And I don't mean the one who lives on Drury Lane. You know the one I'm talking about. That little overhang that lies at the top of your jeans and you try cover with extra long tanks and tees. Urban Dictionary has defined the word muffin-top as the "when a person wears a pair of tight jeans that makes their flab spill out over the waistband, just like the top of a muffin sits over the edge of the paper case." Mmm...appetizing, huh?
In case you are a more visual person, I'll help a brotha/sista out:
[Ok, so maybe that last one isn't "technically" a muffin-top, but it came up under google image searches and I just really don't know what to make of it. I think his circulation HAS to be cut off from those jorts?!]
Muffin-Top. Love Handles. Granny Arms. Cankles. Potbelly. Cottage Cheese Thighs. Jelly Roll. The list goes on and on. We have come up with all sorts of cute (and not-so-cute) nicknames for those unnecessary pounds that are hanging out on your body. And that is exactly what those LBS are doing….hangin’ out. Just chillin’. They have no agenda, no plan to leave anytime soon and really enjoy keeping you warm. They do not mind if you have to squeeze or force them into your clothes (the tighter, the better), they LOVE meal time (especially chips & queso), enjoy long periods of inactivity and welcome their friends to join them. No matter how much you may hate them, they are resistant to your unpleasant nicknames and will continue to be unwanted guests on your body until you do something to kick them out.
As Justin and I watched the season premier of The Biggest Loser last night, we talked about the sad amount of overweight Americans, especially children. One of the trainers on the show, Bob Harper, passionately yelled to contestants on the show, “Your bodies WANT to be healthy!!” And as simple of a statement as that seems, it is so true. Our bodies crave the healthy nutrition and activity that God intended for us to have. Not McDonalds and Krispy Kreme. (I’m not going to even pretend like I don’t enjoy a Double Cheeseburger every now and then and those donuts…don’t even get me started!)
It comes to no surprise that being overweight can lead to many serious effects such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Poor nutrition is linked to low disease resistance, lack of energy, heart disease and cancer. A sedentary lifestyle promotes heart attacks, diabetes and bone disease just to name a few. The thoughts that race through my mind after writing those sentences are: expensive healthcare bills and short-lived lives. (For more negative effects of being overweight, check out the CDC website here).
Losing the muffin-top or jelly roll is not just about looking great in a pair of jeans or turning heads when you walk through the mall. It's not about losing ten pounds just so you can finally say that you weigh 120 because that number 'sounds better.' It's not about jumping on the latest "fad-diet" train and seeing where that will temporarily drop you off (and most likely leave you in the dust). The transformation is one that occurs from the inside out. Proper nutrition and exercise will naturally produce a body you are proud of and WANT to maintain! (and you may turn a few heads along the way!;)) Losing the extra pounds (or lots of pounds) is about becoming the absolute healthiest you possible so you can feel the absolute best you can. It is about taking care of yourself NOW, on the front end, so you will not have to invest unnecessary time, money and stress on your health on the back end. We all want to feel great so we can live full lives as the best spouses, parents, grandparents and employees we can be. Right?!
So...do you have a muffin-top that needs to go? Happy with your weight but do not get proper nutrition? Need more energy to exercise? Excuses will always be waiting: tomorrow, a New Years 'resolution,' finances, busy schedule, etc. but why not start today? If not now, when? Take control and your body will be so happy that you did.
If you are interested in losing weight, having more energy or becoming a healthier you, please send Justin and I a message. We are advisors for a world class nutrition company called AdvoCare that offers fitness and financial solutions. We are passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals and would love to share with you how AdvoCare has changed our life. It can absolutely change yours! You can also visit our website here: www.advocates4champions.com
FYI for all you DFW-ers: We are holding a Nutritional Mixer tomorrow (Thursday, September 23) evening at 7:30 PM at Justin's parents house in Fort Worth. We will be going over the amazing nutritional products and business opportunity that AdvoCare has to offer and we would love to share this information with you. Let us know if you are interested or have any questions! :)
It comes to no surprise that being overweight can lead to many serious effects such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Poor nutrition is linked to low disease resistance, lack of energy, heart disease and cancer. A sedentary lifestyle promotes heart attacks, diabetes and bone disease just to name a few. The thoughts that race through my mind after writing those sentences are: expensive healthcare bills and short-lived lives. (For more negative effects of being overweight, check out the CDC website here).
Losing the muffin-top or jelly roll is not just about looking great in a pair of jeans or turning heads when you walk through the mall. It's not about losing ten pounds just so you can finally say that you weigh 120 because that number 'sounds better.' It's not about jumping on the latest "fad-diet" train and seeing where that will temporarily drop you off (and most likely leave you in the dust). The transformation is one that occurs from the inside out. Proper nutrition and exercise will naturally produce a body you are proud of and WANT to maintain! (and you may turn a few heads along the way!;)) Losing the extra pounds (or lots of pounds) is about becoming the absolute healthiest you possible so you can feel the absolute best you can. It is about taking care of yourself NOW, on the front end, so you will not have to invest unnecessary time, money and stress on your health on the back end. We all want to feel great so we can live full lives as the best spouses, parents, grandparents and employees we can be. Right?!
So...do you have a muffin-top that needs to go? Happy with your weight but do not get proper nutrition? Need more energy to exercise? Excuses will always be waiting: tomorrow, a New Years 'resolution,' finances, busy schedule, etc. but why not start today? If not now, when? Take control and your body will be so happy that you did.
If you are interested in losing weight, having more energy or becoming a healthier you, please send Justin and I a message. We are advisors for a world class nutrition company called AdvoCare that offers fitness and financial solutions. We are passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals and would love to share with you how AdvoCare has changed our life. It can absolutely change yours! You can also visit our website here: www.advocates4champions.com
FYI for all you DFW-ers: We are holding a Nutritional Mixer tomorrow (Thursday, September 23) evening at 7:30 PM at Justin's parents house in Fort Worth. We will be going over the amazing nutritional products and business opportunity that AdvoCare has to offer and we would love to share this information with you. Let us know if you are interested or have any questions! :)
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