The Perfect EVER workout: Tae Bo

I'm one of those people, who just can't .. just can't stand an hour in the gym or doing pilates. The gym = boring, and I can't do my whole workout just on the floor (but I do LOVE yoga...just not pilates) haha.

So since it's summer, and everyone wants to get in shape; it's also real important to figure out an exercise that your body AND mind loves.

Then I discovered TAE BO.

Tae Bo is basically martial arts combined with heart pumping cardio. When I do the workout, it doesn't even feel like a workout. When I'm doing it, I feel like I'm training to be a spy or something...it's sooo funn!

The most famous Tae Bo "dvds" are from the Billy Blanks, who is the creator of Tae Bo! He rockkssss!(:

Tae Bo, in my view, is like the King of Distractions. The workout instructor will basically THROW new moves at you. So while your brain is trying to figure out how to work the arms, your legs will be already working out, and you don't even notice it...and before you now it, your sweating like crazyyy!

Tae Bo burns a good amount of calories too. For example, I'm about 124 lbs. , and if I do ONLY 30 minutes of Tae Bo, I already burn about 200-300 calories.

Its awesomeeee(:

So try it out, feel the burn for yourself!

Hope this helps you guys!

Summer? Workout Time!

Summer's here, and having a brand new gorgeous body isn't EVER out of season. So why not hit the gym?

Okay, so all winter/spring, you know how we do...We're so lazy, cuddling on the couch, and drinking a cup of hot cocoa. But now that summer is here, the tanks, and shorty shorts come out...we all want a toned sexy body.

So what's your plan?

To get stronger?

To get lean?

To lose weight?

To be more flexibe?

More relaxed/stess less?

Well, mine (and most people) is LOSE WEIGHT. AHHH!

During the holidays, when we eat sooo much, I gained about 10 pounds. Yikes! I know:/

And ever since then, I haven't had a chance to lose it. At school, there was test, homework, and I couldn't even have time to hit the gym. So, my goal, is over the span of about 2 months (summerrrr) , I want to lose 10 pounds.

Losing 10 pounds would bring me to an about 115 lbs. But the funny thing, is that I guess my body won't let me lose more than about 113. But that's okay!

Last summer, about the time I started the blog, I actually did a lot of things with fitness and food, and I want to get back to that.

So here is my workout plan (that last summer, lost me about 10-15 lbs.) ..and hopefully, it'll make me lose some pounds too!:

-TREADMILL. Run run run! This was basically my "secret" to having a toned bod. (I miss my health conscious freak ! haha) . If you can't run 2 miles straight, then I suggest working yourself there. Yesterday, I only ran 1 mile, and today I plan to run 5 laps or 1.25 miles.

-PILATES. I want to try some ab moves or things, because I really want to work on my abs this summer. I've tried Pilates, and it truly feels amazing! So maybe I'll just check out some videos online, or hit my community center. If Pilates is a bit too fast paced for you, then yoga is an amazing alternative!

-Maybe AB BOOTCAMP here and there? Last summer I did the Billy Banks Ab Bootcamp everyday, and I think that was what contributed to my weight loss. So, I really want to try that up again...It's fun too!

-THA PARK. Oh my! I want to go to the park MORE with all my friends this summer, go and there, play some soccer, tennis, go swimming all that jazz! And plus, when you talk to friends, or have fun with friends, you don't even realize your working out!

-WATER. Atleast 8 glasses of water EVERYDAY. You'll have amazinggg skin, and especially during the summer, it's so important to stay hydrated.

My birthday is coming up in July, and we are all having a little "reunion" in July, so I want to be fit as possible in time for that! I want you guys to join along!

I hope this helps you guys much! (:

MUST HAVES Checklist for Prom

That time of the year is coming once again...

Dance, Proms, graduations, parties, field trips...and of course summer!

Well, I'm actually going to a dance, and so I wondered...it would be pretty helpful if I kind of had a check list as I was getting ready for the dance. I picked up my notebook and started making one. After that, I decided...Why not share it with you guys?

So we're going to go "head to toe" (hopefully I get everything!) :

-HAIR. => How should I style it? Do I have the products needed? Should I wash that day, or the night before? Up or down?

-FACIAL => Do I want a facial? Should I go do a DIY facial or at salon?

-WAXING => Did I remember to wax upper lip...etc.?

-MAKEUP = > (super super big!) WHAT ARE MY MAKEUP LOOKS?

-BODY => Tip: No matter if your dance is one month or one day away; start drinking lots of water! Water will remove any toxins from your skin...which gives beautiful, radiant skin.

=> Again, no matter if you are one month or one day, I would highly suggest doing yoga or pilates before your dance. It will help tone your muscles.

TIP: For example, if your dress is strapless, try doing a lot of moves with ARMS to get toned arms. Or if you're wearing a mini dress, try getting moves with legs.

SKIN => Use a good good good body scrub before the dance! After that, moisturize intensively!

ShapeWear => If you are planning to wear shapewear with your dress, then make sure it fits you perfectly...and that no one can see that your wearing it!

PURSE => Do I have everything I need in my purse? http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/05/whats-in-prom-purse.html

NAILS => Am I going to the salon to get my nails done? Am I using artificial nails?

MANI/PEDI => Do I want a manicure and pedicure before the dance? Do I have my appointment? Or am I giving myself a DIY manicure/pedicure?

TAN => Do I want a tan? So should I spray tan (recommend) or go actually get a tan?

DRESS => Are you pleased with your dress?

I hope that you guys enjoyed this!

Here's a little tip: Prepare for the Worst.

Make sure you have everything you possibly need in your purse (if it fits!), ...but the key to having a great event is to just smile and have fun!

So what if your makeup came off, or your hair is nappy, or your arms are flabby, or if you have zits..? JUST SMILE...LAUGH, AND HAVE A GOOD TIME !

When people see you...your smile is the absolute first thing that people see first! If your happy...then their attention won't go to your imperfections...it'll stay at the smile!

Sorry if that was confusing...but have fun! haha!

celebrate!