Monday, December 31, 2012

Happy New Year!

Dear Ladies,
I want to thank everyone who came out and danced with me in celebration of my birthday, and 1 year of Zumba. It really meant a lot to me. I look forward to sharing another year of good health and fitness with you in 2013.
I am diligently working on our new location and my goal is to open doors very soon. You will have Zumba offered 7 days a week at an earlier time, as well as more morning class options. Piyo, Yoga,Turbo Kick, Hot Hula,and Zumba Sentao are also classes that will be offered. Ladies, 2013 will be your time God Willing. I will keep you updated as things progress. Please keep me in your prayers.
I want to wish you all a blessed 2013.
Peace and Blessings.
Nefertiti

Class Updates and Announcements

1. Class January 5th will be at 9am due to Savage Fit's Master Class at 10-12am. If you would like an additional 2 hour workout afterwards, please join me and several other instructors for just 5 dollars.
2. TURBO KICK CLASS will start THURSDAY JAN. 10TH 2013 at 8-8:45PM instead of TUESDAYS. If this time doesn't work for you now. You will soon have more options.
3. For you morning ladies, Tuesday Morning Classes are back starting January 8th,2013.
Please email me at nefertitizumba@yahoo.com to let me know if you will be joining me for either Turbo Kick or for Tuesday morning Zumba.
Happy New Year!!!!!!! I could not do this without you and I appreciate every one of you who have stuck with me through it all, including my brain freezes during class. See you next year!!
All the best,
Nefertiti

Monday, December 24, 2012

Reminder and Updates

There will be no Zumba class tonight at 8pm due to construction at Savage Fit Studio. Class will resume next Weds at 8pm. Please Join me this Saturday for my 2 hour Zumba Birthday Blast to burn off all those holiday calories. Rsvp at HERE

Saturday, December 29, 2012

11:00am until 1:30pm

Note Address Change

That's Dancing Ballroom


  • 8610 Washington Blvd, Suite 203, Jessup, MD 20794


  • Come join me in celebrating a new year of fitness, my birthday and also one year of Ladies Only Zumba. 2 hours of Zumba , door prizes and raffles
    Lets go back in time and dance to all the routines and music we have danced to all year long.  Mark your Calenders.

    10 dollars for non punch card holders
    5 dollars for punch card holders (must show card)

     

  • Thursday, December 6, 2012

    Why Women Don’t (But Should) Lift Weights

    Despite study after study supporting the benefits of strength training, many women still opt for cardio over weights. Maybe they’re worried about “bulking up.”Women have seen a few too many beefy men grunting it out in the weight room and fear that if they pick up a dumbbell, they’ll suddenly start to resemble a linebacker, too.
    This can happen, although it’s extremely rare, as we reveal in 6 Ways to Beat Your Bad Genes. But for most women, “this just isn’t possible,” says personal trainer and Prevention fitness expert Chris Freytag.“Ladies have too much estrogen in their hormonal makeup.”
    So what is the secret to looking toned (think: Michelle Obama’s arms, which we have the secret to) but not tough? Strength training.
    Here, nine reasons why women should strength train at least two or three times a week

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    1. Your metabolism will soar.

    As women age, they naturally lose muscle mass. This causes your metabolism to slow, which means you could start building a spare tire by the time you reach your 30s. “When you do weight-bearing exercises, you start revving up your metabolism—and it keeps burning for many hours after your workout,” says Wayne Westcott, PhD, director of fitness research at Quincy College and Preventionadvisory board member.

    2. You’ll you burn fat.

    Muscle tissue is more "active" than fat tissue, with each pound burning about 30 calories a day just to sustain itself. So even if you’re sitting on the couch or are stuck at your desk for eight hours a day, the extra muscle mass you develop will burn more calories, helping you finally get rid of that spare tire—and keep it off for good. (If you want to love your lower body more than you do, check out this fat-blasting do-anywhere workout from Freytag.)

    3. Your body will get tighter.

    While cardio is important and will help melt fat, weights sculpt your body, creating curves and definition right where you want it. They also help fight the effects of gravity, making you much less likely to have arm jiggle in your upper arms. (Scientists discovered the three best moved for perfect upper arms—check them out.)

    4. You’ll fit into your skinny jeans.

    “One pound of fat takes up much more space than one pound of muscle,” says CrossFit athlete and certified level-1 trainer Cheryl Brost, a 41-year-old mother of two. “So even though muscle weighs more, what do you want all over your body? Something that’s bulky, like body fat, or something that’s lean, and takes up less space, like muscle?”

    5. You’ll reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

    Curbing age-related muscles loss isn’t just good for your looks; it can protect your heart and help ward off type 2 diabetes, too. "Muscle helps remove glucose and triglycerides from the bloodstream, which reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as hardening of the arteries," says Timothy Church, MD, PhD, a preventive medicine expert at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. For specific exercises that can reduce your diabetes risk, check out our Diabetes Exercise Solution.

    6. Your blood pressure could drop.

    "Strength training lowers blood pressure for ten to twelve hours after each session, which gives your heart a break," says William Haskell, PhD, professor emeritus of medicine at Stanford University. "How strength training does this is not completely understood, but it probably has subtle effects on everything from hormones to nervous system regulation."
    How Birth Control Affects Blood Pressure

    7. You can do it anytime, anywhere.

    You don’t need a lot of space or a lot of special equipment to get a great strength workout, says Westcott. Simply using your own bodyweight through the use of pushups, planks, chair dips, squats, and pull-ups is enough to tone and strengthen your entire body. Bonus: You can do it indoors, which means you don’t have to weather the cold, freezing temps of winter or the scorching heat of summer.

    8. You’ll blast loads of calories.

    Plyometric strength moves (think squat jumps and burpees) and kettlebell workouts skyrocket your heart rate, which boosts the calorie burn of regular strength training routines. These types of workouts give you cardio, strength, and sculpting all in one, which is a great timesaver, says Freytag.

    9. It’s good for your bones.

    Strength training is one of the 12 best ways to break-proof your bones. “Lifting weights can help counteract age-related bone loss,” says Ethel Siris, MD, director of the Toni Stabile Center for Osteoporosis at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. “Strengthening your muscles also improves balance and keeps you as strong as possible which lowers your chances of a fall-related fracture.

    By Jenna Bergen
    Dec 05, 2012

    Form Nefertiti

    For a jumpstart, Here is a great full body workout you can do at home . All you need is a pair of dumbells and an exercise ball. Try to do this at least 2-3 times per week. I recommend you warm up for at least 10 minutes before you start. Put on your favorite song or zumba song and dance or jump rope. Let's do this ladies!!

    Thursday, November 29, 2012

    Newsletter







    Hello Ladies!
    I pray that everyone is staying safe this holiday season. Try to stay active as much as posible this season. I have many surprises in store just for you ladies in 2013. Hot Hula, Turbo Kick and Piyo are coming early 2013 in addition to Zumba classes. Something for everyone. More details to come.

    Annoucement: Due to low attendance, Tuesday morning and Thursday evening classes will unfortunately be cut for the month of December only. They hopefully will resume along with Turbo Kick classes in January. Click on the links below to learn more about the what's in store for the Columba Ladies Fitness Zone!

    Sincerely,
    Nefertiti

    Zumba Birthday Party!
    Come Party with me.

    Come join me in celebrating a new year of fitness, my birthday and also one year of Ladies Only Zumba. 2 hours of Zumba , door prizes and raffles , Lets go back in time and dance to all the routines and music we have danced to all year long and learn about what is coming in 2013 with The Columba Lady Fitness Zone.
    I hope to see everyone there! Mark your Calenders.
    $10.00 for non punch card holders.
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    What is Hot Hula?

    HOT HULA fitness® is a fun, new and exciting "total body" dance workout inspired by the dances of the Pacific Islands. HOT HULA fitness® isolates your larger muscle groups, increasing strength and definition to your core with specific emphasis on the abs, glutes, quads and arms.

    HOT HULA fitness® is a fusion of traditional and new dance moves, set to the rhythm of Tahitian Drums, Reggae, and Hip-Hop, creating a unique way to experience an enjoyable and effective workout.

    All ages and fitness levels are welcome and will enjoy HOT HULA fitness®.
     
    I cannot wait to bring this exciting new workout out to you soon!!
     
    Nefertiti

    Tuesday, November 27, 2012

    5 Surprising Reasons You're Not Losing Weight

    Nutrition - 5 Surprising Reasons You're Not Losing WeightNutrition

    You've been counting calories and working out and yet you're not dropping pounds. What gives? Health.com helps you beat the weight-loss plateau

    by Denny Watkins

    The answer to your frustration may be hiding out amid the random things you do over the course of an average day—those little habits that have seemingly no connection to weight loss, but may in fact be sabotaging your best get-fit efforts.
    Ask yourself these questions, and if you answer yes to any of them, you may have found your personal diet defeaters. Outwit them and you'll soon be back on track to a leaner, fitter you.

    Do you always eat "healthy"?

    A funny thing happens when you focus on making careful diet decisions. If you just "think" of your meal as a light choice, it can cause your brain to make more of the hormone ghrelin, reports a study from Yale University.
    "More ghrelin makes you feel less full and signals your metabolism to slow down," says study author and Ph.D. candidate Alia Crum. To keep your ghrelin balanced, focus on the more indulgent parts of your meal—say, the nuts and cheese on your salad, rather than the lettuce.
    It also helps to pick foods that are both healthy and seem like a treat, like a warm bowl of soup with crusty whole-grain bread.

    Do you pay with plastic?

    Carrying cash may feel a little last century, but people who use a credit card when grocery shopping buy significantly more unhealthy, calorie-dense food than people who pay cash, according to a study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
    Junk-food buyers were perfectly aware of the extra calories and cost of those treats, but since they didn't feel the immediate hit in the wallet, they gave in more easily to impulse buys, explains study co-author Kalpesh Desai, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing at Binghamton University.

    Do you use exercise as a reason to snack?

    There's a downside to that, says a new French study: Simply thinking about exercise can cause you to eat 50% more. Why? People assume that the upcoming workout gives them license to snack.
    Avoid excessive munching with a pre-gym snack of no more than 150 calories, advises Keri Glassman, R.D., author of The Snack Factor Diet. Try two slices of turkey with whole-grain crackers.

    Are you desk-bound at work?

    Sit for just a few hours and your body stops making a fat-inhibiting enzyme called lipase, researchers at the University of Missouri–Columbia found.
    Stand and stretch every hour, and you'll boost your metabolism by about 13%, says research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
    Or, fidget all day (tap your feet or bounce in your chair) and increase calorie burn by 54%.

    Do you sleep too little?

    "Not enough shut-eye puts your body into a carb- and fat-craving survival mode," says Michael Breus, Ph.D., author of The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan. A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who slept fewer than four hours ate 300 more calories and 21 more grams of fat the next day.
    Try this to gauge your sleep needs: For a week, go to bed seven and a half hours before you need to get up. If you awaken before the alarm, you can get by with less sleep. But if you hit snooze, you may need eight, even nine, hours a night to wake up refreshed, recharged and ready to burn some fat.

    Sunday, November 25, 2012

    LOSE Weight, Don't Gain It During the Holidays

     


    The average weight gain from Thanksgiving until January 2, when the month of culinary atonement begins, is seven pounds. Too many Christmas cookies lying around the office and too much alcohol at company parties, I presume.

    However, I maintain you can maintain your current weight and even shed a few pounds during the next six weeks...and still go to all those parties! Remember, the cornerstone of the Meltdown weight loss plan is to graze, eating five small but healthy meals a day. When is that easier to do than during the holidays when good food (as well as bad) is everywhere?

    Here's how to survive your Thanksgiving feast with waistline intact:


    1. Remember the Meltdown 40-40-20 rule.
      A healthy Meltdown meal is composed of 40 percent lean protein, 40 percent complex carbohydrates and 20 percent fat. This is the optimal chemical cocktail to jump start your lagging metabolism.

      Turkey without the skin is a lean protein. Yams without marshmallows, green beans without butter and mashed potatoes without too much gravy are all wonderful complex carbohydrates. There are plenty of healthy choices on the Thanksgiving menu if you look closely.

    2. Avoid sugar.
      I don't have to tell y'all, my faithful readers, that sugar is as addicting as cocaine. Do your best to avoid all sugar and aspartame at this meal. Leave the sugar out of the tea. Don't drink sodas. No wine or beer, if humanely possible. And, if your will power holds, skip dessert. (You should be so full by then you won't want dessert!)

    3. Eat a healthy breakfast if your Thanksgiving meal will be at lunch. Eat a healthy lunch if you're going to feast for supper.
      Portion control will be easier this way.

    4. Drink up to eight glasses of ice water Thanksgiving Day.
      Why iced? Because your body has to burn fat (yeah!) to heat the frigid liquid to body temperature. That takes calories. Besides, water will fill you up and helps you flush toxins.

    5. The Meltdown cheating rule:
      You can have one contraband substance every fourth day and not impact your weight loss program. I'm going to make next Thursday my cheat day and treat myself to one piece of pumpkin pie, no whipped cream. I'm going to enjoy it and not feel guilty!

    6. Work out before the big meal.
      My health club is open from 8 to 8 on Thanksgiving Day. I'll use the rowing machine and do some weight training while my turkey is in the oven. If your health club is closed, why not take the dog for a brisk walk? Even vacuuming the floors, shoveling snow or raking leaves can get your heart rate up.

      Working out up to 90 minutes before the meal will keep your metabolism raised for at least four hours. Your body will be able to process the meal more efficiently.

    7. If possible, graze.
      Even if your family sits down as one unit to eat Thanksgiving dinner, you can still nibble the minute you arrive. At my house the meal is a buffet. We graze on appetizers.
      We spend six hours together eating a little here, a little there. That is the best way to fuel your body because it removes the rollercoaster highs and lows caused by too much, then too little blood sugar.


    8. If you can handle caffeine, drink black coffee.
      If you look at the ingredient labels of most "diet aids," they are primarily caffeine. Caffeine causes your body to raise your basal metabolic rate, which in turn allows you to burn more fat. If you drink a cup of coffee with each holiday meal, that should stoke the fat-burning fires.

      Make sure the coffee is black, however. Cream and sugar negate the positive benefits of steaming java.

    9. If you're the chef, make sure the meal is a healthy one.
      Why clog arteries if you know better? 

      After Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas parties lie ahead. The same rules apply. There will always be at least one healthy thing to eat at any Christmas party even if it's just pretzels.

      Sadly, stress raises your metabolism. (Read my page about stress for more info.) If you get super stressed trying to do everything by Christmas, you may just lose weight in spite of yourself.... if you stay away from those *&(^%$ cookies!
    From
    http://www.meltdown.com/holiday.htm


    Sunday, November 11, 2012

    NOVEMEBER

    November 08,2012
    Dear Zumba Ladies!

    Hello my lovely fitness buddies. The holiday season is fast approaching and now more than ever is a good time to maximize your workouts. Please note that there will be no Zumba class November 21 and 22nd due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Class will resume Saturday morning at 11:15. I look forward to seeing you in class.
    Nefertiti

    Friday, November 2, 2012

    What are the best shoes for Turbo Kick?

     

    Hello Ladies. I am working hard to bring Turbo Kick to you by January so that you can get yet another flavor to your weekly workout. After trying hard to find the best Zumba shoe, now I am on a misson to find the best Turbo Kick sneak. Here is an article I would like to share to help get you started. If I find a great one, I may just add some Dancesocks to them and use them for Zumba as well!  Remember if you have not already, please email me at nefertitizumba@yahoo.com to sign up for the class if you are interested. Also list Monday or Tuesday as a possible day and note a time that may work for you. Write Turbo Kick in the subject line. See you soon!

    Nefertiti



     

     

    From Hollykicks.com

    This is the question I get asked the most. There are really three things you want to look for when shopping for Turbo Kick shoes.
    - Minimal tread. You want to be able to pivot your feet easily. Many running shoes have heavy tread which makes it difficult to pivot on the balls of your feet; therefore causing torque in the knees when twisting. You want your feet to be able to pivot easily beneath you.
    - Lateral support. Cross trainers provide lateral support to prevent your ankle from rolling when lunging side to side. Running shoes are typically made for forward and back motion and do not have lateral support. Turbo Kick has a lot of lateral movement, so be sure to read the specs or ask the sales associate about the lateral support of the shoe.
    - Shock Absorption. If you are doing Turbo Kick high impact (jumping), you will need a shoe with good shock absorption. There are many shoes that meet the above criteria because of the popularity of dance type fitness classes, but if you are doing a high impact activity it’s crucial to have enough shock absorption. This will help prevent shin splints, knee pain, etc.

    Chalene Johnson (creator of Turbo Kick) and me wearing the same shoes: Nike Shox Deliver
    Top three picks for Turbo Kick shoes:
    - Nike Shox Deliver or Conundrum. My favorites! They are technically running shoes, but they do offer enough lateral support to be safe. The soles have flat circles to make pivoting easy, and the 4 shoxs give great shock absorption. The con – too narrow for some people.
    - Nike Free XT. These shoes are advertised specifically for Turbo Kick type activity, offering lateral support, minimal tread with a split sole, and shock absorption. They are a favorite for many people in class. The con – for me they do not have enough shock absorption and they were too narrow in the toe box which causes numbness from squeezing the nerves between the metatarsals. If you get that numb, tingly, painful feeling across your foot, try a shoe with a wider toe box.
    - Asics Gel Enthrall. A friend of mine in class has tried just about every shoe on the market in the pursuit of the perfect Turbo Kick shoe and she settled on these. The Nike Shox were too narrow for her, so if you find the Shox too narrow give these a try.
    Your shoes are so important, so take your time, try the feel of many different shoes, jump around the store, do some Turbo Kick moves (everyone will be impressed), and find a store with a great return policy. Foot Locker allows you to try the shoes for 30 days to see how they feel with a money back guarantee.
    Have you found the perfect Turbo Kick shoe? I’d love to hear about it – leave a comment and share about your happy Turbo Kicking feet! :) Also – if you’d like me to be YOUR coach, please click the green bar at the right of the page ———–>
    I’d love to stay in touch and help you achieve your fitness goals!

    Wednesday, October 31, 2012

    No class tonight

    So Sorry You guys,no class tonight. Still no power :( Let's try again tomorrow night. See you soon.

    POWER IS STILL OUT AT SAVAGE FIT!

    Hello ladies. I hope everyone weathered the storm safely. Please note :

    Savage Fit unfortunately still has no power. I need my ZUMBA !! I know you do too!  If power is not restored by 6pm, class will be canceled and resume, God willing, tomorrow at 8pm. Please Pray! Call 443-535-1309 for updated info at 6pm. or stay updated with me on facebook/NefertitiZumba.  Hope to see you soon.

    Nefertiti

    Monday, October 29, 2012

    No Class Tuesday Morning Savage Fit Studio is closed

     

    Savage Fit Studio will be closed tomorrow Tuesday October 30,2012 so there will be no morning Zumba. I will God Willing see you guys Weds night. Stay safe.

    Nefertiti


    Tuesday, October 16, 2012

    Party In Pink (tm)


    This past Sunday's Party in Pink was a success. 2 hours of music with calorie burning moves all for a good cause. Hope to see you at the next one!
    Nefertiti Zumba!


     
     
     
     

    Monday, October 15, 2012

    Let's loose 20 pounds in 6 weeks.

    1300 Calorie Diet Plan for Losing 20 Pounds in 6 Weeks


    With the following diet plan, you can expect to lose approximately 20 pounds in six weeks by consuming approximately 1300 calories per day.

    Note: The amount of weight that you will lose depends on your actual calorie intake, activity level and individual body metabolism. Average weight loss should be between two to four pounds per week. Like any other weight loss plan, this 1300 calorie diet plan is formulated upon the following basic rules for dieting success.

    Important: Drastic reduction in calories can cause many reactions, such as slowing down the body’s metabolic rate. Therefore, it is always advisable to obtain approval of your physician before starting a low calorie diet plan.

    Guidelines for Success of this Calorie Diet

    1. For any weight loss diet plan to be successful, you need a sufficient amount of exercise. Cardiovascular activity burns fat and calories, while strength training creates lean muscle and raises the metabolism. Try to get thirty minutes of cardio three to five times per week. Supplement your cardio program with three strength training sessions per week for best results.

    2. Choose your beverages wisely. Water and green tea are best when it comes to staying hydrated and losing weight. If you’re a coffee lover, stick to one cup in the mornings taken black or with calorie-free sweetener. Diet soda is OK every now and then, but shouldn’t be consumed daily as it can bloat and dehydrate the body.

    3. Avoid foods that are overly processed. 1300 calories a day does not mean any stuff that you can fit into those available calories. Whole foods are always best when dieting to lose weight. If you can, go organic for even more health benefits. Aim for a balance of lean protein, whole grain, lowfat dairy, healthy fat and most importantly, lots of fruits and vegetables.

    4. Allow yourself an indulgence once a week or so. This doesn’t mean you should go overboard or sabotage your diet. Choose your treat wisely and eat it slowly and with full awareness. Examples might be a few squares of chocolate or one serving of chips, cookies or ice cream. Refer to the food label for exact serving sizes, which are smaller than many people think they are. The menus for our 1300 calorie meals do have an indulgent meal thrown in once a while.

    5.Make sure you’re eating on a regular schedule. Skipping meals is an absolute no-no for any diet plan to be successful. Rather than three large meals, try six small ones. Eating healthy foods at regular intervals will keep your metabolism at optimal functioning and help you feel less hungry and more satisfied.


    Meal Plan for Day 1

    Your first day of the Seven Day Menu Plan for a 1300 Calorie Diet will consist of fruit and tea for breakfast, fruit and granola for a 2nd breakfast, soup sandwich and tea for lunch, fruits for late afternoon snacking and finally a salad, rice and low calorie entree for dinner. You can substitute any of the meals with vegetarian or other recipes suited to your dietary needs with meals of same calorific values.
    BreakfastCaloriesCarbsFatProtein
    Grapefruit76000
    Black coffee or green tea10000
    Mid Morning Snack
    Granola bar1181652.5
    1 cup strawberries471101
    Lunch
    Tomato soup851621
    Turkey sandwich on wheat35045428
    Water or green tea0000
    Afternoon Snack
    1 apple802100
    1 Tbsp peanut butter966168
    Dinner
    Salmon filet1400719
    Green salad48202
    Brown rice2164425
    Water or green tea0000
    Total12661613666.5

     

    Meal Plan for Day 2

    Your second day of the Seven Day Menu Plan for a 1300 Calorie Diet will consist of eggs, fruit and coffee for breakfast, yogurt for 2nd breakfast, sandwich and tea for lunch, fruit for a late afternoon snack and seafood salad and rice for dinner. You can substitute any of the meals with vegetarian or other recipes suited to your dietary needs with meals of same calorific values.
    BreakfastCaloriesCarbsFatProtein
    Scrambled eggs (2)15421013
    Orange85001
    Black coffee or green tea10000
    Mid Morning Snack
    Lowfat yogurt1733217
    Lunch
    Chicken sandwich420211032
    Water or green tea0000
    Afternoon Snack
    Blueberries (1 cup)832101
    Dinner
    Grilled shrimp salad21022226
    Brown rice2164425
    Water or green tea0000
    Total1351872595

    Meal Plan for Day 3

    On your 3rd day of the Seven Day Menu Plan for a 1300 Calorie Diet, you can have bagel and cream cheese for breakfast, tortilla chips for a second breakfast, soup and salad for lunch, a pudding cup for a late afternoon snack and a wrap for dinner. You can substitute any of the meals with vegetarian or other recipes suited to your dietary needs with meals of same calorific values.
    BreakfastCaloriesCarbsFatProtein
    Bagel28956111
    Lowfat cream cheese (1 tbsp)51051
    Black coffee or green tea10000
    Mid Morning Snack
    Tortilla chips (reduced calorie)741101
    Salsa25601
    Lunch
    Vegetable soup721202
    Green salad33602
    Water or green tea0000
    Afternoon Snack
    Fat-free pudding cup1002302
    Dinner
    Chicken wrap467422936
    Brown rice2164425
    Green Tea or Water0000
    Total13272003761
                  

    Meal Plan for Day 4

    Day four of the Seven Day Menu Plan for a 1300 Calorie Diet will begin with a bowl of healthy raisin bran with milk. For a mid-morning snack, you can have tuna with mayo followed by a veggie wrap for lunch. For a late afternoon snack, you are allowed graham crackers and the day ends with a fajita. You can substitute any of the meals with vegetarian or other recipes suited to your dietary needs with meals of same calorific values. Religiously following the diet for 6 weeks will help you lose upto 20 pounds.
    BreakfastCaloriesCarbsFatProtein
    Raisin Bran1714113
    Skim milk911208
    Black coffee or green tea10000
    Mid Morning Snack
    1/2 can tuna in water990021
    1 tbsp mayonnaise (fat-free)2153500
    Lunch
    Veggie wrap2304439
    Water or green tea0000
    Afternoon Snack
    Graham crackers591011
    Skim milk911208
    Dinner
    Chicken fajita430231140
    Total13861481669

    Meal Plan for Day 5

    On Day 5 of the 7 Day Menu Plan for the 1300 Calorie Diet, your day will start with rice cereal followed by a snack of berries and granola later in the morning. After having a salad for lunch, you can snack on cottage cheese and pineapple. A stir-fry and a salad will consist of Day 5′s dinner. You can substitute any of the meals with vegetarian or other recipes suited to your dietary needs with meals of same calorific values. Religiously following the diet for 6 weeks will help you lose upto 20 pounds.
    BreakfastCaloriesCarbsFatProtein
    Puffed rice cereal1202902
    Skim milk911208
    Black coffee or green tea10000
    Mid Morning Snack
    1/2 cup berries471101
    Granola1391564
    Lunch
    Green salad48202
    Water or green tea0000
    Afternoon Snack
    Cottage cheese2038431
    Diced pineapple741908
    Dinner
    Chicken stir fry550283634
    Green salad48202
    Water or green tea0000
    Total13301264684

    Meal Plan for Day 6

    The breakfast for Day 6 of the Seven Day Menu Plan for a 1300 Calorie Diet consists of cereal. Treat yourself to a gelatin cup for a mid morning snack later. For lunch, you can have Asian salad followed by a late afternoon snack of pudding. End the day with a dinner of seafood green salad. You can substitute any of the meals with vegetarian or other recipes suited to your dietary needs with meals of same calorific values. Religiously following the diet for 6 weeks will help you lose upto 20 pounds.
    BreakfastCaloriesCarbsFatProtein
    Grape Nuts cereal2004717
    Skim milk911208
    Black coffee or green tea10000
    Mid Morning Snack
    Almonds100001
    Lunch
    Asian chicken salad430331932
    Water or green tea0000
    Afternoon Snack
    Fat-free pudding cup1002302
    Dinner
    Green salad w/shrimp31022226
    Water or green tea0000
    Total12411372276

    Meal Plan for Day 7

    The breakfast for Day 7 of the Seven Day Menu Plan for a 1300 Calorie Diet consists of scrambled eggs and berries followed by a banana for a 2nd breakfast. After a sandwich for lunch, you can treat yourself to 10 gummy bears later in the afternoon. For dinner it is Pasta tonight. You can substitute any of the meals with vegetarian or other recipes suited to your dietary needs with meals of same calorific values.
    BreakfastCaloriesCarbsFatProtein
    Scrambled eggs (2)15421013
    1/2 cup berries 471101
    Black coffee or green tea10000
    Mid Morning Snack
    1 banana1122801
    1 Tbsp peanut butter966168
    Lunch
    Chicken sandwich420511032
    Water or green tea0000
    Afternoon Snack
    10 almonds872100
    Dinner
    Shrimp scampi w/linguine410532517
    Total13361726172
    Religiously following the diet for 6 weeks will help you lose upto 20 pounds. As with any diet, do follow the rules for diet success as described at the beginning of the 1300 Calorie Plan.
    From...womendotcom



    Join me ladies! I recommend a multivitamin, omega 3 and an extra protein shake on the days your workout within 1 hour of working out. Make sure your shake is has low carbs and no more than 120 calories per servings. Try to get at lease 20mg of protein in your shake.

    My Day 1 Breakfast....
    1 cup of Joe
    2 whole eggs
    1 tablespoon salsa
    1 large honeycrisp apple with cinnamon  I will keep you updated~!

    Sunday, October 14, 2012

    Turbo Kick® coming soon!!

    


    Yes!!!! It will be here soon. My training is scheduled the end of this month. WooHoo! I am excited.  You will still have your Zumba when you want to burn those calories bootie shaking and you will have your Turbo Kick® when you want to to do it KICKING BUTT!!!!! I have even more things in the works coming just for my ladies.  I'm so excited!!! See you in class and stay tuned!

    Here is a sample of a class.


     
     
    What is Turbo Kick® again?   - It's a  fat-blasting, ab-defining cardio workout that is sweeping the nation’s health clubs and allows you to burn up to 1,000 calories an hour! A mix of kickboxing and simple dance grooves set to heart pounding dance music that will have you looking forward to your next workout!
     
     
    See you soon!,
    Nefertiti
    

    Wednesday, October 3, 2012

    Motivation


    How Stress Affects The Body


    Good Carbs -V- Bad Carbs


    Great Food Combinations

     
    Combining different foods can increase their potency and bio-availability. Here are some great examples.
    Do YOU have any to add?

    Friday, September 28, 2012

    Dancesocks are here!!!!

    Now you don't have to invest in new sneakers to twist and turn in class!

     Twist and Turn in Sneakers™

    "Designed for both men and women and currently available in black and pink, The DanceSocks are sure to become your next best dance or fitness accessory." - salseek.com




    We've all been that girl. You know the girl in Zumba class who almost fell over because her sneakers got stuck. This happened for two reasons. 1) You were probably wearing running sneakers and 2) you didn't have The DanceSocks! - Lucille Roberts

    Turn Sneakers into Dance Shoes™

    The DanceSocks!™ were created out of the need to easily twist and turn in sneakers for dance and dance fitness. Sneakers have too much grip on wooden floors putting excess stress on ankles, knees and hips. Now you can dance in any sneaker! Pull the DanceSock over the front of your shoe. Cover more sole to increase glide. Cover less sole for additional grip. Have fun!
     


     

     
     

     

    Only $6.00 per pair

    Hot pink or Black available.

    (Sold in class )

    Tone Firm and Tighten in as little as 45 minutes...It works!

    Discover How You Can Tighten, Tone, Firm Your Body, And See Instant Results In Less Than 45 Minutes

    It Works ultimate body applicator is a Body Wrap that Works! You get a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful, botanically-based formula, designed to tighten and tone the troubled areas on your body you want to target. Once applied, you only have to wait 45 minutes to see results. You really can wrap any area on your body and see it work instantly. Most wrap their stomach, legs, butt, arms, chin, and face.
    




    You get 4 It Works Applicators

    The it works wrap comes ready to go in a pre packaged box of 4. The ultimate body applicator is 21 inches long and 11 inches wide at the widest point.
    There is no need to worry about messy application of creams or any other lotions because it’s ready to go. Just pick the area you want to target, put the wrap on the troubled area, then smooth out the it works applicator. You can use saran wrap to help hold the wrap tight. This helps the wrap to stay in place while you wait 45 minutes.
    The company recommends you drink lots of water while you have the it works warp on to get the best results, and then for additional 3 days after. The product will continue to work on your body for an additional 72 hours.

    It takes less than an hour to tighten and tone with the it works body wrap

    This is how you get your hands on the ultimate body applicator
    • $99 for a box of 4 ultimate applicators
    • Get the same box of 4 applicators at a wholesale price of $69 with the Loyal Customer Program
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    Here is what you get in the it works wrap box

    Inside the box will be 4 individually wrapped applicators and ready for you to use on your body.
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    The body applicators are folded just the right angles to let you open it up without any hassles or messiness. You just open the wrap and place it on your troubles areas
    Once you have it on your targeted area you can add more security by keeping it snug using saran wrap.
    It’s best to lay down or sit in a comfortable chair. Never should you be moving around or working out when you have the applicator on. This is the time for you to relax and let the applicator do its work.

    Results others are getting from the It Works applicator

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