MY GRANDMA

My Grandma is not doing to well, she is in the hospital...so please keep my family in your prayers.Thanks!

Operation Healthy Body

2 Days after Boot Camp and my body still hurts from push-ups! We had a "wise guy" in our class that caused us to do extra work because of his sarcastic remarks. Can you imagine doing 20 extra push-ups becuase of something someone else said???!!!!!

I still say the ladies @ True Control Fitness are providing a great service; however, I may have to stick to the cardio class (it's a little more my speed).

JAD

Get 'Em Girl of the Week: Bettina Lee

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With hard work and perseverance, Bettina Lee strives to get there

Bettina Lee has continually cultivated her success in agency, corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. She now shares her professional talents between Event Management and Public Relations as the lead of Tinalee Media & Events (TME), an independent full-service Public Relations and Special Events boutique Agency.

As Chief Executive of Tinalee Media & Events, Inc., Bettina ensures that success is acquired through clever media relations and pristine event execution. This mantra has secured TME with high profile clients such as noted author, inspirational speaker and P.R. maven, Terrie Williams and highly celebrated and esteemed magazine editor and author Amy DuBois Barnett. Further clients also include the marketing and branding company Recycling Inspiration, rising apparel brand Beeing and recording artist Amos Winbush.

In 2004, Ms. Lee recognized a need among women to network and have a support group. She soon found other women who shared the same objective, thus prompting her to found Girlfriends Get-Together (GGT). GGT provides an opportunity for young, upwardly mobile women of all ethnicities and demographics to step outside of their box and meet new ‘girlfriends’ through upliftment, networking, laughter and bonding in a social setting. Bettina further developed the progressive social networking concept to include men and has concurrently organized a monthly professional mixing affair which is recognized as The Collective.

Bettina has garnered her experience as the Public Relations and Special Events Coordinator of the Phipps House Group; the largest non-profit developer of affordable housing in New York City. There she oversaw all the media needs and assisted with fundraising opportunities for the company. She also developed the Henry’s Friends Young Professional Committee, which was designed to bring a younger donor base to the organization. Bettina’s professional dexterity progressed as the high-level executive’s Travel and Conference Coordinator during her prior appointment at the financial services software developer, i-Deal LLC. She also performed as an Intern for the very competitive and highly visible Lizzie Grubman Public Relations Agency in New York City.

Bettina Lee acquired her Bachelor’s of Science in Spanish from the University of Pittsburgh in 2001 and subsequently earned a Professional Certificate in Public Relations from New York University in 2006. Moreover, she is the First Vice President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s New York Alumnae Chapter.

Check out Ms. Lee at her website www.girlfriendsgettogether.net and tell her The Get 'Em Girls sent you!

OPERATION HEALTHYBODY:Bootcamp Day2

Lonelyyyyyyyyyy I am so lonelyyyyyyyy, I have nobodyyyyyyyyyy....Day 2 of Boot camp was tough I didn't have my girls to hold me down, but I got up and was on time. However, it was so cold outside that the lock to the gym door was frozen. Therefore, Drill Instructor Dennis started warming us up outside. It was 19 degrees outside and my simple butt only had on a windbreaker jacket over my hoodie and no gloves. Thank God I brought my scarf out! We never did make it inside so class was cut short about 30minutes. We did get a work out and when I got home, I went to my gym and worked out on the elliptical and did some abs work. I am so proud of myself! Tomorrow is my day off from class, but I plan to still get up early and workout...providing I don't stay out too late at Spotlight Live seeing Lil Mo perform.
Shakara aka Lone Ranger

Operation Healthy Body: Day 1 (Jeniece's Version)

Ok, so today was the first day of Bootcamp and I must tell you...it was grueling! I was not prepared for what was about to take place. Now, mind you I was forewarned prior to going but for some strange reason I didn't think it would be that bad. So we get there on time (5:00 a.m .on the dot) and I'm thinking great...wrong! As soon as I walked in I knew we were going to have problems. Lisa calls out the fact that I have gum in my mouth (I'm thinking damn, I just rolled out of bed, my breath may be a little tart...give me a break) but she wasn't just like "spit out the gum" homegirl was like..."Get rid of the gum...you're chewing like a cow..." *record scratch* Who in the Richard Simmons is this chick talking to? I'm not one of those super-sensitive big girls, but damn if you gone call me a cow after I've dragged my ass up in there at 5:00 a.m....sh*t feed me first!

Next, let the Patriot Games begin. Call me foolish, but I thought the boot camp reference was just to the type of exercises that were going to be taking place. I didn't know they were going Full Metal Jacket style...I felt like Private Pyle up in that joint! Between rolling on the floor like beached whales and the push ups for forgetting to call them Ma'am Jeniece (and Joan) have gone AWOL! You can find me at the track at Riverbank State Park or NYSC (and Joan at Lucille Roberts)...hell after that I might give Bikram Yoga another try!

Shakara aka Private Joker, good luck...the Get 'Em Girls will be rooting for you! And to the ladies of True Control Fitness...keep it up, for the folks who are disciplined for that type of regimen, this IS the program for you (if you have an inner-Beyonce, this is just the class to bring it out)

OPERATION HEALTHYBODY:Bootcamp Day1

Today started our first day of boot camp. Surprisingly we all showed up on time. I am not going to say I enjoyed the 1 1/2 hr class, however I made it through. Getting up at 5am was kind of tough. The toughest part for me was remembering to address our instructors as "yes ma’am" or "yes Drill Instructor." They also took our measurements (which I will not be revealing ...lol). I know we were instructed that we may need to purchase knee pads...so I will definitely be purchasing some this weekend. The knee pads will be used long after class, because when I get my body tight I can re-in act my favorite Janet Jackson video "Pleasure Principal"...lol. After tons of drills, push ups, sit-ups and yes ma’ams class was over and I was proud of the girls and myself. However, Jeniece and Joan decided this was the first and last day of boot camp. Of course I was livid, because they always come up with these bright ideas and then drop out (Bikram Yoga). I fussed at them for a while, but they stood their grounds....so I guess I will just be the Lone Ranger from now on. Beyonce had to leave Kelly and Michelle eventually..lmao

Shakara aka Lone Ranger

Operation Healthy Body

Week 2

This week has been a bit of a challenge especially since I stayed up late Sunday night watching the Superbowl; I had a major problem when it was time for me to get up and head to the gym Monday morning. Now its Jeniece’s turn…she’s sick and hasn’t been able to work out therefore Shakara and I have been enduring the arduous workouts. I must say although it’s A LOT of work I feel great!

JD