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Hey Guys,
Summer is literally around the corner. What have you been doing to stay in shape?
Well me...I was so inspired by Jessica's legs that I wanted to start running. I got my workout clothes but what I was missing was the obvious...sneakers! I was so excited to purchase my first pair of sneakers in 6 years (lol). I went to Modell's to see if they had the Shape Ups (Sketchers, yes the ones that Kim Kardashian wears lol), they looked perfect for me! Come to find out they didn't have my size. So I went to the Sketchers store in Times Square and found them! The sales person gave me a brief education on the sneakers and I learned the ones that the pair I originally wanted were only for walking.
For those who knows me I'm not a sneaker fan, so I had no clue that there were certain sneakers for everything...toning, walking, aerobics, running, etc. He pointed out Shape Ups Walk/Run. These you can use for almost everything! I was sold (and they had it in Black with PINK).
For those who knows me I'm not a sneaker fan, so I had no clue that there were certain sneakers for everything...toning, walking, aerobics, running, etc. He pointed out Shape Ups Walk/Run. These you can use for almost everything! I was sold (and they had it in Black with PINK).
Apparently the Shape Ups I purchase are designed to:
- Burn Calories
- Increase Muscle Activation
- Improve Posture
- Reduce Back Stress
Wearing Shape Ups footwear may result in more toned leg and buttocks muscles - all when your walking, running, working or out and about. Did you know wearing curved-bottom shoes will help you burn calories, resulting in a leaner YOU!?!
My sneakers are very light and I learned that's important to use when running and its cushioned so its comfy to walk/run in. I ran to work today and I felt like I was flying! Jess and I are going to start running the Brooklyn Bridge at least 3 times a week! I really want my legs and booty toned for this summer and I'm thankful for my Sketchers helping me achieve that :)...Kimmy K move out the way (JK lol).
So after a good workout, TRY to watch what you eat. I know a lot of people are not big fans of "dieting" and that's ok. You just have to learn to maintain a balance to live a healthy life. For those who ARE into finding the new best diet, here is a good one that I'm currently on, its Special K diet:
MEAL 1
Start your day with: Any Special K® Cereal, 2/3 cup skim milk and your choice of fruit, or have a Protein Shake or Protein Meal Bar. When selecting Special K™ Low Fat Granola Cereal, choose either 2/3 cup of skim milk or fruit.
MEAL 2
Replace a second meal with one of these yummy options:
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MEAL 3
Eat your third meal as you normally do.
Remember, you can make this meal either the first, second or last meal of the day.
SNACk
Enjoy two great-tasting Special K™ snacks every day (and at any time)!
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Drink beverages as you normally do.
You will see results in 2 weeks!...I currently weigh 128lb, I'm trying to see if I can go down to 120lbs before my trip to Miami in two weeks.
Also be sure to DRINK LOTS OF WATER! That's the ultimate secret to any weight-loss. Cut/minimize your intake on soda, juices, alcohol...Yes I know alcohol... but checkout this diet-friendly alcohol diet below :
Well that's about all folks! Check out Jessica's blog for more tips on how to maintain that sexyy bodyyy!
Got to bring it back! Song of the Week: "Sexy Body" - Sasha ft. Fatman
xo, Samantha
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Summer's right around the corner and with Samantha and I both booking vacations this month, we suddenly began obsessing over how we would look in our bikini's (lol)!
So while Samantha gave you some helpful tips on healthy eating...I decided to share with you some of the most effective exercises to maintain your sexy physique.
Let's start with why you should be exercising to begin with. Experts say that regular physical activity improves your health in the following ways: reduces the risk of premature death (that's enough of a reason right there!), reduces the risk of heart disease, reduces the risk of diabetes, reduces the risk of colon cancer, reduces feelings of depression and anxiety, helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints, promotes psychological well-being, helps control weight, build lean muscle mass and reduces body fat, prevents the development of high blood pressure and helps release stress.
Motivated yet? Hope so...now let's get you started! You should start out slowly, especially if you've been inactive for years. Begin with a 10-minute period of light exercise (maybe a brisk walk) and gradually increase how long and the intensity of your exercise. For example, stop being lazy and take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Now that you're warmed up, here's a list of the most effective exercises according to WebMD.
1. Walking - This is great because you can do this anywhere, at anytime and with no equipment other than a good pair of shoes.
But don't get ahead of yourself...Richard Cotton, a spokesman for the American Council on Exercise, says beginners should start by walking five to 10 minutes at a time, gradually moving up to at least 30 minutes per session. Don't add more than 5 minutes at a time. Another great tip: it's better to lengthen your walks before boosting your speed or incline.
2. Interval Training - What is this you may ask? Well interval training is a type of physical training that involves bursts of high intensity work that is alternated with periods of recovery (either complete rest or lower intensity activity).
The way to do it is to push the intensity or pace for a minute or two, then back off for anywhere from two to 10 minutes (depending on how long your total workout will be, and how much time you need to recover). Continue doing this throughout the workout.
3. Squats - Experts tend to favor strength-training exercises that target multiple muscle groups and squats do just that...working out the quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves all at once.
Keep in mind that, "What makes an exercise functional is how you perform the exercise," David Patterson (trainer) says. "If you have bad technique, it's no longer functional."
For perfect form, keep feet shoulder-width apart and back straight. Bend knees and lower your rear. The knee should remain over the ankle as much as possible.
4. Lunges - Like squats, lunges work all the major muscles of the lower body: glutes, quads, calves and hamstrings...however a bit more advanced.
Here's how to do them right: take a big step forward, keeping your spine in a neutral position. Bend your front knee to approximately 90 degrees, focusing on keeping weight on the back toes and dropping the knee of your back leg toward the floor.
5. Push Ups - If done correctly, the push-up can strengthen the chest, shoulders, triceps, back and abs all at one time.
Here's how to do a perfect push-up: from a face-down position, place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Place your toes or knees on the floor, and try to create a perfect diagonal with your body, from the shoulders to the knees or feet. Keep the glutes and abs engaged. Then lower and lift your body by bending and straightening your elbows, keeping your torso stable throughout.
6. Abdominal Crunches - Firm abs...who doesn't want those?! To get these right, begin by lying on your back with feet flat on the floor and fingertips supporting your head. Press your low back down and begin the exercise by contracting abdominals and peeling first your head (tucking your chin slightly), then your neck, shoulders, and upper back off the floor.
But be careful!!! Don't pull your neck forward by sticking your chin out, don't hold your breath and make sure to keep your elbows out of your line of sight to keep chest and shoulders open.
7. Bent-over Row - Talk about "bang for your buck": this exercise works all the major muscles of the upper back, as well as the biceps.
Here's how to do it with good form. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, then bend knees and flex forward at the hips. Tilt your pelvis slightly forward, engage the abs, and extend your upper spine to add support. Hold dumbbells or barbell beneath the shoulders with hands about shoulder-width apart. Flex your elbows, and lift both hands toward the sides of your body. Pause, then slowly lower hands to the starting position.
Well there it is...seven great and effective exercises. To make sure you stick with this program here are some tips: choose something you like to do, get a partner (Samantha's mine!), vary your routine up, choose a comfortable time of day, don't get discourages, forget all about that "no pain, no gain" motto (soreness is normal, but pain isn't...so stop!) and be sure make exercise fun!
Good luck!!
Song of the Week: "One (Your Name)" - Swedish House Mafia
We've got a pair of tickets to John Leguizamo's Ghetto Klown to give away!!
So here's the deal - For your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Ghetto Klown at the Lyceum Theater, answer these 3 questions correctly:
Got to bring it back! Song of the Week: "Sexy Body" - Sasha ft. Fatman
xo, Samantha
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What's Up!
Summer's right around the corner and with Samantha and I both booking vacations this month, we suddenly began obsessing over how we would look in our bikini's (lol)!
So while Samantha gave you some helpful tips on healthy eating...I decided to share with you some of the most effective exercises to maintain your sexy physique.
Let's start with why you should be exercising to begin with. Experts say that regular physical activity improves your health in the following ways: reduces the risk of premature death (that's enough of a reason right there!), reduces the risk of heart disease, reduces the risk of diabetes, reduces the risk of colon cancer, reduces feelings of depression and anxiety, helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints, promotes psychological well-being, helps control weight, build lean muscle mass and reduces body fat, prevents the development of high blood pressure and helps release stress.
Motivated yet? Hope so...now let's get you started! You should start out slowly, especially if you've been inactive for years. Begin with a 10-minute period of light exercise (maybe a brisk walk) and gradually increase how long and the intensity of your exercise. For example, stop being lazy and take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Now that you're warmed up, here's a list of the most effective exercises according to WebMD.
1. Walking - This is great because you can do this anywhere, at anytime and with no equipment other than a good pair of shoes.
But don't get ahead of yourself...Richard Cotton, a spokesman for the American Council on Exercise, says beginners should start by walking five to 10 minutes at a time, gradually moving up to at least 30 minutes per session. Don't add more than 5 minutes at a time. Another great tip: it's better to lengthen your walks before boosting your speed or incline.
2. Interval Training - What is this you may ask? Well interval training is a type of physical training that involves bursts of high intensity work that is alternated with periods of recovery (either complete rest or lower intensity activity).
The way to do it is to push the intensity or pace for a minute or two, then back off for anywhere from two to 10 minutes (depending on how long your total workout will be, and how much time you need to recover). Continue doing this throughout the workout.
Keep in mind that, "What makes an exercise functional is how you perform the exercise," David Patterson (trainer) says. "If you have bad technique, it's no longer functional."
For perfect form, keep feet shoulder-width apart and back straight. Bend knees and lower your rear. The knee should remain over the ankle as much as possible.
Here's how to do them right: take a big step forward, keeping your spine in a neutral position. Bend your front knee to approximately 90 degrees, focusing on keeping weight on the back toes and dropping the knee of your back leg toward the floor.
Here's how to do a perfect push-up: from a face-down position, place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Place your toes or knees on the floor, and try to create a perfect diagonal with your body, from the shoulders to the knees or feet. Keep the glutes and abs engaged. Then lower and lift your body by bending and straightening your elbows, keeping your torso stable throughout.
But be careful!!! Don't pull your neck forward by sticking your chin out, don't hold your breath and make sure to keep your elbows out of your line of sight to keep chest and shoulders open.
7. Bent-over Row - Talk about "bang for your buck": this exercise works all the major muscles of the upper back, as well as the biceps.
Here's how to do it with good form. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, then bend knees and flex forward at the hips. Tilt your pelvis slightly forward, engage the abs, and extend your upper spine to add support. Hold dumbbells or barbell beneath the shoulders with hands about shoulder-width apart. Flex your elbows, and lift both hands toward the sides of your body. Pause, then slowly lower hands to the starting position.
Well there it is...seven great and effective exercises. To make sure you stick with this program here are some tips: choose something you like to do, get a partner (Samantha's mine!), vary your routine up, choose a comfortable time of day, don't get discourages, forget all about that "no pain, no gain" motto (soreness is normal, but pain isn't...so stop!) and be sure make exercise fun! Good luck!!
Song of the Week: "One (Your Name)" - Swedish House Mafia
xo, Jessica
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We've got a pair of tickets to John Leguizamo's Ghetto Klown to give away!!
So here's the deal - For your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Ghetto Klown at the Lyceum Theater, answer these 3 questions correctly:
- Which blog post contains our blooper video? (Include episode #, title and posted date)
- What restaurant did we film our video for episode #4?
- Which celebrity have we not met (yet!) a) Brandy b) Wycelf c) Manny Perez d) Alex Sensation e) Daddy Yankee f) Prince Royce
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