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Your butt, buttocks, gluteals, booty, etc... Your backside can be a major point of contention. Maybe you have a tiny waist and a big booty, or a big waist and a small booty, whatever you may be, your butt may not be your favorite asset. Check out this article ! I've never seen a womens' magazine put it like this before... Your gluteus maximus, medius and minimus make your gluteals. Yep, three main muscles, not just one big one. With a few targeted exercises, you can help shape your backside into more of a rounded globe, rather than a flat map. Here are some of my favorites! Bridges and One legged Bridges Hip extensions Squats Lunges (rear, side, split on bench) Incorporating booty specific exercises into your workout can make all the difference. As women, we need to spend a little more attention on the parts that really shape us; for me, that's Butt, Abs, Hips and arms. No, you can't "spot reduce", but by working your nutrition...

Eating Clean, This catch phrase is getting  a lot of lip action lately, and it's no wonder. With many people realizing that processed foods and refined sugars are not the way to go in terms of food choices, they're turning towards the most obvious choice: Clean Eating. What does Clean Eating entail, anyway? Basically, you eat real, whole foods and enjoy the flavours without added sugars, flours, and sauces from a jar that's been sitting on a shelf for months. I just came upon a wonderful website in my quest to send my clients some new recipe ideas, here it is:  http://www.heandsheeatclean.com/p/about-us.html There are tons of great eating clean recipes on this site. Here are another few great recipes I'd love to share with you right now! Crock Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Prep Time:  5 minutes Cook Time:  PT6-8H Total Time:  PT6-8H5M Makes 6-8 servings Ingredients 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce 1/4 cup white vinegar 1...

Protein, the building blocks of your body. Protein is an essential part of your everyday diet, and should be revered when it comes to choosing what you eat. If you eat too much of anything; protein included, your body will store it as fat. Not enough; your body will not be able to function properly. So how much protein is enough? Take your body weight in pounds, and multiply it by .37. That will tell you how many grams, approximately you need per day. Of course, if you are an athlete, you will need more. What are some of the best protein-rich foods? Tuna, chicken, and beef are all good choices. Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams What are your favorite ways to eat protein?