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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Hit By a Fucking Firetruck

I met an ex New York City Dancer at the gym two days ago who was hit by a fire truck and lost her memory. No I am not making this up. She suffered from what as known as a Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI. Brain injuries are unlike any other injury of the body. You can't just have a physical therapist stretch your brain out and regain memories, it doesn’t work like that.

She had to wear a neck brace for months and was sleeping for 18 hours a day. Needless to say her dance career was fucking over. Her husband divorced her and friends started to slip away. I mean think about it. As much as your friends want to be there for you, could you really be friends with someone who completely forgot who you are?

She went on for months like this, feeling miserable and forgeting the things she said and did seconds after she said and did them. 

Sleeping and wallowing were getting old so she decided to do something she never did before- workout. She asked her close family members and people who were actaully still talking to her to take her to the gym, but nobody wanted to because they were scared, so finally she ended up taking herself. 


Within 10 minutes on the elliptical she said she could feel her endorphins flowing like never before. She then knew that exercise was going to be key in getting her life back together.

Long story short homegirl kept going to the gym and getting better, regaining her memory, collecting her social life, and looking good too.  No pill, no diet (although she eats incredibly healthy), no therapy can give her what exercise gave this woman; her life back.

She went on the get her Masters and PhD at Columbia University and works out 3-4 times a week. 

This bitch got hit by a firetruck and still goes to the gym- what’s your excuse?



XoXo 
-AminaZena

Monday, February 20, 2012

What is Wellness?


What is Wellness?

Eat right and exercise. Hearing that shit gets old, mainly because it’s vauge, overplayed and doesn’t really define wellness. At least not to me. 

Wellness is about the overall quality of your life, and large part of it has to do with taking care of your physical self. If you can’t use your body to do basic things, if you’re fat as hell, always tired, feel like shit, have a chronic injury, if you have an eatinig disorder or are an unhealthy slob in general how can you expect to enjoy all of the wonderful things life has to offer?

Pretty much everything in life is better when you’re at the top of your physical game. Your sex life, you can get away with occasionally eating junk food and drinking alcohol b/c you have a faster metabolism, you’ll look better in your clothes, you’ll look better at the beach, you’ll feel more confident, you’ll do better at work and have more energy. 

People who complain that eating right and working out is hard annoy the fuck out of me. The last time I checked NOTHING worth having comes easy.

Wellness is about thriving, not just living and scraping by and living some boring miserable life. I don’t know about you but I actually intend to make the most out of my life and not just post generic facebook updates about it. 

I love money, but health is truly the greatest wealth. And if you don’t get that, have fun being fat and getting cancer. 


XoXo
-AminaZena

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Top Ten Reasons Your Ass Needs to Workout


10. Sleep! You sleep better after a workout. I mean who doesn’t wanna  be better at staying in an unconscious comatose state?

9. You’ll feel better, literally. When you workout your body releases endorphins into the bloodstream, making you feel happy. The feeling can be addicting, but why not get addicted to exercise, it’s better for you than smoking crack.

8.You’ll be able to do things. Climbing stairs, lifting heavy boxes, carrying groceries. You’ll be better at all the mundane shit in your life, who wouldn’t want that? It’s the little things people. 

7. You’ll live longer. Do I really need to discuss this one with you? Hopefully the thought of living longer is a good thing to you, if not please seek counseling. 

6. It’s something to do. If you don’t have a hobby or suck at everything else besides school or work it’s a great way to add some sort of meaning to your life. And because there’s so many different ways to workout and fun activities that require being in shape you’ll always have something new to try. 

5. You can show off. Competition is human nature, it’s the reason the world runs the way it does. Who doesn’t like to do be able to do something someone else can’t and brag about it?  And who doesn’t want to be better than someone who can do something you can’t. Just don't over do it....douche bag.

4. Better love life. The better you look the easier your love life will be. Actually, that’s probably not true, but you will most likely get hit on more thus having more options and better prospects. Maybe.

3. Clothes! In the words of Kim Kardashian from the Fit in your Jeans by Friday workout DVD series “Fashion demands a hot body!” The bitch is right, clothes look better on people who are in shape. Imagine putting on your pants sans muffin top, or wearing a tank top without having to worry about back fat; Ti’s a glorious thing. 

2.You’ll look better. Knowing you look good is one of the best feelings in the world, people telling you how attractive you are, admiring yourself in the mirror for hours. Everyone is entitled to be conceited once and while, now imagine if you actually had a reason to be.

1. You’ll do better in life! I believe that when you look good you feel good and when you feel good you do good. Working out boosts your confidence and gives you that can-do positive attitude, some people might hate you for it, but trust me more people will love you! I love working out, and hopefully one day you will too if you don't already...fatass. 

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

The Manifesto

I don't know how I found this, but I love it! I gotta say it's much better than the lululemon manifesto Brought to you by holstee.com

Saturday, February 4, 2012

10 Things to do when you’re stressed as hell.


We all have shit that we’re going through, life isn’t going to stop for you so get that through your head right away.

Managing your stress is just as crucial to your body as eating right and exercising.  Being too stressed can lead to excessive weight gain, acne, and tension headaches just to name a few of my symptoms. When you’re mind isn’t right is shows so I always make sure to stay as stress and drama free as possible no matter what my life circumstances may be. 

And although a night of wild partying, binge drinking and eating  an entire pizza to yourself seems like a fun solution to the problem (and sometimes that’s just what you need! ) it’s important to do things that will add to your long term stress management plan and not be destructive to your over all wellbeing. 

10. Work Out. I had to say it, I’m a personal trainer. This one is a complete no brainer, positive and productive way to de-stress. 

9.Pedi/Mani. Nails should never be neglected, and if you’re too broke to go get them done do it yourself. The less ugly you are the less stressed you’ll be.

8.Blast that shit. I’m talking about listening to music, LOUDLY. Turn up your speakers and rock out, fuck the neighbors, it’s therapeutic. Try something upbeat and happy, or something soulful and soothing. Stay away from sad or angry songs that just allow you to sulk like a little bitch. 

7.Dance in the Mirror. This one is completely different from number 8- sometimes it’s best to just sit and listen and other times you gotta get freaky with yourself in the mirror. Work on some of those dance moves so next time you go to the club you won’t be looking like a fool.

6.Call your BFF. That’s what friends are for, vent it all out and gossip the night away. It’s  always good to complain to someone, and once you do you end up realizing your life isn’t as terrible as you think it is.

5.Cook some healthy shit. Google a new recipe you’ve always wanted to try and make it. Stay away from salty and sugary stuff even if you’re craving it- you’ll end up teaching your body to eat like shit in order to manage stress- prepare an exotic salad or a salmon fillet something that isn’t covered in icing

4.Get a Massage. Who doesn’t want a complete stranger rubbing your body up and down with floral scented oils? Especially if you’ve been working out a lot. Your muscles get tense and knotty. Find a spa that’s close to home and book a Swedish or a deep tissue just try not to get too aroused on the table okay?

3.Clean. Do some laundry, unclog the kitchen sink, scrape the soap scum out of the shower, all those nasty little chores you avoid doing. Just get it fucking over with so that you can finally have company at your place again.

2.Do Something! Work on your scrap book. Re-arrange your bedroom. Learn a new language. Try something new. Get started with all the stuff you want to start but keep putting off.  The feeling of accomplishment is a great remedy for being out of your fucking mind.

1.Do Nothing! My absolute favorite stress relief. Throw on your oversized sweats, turn on the TV, flip through one of those horrible gossip magazines, let your mind wander to a place it’s never been before. You gotta stop and enjoy life in the moment, smell the roses or it’ll pass you by and you’ll just end up dying a fatass, stressed out mess. 

I hope you guys found these tips useful, other than masturbating ( I had to go there, lol)  I can’t really think of any better stress relief advice. Comment below and let me know what you do to relive stress! 

XoXo 
-AminaZena