Got the Rainy Day Blues?

It's been raining all day here in New York City. Don't let the rain get you down and stop you from having some fun.

Here are some activities you can do indoors to keep from getting bored:

• Move your body. Dance to Beyonce's video or turn on some music from your ipod or TV and dance!

• Surf the net. This is the perfect time to research colleges, summer jobs or get more info on a school project that's due in a few weeks.

• Give yourself a manicure or pedicure.  Pick some fun colors from your local drug store or dollar store. Get some nail care tips on our blog.

• Take a class at a gym or rec center. There are many great ways to get pumped up with a high-intensity class like spinning or relax through yoga.

• Experiment with fashion. Look in your closet, your sister's or mother's and see how you can reinvent your style for a job interview or your BFF's birthday party. You'll have more time to play with clothes, and not when you're rushing out the door for school.

• Watch a movie. Pick up some popcorn or your favorite snack and create a movie experience at home. Check out a free movie at your local library or download a movie from Netflix.

Hope this helps to make your day more sunny:)

Jen

Let's Move, Get in Shape for the Summer!

Hey,

Spring is here and it's a great time to get in shape for the summer. I know your question is, "How do I get motivated? I think one of the the best ways to workout is to find something that you love, so you it doesn't feel like work.

Treadmills may not be fun for you, so find something else that you like to do. I practiced taekwondo for over five years and later earned my black belt, because it was fun and I like a challenging workout. Recently, I've been doing spinning classes, which is a class where you do different speeds and bike positions on a stationary bike.  Check out your local YMCA or gym for classes like Zumba, belly dancing, hip-hop dance and African dance.

There are small steps that you can take, too, and you don't even realize that you're trimming your waistline. Instead of taking the train one or two stops, walk to the next one and take the stairs up a few flights and skip the elevator. If you love practicing dance routines from music videos, try the YouTube video below for a great workout and invite your friends, too. It's from our First Lady, Michelle Obama's  "Let's Move" campaign to help fight childhood obesity.

Let's Move video with Beyonce song


Have fun!

Jen