To Shop, or not to Shop...

Ladies,

I want to take this moment and applaud you, because in spite of a harsh economy, raising children, working a full-time job, and dealing with business meetings. We still managed to look good by doing what we do best to relieve stress- SHOP, SHOP, SHOP.

A recent study shows there has been a steady increase in retail shopping between the years of 2008-2011. The year 2008 was the biggest upset for all retail venues, even in auto and motor vehicle sales.

When I read this information, it appeared to me, we love to shop and in spite of a harsh economy, we still have to look good, so we continue to shop. 

This study intrigued me so I had to see what store has been the number one store is Wal-Mart. According to About.com Wal-Mart is not only the largest global retailer; it is also on of the largest companies of any kind in the world. (No wonder it’s a Wal-Mart everywhere)

I do believe I was doing a lot of shopping in Wal-Mart these pass few years.  The study also showed a decline in auto and motor vehicles.  Meaning, even though we could not by cars and had to go to the neighbor to get an oil change, we still looked good while we were trying to save.

Also, while doing some shopping today, I notice that every store has a sale going on, almost every weekend. I see why we cannot stop shopping; no one can give up a good sale, right?

If its not buy one and one half off, it’s everything fifty percent off, and if you are like me then you cannot resist fifty percent off.

Thankfully, all fields are increasing with the economy making a complete turn-around from the recession and maybe we can get out of Wal-Mart and back into the mall.

Until we are completely out of the recession ladies, continue to do what you do best and shop until your heart’s content

Getting in Shape for Summer

Recently, I joined the gym, and it has been hard work to stay motivated and go each day. A friend of mine decided we should get a trainer, now I'm not really into someone yelling at me like a drill sergeant, and telling me to do 50 push-ups (when I can only do five). Well, reluctantly I decided to get a trainer and I love it. He really work with me and not to mention he is HOTT!! Besides the fact that he is handsome, he has really explained to me the importance of working-out and eating healthy. So I decided to share them with you. So far I have lost 10-pounds and well on my way to being bikini-ready by summertime.
Listed below are five great ideas to shedding the pounds:

1. Drink plenty of water, say no to soda, alcohol, juice, and try to drink two percent milk , instead of whole milk.

2. Work out at least three times a week, and make sure you incorporate cardio in your workouts.

3. Try the 1500 calorie a day diet. Now I know counting calories is no fun but its easy, just keep a daily food journal and eat plenty of fruit between meals and you will have 1500 calories. Also, just say no to fast food.

4. Walk daily, even when you go to the gym, always walk. You have to get your body use to moving, then the pounds will fall off.

5. Stay Positive! Just because you might not see the results within two weeks, keep working and stay motivated.

These steps will get you started on your weight lost and you will be Summertime fine, n due time!

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