Hello ladies and welcome to all of you for DAY 2 of our 2016 Challenge: Eat, Move, Change!
Was that first day too tough? Have you found friends to join you in this challenge?
Today, we’re keeping things gentle for this second day of the challenge 🙂
There’s nothing better than starting your day with a large glass of warm lemon water to detoxify your body.
Recipe of the day
Every weekend, we’ll share a special breakfast recipe with you. For this second day, we’re suggesting a recipe for healthy, wholesome banana muffins!
Ingredients – makes 6 muffins :
1 banana
1 egg
60g cornstarch
60g flour
40g caster sugar
60g 0% fromage blanc
1 tsp baking powder
30ml semi-skimmed milk
A little vanilla extract
Method:
Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, sugar and baking powder.
Crack the egg and add it to the bowl, followed by the fromage blanc.
Mix everything together, stir in the milk, then add a little vanilla.
Step 2:
Peel the banana and cut it into 6 pieces.
Add the banana pieces to the bowl with all the other ingredients.
Pour the batter into a muffin tin and press one piece of banana into the centre of each muffin.
Bake at 200°C for 25 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they cook.
For lunch or dinner today, go for a composed salad with seasonal vegetables and pan-fried chicken strips.
Today’s exercise: the squat!
A tried-and-tested exercise for working the glutes and thighs, squats are your best ally for a lifted bottom and slimmer legs!
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and parallel.
Keeping your back as straight as possible, bend your knees until you reach a seated position: push your hips back and down.
Your back should be slightly tilted forward and your knees must not go past your toes. Once in this position, you should feel your glutes and thighs working.
The key is to stay engaged and avoid tipping forward. To come back up, press firmly into the floor to keep your balance and drive upward through your legs. Squeeze your glutes on the way up for even better results.
Fitness challenge: complete 4 sets of 20 reps.
Today’s tip: the pinch-and-roll massage
92% of women have cellulite, which is why today we’re sharing our top tip for tackling it: the pinch-and-roll technique!
The pinch-and-roll is THE most effective anti-cellulite massage technique out there.
It involves “kneading” the skin with your hands over areas affected by cellulite.
The movement is performed from the bottom upward to boost circulation. Even if the technique can feel a little uncomfortable at times, it is remarkably effective against all types of cellulite.
Don’t forget to follow these guidelines before you begin:
• The massage should always be performed on skin that has been oiled beforehand.
• The pinch-and-roll technique should never be used on broken or wounded skin, as this could worsen injuries and interfere with healing.
• Drink at least 2 large glasses of water after each session to help drain
For those of you who have a CelluBlue cup, do a session this evening on the area of your choice (thighs, bottom, stomach or arms).
For everyone else, feel free to use the manual massage technique.
A quick reminder on how to use your CelluBlue cup :
1. Apply an oil to the area affected by cellulite.
2. Pinch the cup between your fingers to expel the air.
3. Place the CelluBlue cup on the area with cellulite and release – your skin is then drawn up into the cup.
4. Begin the massage: make targeted upward movements (for 3 minutes), then side-to-side movements (for 1 minute), followed by circular movements (for 1 minute). Adjust the suction intensity by pinching the cup more or less firmly.
5. After your session, remember to drink water or a green tea.
Do you have a CelluBlue cup? Are you familiar with our product?
This 100% medical-grade silicone cup lets you recreate the pinch-and-roll massage at home, quickly and easily! First results are visible in just 21 days. Get your cup at www.cellublue.com
Confirm your step
Once you’ve completed today’s workout, please confirm your step with our coach: on our Facebook page and/or on our Instagram account (@cellublue) by leaving a comment saying “Challenge 2016: Day 2 OK”
Thank you for taking part – see you tomorrow morning 🙂
Go further
Got a little extra time today?
Every day we’ll share 3 articles from our blog to help you go further with tips, extra exercises and additional recipes, and more… 🙂
https://www.cellublue.com/blog/nos-astuces-se-sentir-rassasiee-eviter-grignotage/
https://www.cellublue.com/blog/faire-les-squats/
https://www.cellublue.com/blog/cellulite-ameliorez-la-circulation-jambes/
Useful categories : Slimming Program.