Monday, 29 September 2014

Monday Fitness Motivation: All Hail This Super 18yrs old!




Our Monday fitness motivation is 18-yrs old Kayinsola. This 300l law student of Crescent University loves to stay fit and healthy, though she's nowhere close to the overweight department.

Kayinsola calls her workout routine the"No Nonsense Circuit". This workout program includes;

* Jumping jacks- 50
* Squats- 20
* Squat jumps-20
* Alternating lunges- 20 (each leg)

Saturday, 27 September 2014

Basic Eye Makeup

Hello Ladies! Thanks to Lyllyx Makeover, today's post is a tutorial on basic eye makeup. You'll learn how to  get a simple but professionally done eye makeup that could be worn everyday and  to all occasions. I's quite simple, don't be alarmed by all the steps! It's broken down into tiniest bit for your easy understanding. (You can reach Lyllyx Makeover on BBM or phone; pin 2B4200C3, 08062336439).

Firstly, u need to know the parts of the eye...


Everyone's features differ, some have smaller eyelids, some have defined brow bones and so on.... But the basic eyeshadow application is same for all eyes. Just know the different features and follow the steps below.

Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Wall Squats: great squat exercise for a bigger butt, toned legs and thighs



Wall squats are my favourite exercises in the squat family because this  single exercise is great for toning and increasing the butt size, it tones the legs, thighs, abs, waist and the entire core when done properly.

How to do the reverse wall squat

1.  To do this wall squat variation, bring your toes to the wall, keep them an inch away from the wall and keep your legs wide apart.
2. Then sit down (on an imaginary footstool) and stay looking straight so that your torso stays up.

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Healthy Ways To Gain Weight


While most people are interested in losing weight, some at the other end of the scale struggle with weight gain and constantly try not to be underweight or too skinny. Sometimes I've had to fight this battle myself. I tend to lose weight easily, no thanks (and thanks) to some physical activities in my weekly routine.

Some causes of weight loss include illness, excessive exercises and stress. While downing loads of high calorie foods and drinks is an easy way to gain weight, eating healthy still remains the best, because a junk filled diet devoid of nutrients doesn't give your body much to work with.

Here are healthy ways to gain weight;

Workout Report: Weightloss Challenge Day 23


Hi Beauties, apologies for my absence these past few days. How you doing? Thanks for your numerous comments and emails. I hope that I reply each of them to your satisfaction.

It's day 23 of our weightloss challenge and though I haven't gotten feedback from some people, I've been able to track some people's weightloss journey and results, thanks to their constant emails and comments.

Thursday, 18 September 2014

Get A Flatter Belly In 3 Days: Weekend Flat Belly Challenge


Getting a flatter belly could be a walk in the park if you're armed with the right knowledge, or better still if you know the right exercises to do.

The exercises in this weekend flat-belly challenge include, crunch, sit-ups and planks, but the most important is the addition of detox water. The benefits of detox water can never be overrated. Aside getting rid of bloating, detox water also helps burn fat, thanks to ingredients like lemon and lime. You can read about how to make detox water here. Last weekend I went beyond my food limit and I was so bloated that the sound my belly made when I slightly hit it could be likened to a talking drum, but after few minutes I got detox water into my system, the toilet ended up at the receiving end.

Tuesday, 16 September 2014

Ali Baba Describes Camry And SUV Babes In A Relationship. What Kind Of Babe Are You?


Ali baba shared this relationship advice on his Instagram page and twitter account. What do you think? Another pic after the cut;

How To Treat Viginal Infection With Aloe Vera



Aloe vera is a plant that serves many health and beauty purposes. It is one of the most effective remedy for treating vaginal infection because of its medicinal properties. This natural herb can be taken internally or used for topical applications, but for the purpose of this article I'll be concentrating on how to use Aloe vera gel against vaginal infection, (you can read about vaginal infection here ).

 Several years ago when I had a mild vagina infection that was accompanied by occasional itching, after trying several over-the-counter medicines, Aloe vera saved me just after 2 applications.

Monday, 15 September 2014

Best Weight-loss And Flat Belly Tips

It's week 3 of our weight loss challenge, here are a few tips to help you burn more calories and get a flatter belly.

Detox Water

To make detox water simply put lime juice, lemon juice, cucumber and mint leaves in a jug. Add some water and chill. The ingredients contained in this detox water are effective against bloating. This detox water will also get rid of toxins and help burn fat. Drink this every night before you go to bed.a

Saturday, 13 September 2014

Saturday Workout Report; Booty Workout For Weight-loss



Hi guys! It's a beautIFU Saturday morning in this part of the world and I'm excited typing this. Yes, this is where we get to talk about our fitness goals and achievements during the week. It's also week 2 of our September weight loss challenge. Some people have kept me updated on their weight loss journey, but I'll like everyone to share their challenges and achievements here so that more people can get motivated.

Here's something you could try for weight loss if you're not a fan of intense cardio. It's simply an 8 minutes workout routine that'll make you sweat profusely. I bet you already know sweating during workout is a good sign that fat is crying.

How To Overcome Soda/Soft Drink Addiction


Are you a soda/soft drink addict? Well, I was on top of the "soda addicts list" once and I can tell you at no cost that overcoming my soda addiction didn't happen in a day. Back in my "excess soda consumption days", I could drink as much as 6 bottles of soda everyday. One for every meal, one for any boring moment and just to satisfy my addiction. I was so addicted to soda that my mum thought my favourite brand ought to have made me an ambassador. 

Excess soda consumption has a major role to play in weight gain and if you're a weightloss journey, you might want to evaluate your soda consumption.

Friday, 12 September 2014

Nigerian Medical Association, Let Kids Go Back To School- Enraged Student


I got this email from a concerned student and I decided to share it here.

"According to Nelson Mandela "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world".We can never understand the power that education brings in through the life of a person. The former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar recently claimed how much education have made him who he is today and he totally gave glory to the great masterpiece education and how it had manoeuvred his life greatly. 

The bible also stamps a huge ground on how important knowledge is. The bible says with all thy getting get understanding (Proverbs 4:7). The bible also says people perish for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). I see no reason education should be toiled with, delayed or hindered no matter the scenario. The fact that education is important every other thing that thrives to hinder it should be dealt with some other way and I repeat nothing should hinder education.

How To Draw A Perfect Eyebrow



Hi Beauties! For the love of makeup and a perfectly lined eyebrow here's a brief lecture on how to draw perfect eyebrows. Now I don't mean an upside down Nike symbol. No!

The eyebrow has it's own way of defining your face and enhancing your looks if you know how to create a perfect eyebrow. As easy as it looks, most ladies end up drawing eyebrows that cut across as hideous. I'm sure you must have seen ladies with weird looking eyebrows. Some ladies even tattoo their eyebrows. Would you do that? I know I'd never try that.

I'm not a makeup artiste, but I asked a professional and she pretty much explained how to create a perfect eyebrow in 8steps. Before you try this out, please ensure to understand the shape of your eyebrows. Not every one is blessed with a natural arch eyebrow.

Best Exercise To Tackle Flabby Arms AKA "Christian Mother Arm"



Hi Beauties! Say Goodbye to flabby arms with these effective body weight  exercises. These exercises contribute to getting rid of the fat in your arms by building muscles which result to overall fat loss in your arms.

There are several exercises that are great for sculpting your arms but let's check out my top 2 exercises that require minimal equipment.
Skipping:
I'm sure no one is new to skipping. All you need is your skipping rope and yourself. Instead of counting reps, skip until your arm muscles are exhausted, then rest for a few seconds and repeat for 3 or more times before moving on to the next exercise. Some fitness instructors advice to start your arm exercises with skipping.

Tuesday, 9 September 2014

What Is Love?: Is The Love Between Pastor Chris And Anita Oyakhilome Gone?


"Love can grow and love can die, it all depends on the farmer". Someone on my BBM contact wrote that on her PM and I immediately wanted to react to it and tell her that Love never dies, but I paused  for a moment and reflected on what she wrote and what must have triggered it. I also considered what Love really means is.

What Is Love?

If I add a pound each time someone tells me that love is just like any other feeling that comes and goes, I'll be so obese the world's most overweight woman would have nothing on me. So really, what is love?

Monday, 8 September 2014

Workout Report: September Weightloss Challenge Wk1


It's week 1 of our September weight loss challenge. My sincere apologies for the absence of the workout video, (after compressing the video to reduce the enormous size, the picture and audio quality dropped. I've not been able to make another one since then). But I'll fix this soon.

Regardless of some of the issues we've had especially with the workout video and BBM group, I've been getting amazing feedbacks from some participants who are taking this seriously. 

Saturday, 6 September 2014

How To Make Healthy Chicken Nuggets



It's week 1 of our September weight loss challenge. Here's a recipe for a healthy snack you could add to your meal plan. Here's how to make healthy chicken nuggets, courtesy Gina's Recipe. 

Nutritional Value

Calories: 164.9 * Fat  4.6 g* Protein 22.1g
Carb: 7.7g * Fiber: 0.9 g * Sugar: 0.1g
Serving: 4

Friday, 5 September 2014

Does Exercise Cause Infertility In Women?



"Hi ifu,

pls, i really want to loss my baby weight through exercise but my husband is against it  saying that it would affect my chances of conceiving.

i did exercise after my 1st child and it took me a long time to conceive.

pls does exercise affect conception"

A woman sent me the above message few days ago, I've since replied her, but  I did further research and here's something you should read. 

According to a Danish report, exercises have different effects on women, depending on their BMI (body mass index). Strenuous exercises can cause infertility in women with normal or low BMI, but in obesed women who are trying to lose weight, exercises can improve their chance of conceiving.

Thursday, 4 September 2014

MEAL PLAN FOR WEIGHTLOSS



Hi guys, apologies for my absence. Hope you're doing great? Today's the 4th day of our weightloss challenge and I'd like to share with you this meal plan recommended by a nutritionist.
Please, feel free to consult your physician if you're allergic to any food or drink on this list.

According to the nutritionist, the carbohydrates included in this meal plan are low carbs and are beneficial to the body.

Monday, 1 September 2014

Before And After Pictures Of Our Squat Challenge Participant!



It gives me great joy when people get results from their workout program/routine. The latest on the list of our success stories is Ms Yoma. She joined our squat challenge a week before it came to an end and she also included some cardio exercises to her workout routine. In just one week, she's been able to lose 3kg and she also informed me that the appearance of her posterior has improved!

SEPTEMBER WORKOUT CHALLENGE! IT'S ON!



Hi guys! I can't tell you how excited I am to announce the beginning of this challenge. I got over 70 entries, though some didn't follow the  guidelines, but I was totally blown away.
I got people asking me how much this challenge costs; it's an online challenge, it's free and I'm glad you're a part of it.

There should be workout video in the place of the picture above (that's me doing a full plank), but I had no control over my internet connection. It just won't let me upload the video to my YouTube channel! But not to worry, I'm gonna briefly explain the exercises that make up the weight-loss video I made and while we wait for it to come up, you can include it to any basic cardio exercise of your choice.