THIS FRIDAY & EVERY FRIDAY!!! - LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT by PHILLIP SOLOMON STEWRT & The PALACE

One thing we all have in common... Monday thru Thursday, we all think about FRIDAY! It is the start of the weekend...PLAN TO START IT RIGHT!

After work, class or even if you are relaxing all day, plan to attend an evening of LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT at AMEN-RAA'S. You will experience a MUSICAL ADVENTURE listening to the sounds of PHILLIP SOLOMON STEWART and the PALACE!!! Jazz, R&B, Pop, Reggae and the list goes on......

Entry $7.00

Time 9pm-11pm

Place: AMEN-RAA (812 S. Macomb Street, Tallahassee, Florida)

Another Year of Health

Happy New Year Yet again,

Its been over a year since I started this health blog. Health and wellness is a very vital part of our lives. Because I strongly believe that, I have been busy with school finishing up my Masters of Occupational Therapy, training and working to make sure my family is healthy as well. Therefore, I have not been fit blogging:-( My apologies. Let's get ready for a year full of health tips, challenges and additions to the blog. Happy blogging.

Peace and Wellness

*J-Fit*

Happy New Fit Year!

Happy New Year all,

I pray that God has blessed you all with peace, joy and health. Maintain what He has blessed you with by staying or becoming conscious of your health needs and lifestyle. Gather and research information about becoming or being fit and encourage others around you to do the same. Your health is your wealth (As my favorite vegan restaurant has quoted on their menu) and make deposites into your health bank frequently and watch how fast your interest occurs. Be Well and visit often...

J-Fit
Peace and Healthy Blessings...

Are you keeping up?

Are you all keeping a journal? I hope so. In the mean time here is a interview from the most popular right now Rihanna...

Rihanna reveals her diet and fitness secrets

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In a recent interview, Rihanna revealed that she works hard to stay in shape. As she has previously stated, “carbs are the enemy” to her, but she says she gets weak if she goes three days without eating them.

You have an amazing figure. How do you stay in shape?
A lot of hard work and a lot of running on the treadmill. Cardio is the key. I have a personal trainer who travels with me if we have a big event coming up. I work out every day but I need a trainer to motivate me – I don’t find it much fun working out on my own.

What do you like about your body?
My bum, and I keep working at it as I want it to be perfect. It makes my clothes look good – and guys like it!

And what do you like least?
My legs. I’m insecure about them. Everyone wants to have slim, perfectly-toned legs and I’m the same. I do weights but I don’t want my legs to bulk up so I do a lot of cardio. I’ve lost a lot of weight since I started working out and if I exercise every day for a week, I can drop several pounds. If I diet, I see even faster results.

Do you have a strict diet?
Carbs are the enemy but if I go three days without them, I start getting weak. If my trainer had her way, I’d eat small meals every three hours, but I sometimes only eat once or twice a day. I have egg whites and pineapple for breakfast with hot water and lemon. For lunch I have fish and potatoes. I hate vegetables but I make myself eat them. For dinner I have fish again.

Does size matter?
Not at all. My size varies – sometimes I’m a (US) 2, sometimes 4 (UK 6 or – but what matters is being fit and healthy. Being slim makes me feel better about myself. It boosts my self-esteem, and having a toned body helps with my job because I wear a lot of skimpy costumes. My weight fluctuates, but I don’t weigh myself every day. I’m 5ft 8in and weigh around 9st 7lb.

This interview was provided by theinsider.com

J-fit says, make it a fit day <3...

Off the scene

So I know that I have left my fitbloggers hanging but I'm back. Challenge two is "Food Log". Write down everything that you eat for 14 days, that's two weeks. I mean everything. It might sound easy but it is not. And it does not count if you try to remember at the end of the day what you ate. WRITE AS YOU EAT!!!!!!! Love you all and stay healthy. Oh yea, don't forget to get in your fit day.

Fit Day #30

Good Evening

Today is the last day of the challenge and I wonder how many people was able to complete 30 straight days of cardio? It was hard for me but during this challenge I learned a lot about myself. I learned that even though I love to workout, my body does not like it everyday. So, just like me when you feel exhausted, rest. But of course you have to get to that point. If there is not hard work, then there really should not be a long rest. Today, I ran for 30 minutes then completed a strength workout at the Rec Center on FAMU Campus. Great Facility and the Staff there is great also. I'm here if you need me. New Challenge coming on September 1st... Stay Tuned!

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #29

Greetings,

Today is the first day of classes and I really had to work to get in my workout today. Of course the easiest thing for me to do is run, so I ran 2 miles and complete m
y push-ups and sit ups. Felt good as always. Just to add, I had a wonderful salad from Crispers.

*J-Fit*

Fit day #28

Hi All,

I ran today for about 20 minutes and completed some strides in a open field. I also completed ab work then a 10 minute stretch.

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #27

Salutations,

I did not exercise today. I celebrated my birthday with a brunch at Another Broken Egg Cafe. It was great. I really enjoyed the day with my husband and cousin. On the health tip, I did have a healthy breakfast. Back to it tomorrow though. Peace and wellness...

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #26

Hey Ya'll,

Friday, August 21, 2009, I walked to rest my body again because I have been moving around a lot. I also completed some back exercises and stretches afterward. Feeling good! Are you all remembering to grace eat. Please pay attention to the "For a Matter of FIT Fact" for pointers on how to make small changes within your journey to fitness. Peace and wellness blessings to you...

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #25

Hello Again,

Thursday, August 20, 2009 on the day that I was born, I completed a ten minute run, a functional strength routine and then another ten minute run. I then stretched and did my abdominal work. It was the best thing that I could have for my birthday. You all should make sure that you treat yourself to a dose of exercise each day. Keep working... Work hard... Work smart:-)

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #24

Greetings Everyone,

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 exercise consisted of a quick run and calistinic exercise, time totaling over 30 minutes. Exercise is so invigorating. I do not feel complete if I don't get in my exercise for the day. Challenge is about to end... Ready for a new one?

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #23

Good Evening,

Today I completed my workout at Premier Health and Fitness Center. I did my resistance training program for the day and walked. I have been walking a lot lately trying to rest up for this training season starting in mid September. With God's grace, you all will see me on ESPN competing in a world final much like those that I am watching now (Sonya Richardson, 400 meter World Champion 2009). Love you all and remember that your health is your wealth (Soul Vegetarian on Wheel's Quote).

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #22

Salutations,

Today is a new day. I will complete 4x5 minutes run at Premier Gym today due to rain. I will also complete my strength workout there as well. How is the eating going? Have we cut back on bad habits? I have. I am a big juice person (really not good), so I have challenged myself to have only one serving of juice per day and the rest water. It's going good so far. I wish my husband could do the same thing. He is a juice monster. Well, exercise well, rest well, eat well, Be Well...

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #21

Hello,

Today, I felt like a rock. I didn't really want to do anything. I walked for cardio today which really would not be considered cardio because it was not fast enough to really increase my heart rate. To calculate your Cardiovascular Improvement Heart Rate (estimated), follow this formula:

220-age=Age predicted Heart Rate Max
then multiply that number by 60-90% to get the range that you should stay between when doing cardiovascular exercise. You could keep up with your heart rate by taking a radial pulse or by wearing a heart rate monitor. I hope that this helps because just walking for the heck of it is not the best way to chase you fitness goals (unless your walking fast:-))

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #20

Fit Seekers,

It is good to type to you again. I had a wonderful run this morning at St. Marks Trail with my son "Dash". It looked as if it was going to rain but the Lord answered my prayers and it didn't. Afterward, Dash and I, walked a bit so that he could expend some energy. I completed some push-ups and sit-ups afterward as well. I don't see many comments so I guess people have fell out of the wagon. It's okay. More challenges to come.

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #19

Hello Fit Seeker

Today jump rope for 15 minutes and a 15 minute run. Felt good. The rain is a little depressing. Messes up your entire schedule. What did you guys do today? How did it feel? What will you do tomorrow? Want to meet me tomorrow for a run at Lake Ella? 9am... Don't be late!

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #18

How are we?

I hope that the challenge is going well for you. I am pleased with the comments that I have received from the Fit Day regulars. Thanks for the support guys and gals. Today, I simply walked around the track for thirty minutes. Nothing too hard plus I needed an active rest day to calm my nerves. I have been doing lots and I really need a break. It was calming and my joints enjoyed the break from all the pounding from running. Well, until next time... remember to post your fit day.

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #17

Good Morning,

So we only have about 13 more days left in this challenge. How are you all coming along? Do you find it difficult to commit to exercise everyday? How are you eating? Well, it has been challenging for me and I am used to exercise but I still make do. We have to make sacrifices in order to get to where it is we want to go. Today, I will be running at the track. Two 15 minutes runs and 6 strides. What are you doing?

*J-Fit*

Fit Day #16

Hello All,

Yesterday was soooooo crazy. I have been in an orientation for a new job all week, so it's been hard for me to post but duty calls and I need to answer (and I will). Yesterday, I performed a lot of my clients exercises with her as well as her walk to complete my thirty minutes of cardio due to time restricitions. I also performed my push-ups and sit-ups before bed. Not much, not too happy about it. What did you all do?

*J-Fit*