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

Fitness advice: before you start that workout program

A few months ago, I was excitedly telling my brother about my workout routine when he asked if I had seen the doctor. My facial expression must have said a lot to him because he quickly rephrased his question, asking me if I visited the doctor before starting out my routine. He then went on to relate how his friend had slumped and died while jogging. It was said that he had an undetected health problem which was aggravated by intense workout.

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.

Dance workout video: Day 4 of our Fit Africa challenge!

Say hello to a fun way to workout, lose weight and stay fit! If you're tired of doing the same routines everyday, this could be a Messaih to your situation.

I originally set out to dance to one of my favourite song "Bonfire heart" by James Blunt, then I decided to throw in few exercises and the result is what we have here. This wasn't properly choreographed because like I said earlier, I didn't set out to make a dance workout video, but I explained the exercises with short texts on screen.

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!

Free meal plan, detox: Join our January workout challenge!

In less than 48 hours, the new year will arrive and we'll be alive to welcome it, God willing. I'm pretty sure loads of people already have their "new year resolutions" and they're waiting to activate them by January 1st.

Research has shown that most people add alot of weight during the Christmas and New year break and some go on to include weightloss in their new year resolutions. I personally think that everyone should have "an everyday resolution" instead of waiting for the New Year, but there's really nothing wrong with making new resolutions.

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!