Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Applebees waitress

Everyone has heard the story of the Applebee's waitress who went to $30K  / month in 8 months.
Watch this video and share it with people so they know they also have the potential to make dreams come true.
Wonderful story.
sidenote:  The girl on the right and the girl on the left both make over $1 Million / year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can do it!  Visalus is where it is at. Contact me to start 307-286-1908  smallblessings@bresnan.net or http://wyophotographer.bodybyvi.com/

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Blake Mallen 90 Day Challenge Jiu Jitsu

Our own Co-founder ,Blake Mallen walks the talk.  You should really enjoy thiese clips.
The Challenge has been made.  MMA Jiu Jitsu tournament in 90 days. For more infomation about Body By VI email me at smallblessings@bresnan.net or visit my site http://wyophotographer.bodybyvi.com/






Monday, May 21, 2012

Hughes Family

I enjoyed this family shoot. Wyatt would smile so big once he saw my light meter light on my camera. It made it so easy to take the photos. Kevin was so much taller than the rest of the family he had to sit the whole time. Thank you Kevin and Sara for letting me take your family portraits.







Sunday, May 20, 2012

Jacey

She was so fun to take pictures of. She is a natural model. Every time the camera would click she would move into a different pose.





Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Blueberry Super Power


(NaturalNews) Foods that have an incredible array of health benefits that go well beyond just their nutrient value are considered Superfoods. These foods are typically loaded with a combination of critical fatty acids, anti-oxidant phytonutrients and essential amino acids. Blueberries contain an extraordinary amount of unique phytonutrients and impressive anti-oxidant scores that make them a superfood.

Blueberries are a native plant to North America. They grow in shrubs that can be anywhere from 8-10 inches tall or up to 5-6 feet tall. Maine is considered the largest low bush blueberry producing country. Michigan produces the most high bush growing blueberries.

This summer super-food is loaded with antioxidant phytonutrients called anthocyanidins. These nutrients powerfully neutralize free radical damage to the collagen matrix of cells and tissues. In addition, anthocyanins have been shown to improve capillary integrity and enhance the effects of Vitamin C.

Blueberries boost brain function

The anti-oxidant power of blueberries has been shown to be particularly useful in stabilizing brain function and protecting the neural tissue from oxidative stress. Studies have shown improvements in memory and learning while reducing symptoms of depression.

The riper the berries the more anti-oxidant power they contain. To assess the ripeness of the berries look at the color. Riper berries are a darker blue. Blueberry season is mid-late summer, June - August. Most frozen berries are picked at maximal ripeness and frozen.

Blueberries also contain other major phytonutrients including pterostilbene, resveratrol, flavonols and tannins. All of these have been shown to inhibit the development of cancer cell growth.

Blueberries are necessary to purchase organic due to the high amount of petrochemical pesticides that are used on the non-organic varieties. In June of 2011, the Environmental Working Group labeled non-organic blueberries as a significant concern. Blueberries grown in the US were the 10th most pesticide laden out of 53 fruits and vegetables tested. They have made the list of "Dirty Dozen" with this finding.

The term "wild" is considered a marketing term that producers of low bush blueberries have used to help sell their blueberries. Wild blueberries may or may not be organic. One should always check labeling and certifications.

Frozen blueberries are fantastic in shakes and smoothies. Blueberry seeds are significantly smaller than that of other berries such as strawberries, raspberries.

One of my favorite shakes is blueberry pie.
8 oz. Almond Milk
2 Scoops Vi-Shape shake mix
1 cup frozen blueberries
2 Tbsp of Graham Crackers
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
6 ice cubes
Blend well in blender


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Monday, May 7, 2012

6 Ways to Make Exercise a Priority

6 Ways to Make Exercise a Priority

Exercise shouldn't feel like a chore or something that has to be checked off your to do list. It should be a priority and an activity that fits into your daily routine, just like brushing your teeth or taking out the trash. However, kick-starting your workout regimen can be a challenge because there will always be some excuse or activity that gets in the way of taking care of yourself.

Whether you're busy with carpool or working a 10-hour day, making exercise a priority is something that's beneficial to you and your own body. There are countless times when we say we're going to take up the latest bootcamp class or head out for a 3-mile run around the neighborhood. However most people don't actually do it.

It's easy to get distracted and even easier to give up if we're not seeing results as fast as we would like. The thrill of starting something new and challenging can dissipate over time if you don't stick with your plan.

If your mind is strong, then your body will follow. Don't let excuses and the afternoon munchies stand in your way of that body you've always dreamed of.

Here are six ways to make exercise a priority.

Start Slow

We're all guilty of throwing ourselves into some new fad workout; but then finding ourselves bored and itching for something new, again and again. It's important to start slow with something that you know you like to do, such as running or even walking.

If you have free time in the afternoon, head out for a nice jog or a brisk walk with a friend. Make your physical activity a time to have good conversation. This can help entice you to continue with your routine because you won't view it as something you have to do, but rather something you want to do. Working out with a friend will be something that you look forward to and who knows, maybe you'll push each other to train for a local 10K or even a half-marathon.

Reasonable Goals

Going from zero to 60 is never a solid way to start a new routine, mainly because you'll burn yourself out quite fast. It's important to set realistic and reasonable goals that you know you can accomplish. For example, "I will wake up every morning at 5 a.m. and run 2-miles" is most likely not a practical task for anyone; and you don't want to feel guilty for not meeting your goal. A reasonable goal in sight is the way to go and you're sure to not be disappointed.

Designate Certain Days and Times

Plan to exercise at a certain time each day so it becomes a part of your schedule. If you know at two pm you have your favorite Pilates class, or made plans to meet a friend for an afternoon jog, stick with it. Planning your workouts ahead of time allows you to have something to look forward to and, like stated above; having a reasonable goal is essential in accomplishing them.

If you don't set up some sort of plan, it's easy to back down and procrastinate. But who wants to back down on their health? Schedule your activity by putting it in your phone, writing it on your fridge or even having a friend bombard you with annoying text messages until you get yourself going. You'll feel refreshed, invigorated and happy that you chose to dedicate an hour to yourself and health.

Doing a steady 45 minutes on the elliptical can get boring, so it's OK to change up your routine every few weeks to keep your workouts interesting. You don't want to hit a fitness plateau and then give up all together.
Enroll in a Zumba dance class, lift heavier weights and alternate between a light jog and sprints for your treadmill routine. Also, don't be afraid to take your workout outside of the gym. Mother nature offers more than enough resources for you to use in order to get a butt-kicking workout. Why not hike your local mountains, ride your bike around the park, run on the beach and take a tennis lesson at the local courts. If you keep your workouts exciting, you'll probably never want to stop.

Reward Yourself

Rewarding yourself is a great incentive to work out even harder, especially since it's very easy to lose sight of your ultimate goal, and let's face it, we all lack motivation at some point. Reward yourself for reaching a certain goal by getting a massage or purchase those new Nike shoes you've been dying to have. Little gifts for yourself can move you to do better and ultimately achieve more.

Never Give Up

No matter the circumstance, never stop running towards what you want to achieve. A healthy lifestyle is forever, not something that happens for a year and then dissipates. If you're taking control of your own body and health, stick with it. It's OK to have an off day and want to be lazy, but it's important to fight through the stress, the long days and busy schedules. Push through your workouts and your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Fight for your right to be fit and fabulous.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Exploring Age


When shooting portraits you should know how the light effects different age and skin types. That is what we were learning about for this assignment. We had to shoot a child, a teen, a middle age, and an elderly. It was interesting to see how the light was on each of there skins. Something I will continue to experiment with, lighting on different skin and age types.







Thursday, May 3, 2012

3/4 men body Shots

I did another male for this shoot. I had to stand on a stool so I can could be as tall as him. He didn't need to be made to look taller.











Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Flowers- April 2012

 Here are some flowers that we have starting to bloom and in our green house at the park. We are slow starting this year.We got some new adapters to use instead of macro lens. The second image is of the center of a Tulip and the last is of one of my favorite flowers, a Bird of Paradise. 


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Men

I went outside my box and did a photo shoot with a man. It was a little different but I had fun doing. He was a great model. He made it fun. I laughed so hard my gut hurt.