Asian Food Pyramid

                                             Asian Food Pyramid

Once every other week I am going to be doing a blog on different cultures food pyramids and comparing them to each other. This week I am doing the Asian Food Pyramid. If you have ever made the observation that Asians are slimmer than a lot of other people and you wondered why this is, well I can tell you by taking a look at their food pyramid.

First off if you take a look at the very bottom of the pyramid you will notice that it says daily physical activity. These people exercise on a daily basis in order to stay fit and help with their metabolism as well.

Next we see rice, breads, and other whole grains. This food group goes all the way across the pyramid, but is a skinny section. You should eat many whole grains throughout the day with your meals, however go by serving sizes.

Moving up we see fruits, seeds beans and nuts, and vegetables. You should have 5+ servings of veggies a day. 5 servings of nuts seeds or beans. Also you should have 4+ servings of fruit daily.

Following is vegetable oils. You should try to use this in moderation because too much can spoil the goodness of the food you are cooking it in.

Next is an optional daily. Dairy products, fish, or shellfish. Dairy is a great source of calcium and I suggest you get at least one serving per day. Milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese are all dairy products. Fish and shellfish are the best meat you can have. Very lean and tasty, they are not fattening and can give you a boost of energy.

Now we are coming to the weekly food groups. Eggs and poultry. Either one of these should only be eaten once a week, kind of like a treat. Here's a heartbreaker for those of you who have a sweet tooth. Sweets are only to be eaten once a week as well. So you better savor it :)

Lastly, but not least on the food pyramid we have meat to be eaten only once a month!! Shocker right? This is definitely like a special occasion when you pull out the meat.

In addition to the food pyramid they also have 6 glasses of water or tea daily. Green tea is the best for your body, but any kind of tea is better for you than soda.

So what did you guys think about that, learn anything new? Comment and let me know.

Also I'm gonna challenge you to try this for a week and see if you see any changes in yourself, let me know!

                                               -Tawnya Cummings

Are you up for the challenge?

                                                           Challenge Group

I'm going to be hosting a challenge group starting May 12th and this blog is filled with information for those who want to learn more.

First off, what is a challenge group? A challenge group is sort of like an accountability group. A small network of people connected through Facebook. The host of the group will create a secret group and add you in. The group being secret means that your friends on Facebook won't be able to see what you post, only the other people in the group. The groups are normally around 5-10 people who are all trying to reach the same thing. Most challenge groups last about a month to two months.

Well, how do I get into a challenge group?
To become a part of a challenge group you need to purchase a challenge pack.

What comes with a challenge pack?

• A workout program of your choice. A couple options are 10 Minute Trainer, Brazil Butt Lift, P90X, Turbo Fire, and Body Gospel. These are just a few and there are tons more! Brazil Butt Lift also happens to be on sale until the end of April if you are interested in that.
• A 30-60 day supply of Shakeology.
• A 30 day trial of the team Beachbody Club Membership.
• You also get to join the challenge group

The prices of the program varies depending on which one you purchase.

Challenge groups are a great way to meet new people, keep accountable, and talk to others who have the same goals, excitement, fears, and happiness as you. You also get expert advice and inside tips from the experts.

If you would like to watch a video to inform you more about challenge groups please visit the link below. This specific video is about the 21 Day Fix, however any program name can be substituted.

 http://ow.ly/vWkuc

If you would like to know more about the Brazil Butt Lift since it is on sale you can visit this link to see my blog, should be the second or third one down :

http://momatawnyasdynamicfitness.blogspot.com/

If you would like to know more about the challenge group 1 on 1 or purchase a challenge pack you can visit this link :

www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

I'm looking forward to helping you along your journey. :)

                                                  -Tawnya Cummings

BBL

                                                        Brazil Butt Lift

Today's blog is a review about another Beachbody program that is on sale called Brazil Butt Lift.
The Brazil Butt Lift is a non surgical procedure that is completed in 60 days. You not only shape your booty, but you lose weight and tone other spots as well!.

Here is a picture of a women who completed the Brazil Butt Lift workout, submitted her before and after pictures, and won $500 dollars!!

The Brazil Butt Lift is more than just a butt lifting workout it is also a lifestyle changing program. Some things included in the Brazil Butt Lift are six workout programs which are as follows:

• Basics
• Bum Bum
• High & Tight
• Sculpt
• Cardio Axe
• Tummy Tuck

These are the workouts included with the program once purchased. When you purchase the Brazil Butt lift you also get these awesome extras:

• Booty Makeover Guide
• Booty Makeover Calendar 
• Fat Burning Food Guide
• TriAngle Training Workout Cards
• Measurement Tracker Card and Tape Measure

Many women have a constant battle with cellulite, do you? If yes then Brazil Butt Lift can help with that as well. Read this review from a customer named Paula M. :

"Cellulite has always been my biggest issue. And with this, in 60 days, it's basically all gone. It's like they grabbed a little magic eraser and erased all that cellulite. The last time I looked like this I was 15."      

Here is a link to a video on Brazil Butt Lift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlQ2kW-FvMk

Here's a link to another Brazil Butt Lift Video:

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do?e=110315

If you would like to buy this program or just learn more about it please visit this link:

www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

             I hope y'all enjoyed. Feel free to comment or check out my Beachbody page.

                                     -Tawnya Cummings
     

Sale Time

                                                            Focus T25 Sale

Everyone likes a good sale right? Yes. I thought so too. So I'm here to tell you guys about a sale going on right now for a Beachbody Workout program called Focus T25 or just T25. This program is fantastic! So here's a little more info about the program:

• T25 is made for anyone at any fitness level.
• It's only 25 minutes.
• You get real results!
• It has a guarantee warranty so if you aren't completely satisfied in 30 days you can get your money back no questions asked.
• You get free bonuses when you order!

I can't recommend Beachbody products enough, they just work fantastically! You want lasting results? Then Beachbody is the way to get it, and what better way than with a sale going on?! I personally am working on Les Mills Combat right now and I have seen a lot of results already. I feel stronger, faster, more energized, I have lost about 10 inches overall and I'm only half way done with the program. All I have to say is try it, you won't be disappointed, but if you don't love it there is a warranty however I don't think you will be needing it once you have tried these programs for yourself.


Here's a testimonial from a Beachbody coach that decided to use T25 after his wife got back in shape:

"As a Beachbody coach and father of 4, I have little to no time to get to the gym for a proper workout. My kids are involved in many activities and if I’m not at work, I’m usually coaching one of their teams. As a father, I want to set an example for my kids and be in good shape but I could not find the time to exercise. After I saw my wife get back in shape with Focus T25, I decided to give it a shot. I’d done a few P90X videos and some of the Insanity but they are so long that I became discouraged after only a few weeks. Focus T25 workouts kept me interested and I was able to easily fit them into my crazy schedule. Shaun T is motivating and his physique alone is proof of what programs like this can accomplish."
Anthony P.

Here is a video link to let you see a little more behind the scenes T25:

http://ow.ly/vo66u

If you would like to purchase T25 from me you can visit this link:

www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

I hope this helped you guys some on your fitness journey!!

                            - Tawnya Cummings

Good, Bad, or Fad.

                                  The ups and downs of dieting and exercising

Everything we do has a positive or negative outcome. Some things may have a positive outcome for a short time and then become negative, while other things maybe just one or the other. So today we are going to be discussing the good programs, bad programs, and fad programs. Let's start out by talking about the good programs. Good diets are diets that involve exercise and a healthy eating plan. Some examples are all the Beachbody workouts because they include exercise programs, healthy eating booklet, and Shakeology (if you choose to buy it, which I highly recommend) and much more.Some of the programs you can choose from are:

                                 

• Les Mills Combat             
• Les Mills Push
• 21 Day Fix
• Body Gospel
• Insanity
• P90X
• T25

These are just a few, if you would like to see some more programs there are you can visit this link

www.beachbodycoach.com/MOMATAWNYA18

Now here are some of the bad diets to stay away from at all costs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

• Starvation diets- these might make you lose weight, but once you start eating again you will gain the weight and more twice as fast than if you followed a simple yet effective program
• Overeating diets- when I say over eating I am talking about overeating one healthy food item to get a boost, this might seem good, but when people do this they tend to only that one food or barely enough food with it and then end up like in the starvation diet because they aren't getting all their nutritional values
• High protein low carb- this is when people eat a lot of chicken, or fish, and other high protein items. When they do this they eat very little or no carbs. It might seems like a good idea, but in all reality it's not because your body needs a sufficient amount of carbs to survive and when you have less than that your body starts shutting off certain functions.

Next are the fad diets. Now remember the fad and bad diets are almost interchangeable. Meaning a lot of the bad diets fall under the fad diets as well. And vice versa.

• Army diet- this is basically a three day a week diet and it's very similar to a starvation diet. It gets your body used to surviving off very little, which means that once you start eating regularly again your body gains weight back fast.
• Juice cleansing diet- in this diet people drink juice. Yes juice, and that's it. Any food they want to have they turn it into juice and drink it. They normally do this for about 7 days, but it can go longer. This is kind of obvious why it's not good for you, but I will state it anyways. Your body cannot live off liquids alone. It doesn't matter how many fruits and veggies you put in it, it won't be enough. However if you use Shakeology and only substitute it for one meal then that is perfectly acceptable.
• One food for a week- this is also known as the cabbage soup diet. Someone came up with the idea that if they ate one super food for a week straight then they would lose weight and be healthier overall. Yes it can be beneficial, but not for a week straight. Your body needs many food groups to survive and thrive.

These are just a few in every category, there are many many more, but there was not enough time or room to list them all, so this should help some if you're trying to figure out what programs to do or stay away from.

If y'all have any questions or comments please feel free to comment.

Hope y'all enjoyed.

-Tawnya Cummings