Article: This exercise not only works your abdominal, but it will help give your body more overall flexibility. Lie on your back on the floor with your arms extended at your sides and an exercise ball between your straight legs. Squeeze the ball slightly and tighten your abs. Then inhale as you slowly use your legs to lift the ball up. Push your hands down into the ground or place them under your glutes for more support. Keep lifting in a slow and controlled motion to pull the ball all the way over your head. Then, slowly lower back down to the ground. This is an extremely effective exercise, but it requires the use of a captain's chair. If you don't have one at home, they should be readily available at your local gym. To perform the exercise, position your forearms and back on the provided pads and dangle your legs down below you. Tightly grip the handles of the machine. Slowly lift your legs towards your chest. Keep your knees and feet together. Then lower your legs back down in the same slow, controlled manner. . Place the rocker on a flat, lever surface and lower yourself to the floor. Place your head on the head rest so that your back is flat on the floor and your shoulders are slightly raised. Keep your feet on the floor and your knees bent at a 45 angle. Grip the sidebars of the rocker. As you exhale, contract your abs (not your arms) to push yourself forward. To work your obliques, do the same motion, but drop your knees to one side. Then, repeat with the other side. Lie on the exercise ball so that the middle of your back is touching the ball and your feet are planted firmly on the floor. Lace your fingers behind your head. Contract your hips and glutes and inhale. As you exhale, roll your body up slowly so that your head is raised and your shoulder blades are raised slightly up off the ball. Don't drop your hips. Then, slowly lower yourself back to the starting position. Tie a piece of exercise tubing about two and a half feet above the floor. Lie on your back and bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor. Hold the exercise tubing in your hands behind your head. Then, perform a traditional crunch. Keep in mind that the further you are positioned from the anchor point of the exercise tubing, the more strenuous this exercise will be. . A torso track is a machine that is designed to work all of your abdominal muscles at once. To use, place the track on the floor. Kneel on the padded cushion. Grip the handles with both hands. Contract your abs. Exhale as you move forward as fast as possible. Then pull yourself back to the start and inhale. Keep your abs contracted the whole time. If you loosen your abs, you'll place dangerous strain on your back. An ab roller is a wheel designed to help you work your abdominal. Kneel on a pillow or folder up blanket on the ground and grip the roller with both hands. Contract your abs and roll yourself forward until your knees come up off the floor and your body is hovering just above the ground. Hold the position for 2 to 3 seconds or as long as you can before slowly pulling back to the starting position. Remember to use your abs to pull yourself back, not your hips. Your ankles shouldn't come close to your hips when you're performing this exercise.
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Continue using your exercise ball as you move into a higher intensity workout with a supine overhead stretch. Work out with the captain's chair. Use an Ab Rocker Work your upper abdominal with exercise ball curls. Work your lower abdominal with exercise tubing pulls. Use a Torso Track Finish this portion of your workout by using an ab roller.
Article: Drizzle the seeds with olive oil, and then sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss the seeds so that they are evenly coated. Seeds should be light brown and crispy.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Spread pumpkin seeds in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Article: One of the most reliable ways to survive school while pregnant is to have on-campus health support. Visit the school nurse and ask what sorts of aid are available. Unless you study at a university with its own hospital, you are unlikely to have all your health needs taken care of on campus. Visit a regular doctor for other needs. If you are a teenager, you are at a higher risk for pregnancy complications such as anemia, premature birth, and high blood pressure. If your parents have health insurance that covers dependents, you may be covered by their plan until you are 26. Discuss the terms of your parents' health insurance policy to determine whether or not you are covered. If getting on your parents' insurance plan is not an option (maybe you are not on good terms or you aren't covered), you will need to seek out your own insurance. Giving birth qualifies you to apply for government insurance even after the deadline for Open Enrollment (or the period during which you can sign up for insurance) has passed. If you enroll up to 60 days after giving birth, your insurance will begin the day of the event. So, if you give birth on March 15, 2016 and enroll on May 14, 2016, you coverage applies from March 15 to the end of the year (December 31, 2016). If you are unable to work or afford the monthly payments for insurance, you may be eligible for Medicaid through your state. If you receive Medicaid, your infant will automatically be eligible for coverage as well. Each state has its own requirements for eligibility, so you will need to contact your local Medicaid office to find out if you qualify. Try searching here for an office near you. While you wait for your government insurance, visit a free clinic. They may have resources your school doesn't have, such as classes for expecting parents and material assistance. Most towns have women's health centers or family services centers you can visit. Being pregnant and in school is a lot of work. You will need your friends to help you out in ways they never have. If your friends have not been pregnant or helped someone who is pregnant, they may not pick up quickly on your new needs. Communicate clearly about things you need. You may need help with food, with errands, and with getting around. Create a schedule and ask your friends to sign up for shifts. If you are in middle or high school, you also may need help socially, as some people won't "get it." Ask your friends to stand up for you if they hear someone spreading rumors or calling you names. Tell your best friends exactly what you're going through. If student pregnancy is unusual at your school, you will have to spell out your needs to your friends. Tell them what you are worried about, what you need, and that you appreciate their support. If you don't have supportive friends, see if you can join a local meet up group for new parents. You'll meet people who have gone through what you are going through. Your mood may become more variable during pregnancy, which can affect your performance in school. Depression might happen during pregnancy, and is very common afterward. If you find yourself to be unusually sad, have thoughts of hurting yourself, or feelings of hopelessness, report this to your doctor like you would a physical pain. Ask your doctor for help finding a therapist or a social worker to get you through your depression. If you are facing familial rejection for your pregnancy, you will need to find a place to live in your area. Ask your counselor or social worker to help you find a group home for pregnant teens and teen parents that will not require you to move far from your school. If you are escaping an abusive relationship with your partner or family, you may need to stay in a secret location. Contact your social worker or local police and ask for help if you are being physically harmed or endangered.
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Get medical support. Enlist help from friends. Find mental health support. Find a safe home.