The Recipe For Perfect Abs
30% Gym + 70%Diet.
Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym.

Taken for my first magazine cover shoot in 2009.
That tiny waist is now layered with a bit of "excess" (no thanks to greasy food and suppers) but looking at this photo gives me comfort in knowing that I've reached my goal once and I can definitely do it again.
How Do I Stay Motivated?
Working out in the morning gives you a energy and confidence boost because you start the day with a success rather than setting you up for failure when you don’t work out in the evening.
Oh, and a healthy breakfast with oats is another GREAT way to start your first meal of the day.
VSX: When Your Body Feels Good, You Look Good
How do Victoria's Secret Angels Candice Swanepoel and Erin Heatherton gear up for a Supermodel-worthy workout? Watch as they rock the Fall 2011 VSX Sexy Sport collection.
Lovin' their tagline too - "When Your Body Feels Good, You Look Good".

With this new line-up of yoga pants, sports bras and workout clothing, sweating is sexier than ever.
Behind-the-scenes...

Candice is sure lookin' lean, toned, fit and mighty fine!
Your Body Is Your Temple… Treat It That Way.
TREAT YOUR BODY LIKE THE MOST EXPENSIVE PIECE OF JEWELRY.
AFTERALL, IT IS THE ONLY PLACE YOU HAVE TO LIVE IN FOREVER.
Fuel it with the most delicious and healthy foods. Cleanse it with enough water. Smother it with body lotion. Wear it with pride.

Your Motivation of the Day: Ashley Sky.
There is absolutely everything to love about Ashley Sky. Let us begin with stats. She is 20 years old. OK that works. She lives in Miami. That also works due to the being tanned all year around. Finally she’s 5’9 and weighs 104 lbs. Looking at that toned body, there's no doubt this girl follows a strict diet with an intense workout. That, or, really, really good genes.
(hat tip: Uncoached)
Quote of the Day: The Minute You Think About Giving Up…
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The minute you think about giving up, think about what held you back for so long.

Fitness Tips For Dummies!
It may not be 100% accurate or technically sound but his tips are very practical and easy to understand. I also find him quite entertaining.
Memorable quotes:
"If you wanna start 'carving' up (meaning getting ripped), then you gotta stop carbing up!"
"The human body uses carbohydrates to get energy, right? ...You don't need any energy to watch TV or to chill! Don't eat carbs at night, voila!"
"Since you wanna starve me throughout the day, I'll just store the fat right there."
"The word DIET basically means the way we eat. People think being on a diet means starting to eat less food... NO. It just means the way you eat."
"You have to push your body to the next level."
"You will never see an overweight sprinter."
Need A Motivation Boost? Watch This.
This has got to be the most inspiring and motivational speech I've ever seen. Watch this if you've got 3 minutes. I promise it'll do you good.
8AM. EVERY MORNING. LET’S RUN.

Building up my stamina for this Saturday's Standard Chartered 5km fun run. I'm on the treadmill because there's just nowhere to run in my neighborhood. I just hope I won't pass out from heat exhaustion when I'm out there!
Motivation of the Day: Nicole Scherzinger
Have you seen her latest music video? I love how she's doing the traditional Hawaiian hula dance between 1:20 - 1:40. Hot.
GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND GO TO THE GYM!








