Walking through the halls every single day it makes me so sad. So many girls have caked on makeup that they spent hours doing just to impress their peers. Why can't some girls accept the fact that they are beautiful without makeup and that they really don't need it? I wish we lived in a society today where people aren't judged by their natural looks and are forced to cover up what they are born with. It is truly sickening to me and something needs to change.
Having a zero hour and 2 jobs, I'm glad i learned the importance of going natural once in a while because that just means more sleep for me! I want every girl to be able to go to school and not be terrified to be seen without makeup.
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Waist trainors or a waste of money? (213)
In this day in age, anybody would almost KILL for a perfect hour glass figure. Literally. With icons like the Kardshians, Amber Rose, and others it is almost impossible to not want to look like them but if you look deeper into what they are actually doing to their selves, you might have yourself second guessing.
Following the Kardshians on the app Instagram, i almost always see them post a good message about their PreMedonna waist trainer and a link to where you can get your own. It's supposed to be an easy fix if you are over weight and instead of gaining the figure the healthy way like working out, the victim straps them self into this death trap and just waits for the sounds of their crushing organs,
That is literally what the waist trainer does to you-crushes your insides. Your waist cannot be 1 cm in circumference and still be able to hold all of the viable organs it takes to live. Where else do they have to go? Nowhere, so they end up getting crushed. It is sad to see girls doing this to their body just because of some TV actress who is literally getting paid to sell these to you. It's sad and it needs to stop.
Following the Kardshians on the app Instagram, i almost always see them post a good message about their PreMedonna waist trainer and a link to where you can get your own. It's supposed to be an easy fix if you are over weight and instead of gaining the figure the healthy way like working out, the victim straps them self into this death trap and just waits for the sounds of their crushing organs,
That is literally what the waist trainer does to you-crushes your insides. Your waist cannot be 1 cm in circumference and still be able to hold all of the viable organs it takes to live. Where else do they have to go? Nowhere, so they end up getting crushed. It is sad to see girls doing this to their body just because of some TV actress who is literally getting paid to sell these to you. It's sad and it needs to stop.
Nike Vs.Under Armour (642)
Nike and Under Armour are some of the highest companies for athletic clothes and shoes. Famous athletes might wear one brand or another, such as Warriors basketball player Stephen Curry wears only Under Armour, and other athletes chose to wear Nike. In my opinion, this is great advertisement for these two companies because seeing famous athletes wear their brands makes people want to buy those brands even more. Trends also start in school and kids conform to what their peers are wearing, raising revenue for both of these companies and many more.
I, myself, own a lot of Nike shoes and athletic clothes of both of the brands so I wanted to see which one was superior to the other. I started with clothes because I have more to compare. Nike zip-up jackets are really thin and are really nice for a run outside in the spring, but do not give enough coverage in the winter. On the other hand, Under Armour jacket's are really thick and mine is usually my go to during the winter when I want to go to the gym.
The shorts for both companies are also really different and I would have to say that Nike is my favorite for this category. Under Armour's version of shorts are really weird fitting and are not consistent with sizes. Most of them also have a slit down the side which gives a funny feeling when you are running. I really like Nike shorts because they are consistent with sizes and feel really comfortable when running or just working out.
As for hoodies, I would have to go with Under Armour. Their hoodies are cheaper then Nike's, but also thicker and warmer which doesn't make any sense to me. They are water absorbent so when its snowing or raining, the water won't soak through the material and leave you soaking which I think is really nice. Nike's sweatshirts are so thin and are usually way more expensive than Under Armour's so i opt for the later brand.
Leggings are also a necessity in every girl's life and of course i have leggings from both brands and i use them to go work out when it's cold outside. So which one give the most warmth and support? I would have to say Under Armour because they are a whole lot thicker than Nike's and cheaper which still doesn't make sense to me. I swear i could wear these leggings to go sledding and i wouldn't get cold. They are THAT warm!
Talking about working out i also should bring up the topic that is on everyone;s minds-shoes. I have ran in Nike's since i can remember and i had never had any under armour shoes before so i was hesitant to buy them. And i shouldn't have, They are so uncomfortable and clunky making it hard to run in. The soles aren't comfortable at all and gave me a blister on my first run. I am never going back and never cheating on my Nike' ever again.
As for hats, i think in my opinion it is a tie. The under armour hats are really nice, especially the beanies but i do like the Nike ones a little bit more because they are a tighter fit and more comfortable for my head, As for soocks, under armour definitely wins big time. After only a couple washes, Nike socks fade in color and start ripping holes in the bottom of the feet. I have never had trouble like that with under armour socks.
All in all, some brands are great for a type of product while another is great for a different product. I personally have always thought that Nike was better and won't stop thinking that for a while even if it is a bit over priced it is quality merchandise.
I, myself, own a lot of Nike shoes and athletic clothes of both of the brands so I wanted to see which one was superior to the other. I started with clothes because I have more to compare. Nike zip-up jackets are really thin and are really nice for a run outside in the spring, but do not give enough coverage in the winter. On the other hand, Under Armour jacket's are really thick and mine is usually my go to during the winter when I want to go to the gym.
The shorts for both companies are also really different and I would have to say that Nike is my favorite for this category. Under Armour's version of shorts are really weird fitting and are not consistent with sizes. Most of them also have a slit down the side which gives a funny feeling when you are running. I really like Nike shorts because they are consistent with sizes and feel really comfortable when running or just working out.
As for hoodies, I would have to go with Under Armour. Their hoodies are cheaper then Nike's, but also thicker and warmer which doesn't make any sense to me. They are water absorbent so when its snowing or raining, the water won't soak through the material and leave you soaking which I think is really nice. Nike's sweatshirts are so thin and are usually way more expensive than Under Armour's so i opt for the later brand.
Leggings are also a necessity in every girl's life and of course i have leggings from both brands and i use them to go work out when it's cold outside. So which one give the most warmth and support? I would have to say Under Armour because they are a whole lot thicker than Nike's and cheaper which still doesn't make sense to me. I swear i could wear these leggings to go sledding and i wouldn't get cold. They are THAT warm!
Talking about working out i also should bring up the topic that is on everyone;s minds-shoes. I have ran in Nike's since i can remember and i had never had any under armour shoes before so i was hesitant to buy them. And i shouldn't have, They are so uncomfortable and clunky making it hard to run in. The soles aren't comfortable at all and gave me a blister on my first run. I am never going back and never cheating on my Nike' ever again.
As for hats, i think in my opinion it is a tie. The under armour hats are really nice, especially the beanies but i do like the Nike ones a little bit more because they are a tighter fit and more comfortable for my head, As for soocks, under armour definitely wins big time. After only a couple washes, Nike socks fade in color and start ripping holes in the bottom of the feet. I have never had trouble like that with under armour socks.
All in all, some brands are great for a type of product while another is great for a different product. I personally have always thought that Nike was better and won't stop thinking that for a while even if it is a bit over priced it is quality merchandise.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
The thing about team sports (225)
Tons of kids are involved in a team sport today, sports that make sure that the team is the ideal goal, not just the individual. Of course, people know already that sports get you into shape and physical health that you want, but what about the skills that a child takes away from these sports? Including skills that help them advance in the class room and outside environment. In my AP Seminar class that I take at Kennedy, I am researching this topic for my individual essay and figuring out if individual sports have more of an advantage or if team sports do.
I've only found solid facts about team sports that make me believe that they are better in developing the skills for a child, but I am also still researching about this topic. It seems to me that team skills build a better foundation for a child setting better examples such as doing work for a whole instead of an individual.
There are tons of sports at Kennedy that are both individual and team sports that students both succeed at. Such as the football team that made it all the way to the state championship with the "family" as it's motto. We can see how this really connects to the cougar community and as I find new research, I will share it out.
I've only found solid facts about team sports that make me believe that they are better in developing the skills for a child, but I am also still researching about this topic. It seems to me that team skills build a better foundation for a child setting better examples such as doing work for a whole instead of an individual.
There are tons of sports at Kennedy that are both individual and team sports that students both succeed at. Such as the football team that made it all the way to the state championship with the "family" as it's motto. We can see how this really connects to the cougar community and as I find new research, I will share it out.
Chocolate covered pretzels (253)
This is definitely already a recipe that can be found elsewhere on the internet but I wanted to take my own twist on it to see if it was quicker and still accurate. To make these pretzels you will need:
-One bag of pretzels
-One bar almond bark (chocolate or vanilla)
-tongs
1. Microwave the almond bark in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute and then for 15 second intervals, stirring the chocolate between.
2. Lay out the pretzels on wax paper
3. When the almond bark is ready, bring it to the table and throw a handful of pretzels in the bowl of almond bark. Use the tongs to evenly coat all of the pretzels before pulling them out and putting them on the wax paper to dry.
The recipe online said to put the pretzels in one at a time instead of a handful, but I used a handful to get this done quicker. Although it was faster, it was not accurate. Instead of just pulling out the pretzels, I got huge globs of the almond bark and it made all of the pretzels dry together into one big gigantic chocolate covered pretzel.
I made these as something quick to throw into my lunch bag to satisfy my sweet tooth while I am at school an it definitely worked. Something that is sweet and salty, but not too fatty or unhealthy. Perfect. When you make these though, use one pretzel at a time to ensure that you get prime results.
-One bag of pretzels
-One bar almond bark (chocolate or vanilla)
-tongs
1. Microwave the almond bark in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute and then for 15 second intervals, stirring the chocolate between.
2. Lay out the pretzels on wax paper
3. When the almond bark is ready, bring it to the table and throw a handful of pretzels in the bowl of almond bark. Use the tongs to evenly coat all of the pretzels before pulling them out and putting them on the wax paper to dry.
The recipe online said to put the pretzels in one at a time instead of a handful, but I used a handful to get this done quicker. Although it was faster, it was not accurate. Instead of just pulling out the pretzels, I got huge globs of the almond bark and it made all of the pretzels dry together into one big gigantic chocolate covered pretzel.
I made these as something quick to throw into my lunch bag to satisfy my sweet tooth while I am at school an it definitely worked. Something that is sweet and salty, but not too fatty or unhealthy. Perfect. When you make these though, use one pretzel at a time to ensure that you get prime results.
Gobble Gobble (462)
Although Thanksgiving is part us now and we are starting to get into the Christmas spirit, we should take some time and reflect what we ate on Thanksgiving and what it did to our waistbands. Also, a few tips about how you can avoid these problems when Christmas dinner arrives soon. During the holiday season is when people pack on the most weight and I don't know about you but I don't want to be one of them.
So think back to Thanksgiving real quick. All the friends and family that you may not have seen in a while and most importantly, the food. When one imagines Thanksgiving dinner, a huge table comes to mind with a huge golden brown turkey in the middle surrounded by sides such as cranberries, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green bean casserole, rolls and butter, and an assortment of desserts. But what one does not usually think about before digging in to feast is the calorie count of this one meal. Although it is only once a year, the dinner usually has Americans feeling bloated and tired.
Then there is also the problem of multiple meals since people tend to have larger families. A person feels obligated to eat at every place they visit on the holiday as it kind of shows respect for the host. This problem is an easy fix because there are so many things you can do to avoid the problem of over eating due to multiple Thanksgivings. One solution is to eat parts of the meal at each house such as turkey at house 1, sides at house 2, and finally deserts at house 3. You may have to divide it up differently based on the number of houses you have but that is a quick easy fix that everyone can try.
One way to work of that Thanksgiving weight is to hit the gym, of course. Lifting weights, running, or even just walking can help a person feel less bloated and better about the food baby that they just obtained. The way I fix this problem is to go Black Friday shopping after my multiple dinner's on Thanksgiving. I walk countless hours at both of the malls (Coralridge and Lindale) to find the best deals around and as much as it hurts my feet, I know it is helping the extra weight I ate that day to come off.
Whether you go to the gym, or just use your shopping skills to stay fit, it is essential to do something of activity if you don't want to feel disgusting after that big Thanksgiving meal or meals. Make sure to take my advice through the holiday season so you don't let yourself go even through the tempting holiday cookies and treats.
So think back to Thanksgiving real quick. All the friends and family that you may not have seen in a while and most importantly, the food. When one imagines Thanksgiving dinner, a huge table comes to mind with a huge golden brown turkey in the middle surrounded by sides such as cranberries, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green bean casserole, rolls and butter, and an assortment of desserts. But what one does not usually think about before digging in to feast is the calorie count of this one meal. Although it is only once a year, the dinner usually has Americans feeling bloated and tired.
Then there is also the problem of multiple meals since people tend to have larger families. A person feels obligated to eat at every place they visit on the holiday as it kind of shows respect for the host. This problem is an easy fix because there are so many things you can do to avoid the problem of over eating due to multiple Thanksgivings. One solution is to eat parts of the meal at each house such as turkey at house 1, sides at house 2, and finally deserts at house 3. You may have to divide it up differently based on the number of houses you have but that is a quick easy fix that everyone can try.
One way to work of that Thanksgiving weight is to hit the gym, of course. Lifting weights, running, or even just walking can help a person feel less bloated and better about the food baby that they just obtained. The way I fix this problem is to go Black Friday shopping after my multiple dinner's on Thanksgiving. I walk countless hours at both of the malls (Coralridge and Lindale) to find the best deals around and as much as it hurts my feet, I know it is helping the extra weight I ate that day to come off.
Whether you go to the gym, or just use your shopping skills to stay fit, it is essential to do something of activity if you don't want to feel disgusting after that big Thanksgiving meal or meals. Make sure to take my advice through the holiday season so you don't let yourself go even through the tempting holiday cookies and treats.
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