Archive | June 1, 2011

My Super Sweet 15 – Week 2 Update

Jun1

Yo yo yo! As I promised you all, I would be updating you guys every other week to let you all in on my progress regarding My Super Sweet 15 Challenge.  Today marks the completion of week 2 and I was aiming to have lost 3-4 lbs by now since I had a goal of losing about 2 lbs a week! So what REALLY happened?

Week 1 was great! I lost two pounds and was jumping for joy as I hopped off the scale. Then came week two and boy was that a change of pace – sort of. I basically did not control my eating over the Memorial Day weekend and overdosed on all types of BBQ and the common accompanying side dishes – YIKES! I ate really bad Sat-Mon :( During  Week 2, I did not lose any weight, I actually gained one pound. One positive is that I have been keeping up with the workouts, seeing my personal trainer, Vanessa, two times a week in addition to completing my cardio three times a week outside of that.

I won’t let one week discourage me in completing my challenge, no way! I just have to pick up the pace for the next 6 weeks and really watch what and how much I eat. Are you with me?!? Hopefully you tuned in and read Vanessa’s tip of the week last week, good info!

Look out for another update in two weeks and I promise I will be talking about RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS!

Evelyn Lozada in VIBE Magazine’s First Beauty Shoot

Jun1

I know Spring is almost over, but I came across these beauty shots of Evelyn on Vibe’s website. She’s sporting her different Spring Looks. She’s a beautiful woman so I like her natural look the best. What about you?

Basketball Wives star, Evelyn Lozada. aka Ms. ‘Non-f***in Factor’  lent her gorgeous features to VIBE Vixen’s first beauty shoot! Chad Ochocinco’s fiancee played up three springtime looks in the latest Josie Maran cosmetics.

1) A barely there” natural look for every day wear, 2) A flirty, youthful set for a festive outing and 3) A fiery, vivacious guise for a date night. The VH1 Vixen shows just how much makeup can POP! Check out all the pics of the smoldering, sexy Spring looks in the gallery below.

  • Photographs by Bill Diodato
  • Make Up Olga Shikhris

Say Good-Bye to the Food Pyramid

Jun1

The New York Times reports that this Thursday the USDA will throw out its famous food pyramid (also known as MyPyramid), which has gone through multiple makeovers over the years, and replace it with a plate.

The USDA’s food guide has had many looks throughout the years. In 1992, the Food Guide Pyramid was released (see right). This pyramid was met with anger from nutritionists, who said it encouraged eating too much grain, which, in turn, encouraged obesity.

In 2005, the USDA replaced it with the current symbol: MyPyramid (see below). This version did not favor any of the food groups and also noted the importance of physical activity. Everyone was happy. So why change it now?

In an interview with WebMD, Robert C. Post, PhD, deputy director of the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, said MyPyramid was failing to capture the public’s attention. The new symbol for the USDA’s food guide is meant to inspire the public and actively lead people to make the correct eating choices, particularly in supermarkets and restaurants. The New York Times reports that the pyramid’s replacement will be a

“plate-shaped symbol, sliced into wedges for the basic food groups and half-filled with fruits and vegetables.” The wedges will be color coded for fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein. According to the Times , there will be a smaller plate next to the large plate that represents dairy. The new symbol is designed to be easily understood at a glance. In his WebMD interview, Mr. Post explained that the new guide will “give people the tools and the opportunities to take action.”

The announcement will be made by first lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Information will be posted at www.cnnp.usda.gov

New Video: Rihanna ‘Man Down’

Jun1

I really like this song because it actually shows off Rihanna’s vocal abilities more than her other club bangers.  The music video still portrays Riri in a sexy light but back in her roots. There’s definitely a raw island vibe flowing through each clip. Check it out below and tell me what you think!