…The RIGHT bathing suit for you…

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As the 4th of July is quickly approaching, some people are scrambling to get ready to wear their bathing suites to the beach, lake, or pool.

The key to feeling good AND looking good while in your bathing suit is to MAKE sure that you find a suit that is fitting to your style, shape, and budget!!

There are several factors that need to be taken into account when searching for the right suit.

  • Bust size and shape
  • your hips & waist
  • your legs
  • the length/shape of your torso
  • and your overall body type

 

Looking at your body type:

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  • Pear shape: If your hips are significantly wider than both your waist and bust, you’re probably a pear.
  • Apple shape: If your waist is significantly wider than your hips, and equal to or nearly as wide as your bust, you might be an apple.
  • Hourglass shape: If your bust and hips are about the same width, but your waist is significantly smaller, you’re a classic hourglass.
  • Straight (also known as ruler or banana shape): If you’re thin all around, with no significant difference between your hips, waist and bust, you’re a straight shape.

They key to finding the right suit for you is trying on different styles, shapes, and colors.  You want to find a color that is fitting to your skin tone.  For women with darker complexions brighter colors work the best.  Women with darker skin tend to look better in colors like white, orange, yellow, and lighter shades of green, purple, and blue.  Women with lighter skin should stick with darker colored suits.

If you are wanting to hide your midsection you can find a one piece.  You can also purchase a two-piece and also find a cute cover up to wear over it.  You can also purchase a “tankini”.  This is a suit that has a bathing suit top that is similar to a spaghetti strap tank top and regular bikini bottoms.  These can also come with boy shorts for those who want to try to cover more of their lower body.

Bathing suits come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They have traditional bikini tops, Bordeaux tops, halter tops, and many other styles.  The important thing is to try on different styles and see which style you like the best.

Ladies, NEVER be ashamed of your body!  Buy the suit that you want and flaunt it with confidence!  Don’t forget to dress up your suit with accessories such as jewelry, hats, shades, and anything else that you can think of.  The key is to look good, feel good, and to have a great time!!

 

……Merchandise Evaluation: Koss Fit Series Headphones…

I had the pleasure of getting try out the NEW Fit Series headphone by Koss

 

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Overall Comments:

If you are a fitness junkie like myself you will know the TRUE value of having a great pair of headphones.

You either have a pair that don’t fit into your ear correctly…

or the sound is sub par…

or they just do not work with your style

BUT when I tried these Koss Fit Series headphone I INSTANTLY fell in love

Not only did they fit great but the sounds was amazing! (YES some of the best headphones I have tried in a while!)

They stayed in place while I worked out.  I used them on my light days and on my heavy workout days and they passed the test with flying colors! They stayed on place and were very comfortable to wear during my whole workout.

These headphones were created FOR women.  Koss worked with a  women who can be classified as a supreme fitness junkie  (Dara Torres who is a 12 time Olympic medalist and WORLD record holder in swimming).  Together they created a pair of headphones that are catering to the needs of women while we workout!

“Koss FitClips utilize an original and unique design that ensures the perfect fit. Using a new in-ear ported design, the elements rest comfortably in the ear to create the ideal seal for the ultimate listening experience. Listeners are given the choice of three sizes of ear cushions designed to fit perfectly in any woman’s ear. Soft flexible clips rest comfortably around the ear to guarantee the music never stops. FitClips, available in five vibrant colors also feature a sweat-resistant coating for active use and unmatched durability.

Koss FitBuds bring the Sound of Koss to listeners in the smallest ear buds Koss has ever created. The buds are only six millimeters in diameter, making them 33 percent smaller than the average Koss ear bud. The elements are surrounded by a dual-injected, soft-rubberized housing intended to fit perfectly in the female ear. Like the FitClips, the FitBuds feature the same sweat-resistant coating, five vibrant color options and extra cushions.”

This information was originally published on http://finance.yahoo.com/news/koss-makes-splash-koss-fit-165918106.html

Price: You can purchase these headphone for $29.99 on the Koss Website.  This is a very reasonable price for the quality of these headphones.  This price is about average with other headphones that you can find at the store.  So they are not overly priced OR under priced (in my opinion).

QualityLike I stated above the quality of these headphones is great!  They were very comfortable, they stayed in place, and the sound quality was great.   I have not had them for a long time but I have used them regularly for the past few weeks and i have not had any problems at all with them.

Ranking Scale: (on a scale from 1-5)

Price: 4.5

Overall Quality: 4.5

Quality for Price: 4.5

Overall Ranking: 4.5

**NOTE: Please make sure to note my product review disclaimer that can be found HERE***

Can you guess what my favorite pair were?

 

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And did I mention they come in many different colors!?!

So you can get several pair to match what you decide to wear that day!  This option is for my fellow fitness junkies that like to be stylish at the gym 😉

I highly recommend that you try these out ladies!

I am not someone who will sugar coat anything or try to fluff your feathers.  I honestly really enjoy this product and plan on purchasing a few pair for my sister and a few other friends of mine who seem to ALWAYS have issues with their headphones.

…Fitness/Health Goals…

Over the past few post, I have provided more than enough material to help someone who wants to start to be active again.  Besides getting up and starting your healthy lifestyle, the only other thing that you need to do is set a goal!  It makes it easier when you have a goal you would like to reach so you know how long and how hard you should work.

 

To weight your self…or not to weight yourself…that is the question!…

Some people like to know their starting off right.  This is a good idea.  Although it may be disheartening to find out how much weight you have gained, it is on a temporary number! With hard work and dedication that number will steadily decrease over time.  You can purchase your own scale (which may be good to help you keep track of you weight loss over time) or you can use a scale at a gym, doctors office, or any other place that will allow you to do so.

How much weight you should expect to lose over time… 

On average, with the right exercise routine and a good balanced diet, you should be losing about 2 pounds a week.  If you are losing more than 7 pounds a week then you might want to evaluate what you are doing (because its normal to lose between 2-5 pounds a week).  Accurately losing weight is done by balancing how many calories you burn with how many calories you are consuming.  Naturally, if you are burning off more calories that you consume this will lead to weight loss.  These results will not be seen overnight! It takes time and patience and a regular routine of exercise and a good balanced diet.

what is a realistic length of time to set a goal?…

Lets say that your goal is to lose 20 pounds.  To be honest, the length of time it will take you to lose 20 pounds may be different from someone else.   It all depends on how often you exercise and if you decrease your calorie intake to help you burn fat.  Like stated above you should be losing about 2 pounds for week (but some weeks it will be more than that and other weeks it will be less than that. It is completely normal for that to happen!).  So if you calculate 2 pounds per week this will take approximately 20 weeks (or about 5 months).  Like I said before The length of time it will take someone to lose weight will be different from someone else!  If  are losing about 4 pounds a week it will take you about 5 weeks to lose 20 pounds.  It just all depends on how hard you work and how many pounds you lose from week to week. Do not let the length of time discourage you! These things take time, patients, and dedication.  And in the end the hard work will show.

What happens if I do not lose weight one week?…

It is OK if there is a week that you do not lose any weight or you lose one pound.  Try not to worry or stress out too much if this happens! Just try to push yourself a little harder the next week to help you get back on track to reaching your goal!

What to eat during this time… 

Setting a menu is just as important as setting a work out schedule.  What I have personally found to be helpful is that each time I go to the grocery store, I plan my menu’s (at least for the next week to two weeks).  It helps because I can budget the things that I need to get, and I can also cook some items I need during the weekend so that it can be stored to be used later in the week.  Each month I set a monthly budget for how much I can spend at the grocery store and how much money I can spend going out to eat.  A few years ago I stopped eating fast food all together, so my “out to eat” budget is for the weekly dinners I plan at restaurants with my friends (and I always save half of that meal to be eaten the next day for lunch or dinner! so I get two meals out of going out to eat)  It also allows me to look at the local stores newspaper adds so I can try to get the best price for the fruits and veggies I buy and eat on a regular basis.

What happens if I do not reach my goal in the time that I set for myself?…

If you do not reach your goal in the time you set it is OK!! Just extend your goal time.  Allow yourself a few more weeks to work hard and reach the initial goal you have set for yourself.  What I have suggested to some clients is to possible keep a fitness/health journal.  This can help you keep track of your workouts, if you happen to splurge during one meal (which is OK but try not to make it a habit), or any other things that go on during the time you are trying to reach your goal.  It will not only allow you to keep track of these things, but it can also serve as an outlet of positive and negative things that happen.  You can write it down, or blog about it (there are several sites that will allow you to keep your blog private or let you choose who can/cant see it).  This can also help by letting people see thins and encourage you to keep pushing towards your goals. I also love this idea because if I am out and I hear of something I want to try or randomly find a recipe I would like to try, I have my journal near by to jot it down!

I hope that these tools will help you create your goals and start your own fitness and health journeys.