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Exercise tips from @NadeenBoman
Yes I took a few sips before taking the picture…
A lot of us get lazy and find it hard to stay fit and healthy during the winter months; so Nadeen Boman (spokesperson of Powerade Zero ION4) shared some of her go-to exercises to help us stay nice and tight during the cold season.
Legs
Squat and Leg Lift– Start in squat position with feet about hip width apart and chest lifted. Knees should be over your heels so that you can see your toes. Stand and extend right leg back at a 45 degree angle, leading with your heel. Repeat squat, stand and leg lift on right leg for 15 reps before switching to the the left leg. (This exercise is good for a firm butt)
Arms
Plank Ups and Downs- Start in plank position with your body in a straight line, toes and forearms on the ground. Keep your butt down to engage your abdominals or if this is too difficult then go on your knees pulling your heels to your glutes. Push yourself up onto one hand then the other before going back down into the start position. Complete 5 up and downs then repeat with the other arm leading. Do 2-3 sets. (Good for shoulders and core)
Abs Do all 3 ab exercises back to back and repeat for a total of 2-3 sets.
Knee Touch Crunches- Lie on back with feet flat on the floor, knees about fist width apart. Reach for your knees by tucking your chin and brining your shoulder blades off the ground. Do 10-15 reps.
Heel Touches- Start off in same position as above. With your hands about 2 inches from the ground, reach your right hand toward your right heel then reach with your left hand toward your left heel. Touch heel 10-15 times.
Knees to Shoulders- Start in same position as previous abdominal exercises. Beginners have hands pressing into ground beside butt or increase difficulty and keep by your ears. Roll your bum off the ground by brining your knees towards your chest. Do 10-15 reps.
peace and love
♥Bella♥
ps: don’t forget to hydrate!!
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Get fit with @NadeenBoman
I sat down with Nadeen Boman last week, and she gave me a few tips on how to stay fit during the winter months. Nadeen is also the spokesperson for Powerade Zero ION4, so she was able to give us all the juice, on why we should choose this beverage during and after working out.
Powerade Zero ION4 has partnered with fitness guru Nadeen Boman to help Canadians get back in shape by spicing up their routines with some new exercises and developing a routine that helps them stick with their resolutions. You might know Nadeen from her work on the popular reality shows, and The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp and Bulging Brides.
Thanks to Nadeen Boman for spending some time with us, and to the Powerade team for treating me to some delicious Powerade!!
peace and love
♥Bella♥
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Love @KayTranEyewear
“A new, perfect frame with a different fit”
KayTran Eyewear is based on iconic, reinvented classics that inspire nostalgia. Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication, as are fit and functionality. Designed in Canada, every pair is individually handcrafted by skilled artisans in Italy. They are created with luxurious materials: high-grade Italian acetate and premium Carl Zeiss CR39 lenses, which are scratch-resistant, durable, and provide high optical clarity.
“We don’t buy jeans or clothes that don’t fit, so why should we settle for poor-fitting eyewear?”- Kay Tran
“Finding eyewear that doesn’t slide down your nose or sit on your cheeks shouldn’t be so impossible!”
“Kathy Tran was raised and currently resides in downtown Toronto. She worked in corporate finance, but always had entrepreneurial aspirations to harness her creative, artistic side. While completing her M.B.A. at the Richard Ivey School of Business, she first conceived the idea of redefining fit and bringing an alternative to the mass-produced, cookie-cutter fitting eyewear in the marketplace. She struggled for years trying to find stylish sunglasses that fit petite nose bridges since age four. The spring 2012 collection is sold online and will be available as of February at Goldstein Boutique, Optic Zone and Pink Eye Optical in Toronto, and Artsee Eyewear and Maximeyes in New York.”
Gotta get me a pair… or two!
peace and love♥Bella♥
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Show Stopping Shoes @unitednude
Looking to update your shoe collection? You’re wardrobe isn’t complete without a pair of UNITED NUDE’s innovative, quirky, yet sleek designs. Each shoe is a work of art, perfectly crafted by the creators: architect Rem, and shoemaker Galahad.
Their story, is a unique one, which is no coincidence after seeing what their designs are like. This story begins with a broken heart. Rem’s attempt to get the girl back was made by downsizing architecture to its smallest and most vulnerable scale, that of a woman’s foot.
While most romantic notions are often foolish, what was hatched through the inspiration of romance was the ‘Möbius’ shoe. The girl was gone, but he knew the shoe had to become real.
Now add Galahad to our story. The seventh generation of the Clark’s shoe-making dynasty.
When Rem and Galahad first met, Galahad saw the Möbius shoe design, and he was instantly convinced that a new brand had to be formed.
Joined together, Rem and Galahad created United Nude. The name derived from the fact that products evolve from international teams in an open way with direct recognition. United Nude launched in 2003 with the ‘Möbius’ shoe. Since then, United Nude has established itself as an iconic brand at the intersection between design and fashion.
Their Spring/Summer 2012 Collection features a wide range of shoe designs for both men and women, from booties and flats, to mid and high-heeled sandals. Here are a few of my favorite picks from the collection, perfect for a show-stopping Spring Season. United Nude products are about clear concepts, elegance and innovation. Be prepared to turn heads, ladies.
Check out all the fabulous styles and designs at the United Nude website.
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Put Some Spring In Your Step With @FeeskSandals!
With spring right around the corner, it’s time to kick off those over-the-knee boots and slip into shoes more fitting the wonderful weather change. FEESK SANDALS are sure to do the trick. Their line of fashion-forward footwear is designed for the woman who lives life on her own terms, values authenticity, and enjoys effortlessly standing out from the crowd. Their daring, handcrafted sandals are a contemporary interpretation of the ancient paduka “toe plug” sandal. From one basic style, the line has evolved into a variety; including their gladiator sandals, slippers, lazy sues, and their popular bridal designs.
Community focused, owner Fiona Khan has pledged part of the profits of all Feesk Sandals sales to Kiva, a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. “It’s our way of supporting healthy globalization and help empower people and help make dreams come true,” says Khan.
Look great while supporting a great cause! Feesk Sandals are available for sale across North America and online. For more information, visit www.feesksandals.com.
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Winter Glamour Party in NYC Tomorrow
Here’s a great idea for after-work playtime in NYC tomorrow, January 25!
The Winter Glamour Party will feature:
- Salon treatments by the famed J. Sisters Salon (best known for Brazilian blowouts and topnotch waxes)
- Whiskey tasting sponsored by Kansas Clean Distilled Whiskey (a new, sexy whiskey for the younger NY crowd that doesn’t know they love Whiskey yet)
- A full blown candy bar
- Glam-inspired cocktails sponsored by Hypnotiq Harmonie
- Gorgeous jewelry designs by Mina D. and Alzerina Gomes
- Glamorous makeup touch-ups and men’s grooming by Jennifer King, Valerie Star, Stacie Simmons and Marisa Cohen
- Real Beanz Coffee (a new, health-based, energizing canned coffee drink)
- Beauty product samples by Soy Spacasso, The South African Store, Rain Africa, Perrier
Here are the deets:
When: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Where: The J Sisters Salon (inside the Limelight Market Place), 656 6th Avenue
Time: 7–11pm
Admission: $20 at the doorSee you there!
