Hard work, Commitment & Determination gets Results!!!

Hello Everyone. Its been a while since I've posted. I've been very busy. I must say that I am super proud of myself. If you all remember at the beginning of the year (or the end of last) I made a list of goals I wanted to accomplish. On that list I had "get in shape, make working out a daily routine" and in fact I did. Not only do I work out regularly now but I've made a lifestyle change (including eating habits)

LET DANCE BE YOUR ART

Here are some of my favorite scenes from the movie Step Up Revolution (2012). They have some real talented dancers, choreographers, creative directors, etc. If you haven't scene it yet, then you need to. I could not sit still; it makes you want to get up and dance. Let me show you what you've been missing!!! Click read more to see more....

Detox Water for Craving Control & Beautiful Skin

I plan on trying this detox too so I'd thought I'd share it with you. What you'll need is....

Water

Lemon

Strawberries

Apple

Mint Leaves

Cinnamon

Ice

Natural Belly Slimming Detox Water

This is my first week drinking the Natural Belly Slimming Detox water and so far so good. My friends and I have been on a mission to slim down our mid sections by the summer. They started drinking this detox combination and because I drink water constantly throughout the day, I thought I'd try it. Especially if all I had to do was add a couple fruits and vegetables to my water for it to benefit my body. My friend forwarded me the ingredients and now I'm forwarding it to you.

What you'll need...

Cucumber
Lemon
Orange
Mint Leaves
Water

30 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGES- TOP 10 WORKOUTS

I was looking for different exercises that I could do to help me reach my fitness goals and came across some 30 Day Fitness Challenges that I would like to share with you. I found these challenges on www.30dayfitnesschallenges.com. They have everything from exercises to nutritional recipes. What I like about this site is that they have tutorials to show you how to do these exercises correctly. So here is the 30 Day Fitness Challenges top 10 fitness workouts of 2014. 

#1- 30 Day Plank Challenge 

#2 -30 Day Squat Challenge 

#3- 30 Day Abs Challenge 

#4- 30 Day Beach Body Challenge 

#5 -30 Day Arms Challenge 

#6 -30 Kettle Bell Challenge 

#7 -30 Day Crunch Challenge 

#8 -30 Day Push Up Challenge 

#9 - Cardio Workout Challenge 

#10 -30 Day Tricep Dip Challenge

Which one(s) will you do? Feel free to share. 

To view all the fitness challenges click the "Read more" button below.

10 Best Slimming Foods

Losing weight can be hard to do. Especially when you are eating all the wrong foods. There are certain foods that promote satiety (the feeling of fullness that comes after you've eaten) more than others, which can help you eat less over the course of a day. According to Barbara Rolls, Ph. D., professor of nutrition at Penn State University and author of The Volumetrics Eating Plan, "When you're looking for foods that are going to keep you fuller longer, look for ones high in fiber, healthy fats and protein, or with a high water content." The 10 Best slimming foods are Peanuts, Soup, Fish, Bulgur, Salad, Apples, Eggs, Cauliflower, Lowfat Yogurt, Oatmeal, and Salad. To read more click on the link below: http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/weight-management/weight-loss-strategies/10-best-slimming-foods.aspx

2014 Get Fit Challenge Update

The Get Fit Challenge will begin Saturday January 11, 2014. In order to participate you should have emailed me at danceappealga@yahoo.com (with the subject line: GET FIT CHALLENGE) to register to participate. Before beginning the challenge make sure you have taken a full body picture of yourself and your starting weight (which you should have already attached in your email to me). Once you've done all these things, you are almost ready to begin.

Once I have received your email to register, you should receive an email inviting you to join MyFitnessPal. Once you fill in your information to create an account for yourself, you will be able to keep track of your calorie intake and daily physical activity. This is a great way to keep track of your progress. The great thing about MyFitnessPal is that you can also access and update your information from your cellular phone; making it even easier to do.

Challenge Rules
1. You must commit yourself to working out everyday (or 5 days / wk) for at least an hour
2. Use MyFitnessPal regularly to keep track of your progress (meals / workouts)
3. Take the Endurance Test (on your first day and every Saturday) and record your results
4. Weigh in every Saturday with your results for the week (including your Endurance Test results)
5. Make healthier meal choices
5. Drink lots of WATER

Like I've mentioned before, anything from jogging, walking, basketball, yoga, dance, jumping rope, riding a bike, mowing the lawn, skating, climbing, etc. are all physical activities that you can do to exercise; the choice is yours. Its up to you what type(s) of workout you will do. Remember, you will get out of it what you put into it so work hard and stay committed.

I will be posting more information in regards to the Get Fit test, Endurance test and Weekly weigh in as we go. I will also be posting some information on different exercises, nutritional info, etc. as we go so we can learn to live a healthier lifestyle. This month's challenge will end on Saturday February 1, 2014. Good Luck to all of you!!!

2014 "Get Fit" Challenge

I am challenging you to a Get Fit Challenge. This contest begins Saturday January 11, 2014. The goal is to become healthier, make working out a habit, and reaching our fitness goals. Myself and others who participate are here to help support, and motivate you to stay committed to reaching your goals. In order to participate you MUST...

1. Take a full body picture of yourself before beginning so you can track your results
2. Take your starting weight

3. Try to workout everyday (or 5 days / wk) for at least an hour

4. Record your daily workouts (type of work out, amount of time spent doing each workout, etc.)

5. Keep track of what you are eating (make healthier choices)

Making healthier choices, drinking more water, cutting back on your sugars, breads, etc., working out and being more active are some ways that will help you achieve your fitness goals. Anything from jogging, walking, basketball, yoga, dance, jumping/jump rope, riding a bike, skating, climbing, etc are some of many activities you can do to exercise your muscles. It's up to you which workout you do.  Remember you will get out of it, what you put into it. So work hard and stay committed.

At the end of the month we will take another picture to compare to the picture you took before beginning the contest. Every month we will vote to see who had the most dramatic results. Imagine we've been committed to working out and eating healthier for 12 months straight- I can't wait. You can don't have to do it alone, lets do it together.

To sign up, email me at danceappealga@yahoo.com and put in the subject line GET FIT CHALLENGE. Make sure to include your name, fitness goal, what state you reside in, an email address &/or phone # to contact you at, and please also attach your full body image (your before picture). We will not be doing anything with the pictures until we are ready to compare your before and after pictures to see your progress. I look forward to seeing all our results. Just think, every month we'll be one step closer to our fitness goals.