Friday, May 28, 2010
Eating Healthy and Working Out on a Budget
Monday, May 17, 2010
"Losing It With Jillian"??
They call Jillian Michaels' style of helping families "tough love", but I call it EXACTLY what they need and what we all need to get focused and change. To be completely honest, I have a REALLY hard time working out and eating right without some type of accountability. That's why I am a huge advocate for taking classes instead of just hopping on an elliptical and working out "until I get tired..." which usually ends up with me stopping earlier than necessary. And, without the help of my husband pushing me to eat well, I will cheat..... A LOT!
Accountability is exactly what Jillian Michaels is! She's a challenger, but also an encourager. She's expects hard work, but also understands pain. She cares about each individual and each family as a whole. Needless to say, I'm excited to see how "The Biggest Loser" star changes these families for the best and what new nutritional and work out ideas she introduces!
Thank you for reading! Post a comment and let me know about your experiences with Jillian Michaels or any other work out star!! And check out "Losing It with Jillian" June 1st at 10 PM on NBC!
~Ariel~
Monday, May 10, 2010
Minerals or Chemicals?
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Thank You for Being a Mom!
My mom and me at my wedding in December of 2007
I am also very appreciative and thankful for the wonderful mom-in-law that the Lord has blessed me with! She has been so welcoming of me into the Tyson family and I truly do feel like a daughter and sister to this precious family. She has also been so supportive of me and makes me feel like I am so special! I have also been so touched by her generosity and genuine love for her family! She has also been a good example for me since her husband is in ministry and we are following the same path. I love you Angie!
At our wedding, with Michael, dad-in-law Mike, and mom-in-law Angie.
Now, it's your turn!! Leave a comment and let me know some of your favorite things about the mom(s) in your life!!
Happy Mother's Day,
Ariel
Saturday, May 8, 2010
An All Natural Diet and Nutrition Program and Simple Arm Exercises that Work!
Hey Friends!
Arm Exercises
When the first verse starts, you should begin lifting both weights to your chest.
Continue this for the first verse of the song. This will work out your shoulders and upper arm muscles.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Wedding in Tennessee and Tonsils Surgery
Monday, April 26, 2010
Fad or Here to Stay?
Hey Friends!! So I made this new discovery a few weeks ago. It's called Zumba and, in my opinion, it's a great workout, but also one that you'll have fun doing. It’s an all dance aerobics "party", which, as far as I have experienced, has a highly energetic instructor who truly cares about helping you have fun while getting in shape.
I discovered it a few weeks ago at the new gym that my husband and I just joined together. To be honest, because of the awesome classes that this gym offers, I have used the gym at least twice as much as him …..SHHH don’t tell him I told you that! We just recently moved to Georgia from Virginia and we were looking to join a new gym and found one within 5 minutes of our house for a great deal. Anyways, I have been going to classes more than ever before and, in just 2 weeks, have already lost 1" from my waist line, a half inch a week.
When you first start a Zumba class, you’ll probably spend the first week or two learning the different dances, but they are easy to learn and there are always new ones being introduced so the whole class is learning a new ones together. My class experience has been one in which all the members are very interactive and really encourage each other. Don’t worry if you think you have two left feet or think you’re too old or too young to do it. In my class, there are girls who are 12 all the way to women who are in their 70s and are addicted to it! There are also many women who, outside of the class, probably couldn’t keep a beat, but, by following the instructor, they finally get a chance to be a great dancer!
To find out more information about what Zumba is or to find a class close to you, stop by http://www.zumba.com and see what all the excitement is about!
Ok now here's the fun part! For those of you who have done Zumba before, please leave your comments in the comments section of this post and let me know what you think of the class! And, while you're at it, become a fan of and subscribe to my blog! ;)
Signing Off,
Ariel
Greetings Blogging World!
Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen of the Blogging World!
My name is Ariel Tyson and this is my first official post as the founder of “The Healthy and Beautiful You” blog! I am thrilled to begin this adventure in hopes that I will be able to make a difference in the life of each person who reads my blog and enable you to truly live your life to the fullest!
To give a little history about me….
I was born in Florida to two loving people I am very blessed to call mom and dad! I then moved to many different places throughout my early years, including Germany, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and now Georgia. I participated in several activities growing up, including dance, theatre, pageants, gymnastics, and a variety of outdoor activities with the neighborhood kids! As you can see, I was very active as a kid, which is similar to most of us who grew up before the invention of…. video games…. :p
As kids, we had easy access to exercise and keeping our bodies in shape….but as we get older, time becomes shorter, exercise opportunities become fewer and eating out becomes more and more convenient…..and this is where…..
….the trouble begins…
As I said earlier, my name is Ariel and I am your typical busy American woman who truly desires a healthy and active life, but has found that it is not very easy, especially with the many food and entertainment choices that are offered to us here in the country that I am proud to call home!
Outside of my healthy eating and exercise pursuit, I also enjoy helping women take care of their skin and hair and choosing and applying their makeup. This blog is meant to be a resource to you by taking you through my every day experiences with these topics, by answering any questions that you may have, and by introducing you to new ideas and products that will help you achieve the most healthy and beautiful you!!!!
Thanks for reading and I hope you have a wonderful night!
Signing Off,
Ariel