This year’s Oscars was not only a celebration of amazing movies and incredible performances, but it was clearly the year of the sexy shoulder.

The most popular style this year was clearly the strapless dress. In order to pull this off with confidence, you want to have seriously sexy shoulders. To achieve this, you want to follow my Red Carpet Ready diet and full body workouts - but then, we are going to polish the shoulders. This is where I add a circuit to hone in on a special body part.

If you want seriously sexy shoulders like the stars, then I’ve got a circuit for you!

Start with a warm-up of Y’s, T’s and Scarecrows (from the previous post) - do 10 reps of each and do the warm-up circuit 2x.

(A) Rear Delt Flye - 12 reps x 3 to 5 lbs

(B) W’s - 15 reps x 5-8 lbs

(C) Lateral Raise - 12 reps x 5 lbs

*Do this circuit 3x

For optimal results, follow the eating and exercise protocol in Red Carpet Ready

Give this mini-circuit a shot and let me know what you think!  Not only is it great for Red Carpet Ready shoulders… but remember, Summer is coming which means TANK-TOP SEASON!

Have fun!

I have always loved a strong, sexy back. My favorite dressed are the ones that show it off. if you want to bring a sexy back to your next party, then I have for you!

Of course you will want to follow my Red Carpet Ready fitness and diet plan for optimal results - but, add this workout for specialized “sexy back” training. Of course, every back looks better with a strong core and flat abs, so you will find exercises for that as well.

Warm up and do some arm swings back and forth, and open and close.

Circuit #1 - do this circuit 2 times

(A) Y’s - 10 reps

(B) T’s - 10 reps

(C) Scarecrows - 10 reps

Circuit #2 - do this circuit 3-4 times

(D) One Arm Row - 12 x 10 lbs

(E) Valband Deluxe 2 Arm Row - 15 reps

(F) Superman - 10 reps

(G) Valslide Mountain Climber - 20 reps (each leg)

(H) Valslide 1 Arm Slide - 12 reps (each arm)

You Know You’re A Red Carpet Ready Girl When…

1. …when you have snack bags of almonds and California raisins stored in your pantry, your car and every tote bag. - Lauren Flatow

2. … when praying on your knees, you pop into a plank,thus achieving fitness and grace at once. - Michelle Schmitt

3 …when you look at restaurant menus ahead of time to make sure there is something Red Carpet Ready to eat - LeeAnne Hebert

4. …you always set high expectations but realize that the goal is “progress, not perfection.” - Jen Hardy

5. …when you’re “one workout away from a good mood!” - Veronica Trejo

6. … when you get your exercise in daily without thinking twice! You just do it naturally! - Mary Bess Dalton

7. … when you catch your abs in the mirror do a double take. - Elizabeth Kramers

8. … when you think lunges instead of lunches. - Silke Sheppard

9. … when you pack your Valslides for your vacation but forget your toothbrush. - Grainne Murphy

10. … when shopping is more fun because clothes fit you better! - Danielly Ortiz

11. … when you have Valslides in your purse, or keep a pair in your car just in case you get a chance to workout!! - Mandy Stafford

12. … when you wake up for work at 9 AM, after getting home from being out on the town at 4AM, and your lunch for the day is already packed and ready to go! - Nikki Razavi

13. … when you look forward to Monday because it’s your Action Hero Babe “BUILD” day! - Pauline Church

14. … when you get your 75 year old grandmother to try and then buy Valslides. - Anne Samoilov

15. … when you opt to cover up at the swimming pool, not because you feel fat, but because you want to avoid getting hit on. - Jenny Sledge

16. … when you know that you are in control of your health and happiness. -Anna Denman

Are you a Red Carpet Ready Girl?

Red Carpet Ready isn’t only an amazing program designed to get you on your way to your most amazing body ever, it’s also a lifestyle change. When you change your habits to reflect what you want to achieve out of any program, it becomes second nature and something you do without thinking twice.

To find out more about the Red Carpet Ready and The Red Carpet Ready Club, visit WWW. REDCARPETREADY.COM

With the Oscars less than a week away, all the celebs are working hard to make sure they look Red Carpet Ready for the big night. Well, you don’t need to be a celebrity to look and feel your best - all you need to do is follow the checklist below and you’ll be on your way to getting Red Carpet Ready!

1. Decide! It all starts here. This is not a “should”, like “I know I should get in shape”, “I should workout”, or “I should eat better”. This is “I WILL get in shape”. I WILL do whatever it takes and I will start now!

2. Order the Red Carpet Ready Starter Kit. This kit come with everything you need to transform your body. Just add a couple pair of dumbbells and get started.

3. Set your start and deadline. No matter which exercise program you follow, set a start date and a deadline - it creates some urgency.

4. Take your before pics (you will thank me later). I know this is hard. Please don’t hate on yourself. This is so you get a clear picture of where you are.

5. Write your intentions. This is the cornerstone of my Red Carpet Ready Program. Intentions serve to keep you goals and how you intend to achieve them in the front of your mind.
Sample Intentions:
I intend to be back in my skinny size 4 jeans by April 16th, 2010.
I intend to eat clean, minimizing sugar, alcohol and white flour.
I intend to do 3 full body Red Carpet Ready workouts each week.

6. Create a journal in the Red Carpet Ready Club. This is your support group - they are here to help. Joining the club is optional but it can really make a big difference in your results. Many of the women have had incredible success and are willing to help you do the same.

7. Read the book, organize your workout space. Motivation tends to follow action, so these are some easy action steps to get you going. You could also create a new playlist or get some new workout clothes.

8. Do your kitchen purge and re-stock. The answer to late night snacking or an afternoon binge is to get the trigger foods out of the house. Re-stock with healthy Red Carpet Ready approved foods and snacks.

9. Do the Red Carpet Ready Workouts. They are different for a reason. They are designed to create a long, lean, sexy look. Get ready for your Red Carpet Ready moment. For a sample Red Carpet Ready workout click here

10. Plan, prep, and prepare your food. I will repeat this often. For now, please trust me that this is the answer to eating better and freedom from addictions.

11. Practice saying “Thank You” … you’re about to hear, “You look amazing!”, “You look fabulous”, “You look wonderful”. Just say, Thank you.