Stop the crunches , they don't work !

Summer coming up and you've been working out for a month, to get that slamming summer body. Before you hit the bed you decide to do some crunches, convincing yourself its for the best and you'll look great in the end. Finally it hits you there isn't any progress.

The Four Important Things To Remember !

 ONE: We have a curved spines already this makes sense because as students or career wise people, we spend time hunched over computers or steering wheels driving. We don't notice but already cause our spines to flex. This isn't good and some might know this fact already but doing crunches makes the situation worst and why should we harm our bodies when we want to better them. The only way to better our position is to do certain workouts that correct the spine.

TWO: You might hear the word abs or core, the funny thing about crunches is they only work your upper abs and that's pretty much it. I always use to complain whenever I saw those workout infomercials talking about ab-workouts. I can understand now because I understand where they are coming from when the certain companies say how poorly crunches are. To fix the crunches problem, instead of focusing on the abs; focus on your entire core, which is made up of the four layers of the abs (rectus abdominis, external and internal obliques, and transverse abdominis), hip flexors, spine extensors, hip adductors (inner-thigh muscles), hip abductors (including gluteus medius), and multifidus.

THREE: Staying in one place isn't always good, so switch it up and move around.

FOUR: For those who are mistaken by the fact you have to work out to get rid of belly fat. Sorry to bust your bubble, but that's just not going to cut it. Figure it like this, the more you in take the more you have to burn so exercise more and eat less.

For More Information click the link: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/want-flat-abs-4-reasons-to-stop-doing-crunches-2478751/

Be a Happy Healthy you with the right workout !

  "I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me"- Phil. 4:13

Fast Food Drinks Healthy ?

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/healthy-fast-food-drinks-2463667/

When I saw this article I kind of was interested in it. I know many people are concerned about fast food and the harmful effects, but not all of their products are that bad. There are some fast food restaurant that don't have a drive through that are beneficial. Of course I'm not talking about food, but drinks like coffee, ice teas , and smoothies. 

Number One
Good Ol' Starbucks Espresso

I know what your thinking, but Hey! espresso isn't that bad well at least not Starbucks' coffee. Their caffeine only has about 75 milligrams, per cup that is brewed. So basically a espresso verses a tall coffee is much more healthier than a cup of coffee. Well I'm not benefiting because I'm not a advent coffee drinker, but if espresso is healthier than let's go with that choice. :)

Number Two
Juicy Jumba Juice

For sure I know Jumba juice is healthy, with all their products they use, even up to their sweets and food they pride them self to use fresh products as veggies and fruits. When I go to Jumba Juice, I like to try different drinks with different types of fruits. So if your in the mood for some fresh fruit, I suggest Jumba Juice; they are always about fresh and keeping the earth green.

Number Three
Einsteins Bros Bagels- Medium Iced Latte 

Well I've never heard of this place nor do I know where it's located, but I do love bagels maybe one of these days I'll check it out. But the matter of the point is their featured drink Medium Iced Latte. I like cold drinks preferably frappacinos, they give me a small addiction.  Lattes are around the same as a frappacino, they are both cold and caffeinated. The best way to keep it healthy and tasty is to add nonfat milk and it will save you some calories. But who is really concerned about calories, lol I know for sure I am not.

Number Four
McDonald's Non Fat Latte, I'm Lovin It

Good Ol' McDonald's, what can I say about Mickey D's ? Well I agree their coffee isn't that bad,but I really don't care for their ice coffee. I never have tried their latte, the appearance is pretty appealing. So, do you ever feel like your going to have one of those long Monday mornings? Well try going to McDonald's and ordering a low calorie drink as in small nonfat latte. Pair it with a Fruit and Maple Oatmeal for a hearty breakfast or an order of Apple Dippers with Low-fat Carmel Dip for a satisfying snack. Now you can say I'm Lovin It.

Number Five
Seattle's Best , Small Nonfat Chai Latte
I personally like Seattle's Best coffee very delightful and tasty. I'm looking forward to trying the chai latte, I am a big tea fan so, lets try it. And the best part of the chai is it isn't dairy for you lactose intolerant. It's still a tasty and healthy.

Well if your ever looking for a light tasty drink to start off your dry slowful day, spruce your day up with one of these drinks.

I have a feeling I saw this Before

Well as many of you saw the Superbowl halftime show, many people complained how there wasn't any originality. I don't blame them, well first off Black Eyed Peas are known for their futuristic music,wararobe, and personalities. Their current music has been a mixture of house and pop. I would have expected them to do something have would live their audience with a question mark.

Another thing that makes me upset is Usher makes an apperance, but he's performs for at least a min and some sections. The whole show was a rewinded segment of their old songs, come on people it's 2011 ! Why can't artist step up their skills in performing? I'm pretty sure we didn't wanted to hear some old material. The Packers even stepped their game up, and a big congrats to them for winning the championship.

Check out the yahoo article http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/392160/black-eyed-peas-vs-tron-a-super-bowl-contest-no-one-wins/

If there is anything that needs to be expressed, Kayla Michele will have something to say.

Nice Christmas Gift , Is it Real or Fake?

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/the-most-counterfeited-brands-of-the-season-and-how-to-avoid-getting-ripped-off-2424971/

In Response To The Link:

Christmas is around the corner and people like to purchase the finer things in life. Some people like to buy designer bags, designer shoes, or even jewelry. But going into the shopping season, shoppers and spenders need to be aware of the knock-offs and counterfeit items that are being passed around as legit products. This type of problems have been happening for years. Now that Christmas is swiftly arriving shoppers be prepared to be bamboozled buy cheap presentable brands. In case you are not a shopper who likes to go out but shop online, EBay and SiteJabber provide information to what website has knock-offs and what the site is rated.

The reason why people need to be alerted about these things are because buying knockoffs leaves room for scamming. Be careful when purchasing anything without checking the store's return policy. In case there is still no way to figure out helpful sites list ten items that are said to be the most knock-out brands in 2010:

1. UGGs
2. Coach handbags and leather items
3. Tiffany's
4. Athletic jerseys
5. Perfume
6. Nike sneakers (especially Air Yeezy and Air Jordans)
7. Ed Hardy and Juicy brands
8. Watches (like Rolex, Omega, and Tag Heuer)
9. North Face
10. DVDs (especially box sets of TV series)

All shoppers pay attention to what is being told or sold. There is always somebody that wants to be cheap and take the easy way out. To avoid all of the problems that comes with counterfeit brands, shop at the real store that is actually licensed to sell the brand. Also if your feeling like you just can not pay the real price, always keep in mind counterfeit merchandise are illegal and jail can come with purchasing counterfeit merchandise.

 

Lost In Riverside

Two weeks ago I had a concert in Riverside, I carpooled with some of the girls in the New Song choir. We were already late for the call time but on top of that we were lost in Riverside. If there was a way to yell at a GPS I would of did it. It's one thing to show us the long way but to show us the wrong location had us frustrated. I thought maybe the Android could help us, since according to Verizon it's the new iPhone some people say. The thought that kept running through my mind was where's the church and why are we at a park? The whole situation was irritating and had kept me paranoid.

Plan B
Twenty minutes pass by and we were ending up in the same place. I decided to call one of the advisor in choir and ask for directions, not a good choice when your the type of person who is terrible with directions. We finally get the correct directions, but I couldn't remember what she just said so I am panicking and and trying to remember every word. After panicking we start getting somewhere, but we end up in the same location. At this point I'm figuring that we'll be late for the concert and facing consequences. Another phone call is made and were on track to the church. It took us 2 minutes to arrive to the church instead of 20 minutes and we were racing to the dressing room. So basically we made it to the concert before the concert started.

Why I hate carpooling?
The reason why I hate carpooling when we have a concert is MapQuest,GPS, and other device don't always lead you to the correct location. Second when I can't control what time  I arrive somewhere I become very paranoid and irritated. Why carpool when the school provides transportation to all our other concerts except ones nearby? It might sound silly to you but this makes perfect logic to myself.But in the end I am greatful.

Sing A Song: Do, Re, Mi

It has been a month since I've been in the school choir, it has it's up and downs. The positive thing about choir is that I've met so many cool girls. And of course there's the negative standing for two hours striaght with no breaks every Tuesdays and Thursdays. With hard work comes great quality :). New Song has made me want to become a better friend and a singer. Sometimes singing a song helps never know when you need a little Do,Re,Mi.

What is New Song? New Song would be a mixture of Male's Chorale and Women's Choir mixed together. New Song sings hymns, gospel, contemporay, and many more genres of christian music. I always thought it would be hard to sing in a all female group but there's 4 sections, first sapranos, second sapranos, first altos, and second altos. All the girls in the choir are talented and unique. When I think about New Song I think of someone singing a new song to God for all the blessings he has done and plans on doing.

Commitment means a pledge or promise. Being in New Song or any other music group, commitment means alot to me because I promised God and myself that I would use my voice to the best of my ability. Every two weeks when I step into the music building  I'm ready to get to business. Who wouldn't want to sing with happy go lucky girls who support each other? In New Song were a big family and a strong unit that sticks togetherno matter what. So at the end of your day whats your song gonna be? I Know Mine :).


One of New Song's favorite songs to sing, My Life is in His Hands By Kirk Franklin.

Wondering what it looks like with 90 plus girls?