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What wouldn't you try in the quest for losing weight and getting fit? Here are the latest and weirdest fitness and weight-loss gadgets: 1. Ropeless Jump Rope - two handles without the rope for high-tech hopping 2. Wi Fi Scale - we all need motivation and sometimes accountability on the journey to lose weight. How would you feel if your every weigh in was auto-tweeted to all

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It seems like every day we are bombarded with messages about how getting your 5 a day is vastly important and how it can be detrimental to your health. But do any of us actually know why it is so detrimental not to get your recommended intake of fruit and vegetables? Everyone has heard of Vitamin E and knows why it is so important to the body, how it is needed to protect the skin and that it

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...and no, I don't mean in the privacy of your own living room, although I'm sure even that would inspire you to really get deeply and intimately in touch with yourself! I am talking about going to an actual public naked yoga class! Naked yoga classes are a trend on the rise prompting many to shed their inhibitions (as well as their clothing), step into one of these bare bones yoga classes

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Evolution is getting kinda scary, no? LOL..... I know humans that cannot dance this well....;)

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If these are the type of workouts the men and women in our armed forces are doing these days, it's no wonder we can't win in the Middle East!! ;)

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OMG, who is this girl??? Wow. The transformation is nothing less than amazing! I think that she looks great, and hey, that Weight Watcher's program is definitely getting the job done. Jennifer Hudson at the 2011 Grammy Awards Now the test is seeing if she can maintain it. As we all know, getting if off is one thing, but keeping it off is a whole other challenge within itself. Looking

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Or, Gong Hei Fat Choi! Whichever way you say it!! The Chinese Lunar New Year has begun and it's the year of the rabbit. Now guess who here is a rabbit?? :D I expect great things to happen in this rabbit year. Good luck for all of you, too! All the best.... ;)

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This is truly the man that started it all. A true health and fitness pioneer who was one of the first to teach the masses how to improve one's life through exercise and living a healthier lifestyle. You will always be remembered and emulated, Jack.

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New Year ScrapsMore Orkut Graphics

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I know this isn't a fitness related post, but I had to share this! It made me laugh SO hard! It's cute, sad and hilarious all at the same time! And I must say, cats really are evolving a bit too quickly these days.... they are becoming more and more human every day! enjoy...

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After watching my friend Kerri complete the NYC marathon, I must say that I'm inspired. It looked to be a ewarding, worthwhile experience for her and for everyone else who participated. And hey, with all that training, you dont have to worry about watching one damn calorie. Eat as much as you want and still fit into anything in your wardrobe. That's what I'm talkin' about! ;) That is the

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So, it turns out that Gaga is a yoga girl. Who's surprised? She looks like the type that would be into some intense, mind bending, contortionistic, Cirque du Soleil exercise, doesn't she? Complete with costumes! I certainly can't picture her at the boxing gym!

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This was my first time attending the NYC Marathon and man, am I glad I did! It was a straight up party, for real! ;). I was there cheering on a friend, but once you're there, you get so caught up in the excitement of it all. Everybody's cheering, clapping and holding up signs... and some of those runners are some characters! Literally! I saw Sponge Bob, Minnie Mouse, and a 70's style LA

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As I watched the NY Jets game this Sunday I noticed that the majority of the players on the field are wearing pink shoes, have pink towels or have a pink accessories on their uniforms of some sort. It's quite the colorful spectacle! It's not football fashion gone feminine, though -- it's actually part of the NFL's "A Crucial Catch" campaign to keep awareness of the fight against breast cancer

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One of my Facebook friends posted this, and I think it's worth a little more exposure. First of all, let me admit that I didn't even know that female wrestling was big in Bolivia. Secondly, these are some tough chicas. I sure wouldn't want to f with them! The main character, Carmen, is told that she must choose between wrestling and her family. Damn! ;) Mamachas del Ring -Trailer - English

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This is a guest post by Tisha Dotson. Thanks again for the post, Tisha!       During the summertime, I always gain weight. Always. It's a cycle that I can't break, no matter how hard I try to prepare myself during the month of May. But once Memorial Day hits, it seems like everyone -- even adults -- are in summer vacation mode. That means more weekday holidays, vacations, baseball games,

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Yes, it's that time AGAIN! OMG! lol..... Another year older, and hell yes, a whole lot wiser. And this time, I really am! This past year brought me a couple of growth spurts that I didn't even see coming, and getting to be smarter and even better than before just makes life all the more worth living! The decision to go to school opened up a whole new world and whole other side of my brain,

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I'm now offering new ad spaces on this blog in one and two month intervals. The specifics are as follows: Upper right hand sidebar 125 x 125 box = $15 1 month, $25 for 2 months Top of the posts banner 468 x 60 rectangle = $30 for one month (you can get a 728 x 60 long banner for $40) I will be ramping up the SEO and advertising on this blog in the next months due to products of mine

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Listen up, Hollywood.... THIS is the form of manliness I would seriously like to see when I flip on the tube or plunk down my hard earned dollars to check out one of your flicks. Just look at 'em -- fit, primed, capable and ready for anything men who actually take a little bit of time out of their day to hit the gym! Or hit something! ;) haaaa! I was just remarking on William's post about

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So, my stomach happened to mention to me that it was snack time, and I had to laugh at myself when I looked into my snack bowl that I keep on top of the fridge and saw this:...So ANAL....OMG!! I mean, I just have it all balanced out, don't I? And no, I didn't arrange it all in advance for this post! (well, I did stand the two cakes up in the bowl before snapping the pic, but you know...it has

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....and really just becomes a melange of fats and extra totally unnecessary calories on your plate. Cobb and Chef's salads immediately come to mind. I mean, who doesn't want to knock back bacon, bleu cheese, avocado and deli meats while chewing through some lettuce, tomato and other cool little vegs? I know I like it! But, when I'm trying to cut the cals, all that other stuff (like the cheese

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Guess I'm not done with the Ebooks, huh? LOL! Well, for now, this is it. Slimming Secrets is a guide that will help anyone keep slim, trim and within ounces of their ideal weight - IF you stick to and follow the advice.You can get it HereI'm working to get my hard cover book out next. That's going to be the big mack daddy of the bunch. Stay tuned..... it's comin'! I am SO not done! ;)

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And just in time for the summer! Yep, another E book from yours truly. It was about time, right? I really planned to have this out two months ago, but life does interrupt.However, without any further delays, I am now proud to present to you my latest work, "Five Days to Fabulous!", on sale now! This is a "drop the weight and slim up fast" program, meant only for special occasions and events -

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Michelle Obama just visited an elementary school in Washington D.C. this week during her "Let's Move" campaign against childhood obesity to announce the new co-chairs of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Superbowl 44's MVP Drew Brees and Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes are now on board as co chairs of this well need program and initiative of the First Lady. Among other

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.....about drove me stark raving mad after 5 minutes. I'm serious! After 5 minutes of it I was ready to claw my own eyes out. I had to flip the switch and watch CSI instead. I did try, though. I swear. How the hell do you guys sit through that insanity??? Here I am, trying to branch out, broaden my horizons and embrace this world sport of soccer, and I didn't care who was playing -- I'd

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This summer, in trying to do my little part to be more eco conscious and responsible, (and also to give Con Ed much less of my hard earned $$$), I've decided to go the entire summer without using the A/C in my apartment.When the weather first began to turn warm, this was not much of a problem. I was sitting in here just as cool as you please. However, as the summer temperatures are now starting

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This just came across my desk, and I thought I'd pass this info along. I did write about going on a fitness vacation a few months back. Well, for those of you that have thoughts of ever doing such a thing, here's a good place to consider. They seem to have everything you'd ever want...Escape to ShapeESCAPE TO SHAPE was founded in 2006 to provide luxurious vacations that combine comfort,

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My jury is still out on this one. I mean, I want to sky dive, and that is definitely on my bucket list, but the bungee jumping thing? I just don't see why it's so to die for! (no pun intended!). It reminds me of the Batman ride that I went on at Great Adventure years ago. You strap into this little compartment, they take you waaayyyy up high, and then when you reach about 400 or so feet up,

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Ok, peeps, the summer is now just about here. No more time for excuses. Even if you don't have a gym membership, you can go outside and do all kinds of things now. You've got organized adult sports, Mommy groups, boot camps up the wazoo, and even just going to the park for a jog, bike ride or some roller blading. These are all open options for you now that the weather is right.As for me, I

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Now, I don't know if it's because I have a soft heart for "beat your bully" stories, a love of anything that has to do with martial arts or the fact that Jaden is just so damn cute, but I'm going to plunk my money down and go to the theatre for this one. Mind you, that's something I only do once a year, and when that happens, it had better be worth it!The updated version of The Karate Kid,

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...just in case you aren't in the know.... ;)Among all the other goals I initiated this year, I also, out of the clear blue, decided to go to school to pursue my first college degree in Information Technology. So, among everything else that's going on, I now have classes, assignments and a GPA to worry about. Luckily for me, I feel ready to take it all on.This is my first time attending college

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Ok, none of us are angels, of course. Well, MOST of us are not angels, so I'm not judging the act perpetrated here. I'm remarking on the sheer and absolute stupidity of the act. And while I do know a bit about his history, I can't begin to say that I have a clue what's going on in LT's life these days.However, I must say, how can he be THIS stupid?? First of all, I'm not sure why he's having

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International House of Pancakes has just unveiled its newest creation -- the Cheesecake Pancake. Dear God, help us all!! I'm renaming it "A Quick Ticket to Your Fat Pants on a Plate". And if you have it more than once a week, it will be!Apparently, the new trend in fast food cuisine is getting the MOST calories you possibly can into ONE food item. Not to be beaten by KFC's "Double Down", a

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I have lately been experiencing some minor digestive issues, and I always manage to find something out here that helps me eliminate whatever problem it is I'm facing. Following some of the detox strategies in this book I'm about to recommend entitled "Renew Your Life" is actually helping me to rebalance my digestive system. Mine tends to go out of whack about once every so often, and after doing

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Are you all sick of my day-of-the-week themed posts yet? Well, I'm not! And I've got to tell you, once you start doing them it's like crack -- you just can't stop. Not that I know this from personal experience or anything. :DSo, here's another one, and I must admit, this one is more for me than it is for you. Seeing this staring me in the face every time I look at this page might help me

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"Fitness Diva's Weight Loss Tool #2". Somehow I still haven't made it to #'s 3 - 10 in video form, but hey, a diva does get busy. I did this vid in January 2009, and so, it's a flashback! And still some pretty good advice that I actually do use for myself.Enjoy! ;)

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Ha! Yes, I'm being a bit naughty here, because you know I'm picking at all the writers out here that have weight loss blogs and write weight loss articles, but don't use the word "lose" as in "lose weight" properly! Not trying to be mean, but I did wake up feeling just a bit snarky today! ;)Don't you just love misspellings on the web? I think some of them are cute. But you know what? I got

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So, I stopped by Subway the other day to meet Jared. Well, not only to meet Jared, but also to try out a Subway breakfast for a change. Subway wants everyone to know that they are now offering new, healthy breakfast options on their menu, and I have to tell you, the sandwich that I did try was pretty good! I'm already a fan of the Subway $5 foot longs (although I try not to eat them every

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The Arthritis Foundation and the Ad Council have come up with these videos promoting exercise and movement to help in the fight against osteoarthritic pain. This vid makes me chuckle every time I watch it! Check it out!Also stop by their website. The site has some fantastic resources, including a tool for assessing your osteoarthritis risk, community support forums, and a local events calendar:

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Yes, another giveaway, and the gifts will keep on getting bigger! ;)Dick's Sporting Goods is running a contest on Twitter called 'The Starting Lineup'. What you can win is a chance to get to be the test dummies for new fitness products (free stuff!) and also to be on Dick's online panel of experts, among other things. The Fitness Diva is running a contest for a $50 gift certificate to Dick's

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I'd just like to take some time out to thank my top droppers for February. Do keep stopping on by! ;) My second trial The Sewing Mom Crimsonsparkle.net Black holes and Astrostuff The Last Bear From This Side Lainy's Musings Funky Town Disco Music The Horror Movie Show Photography by KML And thanks also to all who drop by my blog! Love ya's!

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I'm not only dedicated to the improvement of one's body and health, but am also a very passionate advocate and living example of the importance of continually challenging oneself both mentally and intellectually. I live to grow, learn and evolve daily, and thanks to my blessed lifestyle, I can pursue further education on my own terms.I think that everyone should have the opportunity to improve

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Oh, what a pet peeve this is for me. I know that we are now a more "casual" society these days, but even in the midst of that, one thing should remain the same; performing the duties of your job in the manner in which they are supposed to be performed. I can't help but to notice that this one simple concept is lacking in so many people lately in businesses all across the board. There really

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AND THE WINNER IS.....Reality TV Rave!I gotta tell ya, this is Reality's lucky year! She just got finished winning one of my Lucky 100 Links a couple weeks ago! Congrats, Reality, and I'll be contacting you to get the info I need to send your $25.00 Amazon gift card!And thanks to all of you who entered. This was fun! We must do it again soon! ;)Woo hoo! You all know I am an Olympics junkie,

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I got a good look at American Idol's season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino on her new reality show, "Fantasia For Real". The show is actually good, and without even intending to, I ended up watching it on one of those marathon runs they do on the weekends. I have seen lots of pics of Fantasia since she won idol, and I gotta tell ya, she was getting pretty heavy there for a while. Almost every pic I

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As humans, I think it's just a natural instinct to try to be better than the next one, to get more light, get more shine, more accolades, more acknowledgement than the next one. To stand head and shoulders above the crowd. The winner does get the biggest prize, after all, right?I started being competitive when my younger brother was born. He was born when I was six. Until he came along, I was

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I'm kicking off the New Year like this:...With my very first e Book, part of a series of e Books that will help you to tackle the weight loss and fitness thing once and for all!This first one is not a lengthy book, but it gets right down to the basics of what you need to do to get yourself completely focused and ready to tackle not only weight and fitness issues, but anything else that life might

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I had the pleasure of seeing the ever beautiful Coco put on a belly dance show while attending a Holistic Health celebration in Harlem. Coco is a dance teacher at the Brooklyn Dance Center in New York. This is how Brooklynites get down with the belly dancing.... Enjoy! ;)

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So, there I was, moseying along in the meat section of my local supermarket yesterday, and basically flipped out when I saw this:Now, you tell me what YOU think it is upon first glance??? Hmmmmmm? I couldn't believe it!! I HAD to take a closer look! I pick it up, turn it around in my hands, examining it closely, and I swear, I saw some really familiar landmarks!!On the package, it's labeled "

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I was just a DIVA............with really highly piled hair!!Look at that 'do. It's quite something, isn't it?? I must have had at least 10 inches going up on top there. Certainly enough to put Marie Antoinette, Queen Victoria and any of those other dames from that era to shame! ;)Gotta love these old pics. They are too funny! ;)

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This is one of those cases of "never shoulda bought it in the first place". What was I thinking??? I am now addicted to these tasty little things!Strawberry and cream cheese Toaster Strudel!! I've been passing my eyes right over this box and that cheeky little Pillsbury Doughboy for years, and never felt the urge to buy it. But on a whim, I decided to pick them up after thinking how good it

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So, I'm reading yesterday about how one man stabbed this other man on the train over a subway seat, and this is just one amongst the slew of stories detailing one form of human on human violence that we are informed of each week. Is it me, or are these stories becoming far more frequent and also more mind numbingly brutal as time goes on?Stories about people shooting up their old places of

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Hey, everyone. I had an emergency in my family, and haven't had the time to be here.Yet another member of my family was struck with cancer, and this time it was my brother. I can't tell you how distressing this has been.His wife kept telling him to go and get a checkup, and he finally did. Well, one finding led to another, and then he was advised to get a colonoscopy because they suspected

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Years ago I used to be really good at keeping and following to do lists. I am actually a bit OCD when it comes to writing down lists, ideas, business plans, choreography,workouts and all manner of things. I also have sketches of clothing designs (the business I was in before fitness), grafitti, pages of business logos, doodles, random art work, short stories and a few books I started but never

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Those of you that attend any gym regularly and take classes know a bit about territorialism. You know...the phenomenon where folks think they own a particular spot because they've been there every week for the past whatever amount of time, and don't you dare try to set up in their coveted space? I have been going to the gym forever and still just don't get it. As far as I'm concerned, a spot

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What you don't know is that Shakira is one of my favorite female performers in the music business. Not necessarily because of her music, (some of which I love, and some of which I pass on) but because she is undoubtedly one of the fittest, most athletic, and most physically creative entertainers out there, and with each album, she demonstrates just how sexy and awesome a truly fit woman can

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The Fitness Diva is still blogging like a champ! Say what? Yep, still at it and plan to be until they shut down the 'net!I just want to thank all of you that stop by, read, comment and give some food for thought about what you do read here. Know that I always appreciate it, and that I will continue to fight the good fight to keep this blog reader worthy! The Fitness Diva hard at work:Hey, it

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Hey, guys! I know I'm about due for a post, but I'm holding off for a minute because the next one is another milestone (my 300th). I'll have that one up within a few days.In the meantime, John from EZgreatlife had me guest post for him and it's up now.Check it out! ;)Keepin' the Pounds Off Holiday Tips

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Yeah, I'm singin' em', because winter has come early!!! Wha happen??? OMG!It was snowing in New Jersey yesterday! This is not a pic of that actual snow, but OMG!!I'm not waking up super early anymore, opting instead to snuggle in the bed under two, deliciously thick comforters until the very last second! Morning exercise is the last thing on my mind!I'm also starting to crave hot chocolate,

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Somebody break out the Viagra! The makers of Extenze, the "male enhancement" formula, available in both pill and drink form, are now doin' it for the ladies!I'm guessing that since the male consumers of Extenze now have "the goods", they'd just like to make sure that the ladies don't leave them hanging? (yes, pun intended! :D ) Apparently so!If you recall my post "My Friends are Drinking Extenze

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Ok, folks, let's make us some meat! :DFrom the website Green Blorge:"Cocoon, the fish and meat maker by Rickard Hederstierna from Lund Institute of Technology, has been selected as the winner of the Electrolux Design Lab 2009 competition. The announcement for the winner was made on September 24, at 100% Design London..Similar to heating popcorn in a microwave, Cocoon prepares genetically

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Here, I've been telling you to do this for a couple years now. You don't need no stinkin' gym to get fit! All you need is a little inspiration and something that you can do while smiling! 55 yr old Youtube sensation Diana Campanella GETS IT. Remember me saying "just put your favorite music on and go for it"? Well, Diana obviously listened!!! You should too! Just look at this girl go!

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Ahhhh....the sound of the school bus pulling up in the morning. The sight of them in their cute new school duds and brightly colored backpacks skipping off to learn some reading, writing and 'rithmetic means one thing.... some well needed ME TIME! So, all you SAHM's and SAHD's....now that you don't have to go about setting up the water slide, making cute little sandwiches with smiley faces on

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I don't know about where you live, but here in New York it has become increasingly difficult for smokers of cigarettes and cigars to smoke freely wherever they go.A few years ago, a law was passed that prohibited smoking in restaurants, bars and public enclosed areas like malls and airports. That was just the beginning...After that, a huge tax was placed on cigarettes, and smokers here saw a

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First of all, does this really need to be explained, seriously???I'm thinking that it does after dealing with yet one more indignant, insistent person trying to come into my fitness class more than 10 minutes late, and not just graciously taking "no" for an answer as I tell them they're too late to participate.A woman tries to come in 17 minutes late and when I tell her she's too late to

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As these last days of summer sneak right on by, be sure to catch some of it before it's all gone! Summer provides a ton of opportunities to get out, run, play, be more active and really get in some fun fitness festivities!I really hate to see it go. I had a pretty good summer, but it's not over yet! I plan to be outside running and playing until the snow comes. You should, too! Grab your

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The 1,000,000 EC FREE Traffic ContestI am sponsoring 2 – 2000 ec prizes this week, September 2 – 9th. Comment on one or more of the following Fitness Diva posts and you will be entered into this week’s contest. One entry per comment. Only quality comments are acceptable. Commenting "great post", "nice blog" or "this is comment #2(etc)" will not count. After commenting, return to Cornyman's

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Here is the second installment in my "Jump" series. As I stated before, I love jumping because it tackles so many elements of fitness at once, and gets you ripped pretty fast. Here, I'm showing you three different exercises to do with a jump rope, but not the usual way. Check it out:--stop my autoplay vid in the upper right corner to get this in real time--When using a rope on the ground, find

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These are the clips that make me wish that I had aspired and studied to be a dancer. They are truly some of the most awesome, beautiful, incredibly athletic people on the planet!I'm a big fan of America's Best Dance Crew, which is now in season 4. Dance has evolved to an entire new level, just in case you all didn't know this. Here, my ABDC pick of the week is by a lil' group called AfroBorike

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This is one hell of a yoga pose. I'm wondering if this is just some crafty video editing. Only Cirque du Soleil performers could master such a pose!I won't even try! ;)

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Just wondering, and I'd really like some honest answers. Here in New York where I live, all outdoor cafes are not only the domain of just humans anymore; people have decided that this is also a great venue for their dogs.I have nothing against dogs, and actually like them and grew up with them. Would have one now if I could. But I really just don't get this "take my dog to eat out with me"

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Jumping is one of my favorite little things to do when I'm working out. Jumping rope, jumping up on steps, frog hops, or jumping up on a bench, I'm into it. I make people that take my fitness classes jump, too! It's a skill that you definitely need to keep up even as you get older. Never know when it will come in handy! ;)Here I am doing one of my favorites - Bench Jumps(you may have to stop

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One of these days, before I die, I'm gonna do this. I've been hearing about it for a while. Just need to go ahead and book that plane ticket! ;)What's funniest to me is the fleet of ambulances following them. Just in case, huh?Paris will see me and my blades someday real soon!

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It's been going on for decades now, but the past few years has definitely seen it not just increasing, but actually being shown as the norm. It actually pisses me off a little.Look familiar? I'm seeing it in almost every television commercial, on too many TV sitcoms to list, in movies and in print ads. It's literally being shoved down our throats and force fed to us daily. You can't watch a

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OK, am loving this show. And I'm not a fan of these weight loss shows like The Biggest Loser or DietTribe (fitness and helping people lose weight is my lifestyle - don't need to watch it on TV). I also can't seem to get into Dancing With the Stars, America's Got Talent or American Idol either, for whatever reason.However, while clicking through the channels one night in search of yet another

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Whoooo....summertime, summertime. The sun is coming out, and the shirts are coming off! This is my favorite time of year, because all those who have been working diligently like good little fitness divas get to show off all their hard work in shorts, tank tops, speedos,bikinis and hot little outfits that show 'em what you're workin' with!And nothing makes it more worthwhile for me than seeing

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Of course I have little tricks I use to keep the weight off! And they work! Without killing you or making you sick.... VERY important, by the way! ;)......oh, now you're wondering, aren't you? Well, here is one thing that's been keeping weight off of me without me having to even try that hard. Wanna try to guess?Okay, I'll stop toyin' with ya....here it is.....Eating a good amount of fruit.

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Even though they are sisters, and the two strongest forces in women's tennis today, Venus and Serena Williams couldn't be any more different than night and day.This seems to go down the line.... Venus is tall, slim, long legged and lithe, while Serena's bod is what some call "thick", muscular, obviously powerful and also the type that picks up the pounds more easily. I'm thinking that Venus is

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I, like many millions upon millions of people out there am just devastated over the loss of Michael Jackson. You just really don't realize how much of your life a certain person IS until they're gone. I've been thinking about him all morning. Before I went to sleep last night, I thought of him. I can't watch the TV coverage or the tributes anymore right now, because they just make me cry.I

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....simply because Sharapova is OUT. She got ousted today by Gisela Dulko in the third set. The thing is, I'm wondering if anyone is going to miss Maria's high pitched grunts and screams, which punctuate each and every stroke she hits. That girl really lays it on thick! Now, I know she's not the only one, but she's definitely the grunting QUEEN of tennis. Just listen to these sound effects:

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I just have to wonder and therefore ask; what the hell is wrong with some people who take yoga at the gym? There is this air of rudeness, arrogance and self absorbedness from this particular group of exercisers that I just don't see (to the same level and degree) in the rest of the gym population. Not to say that other gym members aren't rude and inconsiderate at times, but the yoga folks take

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...I'm just busy as hell right now. That's a good thing, trust me. I know I've been slow with the posts, but don't worry...I've got the next 10 already in my brain. I just need to sit down long enough to get them on here. I also have to do other 50 other more pressing things first.Running my boot camps and kickboxing classes in the park (as well as 3 Meetup groups), plus being my own

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Ok. This is an intervention. A word to the wise, actually. If you are not at least in somewhat decent shape, or somewhere on the way to it, you should not be attending extreme boot camp fitness classes. Yet. As I say this, I also realize that I risk losing business, because some who may be considering taking my outdoor classes may also happen upon this blog.However, I'd rather have you come

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4th and Long, this reality show on Spike TV that has a group of (mostly) good lookin', athletic as hell guys competing to become a Dallas Cowboy, is one of my new guilty little pleasures! It's a test of endurance, quickness, agility, toughness and heart, not to mention a few cuties on board. What better contest could there be?Defensive backs vs wide receivers....omg. Love it! I think that wide

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I'm just sayin'.....You tell me.And not the first time from this source, either. A post subject here or there...The hits just keep on comin'! ;)Is imitation really the sincerest form of flattery? Well, I ain't flattered! lolAnyway.....I must be doin' somethin' right, cuz folks are copying me left and right. Doesn't crash my world or anything, but it does burn my butt when I see it.I'ma keep

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I just got back from burying my Dad, and am still trying to get it together. I will be back posting for you again at least by Monday.I just want to thank all of you that stopped by and left your heartfelt, kind and encouraging comments. I have to admit, I'm overwhelmed by the kindness of you all who did drop a comment to me during this time. I feel blessed to know that I've connected to such

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My father died this morning after a vicious battle with prostate and colon cancer. These cancers are a horrible disease tearing through my family, and my Dad is the latest victim of it. I alternate between feeling sad and numb. My brother just fell apart completely, bless his heart.This is the person I am most like in the world. I get some of my best qualities from him, (and also some of my

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This little nugget just came across my desk, and I just thought that I would share. You all know I'm always looking out for you! ;)Some of the best workouts can be found right at home. Who needs a gym? Just please don't forget to turn the stove off first.....Gives a whole new meaning to the words "calorie burn", doesn't it? For more info on how to get this poppin' in your own kitchen, click HERE:

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Ugh! It's cold again, they're once again promising some rain, and I'm sick of it! This on again off again weather is ruining my plans! I wait all year long for this summer weather, and when it comes, I dive right into it like a fish into water. And I swim til I can't swim no more.Where's my sun??? I wanna go out and play! I want to play tennis, and wear cute little tennis skirts while doing

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This ain't your Grandma's kind of frisbee....From the moment I saw this video posted by a member of a neighborhood group I'm in, I knew that this was my kind of sport.I used to play with frisbees as a kid, but NEVER like THIS:These are my actual neighbors playing in the park. I will soon be out there with 'em!Now that I've joined their group, I will be havin' me some fun in the park with this

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To the people who blow their noses into the public towels at the gym...------Please.....-----STOP IT!!! You're grossing me the hell out!OMG!As I'm teaching on certain days, I'm witness to this strange, nasty phenomenon, performed only by a select few.The same towel that they use to wipe off their sweat, of the towels that the entire gym population uses, and that we all hope and pray are

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I'm teaching even when I don't realize it. Here I am, just minding my own workout, and I get some unexpected company. Her expression at first is priceless! :)Earlier, while teaching my boot camp, a group of little boys decided to join in on the sidelines (clowning, of course), which is all good. I think it's great for kids to see their parents and other adults exercising, and to find it

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...and I'm sorry, I think it's pretty hilarious!If you live in the states, you've probably seen the commercials by now. Extenze is a pill promising "male enhancement" to those who take this product on the regular.Well, some time ago, they came out with the Extenze "energy" drink, and it's been flying off the shelves ever since.Coming back from the gym, one of my two friends casually mentions, "

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All you bloggers, webmasters and web surfers. You all know you love clicking on things. Click, click, click, all day long. You can do it in your sleep. Well, here's something you can click on to help less fortunate women detect breast cancer early, and thereby possibly help save some lives.The Breast Cancer site is having trouble getting enough people to click on their site daily to meet

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With the swine flu school closings occurring today, you might think that some might be jumping the gun and being just a bit too quick to slide right into panic mode, but it's always better to err on the side of caution in this case.Now that the number of countries reporting infected persons has increased, and also, the number of states in the US with confirmed cases has risen from 5 to 10,

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Bethenney Frankel of The Real Housewives of New York and inventor of the "Skinny Girl Margarita", is working on an entire line of low calorie cocktails, soon to be available at an upscale bar/lounge near you. I think it's a good thing, being a part time party girl, myself. Who couldn't use a little help shaving off those unnecessary calories while having a good time? She's also invented a low

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With supporters claiming it to be her "Macedonian body type", Australia's Miss Universe contestant Stephanie Naumoska threw contest officials and the entire pageant into an uproar when she hit the stage on Thursday. Doctors and dieticians declared her malnourished and suspect of having an eating disorder.ReutersReutersStanding at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 108 pounds, it would be hard not

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April 19, 2009Tina Turner, one of my FAVORITE divas, is out here on tour again, for her last tour. She's still out here Rollin' on the River, y'all, and I've got to say, she's still got it! I'm awestruck and amazed by this woman, and hope to be half as fabulous as she is when I'm her age! :)Tina Turner in Concert at the Globen in Stockholm - April 19, 2009When asked what she does to maintain

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Being the educated fitness professional that I am, I know full well what is both good and bad for the body. I'm well aware of all the things you need to do to maintain a fit and healthy body and life, and for the most part, I practice all of those things. I exercise, I eat smart and well (on MOST days -lol), and I exercise my brain constantly by learning and trying new things. However, in all my

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