's motd Wednesday May 25, 2011

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SIX-PACK

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

No, I'm not talking about a

six-pack of diet sodas. I'm talking about that

other six-pack. You know, the one in your

abdomen.

Oh yes, everyone wants to have a six-pack

stomach. That's right, both men and women.

When you look through a lot of today's magazines,

you'll see one celebrity or model after another

showing off their tummy's six-pack. They even sell

these t-shirts that have a full-color illustration of

a six-pack on the front, to make it look like it's yours.

LOL. (Some of my shipmates on the Cruise To Lose wear

them and they always make me laugh.)

Did you know? There really are six muscles in your

stomach, three on either side. In fact, that's where

the tummy-defining phrase "six-pack" comes from. Now

I have to tell you, that six-pack in your tummy just loves

when you exercise. And I give this six-pack of mine

the exercise it needs every morning with my 150

sit-ups. Or crunches, (as some people call them).

For those sit-ups, you have to get down on the floor,

laying on your back. Then, bend your knees while

keeping your feet flat on the floor. Take your

hands, cusp them behind your head and then, ready...crunch-up

or...sit-up!

Now I'm not going to tell you this is my favorite

exercise. In fact, I used to hate doing sit-ups. But

I am going to tell you that I love the

results I get from doing them! I do my sit-ups

everyday and can really see the results in my

stomach. Just remember, you have to do them everyday

because if you don't, then your stomach will only end

up hurting whenever you do those sit-ups. Hey, make

your stomach stronger by working that

six-pack of yours everyday.

Not only do your abs look

good when you work them out faithfully but your strong

six-pack also plays an important role in your posture.

The stronger your abs, the better stability they

provide your back and spine. This, in turn, helps you

stand up straight and walk more properly.

Your stomach muscles also play a role in your body's flexibility.

Some of those dance movements you do when you're

sweatin' require a little twist here or some bending

there. Your stomach muscles will help you do those

moves more effectively.

And let's talk about your breathing. As

your lungs take in air, your abdominal muscles help

push the air back out through your nose and mouth.

Remember...deep breaths!

I want you to think about all this

and remind yourself how important those abdominal

muscles of yours are. So, are you doing your sit-ups

everyday? And when was the last time you did them and

how many did you do? Listen, don't go to bed tonight

without getting on that floor and doing your

sit-ups/crunches. Hey, keep it up and,

soon...you could be the next Calvin Klein

Underwear model!

Love,