Thursday, December 29, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Sisterlocks installment 12/21/11
I'm so excited about new journey with sisterlocks:-)
Will post photos soon.....
Monday, November 7, 2011
sisterlock
I have finally got a date set for my big day...installment December 27-28, 2011.....can't want...will keep u posted with before and after pics, may do a video blog one the first day....
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
WHAT A SHAME!
Do plus-size models make women feel bad about themselves?
Dove
We at Shine love the stronger presence of curvier models in ads and on the runways, but apparently some women do not. A new Arizona State University study has found that plus-size models cannot sell products as well as fit models, and researches say this is in part because these fuller-figured ladies lower our self esteem.
“We believe it is unlikely that many brands will gain market share by using heavy models in their ads,” says Naomi Mandel, marketing associate professor in the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU. “We found that overweight consumers demonstrated lower self-esteem — and therefore probably less enthusiasm about buying products — after exposure to any size models in ads (versus ads with no models). Also, normal-weight consumers experienced lower self-esteem after exposure to moderately heavy models, such as those in Dove soap’s ‘Real Women’ campaign, than after exposure to moderately thin models.”
Mandel and her researchers studied hundreds of female students and factored in the body size of consumers, and measured their self esteem changes before and after viewing ads of various sizes of models. And while extremely thin models negatively affected the self esteem of the women tested, regular fit models, which are also pretty thin, seemed to measure the most positive results in terms of a healthy self esteem and eagerness to buy in consumers. Perhaps women like to idealize and see their vision of "perfect" when viewing advertisements. You can read more on the study here. [ASU]
“We believe it is unlikely that many brands will gain market share by using heavy models in their ads,” says Naomi Mandel, marketing associate professor in the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU. “We found that overweight consumers demonstrated lower self-esteem — and therefore probably less enthusiasm about buying products — after exposure to any size models in ads (versus ads with no models). Also, normal-weight consumers experienced lower self-esteem after exposure to moderately heavy models, such as those in Dove soap’s ‘Real Women’ campaign, than after exposure to moderately thin models.”
Mandel and her researchers studied hundreds of female students and factored in the body size of consumers, and measured their self esteem changes before and after viewing ads of various sizes of models. And while extremely thin models negatively affected the self esteem of the women tested, regular fit models, which are also pretty thin, seemed to measure the most positive results in terms of a healthy self esteem and eagerness to buy in consumers. Perhaps women like to idealize and see their vision of "perfect" when viewing advertisements. You can read more on the study here. [ASU]
Why can't the world get pass this....skinny does not mean healthly and other people view of what overweight is, is not alway unhealthy.......articles that show skinny as the "IN" thing corrupts the youth of today....makes our young girls believe they are "ugly" which in turn cause depression among others things....what can we do to change the world view on what is beautiful? The picture above shows a line of beautiful women with confidence......yeah for us
A little motivation
Remember the CBA's
- CONCEIVE YOURSELF LOSING WEIGHT...
- BELIEVE YOU CAN LOSE WEIGHT AND...
- ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF LOSING WEIGHT .
What Are The Benefits of Exotic Aerobics Classess?
What it is – A POWERFUL EXPERIENCE OF YOURSELF. The Art of Exotic Dancing for Everyday Women® is an exotic dancing class that has less to do with exotic dancing and more to do with transformation, self-confidence, authentic self-expression, freedom, joy and real personal power. Sure you learn to do some very sexy moves and how to sensually dance, after all, this is natural for women. Sure you will learn how to attract others to you, yet more importantly it is A MAKEOVER FROM THE INSIDE OUT. The Art of Exotic Dancing lessons are a gateway to your most feminine self, your true essence.
Strip aerobics classes offer fun and fitness while you shed pounds How many workout classes specify, 'Bring six-inch heels?' Cardio striptease, sometimes called strip aerobics, does -- at least in some of its forms. Offered at the Crunch Fitness chain of health clubs and by some private teachers, this new (and yet so old) form of movement is "bumping," spinning, and step classes for women looking to lose inhibitions along with excess weight. One of its proponents is actress, producer, and mother of two Sheila Kelley, author of a book called The S-Factor: Strip Workouts for Every Woman. Kelley, who says she despises working out, found out what a workout stripping could be while playing a stripper in the independent film Dancing at the Blue Iguana."This film took four months to shoot, and within a month and a half, my upper body had become incredibly strong and my abs were incredibly tight. I couldn't believe it." Her son was 4, and the pregnancy weight had finally melted off.Then Kelley had a daughter and found herself once again with extra poundage. So she put a stripping pole in her husband's office and started doing a lot of movements with it, combining Pilates and yoga with the stripping moves. "This became my workout," she says.During one of those sessions, she writes in her book, "I began moving and in that instant, something switched on in me. I was moving without a moment's forethought or self-consciousness. My body became like a river of sinew and muscle and raw energy. I allowed the music to curve and shape me with its wave." Kelley says teaching her program was the furthest thing from her mind. Her friends became interested, though, when they saw how fast she bounced back from her pregnancy. "I started teaching four women, then their friends got into it," she recalls. When all her students had become strangers, she started charging, and says she has now gotten more than 700 women runway-ready. "It took off like wildfire," she says. Kelley has since appeared on both The Oprah Winfrey Show and The View, and she even cajoled Barbara Walters into entwining herself on the pole. Each session at Kelley's studio in Los Angeles is about two hours long. "You do sweat," she says. "I am not a physiologist, but your heart rate does go up. I teach people a whole routine and we practice it. This is a sensual, athletic endeavor." Is she serious about those six-inch heels? "I do it barefoot," she says, "but encourage people to wear whatever makes them feel sexy. Some wear Doc Martens. You are discovering an erotic creature when you do this." If they wish, participants may also bring a G-string, stripping shorts, a pushup bra, or short T-shirt to wear as a dress. For the record, some of her students do take it off (to G-string level), but others choose not to. Lap Dancing Instead of Running LapsKelley is not the only one offering instruction for women who prefer lap dancing to running laps. Actress Carmen Electra has an "Aerobic Striptease" DVD out, and, for those who prefer a group setting, Crunch Fitness offers cardio striptease classes."I would characterize it as a low-intensity cardio workout," Rob Glick, group fitness director at Crunch Fitness in Mission Viejo, Calif., tells WebMD. "One of the missions of Crunch is to give people who are burned out on working out or who have not worked out in the past a fun and funny experience." People come dressed for action at Crunch, although removal of a lot of clothing is not encouraged. "Some wear normal fitness clothes," Glick says. "Some wear layers so they can remove some. And some wear costumes and approach it in a 'themey,' campy way." At Crunch, the pole-dancing class is a separate program. "The women end up in a hip hop circle, dancing," Glick says. "They feel sexy and great." Kelley says Crunch's program is nothing like her classes. "It's completely, completely different from what I do," she says. "It's more like a Laker Girl dance thing. Mine is really, really slow and sensual." All Shapes and SizesAre all stripping students Demi Moores? "Oh, I have had women of every shape and size," Kelley says. "Even breast-cancer warriors who are absolutely ragged from battle. You can't believe the high everyone enjoys. Women have told me this has changed their lives, saved their marriages --or even showed them they were in the wrong marriage." "This is not for hot young babes," she insists. "In fact, women with more size move unbelievably well. In fact, I tell the small women: "'Take up more space!" Expand!" "When you do this you fall in love with yourself, no matter what size you are." They may boost your self-esteem, but can stripping classes really bump up your fitness level? That depends on the class -- and on you. Kelli Calabrese, MS, an exercise physiologist and spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise, advises checking your heart rate during a class to see how hard you're working. To determine your so-called "maximum heart rate," subtract your age from 220. (If you're 40, for example, your maximum heart rate is 180.) For a beginner, she tells WebMD, cardio benefits are achieved when you reach 55% of your maximum. This can be done in intense bursts, rather than over a sustained period."I would say cardio striptease is pretty good for endurance and cardiovascular," she says, "but I would wear a heart rate monitor for a session and see what it's doing for you. You probably need to supplement it -- and add strength training. "If you have the courage, go for it," Calabrese says. "Hula and belly dancing are also fun. These are a fun piece of the pie but need to be supplemented." As for those six-inch heels? "I would not," she says with a smile, "think of those for a workout."
I attend a class here in Birmingham, Al. (PYT STUDIO) and it is the best. They make you feel comfortable and give confidence you desire. Its only been two weeks and its been the best two ever:-))
Strip aerobics classes offer fun and fitness while you shed pounds How many workout classes specify, 'Bring six-inch heels?' Cardio striptease, sometimes called strip aerobics, does -- at least in some of its forms. Offered at the Crunch Fitness chain of health clubs and by some private teachers, this new (and yet so old) form of movement is "bumping," spinning, and step classes for women looking to lose inhibitions along with excess weight. One of its proponents is actress, producer, and mother of two Sheila Kelley, author of a book called The S-Factor: Strip Workouts for Every Woman. Kelley, who says she despises working out, found out what a workout stripping could be while playing a stripper in the independent film Dancing at the Blue Iguana."This film took four months to shoot, and within a month and a half, my upper body had become incredibly strong and my abs were incredibly tight. I couldn't believe it." Her son was 4, and the pregnancy weight had finally melted off.Then Kelley had a daughter and found herself once again with extra poundage. So she put a stripping pole in her husband's office and started doing a lot of movements with it, combining Pilates and yoga with the stripping moves. "This became my workout," she says.During one of those sessions, she writes in her book, "I began moving and in that instant, something switched on in me. I was moving without a moment's forethought or self-consciousness. My body became like a river of sinew and muscle and raw energy. I allowed the music to curve and shape me with its wave." Kelley says teaching her program was the furthest thing from her mind. Her friends became interested, though, when they saw how fast she bounced back from her pregnancy. "I started teaching four women, then their friends got into it," she recalls. When all her students had become strangers, she started charging, and says she has now gotten more than 700 women runway-ready. "It took off like wildfire," she says. Kelley has since appeared on both The Oprah Winfrey Show and The View, and she even cajoled Barbara Walters into entwining herself on the pole. Each session at Kelley's studio in Los Angeles is about two hours long. "You do sweat," she says. "I am not a physiologist, but your heart rate does go up. I teach people a whole routine and we practice it. This is a sensual, athletic endeavor." Is she serious about those six-inch heels? "I do it barefoot," she says, "but encourage people to wear whatever makes them feel sexy. Some wear Doc Martens. You are discovering an erotic creature when you do this." If they wish, participants may also bring a G-string, stripping shorts, a pushup bra, or short T-shirt to wear as a dress. For the record, some of her students do take it off (to G-string level), but others choose not to. Lap Dancing Instead of Running LapsKelley is not the only one offering instruction for women who prefer lap dancing to running laps. Actress Carmen Electra has an "Aerobic Striptease" DVD out, and, for those who prefer a group setting, Crunch Fitness offers cardio striptease classes."I would characterize it as a low-intensity cardio workout," Rob Glick, group fitness director at Crunch Fitness in Mission Viejo, Calif., tells WebMD. "One of the missions of Crunch is to give people who are burned out on working out or who have not worked out in the past a fun and funny experience." People come dressed for action at Crunch, although removal of a lot of clothing is not encouraged. "Some wear normal fitness clothes," Glick says. "Some wear layers so they can remove some. And some wear costumes and approach it in a 'themey,' campy way." At Crunch, the pole-dancing class is a separate program. "The women end up in a hip hop circle, dancing," Glick says. "They feel sexy and great." Kelley says Crunch's program is nothing like her classes. "It's completely, completely different from what I do," she says. "It's more like a Laker Girl dance thing. Mine is really, really slow and sensual." All Shapes and SizesAre all stripping students Demi Moores? "Oh, I have had women of every shape and size," Kelley says. "Even breast-cancer warriors who are absolutely ragged from battle. You can't believe the high everyone enjoys. Women have told me this has changed their lives, saved their marriages --or even showed them they were in the wrong marriage." "This is not for hot young babes," she insists. "In fact, women with more size move unbelievably well. In fact, I tell the small women: "'Take up more space!" Expand!" "When you do this you fall in love with yourself, no matter what size you are." They may boost your self-esteem, but can stripping classes really bump up your fitness level? That depends on the class -- and on you. Kelli Calabrese, MS, an exercise physiologist and spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise, advises checking your heart rate during a class to see how hard you're working. To determine your so-called "maximum heart rate," subtract your age from 220. (If you're 40, for example, your maximum heart rate is 180.) For a beginner, she tells WebMD, cardio benefits are achieved when you reach 55% of your maximum. This can be done in intense bursts, rather than over a sustained period."I would say cardio striptease is pretty good for endurance and cardiovascular," she says, "but I would wear a heart rate monitor for a session and see what it's doing for you. You probably need to supplement it -- and add strength training. "If you have the courage, go for it," Calabrese says. "Hula and belly dancing are also fun. These are a fun piece of the pie but need to be supplemented." As for those six-inch heels? "I would not," she says with a smile, "think of those for a workout."
I attend a class here in Birmingham, Al. (PYT STUDIO) and it is the best. They make you feel comfortable and give confidence you desire. Its only been two weeks and its been the best two ever:-))
ME DOING ME
This is the beginning of my journey of the natural me.....I'm loving the whole idea that every part of me will be just that, NATURAL all real nothing fake........MIND, BODY, AND SOUL.....so follow me as I explore the other side of me, the true me.
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