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My Goal is to Drop the LBs and Keep Them Off

DK — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:48:52 -0800

My goal for 2010 is to drop the weight I have slowly gained over the past couple of years. I don't want to be looking back at old photos (in which I probably thought I was heavy at the time) and wish I was back there. I want to fit back into the clothes that I left in my closet (like these Seven jeans to the left) in the hopes I would eventually not squeeze but glide back into them. Well this year, I WILL get back there. I want to be happy, healthy, and fit.

To do so, I need to WAKE UP and go to the gym every morning. Each morning, I set my alarm with the best intentions and then it goes off and I make a deal with the devil and decide to start another day. Well this year will be different! With my morning workout partner-in-crime, Gidgie, I am armed with a buddy to make myself accountable and to not press that snooze button in the morning. The best part about working out in the morning? You are usually so out of it it's almost like a dream, a dream in which you miraculously burn calories.

With that said, I am inspired by all the Get Fit For 2010 members and their goals thus far. I feel like this group will make me even more accountable with even more workout partners besides my Disney Princess half marathon-training lil Gidgie. Here is into fitting back into my favorite little black dress, into my skinny jeans not "skinny jeans", and into everything else I kept and have yearned to buy. I have to justify keeping it all in my closet past couple of years. I just do.

How Erotic Dance can help your sex life

PinkNC — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:47:13 -0700

Dancing erotically for your partner can help create a new form of communication between the two of you. Erotic dance helps to develop a sense of openness, and offers the promise of a stronger, more fulfilling relationship. Body language is very powerful.

Dancing sexually for your partner can be a way of showing him or her the movements you like and what you find erotic. Erotic dancing can also communicate how you are feeling in that moment, from serene and sensual to energetic and naughty.

If you have a hard time allowing yourself to fully enjoy the experience of erotic dancing, try the tips below.

1. Pay attention to your breath
2. Focus on feeling the movements that you are doing
3. Construct a fantasy storyline in your head.
4. Be firm with your touch.
5. Talk dirty.
6. Try on a persona and allow it to "move" you as you dance.
7. Choose music that makes you feel sexy.
8. Create a routine and practice it in the mirror.
9. If you remove pieces of your clothing, don’t just remove it, play with it.

Overcome your Fear of Erotic Dancing

Many people are intimidated by dancing erotically. If you are intimidated, consider taking a class. One of the newest fitness trends is classes of choreographed routines that are based on striptease and pole moves.

The instructors will teach you moves help increase flexibility and balance as they target the core muscles and build strength in the abdominal muscles and upper body. As an added bonus, most stiptease and pole dancing classes will help you burn about 300 calories per hour.

Psychological Benefits of Taking an Erotic Dancing Class

Many women begin their first class very self-conscious about their looks, weight, dancing ability. As they learn different dance routines and see the changes in their bodies, they begin to feel sexy again.

A lot of women experience an increase in their self-esteem and their entire outlook on life changes

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Angelina Jolie says she wants to do European and French language films

justingirl1989 — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:50:39 -0700

Angelina Jolie was interviewed recently by German-language weekly news magazine Focus. She was asked specifically if she would be interested in doing a European, as opposed to a Hollywood, film, and she said yes, and that she would even like to do a film in French once her skills in the language improve enough in a few years. She said she’s not as much of a movie buff like her partner, Brad, and that she’s either sleeping while a film is on or is getting up and taking care of the kids. Angelina admited that she’s a restless type person and doesn’t often sit still.

BERLIN (AFP) – Hollywood star Angelina Jolie said she would relish the chance to act in a European film and may even be ready to take a French-speaking part in a few years, in an interview with a German magazine.

“No one has asked me yet,” she told the Monday issue of Focus news weekly when asked if she would like to work on the Continent.

“It would really interest me - there are more and more great films coming out of Europe and other cultures.”

The 33-year-old American, who has nestled into a sprawling estate in the south of France with her six children, said that she and her partner, American heartthrob Brad Pitt, had been learning French for two years.

“When I can really speak it, maybe I’ll try out for a French film in a few years,” she said.

Jolie told Focus that she rarely watches films on her own time.

“I find it difficult to sit still for two hours,” she said.

“I would rather read something or learn something or travel to experience something new.”

She said Pitt, 44, was the real movie buff of the family.

“When we watch together, I usually fall asleep or press pause so I can take care of the kids,” Jolie said.

[AFP as published on News.yahoo.com]

That would be a definite motivation to learn a language if you had a job where you need to speak it convincingly as an actress. Before people start the inevitable “she should stay in France then” talk, she was asked by a German paper if she wanted to do European films, and she said yes. There are surely plenty of directors in Europe who will be contacting her after this interview. I wonder if she’s planning to stay in France or if the rumors that she’s moving back to the states with her family is true.

Angelina saying she has trouble resting is similar to something a commenter here once mentioned about seeing her in an airport unable to stop moving around. It would explain why she’s so thin if she’s constantly burning calories like that.

Wanted opens in Germany on September 4, which is why Jolie is doing interviews with German news outlets.

http://www.celeb*tchy.com/13901/angelina_jolie_says_she_wants_to_do_euro...

Escape to Nature’s Sanctuary

3ADay — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:16:27 -0700

Autumn’s golden hues set the tone for an exhilarating outdoor adventure.

Fall foliage is at its peak. Why not treat yourself to a long hike under an autumn canopy of red, orange and gold? Not only will you get a terrific workout; you’ll become more relaxed as the rustling-crunch of each step carries you further from the bustle of daily life and deeper into nature’s sanctuary. So go ahead and take a little time to reconnect with yourself or with your loved ones outdoors.

Take Time for You

It was a long, busy summer. You’ve earned a little time to yourself! Forget that load of laundry; leave your to-do list behind. This day is just for you. Send your husband and kids on a Saturday morning field trip. Set the mood with a Chocolate Comfort Sipper and hop in the tub for a long, luxurious bath. Once you’re refreshed and ready to go, pick a local hiking trail, grab your favorite music mix and hit the road! And please don’t worry what your family will eat for lunch while you’re away. You made a delicious pot of hearty Slow-Cooker Creamy Vegetable Barley Soup the night before.

Reconnect with Your Partner

Nothing rekindles romance like a warm autumn afternoon. Why not pack a basket of your favorite wine and cheeses and toast the day? Ask a friend or family member to take your kids for the day - or better yet, overnight. Before heading out, prepare a romantic pre-hike brunch of Cinnamon Swirl Yogurt French Toast just for two. Then pop online to find the best fall foliage, and you’re on your way! Remember, this outing is as much of an exercise in reconnecting as it is a physical workout. While you’re away, why not treat yourselves to a candlelight dinner at that quaint little inn you’ve always wanted to visit? Since you’re already there, you might as well stay the night and hike the trails again tomorrow!

Apple Picking with Your Family

Looking for a great way to have fun and get exercise as a family? Why not check out the fall foliage at your local apple farm? Not only will you get a fantastic workout from picking apples, climbing in trees and taking hayrides; you’ll also get to bring home all the sweet, delicious fruits of your labor! Those tart, green apples will taste great in a scrumptious Baked Apples with Cinnamon Yogurt Topping dessert. Golden, juicy apples are the perfect ingredient for a quick and easy Apple Yogurt Smoothie snack.

Now that you’ve gotten a taste of the great outdoors, you can’t wait to do it again! As you head for the door you hear the thump, thump, thump of an old familiar friend. Your dog knows you’re setting out for another wilderness adventure. His wagging tail begs “me too!” Why not bring him along? You might be inspired to take an even longer walk than usual. Plus, the added resistance as he pulls you along will help burn more calories and work your muscles. Happy hiking!