Join our bbm channel and get all our updates on the go!

Hello Beauties! I want you to take advantage of our BBM channel while I'm taking time perfecting this project I've been working on. I bet some of you are wondering what this project is. Don't worry, you'll find out very soon. Our former BBM channel was mistakenly deleted, but the new one is up and running. On our bbm channel, you'll get all our updates which include articles, healthy meals/recipes, daily fitness and weight loss motivation and more. You also get to chat with me directly.

So join us already! Simply search for "Fit Africa" and click join/subscribe or add us using our channel pin "C0026DBAE".

Here's a lil update on our flat belly challenge, due to request from members of our BBM channel, we added one more week to it, but this was disrupted by the unfortunate deletion of the channel. However as soon as we have some members back, we'll continue from where we stopped, but don't stop working out on your own. You can always send your enquiries to ifuennada@gmail.com . Now that you'll be joining our BBM channel we'll get even closer!

If you're on Instagram, kindly follow us @Fit.Africa, our Twitter handle is @FitAfrica . Waiting to see you all there!

Happy Valentine's Day Beauties!

HappyValentine's day Beauties! Shoutouts to those in love and everyone searching, may you find true Love.

Let's not forget to extend the love to those who have no one to care for them because that's the essence of Love. Love is beautIFU! Have fun celebrating!

Waist trainers: Health hazards of waist training

Waist-training (with waist cinchers and its relations) is definitely a huge trend in this part of the world and some ladies who consider exercises too much work are already on the waist-training bandwagon. Are you aware of the side effects of wearing waist shapers constantly?

The practice of wearing waist trainers such as cinchers, girdles, corsets and body shapers all day, every day to change the shape of one's waist is called "waist training".

Workout challenge day 22!

Today is day 22 of our workout challenge. Have you been working out?

Exercises include: *10 minutes cardio (no need to repeat at the beginning of each set

#squats - 20 reps per set
#Lunges - 20 on each leg per set
#Leg lifts- 20 per set
#BicycleCrunch - 20 per set
#plank 30-60secs per set
#Pushups - 10-15 per set

Weekend workout report! Fit Africa challenge Day 6

Hi guys! Today is the 6th day of our Fit Africa challenge and I'll like to know how you're doing. Come and share everything with us. I want to know if you've been able to adopt the meal plan. I want to know if the workout program has proved too big a challenge. I want to read all about it!

We have about 20 members in our bbm group and everyday they interact and motivate themselves. If you'll like to join our bbm platform kindly subscribe to our bbm channel. Search for "Fit Africa" and click join or subscribe. You'll be able to get all our updates in your feed and you'll also find my bbm pin in one of our posts. Add me up and I'll add you to the group.

Motivation: I'm a workout freak!- A must read

                           
Working out is one thing I look forward to each day. It's like eating, bathing or any other regular activity. In my final year in school, many people recognized me as the girl who always goes to the gym; Some arguing that I had been moved to the department of Human Kinetics, while a few who knew me well thought I had just gotten a new hobby and would soon tire out. I'm still on this never ending fitness journey and I'm loving it!

My major motivation are the challenges I face(d, strange though, but true. When I was on holidays, I'd have to wake up by 5:30am to go jogging when everyone is trying to readjust their blankets to shield the themselves from the extremely cold weather of Jos.

Top fitness trends for 2015: You won't believe what the number 1 trend is!

Last year, high-intensity interval training was the most favored fitness trend across the world, but this year it has lost its place to bodyweight training, my favourite trend.
Bodyweight training is top on the list of fitness trends this year because the exercises involved require no workout equipment. They can be done anywhere and this makes it a great pick for everyone keen on fitness. Let's checkout all the top trends for 2015!

1. Bodyweight training: Bodyweight training is my favourite workout regime for the same reasons it made number 1 trend this year. It is an economical and time-saving option because the moves can be done anywhere. It is also highly effective. Think about it, you can squat while you comb your hair (I do static squats for 1-5 minutes while watching TV). Plank while you're waiting for a quick meal to cook? Sure! Bodyweight exercises can transform your entire body, whether you're looking to lose weight or stay fit, all you need is the right information and we're right here to give you all the information you'll ever need.

Happy new year! Who's up for a new year gift?!

Happy new year Beauties! I'm so excited for a successful crossover to 2015, all glory to God. I bet you're all excited as well.

Who's up for a new year gift? I'd like to know how you'll be spending your January 1, 2015. The person with the most creative answer gets the gift. I'd also be rewarding another person as the spirit leads.
I'm gonna be spending my January 1st with my family. How about you? Go on and share with us!

Fashion gains and pains- pt 2

There are several problems associated with fashion and its world and also ways to curb them. (Read part 1 here)

I was watching television the other day and my friend said the problem of fashion is that it never lasts long. She had joked that she wasn't given enough time to wear her dress before it became obsolete and we all laughed. It seemed funny but it's true. Diligent and hell bent following of latest fashion trends is somewhat stressful and money consuming. Take an example the Hermes Birkin. It's an 'it' item for any girl who considers herself as a religious fashion trend follower. The least an original Birkin costs is $10, 000. Just one Birkin would put more than a lot of holes in the pocket of a student(if they can afford it) or a middle/low income salary earner in Nigeria.

Let's talk fashion! : Fashion gains and pains- pt 1

One firstly has to understand what the terms fashion and fashionable are to at least have a fundamental basis on the topic discussed. The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary defines fashion as a popular style of clothes,hair,etc. at a particular time or place.

 According to me, my own definition of being fashionable is the constant state of looking good. The definition of fashion infers that the style is only 'in' for a particular period and implies something that is transitory; something that would eventually change and pass away. You probably live in a cave if you do not know fashion is liquid and changes like the weather but it's normal as everything under the sun is subject to change(positive or negative), no matter how long it takes such change to manifest.

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas Beauties! I wish you loads of love and every good thing you wish for! I am grateful to have all of you in my life.
As we celebrate Jesus Christ this season, let us extend love to everyone, let's also continue to live in love for the rest of our lives.
I'm all open for gifts and I'll be giving out some here. Who wants a Christmas gift?!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Tips for staying fit this Christmas

The holidays are in town already and it is a fantastic time of the year filled with parties, cocktails, chocolate… and usually very little exercise. According to research, people tend to add more weight during the holidays because they eat more during this period and most of these foods and drinks are calorie dense.
The good news is, to stay healthy, fit and energised this month, you don’t have to forgo the parties and goodies for the sake of keeping up with your workout routine while everyone else is having fun. You can have them all; a great time doing whatever you like this season and commitment to your exercises. Here are a few tips that'd help you stay healthy and fit as you enjoy your holidays

Dear Ladies, good men abound- A must read

I was with the CEO of AMAA at a party some weeks ago. A young lady walked up to me and after pleasantries and a few drinks she said something about good guys being scarce and the good men are not yet born.
Stupefied I was until I regained composure and hit her with my response;

The response is for all single ladies, married women, everyone who thinks good men are myth.
Walk with me, my answer to her was;

Weight loss motivation : Amazing before and after pictures!

Thanks to Instagram I saw this before and after picture of a former plus size model.
Though I couldn't speak to her directly, I could tell from her posts that her weight loss journey started out of her need to live a healthy life. She was able to lose a considerable amount of weight because she made the choice to exercise regularly and eat healthy. No special fad diets or fitness trainer helped her achieve this, but her resilience, discipline and willpower did! 
The story is the same for the lady whose picture comes after the cut.

Home remedies for long thick hair

Long, healthy and lustrous hair is a cherished desire of many, men and women alike, this makes loads of people concerned with the problem of hair breakage and thinning hair.
So many people have suffered hair loss as a result of varying factors. In this part of the world braids and the very popular "Ghana weaving' are top on the list of hairstyles to blame. When I noticed my hair growth was stagnant I had to evaluate the attention I had always given it and also considered some factors that caused my hair problem. Back then it was a result of excess use of flat irons and hair dryers.
Some other causes of hair loss include, genetics, nutritional deficiencies, certain intense hairstyles and hormonal imbalance.
However there are some home remedies that can help promote your hair growth and make it healthy always. One of my favourite amongst these remedies is shea butter. Shea butter deeply moisturises hair and protects against hair loss. Here are some other home remedies that work!

Hey guys! I'm taking a survey and I need your help!

Hi Beauties, I'm working on a wellness project that I believe would help revitalise our everyday life. In order to do this I have mapped out 20 important questions that'd help me understand you better.
Please read through carefully and label your answers numerically in the order the questions appear (send your answers to ifuennada@gmail.com )
1. How old are you? ( 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s)

Happy Birthday to our lovely blog reader, Chibaby Helen!

Happy birthday to our Lovely blog reader! The very popular Chibaby Helen AKA "fabulousity Mum". I wish her a life filled with Joy and laughter and God's amazing blessings!

What are your birthday wishes for her? Please leave them below. I'm in charge of collecting birthday gifts on her behalf, so send them in already! LOL .

Get fit for xmas workout challenge! Get 10k for getting fit!

Get fit for Xmas! Yes you!, you! And me! Are you surprised I added "me" to that sentence? Well, I did because I need to get fit. I took a break from workout and you can hold my "past ill health" responsible for that, but trust me, I'm not joining the challenge to win the money.

It's been over a month we had any workout challenge, no thanks to several reasons, but this is happening now, especially because some of our lovely readers have requested a challenge and yes! Christmas is a few miles away.

Happy New Month! Who needs a Xmas surprise? Nominate now!

Happy New Month Beauties! I'm sorry for my AWOLness, but I'm back and will always be here!

December is here and I can already smell Christmas. Who's excited to see the end of the year? I know that I am. I'm grateful for alot of things including the Love I get from everyone here, my family, and God's unfailing Love.

Sometime last month, I talked about reaching out to those in need and I asked everyone to nominate someone or a family they felt could use a little christmas surprise filled with goodies, love and warmth.

Get fit for Christmas workout challenge!- Checkout my first squat video for Booty workout

Hi Beauties! My YouTube channel is up and running to kickoff our "Get fit for Christmas workout challenge". Yeepeeeeee!!! I'm excited! Christmas is in less than 2months from now and I'm pretty sure many of us would like to get in shape or get super-fit before the holidays start.

The first video I shared on my youtube channel is a squat video where I illustrated the proper way to squat and build your posterior end.