Dark skin is beautiful.

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“I try to put as many FIT MODELS of color on my tumblr as possible. I like ALL colors but I feel like there are sooooo few that are of ethnic descent..especially women. I see my other followers (and people I follow) pages and its a rare occassion that I see a fit woman of color. I want to make it a mini-personal mission to find as many as I can. If any of my followers would like to send me pictures (fit only),that would be helpful as well! Thanx!”

justwanttobehealthyandfit: Doing jump rope for 2-5 minutes a day could: Improve your stamina, flexibility, co-ordination, balance, rhythm and symmetry. It builds up and tones your thighs, calves, hips and booty! It also increases levels of calcium, preventing osteoporosis! Skipping burns about 200 calories in just fifteen minutes! Love it!
strengthfromstruggle: I’m buying these this week! As a CMT (Certified Massage Therapist) I can’t afford rough and callous hands its important for me to keep them smooth and heavy weights do a nice bit of tearing of the skin. Perfect for lat pulldowns, shrugs, pull-ups, low rows and other back and shoulder exercises, the Schiek 1200 power lifting hooks combine a rugged steel hook with a deluxe neoprene wrist support. A slip-resistant coating, outside strap and durable buckle ensure a secure grip. Power Lifting Hooks Features Durable steel construction 2.5-in wide with slip-resistant coating Wrist supports are made with 1/4-in thick and 2.5-in wide neoprene 2-in outside strap and durable buckle ensure a secure grip Made in USA
muffintop-less: RUNNERS BEWARE by Bonnie Pfeister “When I think of runners I think of fit people. I picture thin peeps jogging it out every day, lookin’ and feeling good – but that is not always the case. Many runners may be doing their body (and physique) more harm than good.  Although I am a runner and love the benefits of it, there can be some negative side effects if that’s all you do. #1 You Can Get Skinny Fat. We’ve all seen it. A person is slim, but not fit. They jiggle in the middle, their butt sags, their thighs flab, but they wear a size 4. If you aren’t preserving muscle with resistance training and getting enough protein (I take 100-125gms a day) you could lose valuable muscle that gives you the fit and firm shape you want.  #2 Your Metabolism Can Slow Down.Our metabolism is primarily based on our muscle mass. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest (Basal Metabolic Rate). For instance, most of our female clients burn between 1200-1300 calories at rest (Mine is BMR is 1500). I’m not muscle-bound by all means, but I do have more lean mass so I do burn more calories than I did without muscle. I am a runner, but I also do hit the weights HARD – and as you can see (that’s me on the right), my legs don’t look like a bodybuilder. Note:Resistance training is any exercise that uses resistance (weight) like weights, bands, kettlebells and power yoga or bootcamp (using your own body weight).  #3 You May Have More Cellulite. Name that butt. This celebrity is the beautiful Sharon Stone! However, she’s a victim of cellulite too.  The truth is, you may not have MORE fat, but you could likely SEE more fat. Why? Because without the plump, tone muscle behind the fat, the pockets of fat have no support and are more noticeable.Young runners may still enjoy the benefit of looking fit because they still have natural muscle tone, but  as you age you lose muscle, unless you are purposely maintaining it. It’s also common in people who lose a lot of weight, because they often lose muscle with the fat. The best way to get rid of fat is with diet and cardio, but the best way to fight visible cellulite is by shaping up the legs with weights. A combination of the two is ideal. #4 You Could Break Your Body. Running is affordable, so some people replace the gym with running – thinking they will get the same results. Not so. It’s understandable why people would think they could keep in shape by running alone. Like I said, I LOVE running and value it, but too much of anything can be a bad thing. When we lift weights we tear down certain body parts at a time. We work on legs one day or upper body the next, giving our body a chance to rest in between. However, runners may run every day, continually beating the body up with little rest. This is why some of our fiters, who turned into runners, are getting injured. Most of them mainly run now because now they CAN run, when it used to not even be an option before. However, their body can’t take the constant beating and eventually it starts screaming at them.” - Bonnie Pfeister
thedailywhat: CISPA Update of the Day: CISPA, the Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act that passed the House in April, likely is headed for a Senate vote in early June. To drum up opposition to the legislation, which would create “a ‘cybersecurity’ exemption to all existing laws,” Fight for the Future, Democrats.com, The Liberty Coalition, and the Entertainment Consumers Association have created a new website called Privacy Is Awesome. The site outlines the top five ways to help defeat CISPA: Call your senators and tell them to oppose the Lieberman-Collins bill (CISPA), and ask for a constituent meeting during the Memorial Day recess to help change their mind. Email senators offices about CISPA, expressing your opposition. Keep calling senators until they plan a constituent meeting. Donate to anti-CISPA organizers — the same teams that helped defeat SOPA/PIPA. Share your opposition online — Facebook, Twitter, etc. Meanwhile, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is spearheading opposition to the legislation, concluding a recent Senate floor speech with: I believe these bills will encourage the development of a cyber security industry that profits from fear and whose currency is Americans private data. These bills create a Cyber Industrial Complex that has an interest in preserving the problem to which it is the solution. Watch the full video here. It’s terrific. [death+taxes}
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For those interested. Here’s an update. It’s Friday I intend on digging in your pockets. Not too deep though. Only one dollar.

I collaborated with DuttyPrude recently. On May 4th “Common Crimes” was released digitally. It has my vocals on it… I dare you to guess who’s voice is sampled on the record though. I’ll give you a prize if you can. It’s everywhere of course. If you want to download your copy and be sure that we get the lion’s share of the funds for this single (minus the paypal fee), don’t hessitate to hit the Bandcamp link here:http://duttyprude.bandcamp.com/releases yeah and feel free to check out the other tunes available as well… Of course if Bandcamp ain’t yah thing it’s on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/album/id524279548

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