According to new reports, while store chains like Mervyn’s, Linen-n-things and Circuit City are closing down…McDonald’s is actually going up!! In November their sales rose 8.2%! Similar to the Stock Market Crash earlier this fall, it seems that the cheap food industry is getting a boost from this poor economy. So what are the things YOU can do to combat buying the sugary, sweet, salty and fried foods that conveniently come cheaply in boxes and bags? Here are my tips…
Top 6 Fit things to jumpstart your New Year countdown.
October 1, 2008It’s now 3 months until the end of 2008. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??? This is the time when I usually start getting into gear with my goals – I prepare for all the festivities and FOOD ahead…and the best part of this season? LESS PEOPLE AT THE GYM. I’ve already noticed a decline actually. It’s not GOOD in the sense that I want EVERYONE to workout all the time regardless of weather, but at the same time…it sure feels good…
Top 6 Ways to make a healthy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2008Happpppyyyy Vallleeennntttinnneess day everyone! Yes! It’s that commercial time of the year: where red hearts, roses and chocolates are invading your offices, classrooms, even gyms!!!! What is a fit person to do? WELL – if you are single, you have nothing to worry about! SEE! There are benefits to being single 🙂 But! If you’ve got plans to have a fancy dinner, with tons of wine, chocolate and dessert…then you may be breaking the numero uno rule in dieting, which…
Top 6 Fitness Models
February 4, 2008I am a HUGE fan of reading anything dealing with fitness including magazines. Each month there are new faces on the cover of Oxygen, as well as competitors hitting the contest scene. As this new year of 2008 continues to unfold – Lets take a look back at 2007 to the fitness models who in my opinion, established their bodies claim to fame. There are women who inspire me with their defined abs, strong shoulders and awesome arms. Before I…
Top 6 Tips when writing in a Finess Journal
November 19, 2007I am a huge fan of journaling – huge fan of documenting – and a huge fan of putting everything out like an excel sheet to see what I did right, what I did wrong and what ultimately spurred me to success. When you have a fitness journal it can be very instrumental for you – You can utilize it to document your thoughts, your diet, your workouts, your goals, your measurements… for me, I do ALL of those things.…
Top 6 ways use MYSPACE to launch your FITNESS CAREER
June 26, 2007I am re-posting a really cool article I wrote a ways back about marketing your brand called “ME” on myspace! I thought about this idea when I was reading e.How.com’s Tips on using myspace to ‘launch a career’. While the title interested me, I thought their tips were pretty scant in regards to being ‘different’ from other pieces of advice out there – especially since anyone can post a resume on yahoo jobs or hot jobs or anywhere else that…
TOP 6 Break Up Workout Songs!
April 19, 2007For all of y’all who are on the ‘revenge’ diet …or ‘break up’ diet…then here is some music for your ears! Here are my top 6 songs for all of y’all who need an ‘extra’ push while on the treadmill, lifting that weight or suffering through another chicken breast for dinner. MARIA KANG’S TOP 6 BREAK UP WORKOUT SONGS! 1. Christina Aguilera’s “Fighter” 2. Daniel Bedingfield “Gotta get through this” 3. Three Days Grace “I hate everything about you” 4.…
Top 6 Fitness Things to do on a weekend.
March 16, 2007As we approach another weekend with a blank canvas of all the wonderful and active things we could do, I suggest my top 6! 1. Go out dancing! I love, love, love dancing! Not only is it super fun to hang out with your friends, but it also allows you to burn calories in a fun, sensual way! 2. Go Trekking – I met a man in Thailand who loves to trek…what is it exactly? It’s walking! It’s exploring! It’s…
Top 6 Motivational Quotes
December 15, 2006What will move you into action? For those who don’t know it yet…I’m all about motivation, obviously! And I chant a few things in my head whenever I am challenged in this journey towards a better physical self. Below are my top 6 favorite motivational quotes I have used to keep me focused and disciplined during the most challenging times. 1. “Every Day is a New Battle” This quote signifies the power of ‘right now’, for it doesn’t matter what…
Top 6 Christmas Gifts for the Fitness Intendor.
December 1, 200690% of the American population are ‘fitness intendors’ = meaning that they want to exercise, they know they need to exercise, they ‘intend’ on exercising….but they don’t! So this is Christmas, it’s your job to support the ‘fitness intendors’ in your life by making them ‘fitness winners.’ Here’s my list of some basic tools you will need when STARTING a fitness program. For all those who have trained for years, this list is probably not for you. 1. Buy them…