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Weekend Playlist: On the Run

By |April 29th, 2010|Weekend Playlist|

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I remember a girl telling me on my 23rd birthday that after 25 it all starts going down hill. I thought she was just being a bitch (obviously because I was 23 and knew EVERYTHING), but unfortunately, she was speaking the truth. Suddenly you pay for that scoop of ice cream and your size 24 skinny jeans start to feel a bit more like sausage wrappers. DUB TEE EFF??

Being a girl who used to be able to house an entire pizza (solo), not go to the gym and never see the effects, this was devastating not to mention confusing. So, instead of bitching about my thunder thighs (which I did do for a while), I forced myself to fall in love with running. I only wish I had always been active so as not to go into shock when this oh so special life change occurred.  I don’t even wanna tell you about the adult acne that awaits you, my little chickadees!

Anyway, now that I’ve come to terms with the fact that I need to do more than walk to Soho House in heels across the cobblestone (which is no easy feat, mind you) to qualify as a workout, I’ve compiled a playlist of some songs that help me get through the sweat and tears (mostly tears) of my workout. Basically, the music is my favorite part of getting buff. I like music to be played loud. This is also probably the reason I still like nightclubs (to be discussed at a later date) and why I used to like driving (which I leave to the cabbies nowadays).

WhyDid’s Workout Plan (which may prove to be more useful than Kanye’s):

  1. Joan Jett– I Love Rock N Roll
  2. Christina Aguilera– Not Myself Tonight
  3. La Roux– Bulletproof
  4. Girlicious (yeah, that’s right, Girlicious)- Stupid Shit
  5. Santigold– Creator
  6. Shwayze– Get U Home
  7. Kings of Leon– My Party
  8. M.I.A.- 10 Dollar
  9. N.E.R.D.– She Wants To Move
  10. Sam Sparro– Black and Gold
  11. Ashlee Simpson– Outta My Head
  12. Lenny Kravitz– Are You Gonna Go My Way
  13. Lloyd Banks– Beamer, Benz, and Bentley
  14. Livvi Franc– Now I’m That Chick
  15. Beastie Boys– Sabotage
  16. Beyonce– Ring the Alarm
  17. Kenna– Out of Control
  18. The White Stripes– Seven Nation Army

While some of my choices may seem a bit obscure/bizarre, I’m not exactly training for the 2012 Olympic Track Team and these songs set a good pace for as fast as my little legs can go. So, until they come up with some miracle cream/pill that just magically disintegrates fat, I will be burning rubber to my own little miracle playlist.

Feel the burn.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Blue is NOT Your Color

By |November 8th, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|

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Even with all the beauty tips and hottest fashion, real beauty comes from within.  That’s why it’s always important to give back.  Instead of buying that new pair of Manolo’s how about donating to a worthwhile cause?  Often times we are feeling so sorry for ourselves we can’t seem to think about anyone else, but the best way to get through your own troubles is to help someone who is less fortunate.  Trust me, it could always be worse. Check out these notable causes and start feeling beautiful from the inside out.

Summit On the Summit

Over one billion people on this planet do not have access to clean water. Something you and I take for granted every single day.  Beyond that, every fifteen seconds, a child dies of a preventable water-related disease.  Join Jessica Biel, Lupe Fiasco, Kenna, Isabel Lucas, Elizabeth Gore, and several others in their fight for clean water by visiting www.summitonthesummit.com and donating to the cause. They will be climbing 19,340 feet to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for clean water.

 

Children’s Cancer Research Fund

The Children’s Cancer Research Fund has raised almost $100 million in funds from high end events and fundraisers since 1980.  This money is used to invest in the research for a cure for childhood cancer. There are several ways you can help including donations, volunteering, and holding your own fundraisers. Visit www.childrenscancer.org to find out how you can make a difference in a child’s life.

American Humane

American Humane has been protecting animals and children since 1877. Through several different programs they have raised not only money, but also awareness about the cruelty daily affecting children and animals. Visit their website (www.americanhumane.org) to learn how you can become a part of the movement to protect our country’s most precious resources.

See, you’re looking better already.

xx,

WhyDid