SEEING IS BELIEVING

How long can you possibly sit down to read a long piece of written work? I personally would only do so if it is really an interesting piece. However, I prefer visuals to written pieces. In my previous blog posts, I have had several images and slideshows to accompany my posts. Today, I switch slightly to more vivid presentation through the video link below. Ladies, if you have aspired to hit the gym and work on your physique, then this is definitely good stuff for you:

You notice something; exercise is great when accompanied by music. Next time you are lifting the weights and running on the trend mill, make sure to play some music. Not any music though; some rock or techno music works perfectly.

As I wrap up, I call upon all you ladies who feel you need to cut some weight and lose that belly fat. You must not necessarily sign up for a gym session, little effort such as jogging every morning, doing some regular sit ups, press ups and squats would be great for a start.

It is said that practice practice makes perfect. If you followed the “Slim possible show” aired at Citizen TV sometime back last year, then you agree with me that indeed weight loss is possible with determination and perseverance. At the end of it all, you may not be a fitness model but at least you will have attained your ideal weight.

Teresiah M.

 

HEALTHIER ARE THOSE WHO WORKOUT.

https://soundcloud.com/tom-wanjala/workout-to-burn-food-chemicals

Working out has more benefits than you can imagine. Michael Gichagi famously known as Coaches, is a fitness and karate  trainer at the  Fitness Gym and Aerobics in Ongata Rongai, Nairobi. The 33 year-old coach says that apart from the many reasons why people workout, there is one looked down reason- Food chemicals that we consume daily should be removed from our bodies ! With the new technology, food has not been left behind. Genetically modified foods and other fast foods are the order of the day and mostly consumed by urban dwellers.

One thing that most people do not know is the presence of harmful chemicals found in these foods. day in day out we feed on chemicals, thinking we are getting nutrients. This has resulted in many lifestyle diseases that can easily be avoided. It is from this angle that Coaches says that  one who loves himself or herself should workout regularly in the gym to get rid of these harmful chemicals. To listen to him, click on the above link.

Tom. W

 

 

ONE ON ONE WITH A MALE FITNESS MODEL

PATRICK MWENDA’S INTERVIEW

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Below is a link to an audio interview of one Multimedia University’s male fitness model, Patrick Mwenda. Patrick tells me of his workout plans, appropriate diet for a healthy and fit physique as well as modelling events he has participated in:

Indeed it calls for determination to maintain the discipline of a fitness model. It is crystal clear that the two inevitable practices of any aspiring fitness model are regular body exercises and a healthy diet, preferably food with little or no calories. Junk food should be avoided at all cost.
As patrick says, one’s physique is a central element in the modelling industry. You got the height? Then work on your chest, arms, abs, thighs and drink plenty of water.

To anyone in Multimedia University aspiring to be the next Mr. or Miss MMU, it is high time you started laying your strategy in terms of your general outlook, recheck your wardrobe and get the posture right before hitting the runway come November.
You have a dream of being a fitness model, do not despair; give it a try and surely the sky is the limit.

Teresiah M.

 

FITNESS AND APPS

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Most of us now own Apple iPhones and Android smart phones, yet we still go through hard times in keeping records of our everyday training records and finding new routines for exercise. mostly we use our phones for social networking sites and apps. sometimes it is good to just sit back and try apps that will in a positive way help you in your physique.

Well, today I want us to look at some of these apps in a pool of thousands of them available in Android and IOS platform.
here is a link to a world of them where you will learn wildly in details about each on of them courtesy of PC Mag.

http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/292474/the-25-best-fitness-apps/

my personal favorite is GAIN fitness…whats yours?

 

Francis M.

 

 

 

 

 

BE ACTIVE, LIVE LONGER!!!

DON’T MISS OUT!!!

Eat Healthy, Live longer is a nutrition program where participants learn the skills needed to make healthy eating and regular physical activity a part of their lifestyle. This program consists of five lessons, lasting approximately one hour. Eat Healthy, Be Active promotes health and can help to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease.

Lessons include:

• Enjoying healthy food that taste great

• Quick, healthy meals and snacks

• Eating healthy on a budget

• Tips for losing weight and keeping it off

• Making healthy eating part of your lifestyle

• Physical activity: Key to living well

Participants receive stretch bands for physical activity and a certificate of completion. Class series are taught throughout, including but not limited to community centers, churches, schools and local Extension offices. Group series are available if there are six to 15 people, and at least half of the group is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible. If you are interested in scheduling or participating in an Eat Healthy, Be Longer program please contact us by email on yunitaunis@yahoo.com or call 0719360361.

Don’t miss out!!!!

by Eunice M

 

 

 

Going Green.

 

Today we are going green!! I know you are probably used to getting 5-10 tips on my articles, but today the above clip will guide you on the 10 veggies with the the most benefits.but that does not mean i have nothing to add and if there’s one thing that has never been disagreed upon by nutritionist and I assure you philosophers will back me up is the nutritional value of vegetables. To emphasize on this further I shall share a story my mum told me when I was little.

Long ago there lived a king called Nebuchadnezzar that ruled over an empire called Babylon. King Nebuchadnezzar was very wealthy and so was his kingdom, he had conquered so many cities and his most recent was Jerusalem where the Israelites lived. One day the King decided that he wanted to teach a few Israelites the literature and language of the Babylonians. He chose four young men and among them was a boy named Daniel. Living like the Babylonians meant eating like them, but Daniel and his friends had made up their minds that they would not defile themselves with the royal delicacies. The court official taking care of Daniel and his friends was worried that if they did not eat like the royal delicacies the difference will be noted and he would lose his job. Therefore Daniel bargained with the court official so that he would feed them with vegetables and water and after ten days he would compare them with the rest who ate the royal delicacies. Indeed, after ten days their appearance was better and their bodies were healthier than all the young men who had been eating the royal delicacies.

The moral of this story is, apart from the fact that we can live on vegetables and water for a week, is also that we should strive to incorporate veggies in all our meals, breakfast included, in fact if you are on a journey to weight loss I would advise vegetables only for supper , and you will thank me for the results.

By Eunice M

 

 

EXERCISE BIKES/ROVERS

Hello! I know it has been a while since I posted in here, blame it on the numerous class projects I am having, however let me take this time to educate you about exercise bikes or better known as exercise rovers. You have probably seen most of them in gymnasiums, sport centers and for some of you at home; these are static bikes that serve the purpose of a normal bi and tricycles.
Cycling has been proven to be one of the best exercises for body fitness with the following as some of its benefits.
1. Builds strength and muscle tone
2. Increases muscle tone
3. Builds stamina
4. Improves cardio-vascular fitness
5. Eats up calories
6. Improves heart health
7. Improves coordination
8. Reduces stress

With the following in mind one would question the difference between exercise bikes and regular bikes and which one is more effective…here is Tom Wanjala a Fitness artist from Kenya.
exercising bikes by Tom Wanjala

 

I hope you benefited from this article. Till next time, it’s adios from me.

Francis M.

 

MISS KENYA 2014 COUNTY EDITIONS

MISS KENYA 2014 COUNTY EDITIONS POSTER

Going out to all ladies aged between 18 and 24 years….Are you a fitness model aspiring to be this year’s Miss Kenya? You got the stunning look, fit physique, and 5.9-6.1 ft. tall, bold and elegant..then look no further. Miss Kenya County editions gives you an opportunity to hit the runway and show the nation and beyond what you got. Auditions are ongoing in different counties across the country.

I sought out Miss Kenya title holders in the last 5 years, between 2013-2009 and here is a list of the beauty pageants.

2013 Miss Kenya winner: Wangui Gitonga
– Currently 23 years old
– Represented Kenya in the World’s beauty contest at Bali Nusa Dua convention center in Bali, Indonesia
2012 Miss Kenya winner: Shamim Fauz Ali
– Won the title at the age of 18
– Represented Kenya in the World’s beauty contest held in China
2011 Miss Kenya winner: Susan Anyango
– Won the title at the age of 19
– Represented Kenya in the World’s beauty contest held in London
2010 Miss Kenya winner: Natasha Metto
– Won the title at the age of 20
– Represented Kenya in the World’s beauty contest held in Brae burn Theater- Nairobi, Kenya
2009 Miss Kenya winner: Fiona Konchellah
– Won the title at the age of 23
– Represented Kenya in the World’s beauty contest held in Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa

Teresiah M.

 

 

WORLD HEART DAY

GET INVOLVED !!!

You are invited to join hands together with the World Heart Federation members on 29th September 2014 at Kenyatta stadium in Machakos in helping spread awareness of creating Heart- health environments.

  EVENT : MON 29TH SEPTEMBER

  START:   9:00 a.m

  END    :   6:00 p.m              

 For more information and support, visit the World heart day Facebook page, follow us on twitter with the hashtag #heartchoices, watch and share our you tube videos

                 or                                

contact us on 0724777333, 0734777333                      

                                                    GET INVOLVED !!!           ENTRANCE FREE !!!                

                           WORLD HEART DAY 2014:  HEART CHOICES NOT HEARD CHOICES

Clare M.

 

 

Smart Start

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After saying a prayer to bless the day ahead, do you make an effort to plan on what you are going to have for breakfast or is it one of those things that are foreign to your tummy? Breakfast is the most important meals the day, so don’t think skipping it is going to help you cut some calories or maintain your weight. Three reasons why it is important is:

1. Provides energy for the rest of the day

When you are asleep, the body is in a form of a fast, and that is why most of the times when we wake up, we are usually being harassed by hanger pangs, therefore, the moment you have a well balanced breakfast; carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins, all of this is used up by the body and hence generates energy that will leave you stronger for the rest of the day.

2. Helps you burn more calories

Breakfast as well as exercising determines how much energy your body will need during the day, in that it increases your metabolism and that is why people who prioritize on having breakfast are more successful in weight loss. It also prevents you from nibbling snacks during the day because you are hungry.

3. Saves money

Yes a healthy breakfast will help you save those coins that you use buying snacks every time you are having a break.

So from today on add breakfast to the list of virtues to uphold and you will not regret it, but remember just because it has been said to be the most important meal of the day does not mean that you overindulge in it. Just take what your body needs.

By Eunice M.