How El Salvador is Killing Its Pregnant Women

I was cruising my daily medical journal news, and came across an article about the Zika virus and El Salvador’s epidemic outbreak. Don’t get me wrong, I was saddened by the photographs of the microcephaly – stricken babies. I was, however, disheartened by the effects on El Salvador’s women even more.

While the country’s officials are encouraging (cough – guilting) its women to avoid pregnancy for the next two years, they’re making it sound like a cake walk. Unfortunately, we’re all flesh and love (and lust) and hormones and know that life doesn’t work in such a way. Not only is birth control expensive and almost unattainable – abortions are also illegal within the country. So much so, that women can be jailed for having a miscarriage – since they are often mistaken for “illegal” abortions. How scary is that?

So, now you’re wondering how El Salvador is killing its pregnant women, right? Well, think about it.

A woman has been told to abstain, but doesn’t. This woman can’t afford condoms or birth control pills and decides to risk it. Or even worse, what if the woman who is raped? She gets pregnant as a result – because that often happens with unprotected sex. Her family is already poor and can’t afford another mouth. She tries to abort the child on her own.

I’ll leave the rest to your imagination.

How about another scenario. During pregnancy, a woman finds herself miscarrying or delivering early. She knows that her medical emergency may be deemed illegal, so she risks her life and takes care of the miscarriage at home.  Not only is there very little chance of saving the baby, but her life is in danger with every pint of blood she may lose.

Reading the articles led me to wonder what the Salvadoran government’s goal is when restricting the very things that could help beat the Zika epidemic. Is it religious? Moral? Perhaps it’s politically driven; similar to the constant Women’s rights battle we face in America. One thing I know for sure, is that it is killing – and will continue to be how El Salvador is killing its pregnant women. They need more than shame and excuses as to why they should be chaste. The Salvadoran (and countless other women in such countries) need sex education and contraception.

Now, knowing that Zika has been sexually transmitted in the United States – things are getting even more real.

So, what can we do? 

Well, the options are limited as research continues on Zika virus. Here are a few tips to help combat Zika:

Bug Spray:

Provide insect repellent to our friends and family who may be in Zika affected areas. Bug spray can be expensive in these countries, so natives won’t always consider it an option. Think about getting together with other friends/family to send a barrel or care package down to relatives.

Stay Ahead of the Bugs: 

Educate them on the importance of eliminating standing water; pour out laundry buckets, keep outhouses closed, etc.

Netting over beds and cribs are super helpful, since the Zika mosquito is known to strike at night.

Is your family at risk for Zika? Check out this map. 

Send Contraceptives:

It may sound crazy, but this is a great way to help combat Zika as well as STD’s and unwanted pregnancy. Visiting family in the Caribbean? Pack some condoms and leave them with family. No, don’t hand them to Abuela – but think about your younger cousins or older uncles who could utilize them.

Not visiting anytime soon? Consider ordering condoms and mailing them online if postal delivery is an option. Many companies like Sir Richard’s and Sustain ships worldwide. Oh, and show them this video, just in case.

While we “wait” for our countries to step up – let’s show them how it’s done.

Resources:

NY Times 

The Centers for Disease Control 

The Secrets of Fertility, With Dr. Nikki Goldstein

Let’s face it. [tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#SexTalks #Vadge” display_mode=”box”]Some women are as fertile as an ant colony. If she even looks at her partner, she’s pregnant… [/tweetthis]

Some women, on the other hand, struggle with fertility for various reasons. Whether it be stress, their partner’s fertility or medical issues – there’s a lot that goes into creating a life form. While some may think it’s as simple as laying down with a man, there’s much more to getting pregnant. Dr. Nikki Goldstein (named Australia’s best sex educator twice) has spent her career thus far helping women unlock the secrets of fertility. She’s even chronicled her journey of egg freezing! Today, she shares with VForVadge.com some of the key elements that could help many women in their fertility quest.

What is the biggest misconception about age and fertility?

I think this works both ways. I see people either fearful of running out of time so they feel this urge to settle in order to have children or think they have more time when in fact they might be putting themselves in a difficult position when they want to start trying. Fertility is such an unknown thing and will different from person to person but the one thing we really do need to consider is there our fertility is declining at an earlier age. It doesn’t mean that we can’t have children alter but it just might be more difficult. But with accessing various advances in technology, we can do something about this.

What prompted you to chronicle your fertility journey?

When I decided to do this I didn’t feel like there were many other woman in my age bracket [she’s only 30, btw] freezing their eggs and if they had done it or were considering it they were not talking about it openly. It was all so secretive and due to this a real lack of information from a personal point of view. I not only wanted to do something that would show other woman who were curious what was involved but also to do something that would hopefully start relevant conversation around egg freezing and  lift some of the negative stigma attached.

Top factors that can affect fertility:

There are so many different things that affect a woman’s fertility and yes, lifestyle can be one of them, but it could also just one of those things that a woman will struggle to get pregnant. Our fertility is so unknown and so different but we might not know what it all looks like until we start try and it can then often be too late to do anything. As young women, we are taught about motherhood and how babies are borne, etc. – but never consider as part of the fairytale that we might struggle to get there or even not get there at all. Besides not smoking and being on the pill (or various other medical conditions if they are present) there is not much you can do to prolong fertility.

If you knew then what you know now, what would you have done differently

I would have asked for more help. I was very matter of fact going into the process and trying to stay strong but it was harder than I first thought. But when I was going through the process my head space was not there to put my hand up. I was very fortunate I had friends that stepped in but what I learnt was that the process can be physically and mentally hard. Everyone has a different experience but this also strengthened my desire to talk about it openly. I wish there were things other woman had told me before I started. There were people along the way who would call and text and just having someone else who understood what it was all like really helped. That’s why I think we need to be more open about this process and IVF in general as well. As woman, we have the ability to make this easier on each other with that support and need to stop seeing this as competition which I feel really does exists in fertility clinics.

Fight Weight Gain for Valentine’s

It’s the National day to engorge yourself on sweets and romance – Valentine’s Day. We’re surprising our loves and lovers with chocolate covered everything by day – and deliciously sweet drinks at night. When it’s all over, most of us are left staring at our naked selves in the mirror on the morning after wondering what happened. Well – worry no more, baes and beaus! Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist & Exercise Physiologist, Franci Cohen has the perfect exercises to burn off the tasty delights and fight weight gain.

It’s more than just calorie counting, though.  Franci weighs in on how much exercise you need to do to burn off the Valentine’s Day treats.

Cherry Cheesecake

• Calories: 360

• Fat: 21g

Exercise: To burn off 360 calories, Franci suggests the Burpee Bounce Block (The Triple B).

Begin by squatting down low enough that your knees are level with your hips. Be careful not to hyperflex your knees over your feet. Next, place your hands on the floor directly under your shoulders, and jump your feet back, so that you are now in plank position. Quickly jump your feet back in towards your arms, and then jump up to standing position shooting your arms straight above your head.

You just performed your 1st Burpee! Now do 23 more! Each Burpee should take approx 8 seconds, and the total 24 should be done continuously without interruption if possible. Next, stand behind a mini trampoline. If you can’t find a trampoline then you can use a bench or step. Squat down low and then power squat forward up onto the trampoline. Then, power squat off back into your starting squat position on the floor. Repeat 24 power bounce squats. Each squat on/off should take approximately 4 seconds (2 seconds on/2 seconds off).

Finally, step on to trampoline, and pretend you are making the final most important “jump shot” of an NBA basketball game. Stand with feet and knees together, squat down and reach both arms up and out in front of you as you jump up with power.

Repeat 100 jump shots (yes-100)!!!! It should take less than 3 minutes to compete. Now, jog in place on trampoline for 3 full minutes. The consistency of the moderate intensity jog will target fat stores, and the fluctuation between the high-intensity plyometric Burpee block and the moderate aerobic jogging with expend additional calories overall. You are getting the benefits of cross-training. Congrats! You’ve just completed the 1st block of your Burpee Bounce Block-Triple “B”!  NOW repeat the entire block 3 times, and you can kiss that cheesecake goodbye!

6-Piece Box of Godiva Chocolates

• Calories: 440

• Fat: 26g

Exercise: Want to blast away those 440 fat-laden calories of smooth silky chocolate bliss? Franci recommends the Can-Can Lunge.

Start by taking 2 cans of beans/soup/pasta sauce out of your cupboard. 16oz cans are perfect! Holding one can in each hand stand with feet hip-width apart facing a mirror. Step forward with your right leg into a deep lunge, making sure your right knee stays directly over your right ankle (not past-not over the foot), and checking to ascertain that your left hip and knee are in 1 straight line (don’t let left knee pull behind the hip). Now, quickly swap legs while punching your hands down.

Repeat right -left, right- left on single counts (2 seconds each leg), for a total of 60 seconds (30 power lunges with can punches).

Now it’s time for the “can-can”-just like the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall!

Go back to starting standing position and bring arms straight out to the sides so that hands elbows and knees are all on one straight plane. Without bending the knee, lift your right leg up so that leg is parallel to the floor, and as you do this, bring your hands together to touch in center of your body-line. Switch to left leg.

Continue swapping leg lifts with a small bounce in between, and bringing arms in and out each time a leg lifts up. Repeat the “can-can” series for 60 seconds total

Finally backtrack to lunges, doing single lunges (1 at a time without the power swapping). Perform 100 lunges (50 on the right leg and then 50 on the left-no alternating legs).

This should take approx 6-7 minutes to compete (4 seconds per lunge).

Yay! You did it!  Repeat the “Can-Can Lunge” cycle 4 times, and those blissful chocolate medallions will simply melt away!

2 Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with 2 Glasses of Champagne

• Calories: 260

• Fat: 8g

Exercise: To fire up that metabolism and knock out the calories from the bubbly, try this Kickbox Drillmaster.

Facing a mirror start performing front kicks. With your arms in the “on-guard” position, kick your right leg forward so that the ball of your foot is directed toward the mirror. Aim to get your foot above your shoulder height. Repeat on the left leg.

Continuously kick right- left, right- left, until you have performed 100 front kicks (50 on each leg alternating legs). This should take less than 3 minutes.

Next, continue with double front kicks (2 on the right, then 2 on the left). Perform 25 doubles on each leg-still totals 100 kicks, and takes another 3 minutes or less.

Finally, perform non-stop airborne front kicks (100 high then 100 low). Kick your legs (right, left, right, left) in the air non-stop as fast as you can (approx. 1 kick per second), trying to get your legs elevated as high as you can for 100 kicks. The repeat the same 100 locking ankle level (very low), for an active recovery. The 200 kicks should take 3-4 minutes total.

Repeat this Kickbox Drillmaster drill set 3 times, get strong, get ripped, and kick those calories gone!

* Note: * All calories and exercises provided are based on a moderately active 130 pound 30-something year old woman.

**Kimi Note:** Since most of us don’t fit this profile, I’d suggest adding an extra set for each exercise that you do, for better results.

Sound Off: Do you think you’ll be overindulging this Valentine’s Day? Would these moves help you fight weight gain?

Meet Franci Cohen

Franci Cohen is a personal trainer, certified nutritionist, exercise physiologist and creator of SPIDERBANDS®, a total-body cardio resistance workout that leverages gravity and your bodyweight with other intense exercise modules such as rebounding, kickboxing and indoor cycling.  With over 18 years of experience, Franci has been a mainstay in the fitness and nutrition industries. Franci believes in a tough love approach to fitness and health.  “We all have our fitness wake-up call at some point in our lives and it can be a powerful catalyst for change,” says Franci. “Unfortunately, many people overcompensate and try to change everything at once, which is a disaster. Making lasting change involves going through stages that aren’t necessarily linear.  People fluctuate and transition between the stages. Knowing how to move through them can get you where you want to be.”

Franci devotes much of her time to Fuel Fitness, a specialty fitness center in Brooklyn, NY and continues to teach group fitness classes, train clients and broaden her perspective in all areas of fitness, nutrition and wellness.  She designs unique fitness modules and group exercise programs for her clients utilizing the most effective and popular products, tools and exercise equipment available.  “Exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your health, but sometimes it’s hard to just get motivated.  My goal is to keep it fun and interesting by creating out-of-the-box programs that wow my clients with both the innovative nature of the classes, as well as with the rapid results they see in their bodies!  My classes are the ultimate playground where fitness meets fun, and nothing is off limits!”

Education:

• Triple Bachelors Degree

• Masters in Nutrition

• Masters in Exercise Physiology

Certifications:

• Nutritionist

• Group Exercise Instructor

• Group Fitness Specialist

• Personal Trainer

• Lifeguard/Professional Rescuer

• Indoor Cycling Instructor

Certifying Institutions

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.)

• American College of Sports Medicine

• National Academy of Sports Medicine

• American Council on Exercise (ACE)

• American Fitness Association of American (AFAA)

• Mad Dog Athletics

• American Red Cross

Franci has been married for 14 years and currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and four children.

Check Franci out here! 

Keep Condoms in Place with SlipGuards…

I spend my days and nights encouraging the sex active to use protection. Even in 2016, with all the hard to pronounce diseases that are spreading, condom use seems to be the simplest, most tricky task for many individuals (and couples). Many complain about the hassle of getting condoms and putting them on – but there are a large number who are concerned about keeping them on.

Is that you? 

Let’s be honest – many women don’t really care if you wear magnums. What they care about is whether your condom is baggy because it’s the wrong size, or if your condom keeps sliding off. Slipguards is the solution for this issue. Not only should your condom fit right, it should stay on for the entire session.

Why is my condom slipping?

There are plenty of reasons why one would need to keep condoms in place, these are just a few:

Vaginal wetness

Anal lubrication

Condom is too tight (go buy the right size)

Condom is too loose (go buy the right size)

Rigorous (rough) sex shifts condom

Penis shape (curved penis, peyronie’s Disease [PD])

All of these issues can put a strain on the mood when trying to get intimate. That’s where the SlipGuard comes in:

“The Slip Guard is a 100% food grade silicon product designed to eliminate condom slippage. The profile of The Slip Guard is so slim it can go unnoticed during use. Its double ringed design makes it perfect for safe constriction. You heard right! It can also be used as a constriction band, specifically designed to work with condoms.  Made for multiple uses, you can wash it with soap and water. The Slip Guard can handle what ever you throw at it. It can support over 1000 times its own weight…”

How It Works

The Slip Guard is simple. After putting on the condom, make sure it is completely unrolled to the base. Stretching The Slip Guard, slip it over the condom and sit the base of the condom in the middle chamber of The Slip Guard. With one ring contacting the condom and the other making contact with skin. (See detailed instructions here)

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I had the honor of trying the SlipGuard, and I’m definitely a fan. For starters, the packaging is super simple and easy to open. When you’re trying to get busy – no one has time to grab scissors or a boxcutter (hey, I’m from New York – don’t judge!). All you need to do is pop the plastic open and take the SlipGuard out. It makes a great storage unit for the ring as well.

My husband was excited to try it as well. We’ve used penis rings before, but never one that doubled as additional safety. The sound of my toddler rolling over in her crib through the baby monitor is great birth control, but there’s nothing wrong with having a backup to the backup. He slipped it on, and it was like the SlipGuard wasn’t even there.

Third -it freaking GLOWS IN THE DARK!! 

When you’re going through the motions and want to get started, how awesome is it to only have to reach into the nightstand and dart your eyes to the exact thing you want. It made locating the SlipGuard super easy, and I love easy.

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The greatest parts about the SlipGuard so far, is that it cleans easy and it’s reusable dozens of times. The price point is amazing enough that you can stock up on a few and keep one in your travel bag, another in the car and one at home. It’s also a great bridal shower gift, as couples may still be mapping out their life plans.

Pro’s of the SlipGuard:

Easy way to keep condoms in place.

Simple, inconspicuous design.

Stretches to fit larger girth.

Easy to clean

No chemical smell.

Keep condoms in place without additional effort.

Cons of the SlipGuard:

I’ve got nothing so far.

Ultimately,  I give the SlipGuard an A+. I look forward to continued use and a follow-up review, as this is an excellent product.

So, let’s hear your thoughts: would you use the SlipGuard? Why or why not? 

Resources: 

SlipGuards.com

Looking for last minute gifts? Try Gnoments!

I’ll admit, I am a sucker when it comes to gift giving. I love the art of surprise that it fosters in each individual. It’s always exciting to find something that my loved one will really enjoy and put to good use. There are plenty of people, however, who suck at this task. It’s not always easy to gauge what your loved one will enjoy – but one thing everyone loves is love. Telling someone you love them can be one of the most special things a person could receive as a last minute gift.

I got the Gnoments pair in the mail, and even the box was cute. I didn’t want to take them out, but I couldn’t help myself (plus I had to take pics).

Often times, we get so wrapped up in the daily hustle, that we forget about some of the more important things in life; like eating, sleeping and loving our partners.  Gnoments are a way to make a heartfelt gesture without all the hard stuff, especially if you’re not good with remembering flowers and shiny things.

The secret is the tiny compartment in the back of each gnome that lets you slip small notes inside. They’re actually great for engagement rings, too.

*wink, wink*

I like to leave them in random places, like the kitchen counter next to hubby’s lunch. Or the bathroom by his toothbrush to creep him out a little, heheh.

Kidding. Kinda.

Gnoments are great, because even the anti-mushy can enjoy them without feeling overly sentimental. No one knows what’s in the notes but you and your partner. Actually, that’s the best part.

So, what exactly can you say with Gnoments?

• “I love you.”
• “I’m sorry.”
• “I’m so proud of you.”
• “Will you go to Prom with me?”
• “Will you be my Valentine?”
• “Will you be my wife?”

The possibilities are endless, and I love that.

Wanna get Gnoments as last minute gifts? Check out their site here. 

**Note: This is not a paid advertisement. I received the Gnoments in exchange for my honest review. I do not promote anything I don’t agree with or believe in. **

Feeling clueless about what to get your man for the holidays?

I’ve brought in one of the pro’s to help you narrow down the list into four simple categories. Relationship expert and TV personality Damona Hoffman is here with the Girl’s Holiday Gift Cheat Sheet! Whether it’s a new interest or a lifelong partner that you’re looking to gift, Damona has you’re the perfect him to make him smile this holiday season!

Check Out My Printable Checklist!

Damona’s new reality show, #BLACKLOVE, airs this December 9^th and takes you into inside the world of five women and their search for their soulmate – including returning to the scene after divorce, pursuing same-sex love and negotiating interracial relationships. With her guidance they hope to find the love of their lives.

The online dating specialist is also a regular contributor to Huffington Post, J-Date and Match.com, among others.

1. FOCUS ON EXPERIENCES – If you get your man tickets to the basketball game that’s an experience you can share and a memory you can create together (or an opportunity for him to spend that important time with the boys.

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2. GET HIM MORE OF THE SAME – Sometimes a woman subtly tries to shift her boyfriend’s behavior by buying something that she thinks he needs or wishes he would do rather than what he actually wants or needs.  Men are creatures of habit. Rather than trying to be too clever, he will be impressed if you buy him more of something he already uses.

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3.LET HIM BE PAMPERED –Women incorporate self-care, beauty and pampering into our regular maintenance routine. Many men have never had a massage let alone a professional shave or facial. Give him an opportunity to get pampered.

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4. FILL HIS BELLY – There’s a reason they say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Cook him a delicious four course meal or buy him gourmet treats and he’ll literally be eating out of the palm of your hand.

We know that men tend to be easy going creatures at their core, so while we try to razzle dazzle them with nice things – sometimes the simple ones are all they need.

About Damona:

Damona Hoffman is the dating expert of the new generation. An online dating early-adopter and success story, she has been showing singles how to harness the power of technology to find love for over a decade.

A former TV casting director and executive, Damona always entertains while she teaches about celebrating your own unique experiences and personal story and learning to LOVE AS YOU ARE instead of conforming and compromising your individuality to find love.

Visit her at damonahoffman.com

Let’s face it, most of us watch porn. Pornhub anal searches have spiked lately, I’m curious to know why…

These studies are actually an integral part in Pornhub’s operation, since search optimization helps bring more viewers to their site. It’s amazing to see the sexual style preferences of the world, so I am super intrigued with the Pornhub anal search results.

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[quote]As you can see in the chart below, there has indeed been a steady increase in anal searches on Pornhub over the course of the past 6 years and change. Specifically, there has been an overal growth in the popularity of anal searches of 120% in the United States and 78% worldwide, which is in line with the fact that more and more people are experimenting with anal sex in the bedroom as well, according to The Journal of Sexual Medicine.[/quote]

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The 2010 study found that in certain age groups, as much as 46% of women surveyed had engaged in anal sex in their lifetimes. This is an all time high given that in 1992, the highest percentage of women in any age group who admitted to anal sex was 33, which went up to 35% in 2002 and then 46% in 2010. The past few years have seen even more of an emphasis put on all things ass, with the likes of Kim Kardashian and Jen Selter inspiring women all over the world to participate in squat challenges, not to mention the recent launch of a premiere piece of sex tech that perfectly simulates everyone’s dream behind- the TwerkingButt. We’ll move on to a look at how different age and gender demographics get down with anal.

 

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Though more and more women are opening up to anal in the bedroom, male Pornhub users are still 33% more likely to be searching for anal content than their female counterparts, according to our anonymized analytics software. This is not to say that women are opposed to anal-themed videos however, as in our most recent installment of what women want, we found ‘anal’ to be the 18th most searched for term among women that use Pornhub. What really jumped out at us though, was the lack of interest in anal among our 18-24 year old users. This same group is interestingly 290% more likely to search for My Little Pony themed porn than any other age group but is 33% less likely to search for butt sex on Pornhub. Go figure. On the other hand, anal content is the most popular among our 35-44 year old users, who are 30% more likely to search for it than any other age group. Let’s see which types of anal searches have shown the most growth over the past few years.

 

 

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[quote]‘Gangbang’ is the anal-affiliated search term that has shown the most growth over the years, at an astounding 499%. Other top gainers include ‘teen,’ ‘lesbian,’ and ‘ebony’ at 263%, 200%, and 147% respectively. In this same vein, when we conducted our 2014 Year in Review, we noted that even just over the course of the previous year, there had been some considerable growth specifically with regards to ebony and group sex type content, likely contributing to the related increases we see here too. Let’s finish off with a look at which anal-related terms have dipped down in popularity the most.

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[quote]It seems that Pornhub users worldwide have loosened up with searches linking ‘anal’ and ‘tight’ in that our statisticians noted this term as the one that has demonstrated the biggest drop since 2009 at 76%. Searches for ‘sexy anal’ are down 69% while searches for ‘anal brunette’ are down 59% – we’ll let you make your own jokes about these, feel free to drop them in the comment section below![/quote]

I am astounded! Primarily by the Gangbang Anal searches; but I won’t go into too much detail there.

Are you brave enough to share your favorite search terms with us? Tell me yours, I’ll tell you mine! 

With fall easing its way in to many regions, it’s easy to slip out of your fitness regimen – or never start one at all. Not to worry! I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite ways to sneak little workouts in throughout the day. Who says you can’t stay sexy with no gym?

*Note: I’ve added an Amazon affiliate link to help with your fitness experience – you’re welcome to explore!*

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Squat While Brushing Your Teeth.

It may seem silly now, but that two minutes in the morning and before bed can make a noticeable difference.

If you take toothbrush breaks at work or school, you can add this regimen in each day, too. It costs nothing, and your legs use the resistance of your body weight to tone thighs and glutes. Who doesn’t like a sexy butt?

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Do Crunches While Driving

I do this every day, each time I get into the car. Lean back into the seat and compress your abdominal muscles upward. When you’re at a stop light (not a stop sign!), sit up straight and compress your abdominal muscles downward. You can put your hands behind your head as a guide, but don’t be surprised if the driver next to you starts giving the side eye.

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**Bonus Tip**

Try a Workout Belt

I’ve been a gym head for quite a few years, and have gone through quite a few workout belts. Not only can they help moms who are getting fit post-partum, they are great for sweating off water weight when you need to slim down for a party/event. The Sweet Sweat Belt is awesome, and even comes with a sample of their slimming gel. Who doesn’t like free stuff?

Calf Raises While Walking

Sounds silly, right? Basketball players are constantly standing on their toes, there are even sneakers with “no heel,” to help build calves. How about doing it for free, though? To avoid fatigue, pick one specific time to do these calf-raises, like when you’re going to the bathroom. This gives your legs a break, but provides a trigger to remind you.

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Stretches at Work

If you think they’re looking at you funny now, wait until your hot(ter) body comes in. Stretching is a natural way to improve posture (which elongates you) AND relieve muscles that may be fatigued from sitting too long (yes, that happens). If you work on your feet, stretching aids the muscles in receiving oxygen and avoids fatigue.

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Dance at Least Once Per Day

Look at dancers, do you see how toned they are? Take note of that while you’re going through your day, and think about dancing at some point. I dance after coming in from the office; while I’m making dinner or cleaning up after my toddler. Sometimes, I’ll make a little #Sage333 routine in my head and dance it out in my living room.

If you’ve never seen a #Sage333 video on Instagram – here’s your chance…

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Put in More Work During Sex. 

Yes – more! As you gyrate, you burn calories and release endorphins that help you keep belly weight down. Done at least three times a week, you may actually notice visible change within a few weeks. So, add more variation in positions when possible to get you sweating!

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Do you have any easy fitness tips to help your fellow readers? Comment below, or send them anonymously to contact@vforvadge.com. They may be featured in a future post and help someone get their sexy on!