these fitness Instagram pages. It immediately makes me want to throw the cookie I’m usually eating into the garbage and go do about a thousand pushups. But, am I comparing myself to an unobtainable image? Many of the people behind fitness Instagram pages have come out to...

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Pros And Cons Of Working Out With Your Partner

Bella Breakdown If you’re looking to stay in shape (or get in shape) this winter, it’s often helpful to have someone to do it with. Whether it’s a friend or a significant other, having a partner in weight loss crime can help a lot with accountability. But, working out with your partner or significant other may actually hinder your weight loss results if either of you aren’t in it for the long haul. A recent Weight Watchers study came out showing that weight loss can either be hindered or helped by working out with your partner…so you be the...

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15 Insanely Fun Ways to Work Your Butt While You Dance

Bella Breakdown Fitness artist Nicole Winhoffer shows you 15 ways to work your butt while you dance around your room in your underwear. Butt-Enhancing Moves to Master Here are the names of some of her most fun moves: 1. I have a headache. 2. Sweep your clothes to the side of the room. 3. Shimmy. 4. Get low. 5. Shake your booty right and left, then put out the cigarette. 6. Walk backwards and look. 7. He wants your number – celebrate! 8. I’m hot! 9. He didn’t call. 10. That’s OK – walk it off or run it...

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5 Yoga Moves for Toned Arms

Bella Breakdown Looking to tone those arms? Here are 5 great yoga moves to help get your arms looking great in time for summer. #1 Plank Reach With your body in plank position, first reach your right arm directly out in front of you, then return it back to its’ original position. Repeat with your left arm. #2 Side Plank Circles In side plank position, circle your extended arm around in a giant circle. Switch sides. #3 Tabletop Reach In reverse tabletop position with your tummy facing the ceiling, reach one arm forward and up to the sky, then...

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