Mr. Shut Up and Train’s Free 30-Day Total Fit Challenge

I ran across this fitness challenge while browsing the web over the weekend, and as soon as I read up on it, I knew I was in.  I’ve always been into fitness and last year I even lost 27 pounds.  But as my birthday and the holidays came around, and the start of a new business, my fitness took a backseat, and some of those pounds crept back up.  So, this is the perfect challenge to kick start my weight loss and to help me reach my health and fitness goals.

When you sign up, each day you’ll receive emails containing free workouts, motivation, support, nutritional advice..  You can’t ask for more than that!  Celebrity trainer, Ray Grayson a.k.a. Mr. Shut Up and Train’s ultimate goal, is to have 1 million people sign up for the challenge.  It starts today and it’s not too late to sign up, so spread the word and find yourself an accountability partner.

You can sign up at Free 30 Day Fitness Challenge!

Who’s joining me in this challenge?

-MkLaShay

Onion Juice for Hair Growth???

I’m always on the lookout for all natural remedies, so when I ran across this, I had to share. Onion juice is an all natural aide for hair growth and has been used for hundreds of years.  Who knew?  If you have thin edges, thinning hair, hair loss, or just want a boost in your hair growth, this is a much cheaper and natural alternative to over the counter hair growth aids.  Below is an excerpt from Health Extremist

Onion juice helps by providing nourishment and circulation to the hair follicles.  It also kills germs, parasites, and is helpful in treating some fungi infections, all of which can aid in prevention of hair loss.

Onions are also high in sulfur, which helps in regenerating the hair follicles, and they are beneficial in decreasing inflammation.

 

Below are 2 videos by the lovely xoDVF  showing off her long lovely tresses and further explaining the benefits of onion juice and a tutorial on making your own onion juice.

 

 

I think I’m sold!  I will be testing this out myself and reporting back.  Have you ever tried onion juice for hair growth?  If so, what were your results?

I’m starting The 31 Days to Reset Your Life course Today!

Today is July 1, 2013, which means we are officially half way through this year!  It has went by really fast, but this is the perfect time to focus on your goals and work on some personal development.  That is why I decided to start the 31 Days to Reset Your Life course today.  Here is a little bit of background info on the course:

Do you sometimes feel like your life has gotten off track? Ever wish you could just press the “reset” button on your life and start fresh? Are you at a point where you need to set new, exciting goals for yourself but struggling to figure out what you want to do next? If so, this course will show you how to press that “reset” button and start living the life you really want! 31 Days to Reset Your Life is a month-long personal transformation experience presented in a simple format for daily reflection. Each day, you will be given an exercise that will encourage you to become a better, happier, more successful person.

 

• 31 Days to Reset Your Life Will Help You:

  • Get out of an unsatisfying rut
  • Rediscover who you truly are
  • Develop a personal mission statement
  • Create a map for your ideal life
  • Envision and pursue your passion and purpose
  • Get clear about your goals for the future
  • Eliminate behaviors that are holding you back from being happy
  • Experiment with new strategies for living a healthy life
  • Build new relationships and strengthen existing ones
  • Cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit within

I’m really excited to complete this course.  I’ve had a lot of major changes in my life this year already, so I’m looking forward to see what I can accomplish with this.  If you would like to join me in the 31 Days to Reset Your Life course, click here

-MkLaShay

 

World Natural Hair Show (Part 3)

This is part 3 of my World Natural Hair Show recap.  Click here for part 1  and part 2 I saw these prints and had to snap a shot. These hot chocolate shirts are cute!III Sister’s of Nature products Nothing But products booth I picked up some great scented black soaps from this booth. Shea Moisture’s booth Oyin Handmade booth-  Love the shirts!

After the show, I headed to a friend’s birthday party and had a blast!  There was hookah, drinks, and really delicious food.

This was a great way to end an already amazing day!  Did anyone else attend the World Natural Hair Show this past weekend?

-MkLaShay

World Natural Hair Show (Part 2)

This is part 2 of The World Natural Hair Show recap. For part 1, click here.
The guys at The Pursuit of Cleanliness booth were really nice.  I picked up a few of their organic castille soaps. There were soooooooo many different Loc Soc designs to choose from.  The whole table had different prints.  I picked up two and can’t wait to try them out! There were live hair demos More cool earrings  Beautiful natural hair art work I love these “No Lye” shirts! *The look on this boy’s face is hilarious*

Check back tomorrow for part 3, the final installment!

-MkLaShay

I’m Going to the World Natural Hair Show

I know I’ve been like Casper lately, but I wanted to drop in and say that I will be at the World Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Show this weekend!  This will be my first time attending, which is sad, considering I live in Atlanta.  I’ll be there with my nikon in hand, snapping pictures, and absorbing all the natural fabulosity that I’m sure will take place, and posting all about it next week.  I’m pretty excited!!!  Will anyone else be there?

-MkLaShay

“Let’s Get Physical” The Best FAST & FREE Workouts on the Web!

I hear a lot of people complain that they don’t have enough time or money to workout or get a gym membership. Your health and fitness have to be a part of your lifestyle and we make time for what’s important to us. I’ve made a list of my favorite fast and free workouts that can be found right here on the net.

via bodyrock.tv

BodyRock
BodyRock workouts are amazing, because they are fast and effective. Most workouts are 12 minutes long, but they are some of the toughest 12 minutes ever. They use interval training based workouts, that tone you and get you in shape fast! I’ve gained so much upper body strength since BodyRocking and can do almost any variation of the push up now. The trainers are motivating and they have a full online community. Check out their facebook page for before and after pics of members and you’ll be a believer. I BodyRock at least a few times a week.

via blogilates.com

Pop Pilates
Pop Pilates is fun pilates workouts to current pop songs. Most of the workouts target specific muscle groups and range from 5 -20 minutes. Pop Pilates creator and host, Cassie Ho, has a bubbly and sweet personality and is great at motivating you and pushing you further in your workouts. I feel the burn after each workout and recommend it for anyone wanting to get leaner, stronger, more flexible, and get better posture. Plus, the workouts are fun.

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via http://zuzkalight.com

Zuzana

Zuzana was one of the founders of bodyrock and the original host.  She’s branched out and now has her own workout channel and I’m hooked!  Her workouts are usually under 20 minutes and use your own bodyweight or workout equipment most of us have lying around the house.  What’s really motivating, is all of her workouts are done in real-time, so you can work out right along her.  I find this helps me keep a good pace.  I always feel like a sexy beast when I complete one of her workouts!

via sparkpeople.com

SparkPeople

SparkPeople is a free online community all about helping people reach their fitness goals.  Not only do they have some great weight loss tools, support, and recipes; they have a bunch of free workouts on the site as well.  The workouts range from cardio, interval training, and weight training, to stretching, yoga, and pilates.  SparkPeople also has a lot of great basic exercise tutorials to help you be sure you’re working out with correct form.

These are my fave fast and free workouts on the web.  Do you have any you would add to the list?

–MkLaShay

Quote of the Week

I need these abs!  via http://kurlsontherun.tumblr.com/

Balanced calories + Increased activity + Habits you can stick with = Healthy weight for life

–SparkPeople‘s Coach Tanya