The Lady Rams Kickoff Event was a huge success. I was really excited to find out more about the program and meet other Lady Rams members.
The St. Louis Rams organization is encouraging ladies in the community to join the program that focuses on fashion, fitness and football. In my mind, a great combination.
My outfit was styled with a Ralph Lauren dress, a red fitted shirt jacket and my Guess satchel that I purchased on a Chicago trip. My wedge sandals from Clarks are the best and oh so comfortable.
JT getting ready for the Lady Rams event
It was so nice to be a part of the event and that I could invite a guest to attend with me. I brought my hubby who also co-writes on the blog with me. The Lady Rams Kick-off event was at the Budweiser Brewhouse restaurant and bar in the t the newly-opened Ballpark Village. Ballpark Village, which only opened this year, provides an incredible atmosphere right next to the Cardinals stadium, in the heart of Downtown. We parked and checked in and went up the stairs to the event. I was greeted by Rampage, the Rams mascot. Isn’t he adorable.
JT with Rampage
The event was packed and the crowd enjoyed themselves complimentary appetizers and drinks. Great turnout and everyone was pumped.
Lady Rams Kickoff event crowd
Players introduced themselves to the Lady Rams members. I got to meet Cory Harkey and Cody Davis of the St. Louis Rams.
Very cordial gentlemen and it is awesome that Rams organization does so much for the community.
JT meeting Rams players Cory Harkey (left) and Cody Davis (right)
My hubby and I throughly enjoyed ourselves and met some great people.
Hubby and JT
I got a goody bag and received the Lady Rams V-Neck T shirt. The front and the back of the shirt is in the pictures below.
Lady Rams V-Neck T Front and Back
The shirt was so cute that I had to style it with my newsprint skirt.
Lady Rams V neck T shirt styled with Newsprint skirt
I also received some awesome Rams blue nail polish, Rams print nail file, and coupons.
The event was a huge success. I am super excited to be a part of the upcoming events. There will be a Lady’s Training Camp in July and a Fashion Show / Girl’s Night Out in September. It’s not too late to join, CLICK HERE for more information.
JT
The St. Louis Rams has provided me with a complimentary membership for the Lady Rams Program.
It’s a blistering 95 degrees in my neck of the woods. Thank the Lord for central air conditioning.
As I beat the heat by staying inside, I like to get my exercise on in full force.
I like to replicate the moves that I see my little Gio and Vinny do because I can benefit also.
Below are some suggestions that can increase your workout that are dog-inspired and fun.
I learned a few moves from Gio and Vinny (in the picture below).
Gio (0n the left) and Vinny (on the right)
I see them doing the downward dog and this picture I am doing the lift a leg. The leg lift works my hips and glutes and keeps it right and tight. The standing leg is also getting a good workout too.
Lifting leg move
One of my other favorite moves is running up and down the steps for resistance. Gio and Vinny will glide off the steps effortlessly and always get a good run in.
Running up steps
An important move from my doggies that I learn is that stretching is a must after finishing a workout. Stretching lengthens, elongates and helps prevents injury. Not a good idea to stretch on cold muscle.
Stretching my legs
Stretching correctly prepares you for your next workout and that’s why it’s so important. My fur babies are part of the family and it’s nice to know that when I am doing my exercises that some of the moves I get from them. Win Win!
Want a cool trick to help your body decide how to use those calories you just ate? Exercising right before and shortly after a big meal can help to activate a protein inside your muscle cells called Glut4. GLUT-4 is a protein that, when increased, tells your body to put calories into muscle tissue, instead of fat cells.
Photo courtesy of Michael Volkin
Here is how you activate your glut-4
Step 1: Do 60 -120 seconds of exercise right before eating (i.e. squats, lunges, push-ups, etc.)
Step 2: Eat a meal
Step 3: 90 minutes after your first bite, do another 60-120 seconds of exercise
Doing this will allow more calories to flow toward your muscle cells than fat cells.
This article was authored by Michael Volkin, inventor of the all newWeight Loss Stack 52, the most fun and unique way to lose weight.
The warm weather is upon us and the summer clothes are coming out of the closet. If you always wanted to look great in your summer clothes but didn’t want to spend an hour a day at the gym, then use the below time-saving workout tips to tone up and look great.
Ditch the treadmill warm up and do a bodyweight circuit instead – Instead of spending 10 minutes warming up on a treadmill before a workout, perform a 5 minute bodyweight exercise circuit instead. The bodyweight circuit is more fun and warms up your entire body in half the time. You can shuffle 7 Strength Stack 52 cards for a quick bodyweight circuit or make up one of your own.
Stop squatting with heavy weight – If you’ve ever seen power-lifters training their legs, you have almost certainly seen them performing barbell squats with a large amount of weight on the bar. Barbell squats are effective for large powerful legs, but getting nice toned legs doesn’t require heavy weights. Try Hindu squats instead of heavy barbell squats. Not only do Hindu squats save time by not having to load hundreds of pounds of weight on a bar, it’s safer and easier on your knees and back.
Stop performing one rep at a time. So many times I see people in the gym doing the standard 10 rep set. Try mixing it up a little and doing a 5 rep set but perform each rep 1 and a half times. Perform 1 entire rep of an exercise, then before returning to the starting position, go only half way and finish the rep again. You will finish the set quicker and you will activate more muscle fibers, especially if you are not use to doing reps this way.
Do “the superman” to build up your back – Many bodybuilders know that a strong back is the key to looking strong. A strong back puts your body in alignment and gives you great posture. The problem with getting a strong back is it usually requires a piece of gym equipment. However, there is an easy bodyweight exercise you can do at home called the superman. To perform this exercise:
– Start by lying face down with your arms extended over your head.
– Lift your arms and legs creating an elongated u shape with your body.
– Your back should be arched and your legs should be several inches off the floor.
– Hold for 3 seconds and return to the starting position.
All of these time saving workout tips will make you look great under one condition, you have to actually do them. Getting started is the hardest step, so be sure to schedule time for your workout and have nothing interrupt that time.
This article was authored by Sergeant Michael Volkin, inventor of Strength Stack 52 fitness cards and Quick Sweat Dice
Photographs provided by JTwisdom
Today is beautiful, it’s cool and sunny, with temps in the upper 50s. Perfect! Wonderful brisk day for a hot cup of tea. I am a tea drinker and artificial sweeteners are a no-no in my book. I try to be as natural as I can, so I am very much aware of what I put into my body. I look for all-natural products whenever possible.
I collaborated with Quality Encapsulations to try its Yacon Syrup, a 100% Pure and 100% Raw sweetener.
According to Quality, the benefits of Yacon Syrup include
** Assists in weight loss and slimming waist sizes, regulating blood sugar, and increasing daily fiber intake.
** The syrup, distilled from the Peruvian tuber yacon — contains up to 50 percent fructooligosacharides, or FOS. FOS, classified as a prebiotic, is a low-caloric sweetener and also a fiber source.
On Amazon Quality Encapsulations notes benefits”According to a 2009 Scientific study, daily intake of yacon syrup produced a significant decrease in body weight, waist circumference and body mass index.”
To be able to do this naturally is significant because I would not want to take chemical-filled supplements to loose weight. Also, Yacon syrup does not only have to be taken because you want to loose weight. It is a good natural sweetener.
“Yacon syrup speeds up the metabolism to combat excess fat and regulates the hunger hormone, making you feel full longer.” Often weight gain comes from not feeling full. The amount of Yacon syrup I add to my tea is less than a teaspoon. I also drink ten glasses of water each day (about 80 ounces) and work out. Sometimes I get the hunger cravings because my workouts really get the adrenaline going . I have make sure that I get enough water in my regime each day.
Additional benefit is that Yacon syrup is that a low glycemic sweetener. No more feeling a sugar spike and then a downward low because I ate the white sugar.
Yacon Syrup by Quality Encapsulations
The consistency is thick and looks like molasses; but it does not take much to sweeten my tea. One teaspoon is only 13 calories, but I do not add a full teaspoon so the calories are quite less. A half of a teaspoon packs a significant amount of sweetness. I am adding the Yacon syrup in my Elvis tea mug. The cup came from Graceland, so it is a souvenir token that reminds me of great memories when my husband and I went to Memphis.
Yacon Syrup
I really did not know how the syrup would taste; but it is very good. It smells like molasses and tastes like brown sugar.
I am all about 100% natural products that makes me feel good inside and out. Do your research on Yacon Syrup. Not all Yacon syrup is created equal. Quality Encapsulations syrup is %100 raw, %100 natural product, just the way that I like it.
I have some exciting news to share. I have been selected as a fashion influencer for a new collaboration with the Saint Louis Rams! I was one of their favorite bloggers and have been selected to promote their newest membership program, The Lady Rams.
Lady Rams Logo courtesy of Saint Louis Lady Rams
“Where football, fashion and fitness meet!”
I am all about feeling good, from the inside out. In order to be healthy and fit, I have to watch what I eat in moderation and workout regularly. Eating healthy and getting your fitness on, adds balance.
Without a healthy and fit body, you cannot enjoy your fashions. The Saint Louis Rams has created a new avenue for women to come together for football, fashion, and fitness. Introducing the Lady Rams! With an annual cost of only $35, the Lady Rams has so much to offer to its members, including:
– Unique Rams premium item
-Membership packet
-Monthly newsletter
-Monthly drawings for autographed items, tickets,
special experiences and more
The membership also includes exclusive invitations to: * Lady Rams Kickoff event on June 12
The Launch Party with the opportunity to meet Rams personnel and meet other Lady Rams members.
* Ladies night at Rams training camp in July
Get the first look at the 2014 Saint Louis Lady Rams at this up close private event.
* Girls Night Out in September
Catch the latest fall fashion paired with your favorite Rams pieces at our lady Rams Fashion show, featuring food, drinks and guests appearances throughout the night.
Portion of the proceeds of the memberships
will benefit St. Louis area charities.
CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up to be a LADY RAM!!!
The membership privileges are great and reinforces health and feeling confident. Some years ago, I lost 50 pounds that I had gained because of medication that I was taking at the time. It was a hard time because I was gaining weight and it was not because I was eating the wrong food. To read my store click on this post.
I work out four to five times a week and I love to mix the workouts to constantly keep my body working different parts.
Stretching the legs and arms release tension and warms up the body. Standing on one foot on steps strengthens the thighs and increases your balance. I have on my Rams Long sleeve T-shirt! The T-shirt is great because I have on my Rams fashion to keep warm on the cool days,
like today.
JT stretching and doing leg lifts
Once the body is warmed up, it is time to do lunges. Lunges are a great way to keep your legs lean and stretch your thighs at the same time. With my Rams shirt on me doing lunges, I imagine myself having a football and I am ducking and dodging my opponents to get the touchdown. Don’t ya see it? I do.
Being health minded has really made me think about my fitness fashions. I like my workout tanks to be vibrant and bright. In the picture above, I am wearing a bright pink tank and a cross trainers with pink highlights. The bright colors and sleek look makes me smile and feel good confidence booster. You will see a lot of pink because it’s one of my favorite colors. When I want to treat myself I might get a cute tank or a great pair of workout shorts. I like to interchange my workout tanks and shorts. When one outfit is in the washing machine I don’t have to wait for it to wash and dry because I have an extra workout gear.
I can’t wait to see the Lady Rams Fashion show this fall because I really want to get extra ideas on styling with my Rams pieces. I expect to see jeans, light wale corduroy and blazers. I see a Lady Rams bra tank with shorts in the near future.
Live your best life now and put your fashion foot forward.
The St. Louis Rams invited me to preview Lady Rams and provided me with a complimentary membership.
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