Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Tight Curves workout

My sister sent me this workout. I took a look at it and figure what the heck! So the first day I tried it I was learning what each workout was. I didn't know what a lot of work outs were, so I was googling them as I went through them. I only did one rep, and only some of the workout. The next day the bottom half of my body was sore!
Today I tried to make it through the whole workout, doing 3 reps of each. I did most of it. I didn't do it without resting in between. I knew I couldn't handle that. I did modify because I don't have an exercise bike. I did my treadmill. 1 rep only. 4 minutes moderate, 11 inure strong.
My body is going to be screaming later. I surely can't stay up late tonight. But I really do like this workout! Lol!

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Podcasts for Professions Settings? YES!


What are some ways podcasts can be used in professional settings? Why/when would podcasting be the appropriate new media tool to communicate the information? Discuss ways podcasts can establish credibility in the workplace.

Podcasting is a great tool for a business to talk about their product or service in detail in a short video or audio. Sometimes it may be easier for people to understand something if they can see or hear it. If a business is using a podcast in a video form it can allow potential customers to actually see what the business is selling. Videos are more visually appealing and will pique the interest of people more so than just a blog post.


Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoFindMyInnerSkinny/posts/1494613010753381

A great HOW-TO PODCAST site

The site I chose is titles "How to conduct a quality podcast interview in 7 steps by Yaro Starak.
http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/6837/how-to-conduct-a-quality-podcast-interview-in-7-steps/


I thought this site gave great advice on communication in a successful podcast. It discussed creating a podcast from beginning to end, including the equipment needed to conduct a podcast and how to focus on the Audience and their needs. The tips were great for helping someone build a successful podcast.

https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoFindMyInnerSkinny/posts/1494615130753169

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Unit 7 Assignment: Podcast for Journey to My Inner Skinny


Podcast for Journey to My Inner Skinny

Hello everyone and Welcome to Journey to My Inner Skinny.  I am your host, Kay, and today I be talking to you about the reason I began my journey and about one of the apps I am using to help me track and achieve my goals. 

For those of you who know me, you know me as a highly confident girl who has never had a problem with seeing beauty in herself.  Some call it conceitedness.  EH!  Either way, I have never had a problem with loving myself.  I still love myself and know my beauty, but recently the weight gain I see when I look at myself in the mirror, and the fact that my clothes are screaming for some relief, has me a little, well, uncomfortable with the girl I am now. 

So my journey began when I knew I didn’t want to be the fat friend in the crowd and I was tired of feeling like I didn’t want people to see me the way that I am.  My journey began when I realized that my stretchy gym clothes were the only clothes I wanted to put on every day.

So a trip to a wellness center where I could find out my BMI, and get a nutrition guide and also a fitness guide laid out for me is what has been helping.  Learning to set my goals and eat the right way to achieve weight loss has helped me a lot.  Counting calories, something I said I would never do, has been a very important part of everything.  I couldn’t do it on my own, so when I was introduced to an app that could help me do this, I was all in.  MyFitnessPal is a great app that helps me keep track of the things I am putting into my mouth all day.  There are foods preprogramed in the app for people like me who are clueless and don’t have the time or patience to weigh everything.  You can scan the labels of the things you’re eating and even find a restaurant’s menu items and log calories when you are eating out.  I can log my workouts, and keep in touch with friends who are using the app for support.  I have really liked using this app so far and I encourage anyone who is trying to lose weight to use it.

So far, my journey has been slow, but I am finding a happier Kay and a much more energized Kay.  So something has to working, right?  That my time.  Thanks you for listening to Journey to My Inner Skinny.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Unit 5 Assignment: Building a Blog


A blog is an online journal or diary written by a person or a group of people to log or document and share with readers (Kaplan Glossary, 2014).  It is a reflection of the personality of the author or the point or interest the author is trying to communicate.

            Starting with the blog design, a blog has to grab the interest of the reader.  The design should reflect the theme.  The design should be easy for readers to read and easy to follow.  The font shouldn’t be small and bunched up and the page should be cluttered.  A blog’s content should relate to the theme.  Pictures and graphics are appealing to readers but should be used smartly and in moderation.  Logos and catchy titles blog are the first things a reader sees and can help a reader determine whether they are interested in the blog or not.

            Adding your personal touch to a blog is how to get readers to connect.  When readers can connect with the author they feel like they are more than just readers but have a personal connection.  Having a connection with readers could keep them coming back.  A personal touch could be photos of the author and family, or using humor and sarcasm to display the author’s personality.  A blog for a company has to reflect the personality or image of the company.  A blog shouldn’t feel as if it is written by a robot, but by a real person and personal touches give the blog a personal voice. 

            Blogging is more than just writing something for someone to read but creating an ambiance with content geared towards a particular interest and audience.  A blog is visual and starts with what the readers sees in the design and the connection a person gets with the content and the author.  Blogs are an experience to the reader and the experience needs to be presented right to keep the readers coming back for more.