Shaun T. Hip Hop Abs – Last Minute Abs 5 Minute Workout Review

Last Minute Abs 5 Minute Workout is another Hip Hop Ab workout by Shaun T. that is the perfect solution for anybody who is looking for a quick, but effective abdominal workout. In only five minutes, your body will be moving fast to the popular hip hop tune “Yeah” by Usher. Shaun T. will get your whole body working, but with special concentration on your abs. If you need to squeeze in a fast workout that you can easily get done before heading out for the day, then this is the workout that not only will fit into your schedule, but will leave you with fantastic results!

As with the other Hip Hop Abs workout routines by Shaun T., you will be engaging in Shaun’s revolutionary Absolute Engagement technique of tilting, tucking and tightening your abs and body to an ultimate lean and ripped condition, without ever doing a single sit-up or crunch! Instead, Shaun T. will have you working out to basic hip hop dance moves with tons of Shaun T. flava! Not only will the good music keep you pumped up, but Shaun T. will keep you feeling motivated the entire workout, even when you think you’ve had enough.

Shaun gets your five minute ab workout started with about one minute of his “Rollin Extreme” dance move. This will get your body warmed up by moving your arms and legs while squeezing in a bit of what I like to call “standing crunches”. Next, you will spend about another two minutes working on each side of your obliques with the “Flo-biques” dance move. By this time, you are sure to start breaking a sweat. Following the oblique workout out, you will move on to the “Hammer Time” hip hop ab workout. Spending about a minute on each side, Shaun will have you doing forward and side leg lifts, including a good 25 seconds of pulses – ouch! If you can make it past this point without falling over, give yourself a swift pat on the back and quickly move on to the “Supa Flava Hoop”. This will lead you into a series of moves such as the “Superman”. Finally, you will spend the last 40 seconds or so slowing your heartrate down. This quick ab workout will have you feeling the groove while working your abs to that hard core six pack.

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Did you enjoy learning Shaun T.’s dance moves so much that you want to learn more? Then keep your ab workout going with Shaun T.’s Learn to Dance, Last Minute Dance also included in the Last Minute Abs DVD. Shaun and his girls will keep you moving and sweating with more dance moves like the Step Tap, Grapevine, Three Step Turn and even the “Shaun T. Move”. It is loads of fun, but also still a great workout. In addition, you can end your entire workout session with some great stretches with Kathy Smith’s Project You bonus workout. You can stretch your tired muscles and improve your flexibility and posture with Kathy’s Yoga Flex. It is the perfect ending to an incredibly fast, fun and effective ab workout.

Hip Hop Abs includes these 4 routines:

• Secrets to Flat Abs: Shaun’s exclusive training techniques target your upper abs, lower abs, and obliques while you burn fat. (13 minutes)
• Fat Burning Cardio: Burn calories and shed fat with hip dance moves and hot music. (30 minutes)
• Ab Sculpt: More signature moves to get you the six-pack you’ve always wanted without a single sit-up or crunch. (25 minutes)
• Total Body Burn: A head-to-toe workout that combines cardio and total body sculpting with even more ab-defining moves. (45 minutes)

You also get a step-by-step nutrition guide and 30-day workout calendar.

Bonuses are also included with Hip Hop Abs:

• Hips, Buns, and Thighs: Lift and firm those stubborn problem areas. No more boring squats and lunges—get back into your skinny jeans FAST! (25 minutes)
• Results on the Run diet guide: You can still eat at your favorite fast food restaurants, guilt free!
• 6-Day SlimDown: Lose up to 6 pounds in your first week!
• Measurement card & tape measure

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Review of Hip Hop Abs – Hips, Buns and Thighs with Shaun T.

It should go without saying that leading a healthy and active lifestyle will help to promote both your inner and outer beauty. This and the fact that I am still sporting my post-baby body inspired me to try out a new type of workout. I needed something fun, motivating and flexible with my busy schedule. My goal is to strengthen my abs while also addressing my lower-body problem areas. So how can I get my abs flat while getting my hips slim, thighs trim and booty lifted all at the same time? Three words – HIP HOP ABS with Shaun T!

I cannot stress enough just how exciting Shaun T’s Hip Hop Abs fitness program is! With Shaun T’s Hip Hop Abs – Hips, Buns and Thighs, you will tilt, tuck and tighten your way to flat abs and killer hips, buns, and thighs! It is so much fun knowing you are getting a great workout while doing Shaun T’s Hip Hop moves like “the freak” and “drive the car”. You will not be bored with the same old lunges, squats, sit-ups or crunches when you are hip-hopping it up with Shaun T! I started my Hip Hop Abs workout program a few days ago and I am already feeling the pain! But it’s like I always say, beauty is pain. So bring it on!

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(includes free access to online workout tools and community support)

Hip Hop Abs includes these 4 routines:

• Secrets to Flat Abs: Shaun’s exclusive training techniques target your upper abs, lower abs, and obliques while you burn fat. (13 minutes)
• Fat Burning Cardio:  Burn calories and shed fat with hip dance moves and hot music. (30 minutes)
• Ab Sculpt: More signature moves to get you the six-pack you’ve always wanted without a single sit-up or crunch. (25 minutes)
• Total Body Burn: A head-to-toe workout that combines cardio and total body sculpting with even more ab-defining moves. (45 minutes)

You also get a step-by-step nutrition guide and 30-day workout calendar.

Bonuses are also  included with Hip Hop Abs:

• Hips, Buns, and Thighs: Lift and firm those stubborn problem areas. No more boring squats and lunges—get back into your skinny jeans FAST! (25 minutes)
• Results on the Run diet guide: You can still eat at your favorite fast food restaurants, guilt free!
• 6-Day SlimDown: Lose up to 6 pounds in your first week!
• Measurement card & tape measure

Plus, Learn to Dance with Shaun T— you actually get 3 more fun-filled workouts!

• Take It to the Dance Floor
• Hip Hop Groove
• Last Minute Dance

>> GET HIP HOP ABS WITH SHAUN T.
(includes free access to online workout tools and community support)

Sharnell’s Favorite Wickless Scents

I invite you to join me in my new “scentsational” world of Scentsy candles.  I am so excited to have joined the Scentsy team.  I absolutely love Scentsy line of fragrances and all of their other wonderful products.  Since being introduced to Scentsy, I have been hooked and have found no need for any other type of candle.  Read more

Super Sale on Method Baby and Kids

If you’ve never heard of Method products, allow me to introduce you.  The Method line is a collection of “green” products created for body and home care.    This innovative line made from naturally derived and biodegradable ingredients offers adult body care products such as body wash and hand sanitizer as well as baby and kid products like buble bath and diaper cream. Read more

Juice Beauty, Organic Skincare

I recently discovered Juice Beauty while browsing the all natural skincare lines on skinstore.com. I was impressed by more than a few of their products and decided to give a couple of them a try. Read more

Soothe Your Skin During Allergy Season

Allergy season is upon us and for most, there’s no dodging the sore throat, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and sniffles. What’s worse is, our skin falls victim to these ailments as well. We’ve all seen and can relate to the Kleenex commercials with the little cartoon character sporting the bright pink nose. Well, I’m not a doctor, so I can’t cure your allergies. But I can give you some tips to help comfort your sore and tender skin while you wait for the season to pass. Read more

“Soy”ful Skin

 

As women begin to reach mid-age, most will find that their skin will become dull and uneven as a result of the damaging effects from sun exposure and natural aging. There are a number of ways to combat these skin conditions. Of course, the number one way to protect your skin from harmful UV rays is to apply a sunscreen everyday. However, to further enhance your skin’s protection, it is quite beneficial to incorporate antioxidant-rich skincare products, as well as food into your diet. Soy is one of the most favorable supplements in this regard.

Soybean oil, which is high in fatty acids, makes it an essential for our skin. When used as a topical treatment, soy delivers extraordinary results in reducing the appearance of not only fine lines and wrinkles, but also redness and discoloration of the skin caused by acne and sun exposure. It helps to even out skin tone and improve our skin’s texture, resulting in a brighter complexion and more radiant appearance. In addition to being loaded with antioxidants like Vitamin E and Vitamin B complex, soy also contains high-quality proteins. These unique characteristics all play an important role in prevention of premature aging of the skin. Fortunately, studies have shown little to no known irritation caused by soy, which makes soy-based skincare products an excellent addition to skincare regimens for all skin types.

There is credible research indicating that soy consumption can help to support the appearance of healthier skin. Thankfully, we are no longer limited to just tofu. Today there are a wide variety of food products made from soy such as soy flour, soy protein, sprouts, milk, yogurt and cheese. Soy flour is one of the more commonly used products made from soybeans and is actually more nutritious than wheat flour. When soy is consumed on a regular basis in the form of milk curd, it is exceptionally helpful in slowing down the aging process. Soy can also be used as a natural remedy towards eczema. A diet very high in soy can quickly ease the itching associated with eczema. Soy protein helps to strengthen and treat the skin by providing a sufficient amount of amino acids to replace damaged tissue fibers. Another reason soy is an asset to the skin is it’s ability to lower cholesterol levels and aid in weight loss, which allows increased blood flow and nutrition to the skin. The result is a beautiful and healthy glow.

I have actually found a liking for many soy food products. I particularly love to snack on soybeans. These pods are also known as “edamame”. Most people, such as myself, became acquainted with edamame while engaging in a sushi dinner. Now, you can purchase bags of frozen soybeans and prepare them at home in less than five minutes. Not only are soybeans a yummy snack, but they are obviously extremely healthy. Even my toddler son prefers soy milk over regular milk. As an alternative to flavored milk, we will sometimes give him some chocolate or vanilla soy milk, which he finds delightful treat. These are just a few examples of delicious soy foods that can be added to your diet. There are just so many options, it is inevitable that you will find a soy food that you’ll love. Give it a try and enjoy the benefits of beautiful skin, from the inside out!

“The Wrinkle Cure” by Dr. Perricone

If the name Dr. Perricone doesn’t ring a bell to you, then you must not have been one of the millions to watch him on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Larry King Live and various other national television shows. Dr. Perricone is a well-known and accomplished Dermatologist who has written numerous books to educate the public on his ultimate solution to youthful and healthy skin.

The Wrinkle Cure: Unlock the Power of Cosmeceuticals for Supple, Youthful Skin is one of Dr. Perricone’s first books written to help guide us to beautiful skin through a healthy diet as well as his extended line of patented anti-aging skincare products. Dr. Perricone is a firm believer, as am I, that healthy skin cannot be achieved by the use of skincare products alone. In The Wrinkle Cure, Dr. Perricone makes a strong emphasis on the importance of a well-balanced diet, exercise and adequate hydration. He also explains how your skin will be rewarded with anti-aging benefits by introducing certain supplements to your diet, such as anti-oxidants, alpha lipoic acid and vitamin c ester. In addition to defending the skin from free radicals and premature aging, these supplements and many others mentioned in the book are vital to the overall health and appearance of your skin. The Wrinkle Cure will also name Dr. Perricone’s “Ten Superfoods”, which have been proven to work against certain health issues like diabetes, obesity and aging.

Secondary to changes in your lifestyle, The Wrinkle Cure will teach you all about how to determine and care for your skin type, how and why your skin ages, and how the above mentioned supplements plus many others can and will change your skin for the better when taken both internally and topically. You will also learn what skincare products are most beneficial to the health of your skin. In The Wrinkle Cure, Dr. Perricone proves to be a true advocate for proper skincare by not only introducing his own line of anti-aging and anti-inflammatory skincare products, but also a long list of skincare products from fellow skincare lines. I really found this aspect of the book to be extremely informative and professional on his part.

The Wrinkle Cure offers insightful skin care advice in a way that is easy to understand. I highly recommend this book to those who are truly interested in learning the process of our skin and how to make lifestyle changes in order to maintain the skin’s optimal health. If you are looking for a “quick fix” to reversing the signs of aging or the name of a secret “miracle cream”, then this is not the book for you. If you are serious about taking care of your skin from the inside out, you will find this book invaluable. The lesson to be learned from The Wrinkle Cure is how leading a healthy lifestyle, with consistent exercise, a well-balanced diet and daily care of your skin with proper skincare products, will help you to fight the signs of aging and continue to look and feel young.

For the Love of Chocolate and Healthy Skin

Can it be true? Chocolate benefits the skin? That’s crazy talk… or is it?

Let me start by saying that I am a self-proclaimed chocoholic. I never have denied the fact, and I never will. I love chocolate. Every time I pop a piece of chocolate into my mouth, I know what the consequences are to my health. But until now, I never really knew the effect it would have on my skin – positive effect that is.

German scientists recently conducted a study which discovered that high levels of flavanol, a plant-based antioxidant found in cocoa, can help to reduce skin redness caused by UV light-exposure, if consumed daily. This conclusion is based upon two groups of women varying in age between 18 and 65 who were simultaneously given one cocoa drink everyday. One group was given high level flavanol cocoa, while the other group consumed a cocoa drink very low in flavanols. By six weeks, the group consuming flavanol-rich cocoa had reduced redness of their skin in response to UV-light by 15% and then 25% by 12 weeks. The other group consuming the low level flavanol cocoa experienced no change. The group of women drinking the cocoa high in flavanols also experienced enhanced moisture, texture and hydration of their skin. Again, the other group had no change. Scientists believe that these exceptional results are due to the improved blood circulation to the skin, which is essential to it’s health. In addition to protecting the skin from UV-light exposure, flavanols act as antioxidants, which defend the skin against free radicals and premature aging.

So does this mean you get to gobble down a big Snickers Bar everyday and throw out your sunblock? Sorry, the answer is a definite NO. First off, you must never omit your sunblock from your skincare regime. And secondly, since flavanols are found in cocoa, your skin will only benefit from chocolate that is as pure as possible . If you consume about three ounces of dark chocolate a day, (which is equivalent to the amount of flavanol in the cocoa from the German study), you can satisfy your sweet tooth everyday, while helping your skin stay healthy. How great is that? I don’t think it gets any better.

If you have a love for chocolate, delight yourself and your skin with some of these skin-friendly dark chocolates. Enjoy!

California Baby

I know that I am not alone when I say that as a mother, I want only the best for my baby. Overexposure to the sun, air pollution and other chemical elements in our environment is bad enough for us adults, but imagine the damage being done to a child with such delicate skin. Jessica Iclisoy, a mother of two, is the creator of California Baby, one of the few all natural and organic skin care product lines for babies. This amazing skin care line has become extremely successful, catching the attention of many California local news channels, countless magazines, as well as celebrities such as Katie Holmes and Denise Richards.

California Baby does not only cater to children. All of their skin care products can be used on children and adults alike. In addition to skin care products, California Baby offers products for bath time, diaper care, SPF sun care, bug repellents, pregnancy and more! Jessica also created a magnificent line of essential oil blends that can be used directly on the skin, diluted in bath water or massage oil or diffused with a wall diffuser to create a pleasant aroma throughout the home.

Among my absolute favorites from California Baby are the California Baby Calendula Cream and California Baby Soothing & Healing Mist for Face and Body. These products are miracle workers for both my son’s and my own battle with eczema. As well, I cannot live without the California Baby offspring Overtired & Cranky MOMMY & DADDY Oil Aromatherapy,which works wonders in helping to calm and soothe the whole family after a long and tiring day. California Baby has a unique line of products that are specially formulated for colds and flu. The California Baby Colds & Flu Aromatherapy Bubble Bath, Colds & Flu Massage Oil, and essential oil blend all work together to lower temperatures, relieve muscle aches, loosen mucus and ease congestion. This is extremely helpful when you have a young infant who has caught a cold or the flu and cannot be treated with medicine.

California Baby has a variety of gifts and totes that are great as “baby shower” or “welcoming baby” gifts. Any parent would be grateful to receive such a thoughtful gift that shows how much you care. Even better, California Baby is reasonably priced and conveniently sold at your local Target store, which makes it very easy to keep your shelves stocked with this terrific skin care line at all times. Travel sizes are a perfect way to try out something new and see how well it will work for you or your child’s skin. I am sure you will absolutely love California Baby and become a huge fan, like myself and many others.

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