After a pretty intense workout, your body is calling for nutrients, and in order to properly build muscle and lose fat you must consume two key components immediately following your workout: protein and carbohydrates! Some people, especially women who want to lose a few pounds, fail to eat anything after they finish working out–huge mistake! It’s [...]
Author Archives: Arlena Cordero
Hey Everyone!
Basic facts: I attend the greatest school in the nation, The University of Texas at Austin! I’m a pretty outgoing person, I live life with no regrets, and I tend to seize every opportunity I get. I love to travel, meet new people, cook, and dance my nights away!
SXSW Interactive Festival 2012: New mobile apps make a breakthrough.
March 21, 2012 – 4:42 am
Rain and thunder covered Texas skies on Friday morning, the startup of Austin’s South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival. But a few showers was not going to keep the thousands of techies from lining up outside the convention center to take a first sneak-peek at the next big thing in tech savvy world. According to [...]
“Super Tuesday” results are not so super for Romney.
March 9, 2012 – 5:49 am
Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor delivered an expected win on Super Tuesday, winning 6 out of 10 states, including Ohio. Romney’s other two rivals earned enough victories to “keep the GOP presidential primary race in flux.” The numbers show a comfortable lead for front-runner Romney, who now leads with 415 delegates. Runner-up Santorum has 175 delegates, and [...]
Whitney Houston: Dead at 48
February 13, 2012 – 12:40 am
The aftermath of the tragic death of American singer Whitney Houston, 48, has stunned us all. The cause of Whitney’s death still remains unknown, but according to TMZ she is scheduled for an autopsy today. Whitney Houston was found dead in the bathroom of a Beverly Hills hotel room, sources add, she could have possibly fallen [...]
Super Bowl: Healthy food tips
February 5, 2012 – 8:24 pm
It’s that anticipated time of the year again… Super Bowl Sunday! As a huge Patriots fan, I am definitely looking forward to this intense rematch. Yes I’m a Brady lover… what crazy woman wouldn’t be? Let’s face it (non-Patriot fans), Brady’s on a steam roll and hungry for revenge. Speaking of which, what are you cooking up for your [...]
Protein Pancakes
January 23, 2012 – 4:56 pm
A power breakfast filled with protein is key to keeping your body fueled with energy throughout the day. This delicious protein pancake recipe will show you that you don’t have to sacrifice morning syrup cravings with tasteless breakfast alternatives. Ingredients: 1/2 cup oat flour (you can also make your own by grinding Quaker oats in the blender [...]
Holiday Healthy
December 16, 2011 – 2:50 am
“Tis the season to be fatty… fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!” Holidays are used as an excuse to justify your actions at the dinner table when you decide to stuff your face with every side dish, not only once, but twice! Well Merry Makeover to ya! Come January when your running non-stop on the treadmill trying to shred those eight present [...]
How to keep the pounds off during the Holidays.
November 17, 2011 – 6:49 pm
Holiday Season is just right around the corner and people are looking forward to grandma’s homemade green bean casserole and dinner rolls. Not to mention the tasty snacks and creamy pies in between brunch and late night dinner. With Thanksgiving kicking off next week, most people will be gobbling up more than just roasted turkey. During the holidays an [...]
Rapper Heavy D passes away
November 9, 2011 – 6:21 pm
Dwight Arrington Myers, known as Heavy D, was pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon at Ceders-Sinai Medical center shortly after being admitted into the emergency room, he was 44. The cause of death is still unknown, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s operations chief Craig Harvey. Rapper Heavy D was found unconscious on the walkway of his Beverly [...]
