Tammy Hembrow is doing Pilates – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the influencer flaunts her flat abs in a red crop top and matching shorts during an exercise session. “Pilates has become such a perfect addition to my weight training & I can’t wait for you guys to see the benefits too,” she writes in the caption. Do you want to get in shape like Tammy? Here are some of her top diet and fitness tips.
1. Get Your Zen On
“Meditating really changed my life when I first really discovered its power,” Tammy revealed Instagram post. “One of the first times I tried it I got into a deep meditation & had a full out of body experience completely disconnected from my physical being and there was really no looking back from there. I decided then I would dedicate my life to becoming the healthiest happiest version of myself. Meditating for even just 10 minutes a day can help relieve stress, calm your mind & clear it of negative thoughts, and help you really focus on the present 🍃 There’s no doubt in my mind meditation has helped me not just in daily life but even in my businesses & creativity.” The Mayo Clinic agrees. “When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:
- Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
- Building skills to manage your stress
- Increasing self-awareness
- Focusing on the present
- Reducing negative emotions
- Increasing imagination and creativity
- Increasing patience and tolerance
- Lowering resting heart rate
- Lowering resting blood pressure
- Improving sleep quality
2. Exercise 3 to 4 Times a Week
Regular workouts keep Tammy fit. “I used to work out a lot more before having my kids but currently, I work out 3-4 times a week,” Tammy told Women’s Best. “I find this is enough for me right now because I’ve been working out consistently for years and I know my body and when to increase or decrease my calories to help with my goals.” What motivates her to exercise isn’t just her body. “I honestly feel better when I get my workout in, less sluggish and I find it easier to keep up with my kids,” she told New Idea about one of her motivations to sweat. “I honestly feel better when I get my workout in, less sluggish and I find it easier to keep up with my kids. Whether it’s a gym workout or HIIT home workout I always try to fit it in when I can.”
3. Eat Lots of Protein
Tammy makes sure to eat enough protein. “For me lean protein like chicken breast, turkey and fish, really helps, but I find that with trying to build my booty I wasn’t consuming the amount of protein I needed so supplements like protein shakes helped too,” she told New Idea about her diet. “I needed to eat lots to build that area so I also ate lots of complex carbohydrates like brown rice, oatmeal, potatoes and healthy fats.” She starts her day with oatmeal infused with protein powder, followed by a protein shake after breakfast. She loves “fish, chicken, turkey, beans and vegetables,” for dinner. “I’ve been trying to cut back on meat lately which I have found difficult. I usually end my day with oats and protein again. Boring I know!” She eats small, frequent meals. “I eat every two to three hours,” she told New Idea.
4. Change Your Diet Up Per Your Goals
Tammy Hembrow/Instagram
Tammy understands that adapting your diet to your current goals is key. “I don’t like to limit myself too much if I’m working towards a specific goal. For example, if I want to reduce my weight, I will choose to switch to a weight loss meal plan which involves eating fewer calories. Lucky, I have low and high-calorie plans in my App Tammy Fit so I usually follow the recipes in there and switch between regular, vegetarian and sometimes vegan,” she told Women’s Best.
5. Pilates
In her recent post, Tammy does Pilates, which she says “strengthens your deepest core muscles,” improves posture and alignment, increases flexibility, and helps with strength training. The Mayo Clinic adds that it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and and heightened mind-body awareness.
