Natural Chula's 30 Day Hair, Fitness and Health Challenge: Butt, Arm and Core workouts

We are getting close to starting out challenge, The most important part is the fitness. The fitness will help your body get shaped and tones, but it also creates great blood circulation, that will help your hair. We will workout two times per day, starting your morning or lunch with a 45 minute workout focusing on toning!  Then we will have an 1 hour workout session with Cuic Suarez strutting your stuff with Latin Cardio. You can implement any cardio workout but you need to get a solid 45 minutes to an hour, of a heart pumping work out. We will work 4 days then rest, reserving Saturday's for group meet-ups that should include morning runs, rock climbing even roller skating, this is where we are working on changing your lifestyle so that after the challenge you will incorporate activities that are fun, to keep you pumped!

First we will start with the best butt and thigh workout around. Every week add 5 reps. Take a look at how we are going to give you a butt to die for.

 Here is the step by step video to help you do each exercise correctly. @ 30 day Butt transformation

Next we will focus on our arms. 

Remember "high reps low weights", this will give you a sleek toned look. If you don't have weights try water bottles. 

Here is the step by step video to help you do each exercise correctly. Sexy Sleek Arms


Then Finally we will focus on the core. Start out with 15 reps, if you want to take it up a "notch" then start at 30 reps, every week add 5 reps. 

Here is a demonstration for some of the exercises go to this link  Ab excercises

Now I hope that you guys are ready for that beach body! The Latin Cardio video will be uploaded by Friday! Cuic Suarez Will be on hand for any questions. Lets Go! 

Join The Challenge @ Natural Chula's 30 day Challenge

Summer Fashion Trends:Shorts and Camisole Ensemble

Well The 30 day Hair, Fitness and Health Challenge starts on Monday and I just can’t help planning all of the wonderful things that I am going to wear for the summer. This year bright colors, will lead the pack in the summer trends, short shorts and camisole’s never get old. 

Take this assemble, perfect for a hot summer day, with a fashion edge that will definitely get you noticed.

Partnering this outfit with a tight bun perfects the look, giving you a fun whimsical presence that will definitely make you number one on every ones list!  This is your look.

To get this bun, pull the air on top of the head and secure it with an "ouchless" band, Tuck the ends under and enjoy your cute protective style!

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Getting in shape during the 30 day challenge with Cuic Suarez

CUIC SUAREZ was born and raised in beautiful Mexico. For over two decades Cuic performed and has taught in all mediums of dance in the most prestigious theatres in Europe, Asia, Central and South America, as well as in the United States and Mexico; with Compania Nacional de Danza, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, Joel Hall Dancers, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, and the Joseph Holmes Chicago Dance Theatre. His unfurling love for dance has been met with international praise. While touring Asia with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, Cuic was invited to perform for the Prime Minister of China during a special performance in his honor.

On stage Cuic has appeared in the musical touring productions of “West Side Story” and “Guys and Dolls”. He served as the choreographer for the production of “BEN-HUR” The Musical, premiering in Orlando, Florida; as well as the spanish version of “Saturday Night Fever” in Mexico City. Currently he stages numerous live musical shows for Disney’s theatrical productions. Using elements of ballet, jazz, lyrical, Latin and modern dance, he has created works for the Orlando Ballet and Ballet Monterrey among other dance companies. In addition, Cuic serves as a guest professor and choreographer throughout different colleges and universities across the United States.

It was his passion for dance and his commitment to fitness and wellness that inspired him to create LatinCARDIO and BodyBallet. Recognized as an authority in the dance and fitness industry, Cuic has been invited to appear as a presenter at international workshops and seminars for dance and wellness throughout several conventions around the world. Some of the leading organizations which have benefited from his work are; Jazz Dance World Congress, Dance in Disney Shoes, SCW Fitness, Star Power Dance, ACE FItness, IDEA Health and Fitness Association, Marriott Int’l, Mannatech, Canyon Ranch Spa and Georgetown University, among others. Cuic has been featured on network television including CNN International, FOX NEWS, TELEVISA, and TELEMUNDO. He is the producer and director of the Latin Dance World Congress which has taken place in the United States as well as Mexico. Cuic holds a B.A. in Theatre and Dance from the Academia de la Danza de Mexico. 
Join us for 30 day of hard work and fun:
 30 Day Hair, Fitness and Health Challenge.

Here is a preview of the classes:
Latin Cardio 

30 Day Hair, Fitness and Health Challenge

As I sat on my couch and got ready for the gym, I didn’t feel very motivated nor excited about my workout, eating habit and over all healthiness. I grabbed a chocolate protein bar and headed out the door and I though,  “I need something to challenge me”. I wanted to get motivated to eat better, feel better and look better. I have always been one to rise to the occasion, so I began to put plans together for a fit  and Health challenge but as I gathered information, I knew that I needed a swift kick in the butt on my hair routine as well. Although I knew, exactly what it was going to take to keep my hair properly moisturized and healthy, Lately, I barely made an attempt to take care of it. Well, I was ready to challenge all of the hair growth remedies as well as the definite instruction on proper moisturizing. 

When I completed the program and talked to my family and friends, they all wanted to join. I though “Maybe we all needed a jump start for summer”, and that is how #naturalchula30days was started.

This challenge will consist of the Dr. Ox 2 week detox meal plan and then transition over to the 2 week High protein meal used by the NPC Bikini Competitors. We will take the weight of then build and tone your body.

We will have a set Hair regimen in place and it is a lot of work.  However,  the key to the 30 days is Moisture and protection. If you have a good routine, you can stick with that just follow the following rules

-Protective style all 30 days.

-Deep Condition once per week (20 min under dryer).

-No heat (except to deep condition on low).

-Massage hair every night for 30 days.

-Protein/Henna/Cherry Lola treatment once in the 30 days.
-Wear satin scarf to bed.

We will implement a fitness plan that will get your body ready for the summer! So who wants to join?

The Challenge starts May 5, 2014 you can join in all of the fun @ Join the #naturalchula30day

Natural Chula’s Rose Water Moisturizing Mist

Rosewater is really a natural moisturizer that can reinstate your hair. Here are some of the benefits:

-Adding rosewater to your last hair rinse will offer soft and shiny hair.

-Nourishing and moisturizing properties recover the quality of hair.

-Treats mild scalp inflammations, and dandruff caused my fungal infections.

-Down to its natural anti-inflammatory and healing properties, rosewater efficiently eliminates mild scalp inflammation.

-A regular rosewater massage promotes blood circulation in the scalp. Improved circulation not only enhances the shine and strength of your tresses but also triggers the hair follicles to produce more robust hair. Rosewater massage is also found to be very helpful in fixing the hair loss issue.

  Natural Chula’s Rose Water Moisturizing Mist

Ingredients and Procedure:
-2 table spoon of rose water
-2 drops of olive oil
-2 drops of sweet almond oil
-1 cups of aloe vera juice
-2 drops of glycerin
-Small spray bottle
Add all items to a spray bottle and Mix them. Make enough for one week.

Spray mist on hair every night.


                                            Make your own Rose Water:
Ingredients:
1 cup of fresh roses or rose petals
Distilled Water


Put 1 cup rose petals in a large pot. Pour in distilled/bottled water, using just enough so the petals are covered. Put the pot on low and heat (do not boil) until the rose petals lose their color. Rose oil will start skimming over the water surface. This takes about 1 hour. Allow the water to cool, then strain water using a fine kitchen strainer, and pour the pure rose water into a spray bottle. Discard the rose petals. This method lasts even longer when oils are added to the water, keep refrigerated.

Why should you Pre-Poo: Pre-Poo Recipe

Why should you pre-poo

A “pre-poo” is  an oil treatment applied to hair, before shampooing or co-washing. Pre-pooing helps keep Moisture in the hair. Curls and waves, kinks and coils are always in need of moisture - and a pre-poo treatments are a sure way  to give them the added, extra moisture when applied. Seasonal stress on hair such as heat, humidity, wind, salt water, etc, can leave curls extra dry. Adding a prepoo treatment to hair helps to restore lost moisture.

Though we all want our hair to be clean, sometimes, “squeaky” clean can be too much. Shampoos and other products can often strip the necessary oils that our curls need for shape, shine and definition -  prepoo treatments help restore those oils and protect hair follicles. Pre-pooing is also good for detangling hair and removing tangles. After a pre-poo treatment you should notice soft, shiny hair. Your hair and scalp will be  have restored moisture. . Making prepoo a part of your regular routine will show great improvements to your hair’s texture and sheen.

Natural Chula’s Pre-Poo recipe

1/2 Cup of Olive Oil

½ Cup of Coconut oils

1/2 cup of Honey I’m Strong by herbal essence

Heat up coconut oil and olive oil in Microwave then let cool. Add conditioner then seal in a container.

Directions
Thirty minutes prior to showering, wet your hands with the mixture and rub it into your scalp and hair from roots to end. Finger Detangle hair. You can also leave it on overnight for a conditioning treatment.

To cut or not to cut.

“I am growing out my hair, so why would I cut it?” those were my thoughts as I worked so hard at growing my hair.  It was such "a thing" when I relaxed to get the ends cut ever 6-8 weeks.  I would watch my hair grow, only to have it snipped right back off by my hairdresser. When I went natural, I followed those same principles. But as I began to read through blogs and forums, I realized that if I didn’t have split ends or damaged hair, then what was the point of clipping my ends, so for three years I just let it grow,  My hair grew long and big, and while I was not really doing much to damage my hair, I had quite a bit of split ends. When I braided my hair the braids were thick at the top and slender at the bottom.  I never was able to wear a “fro”, because my ends were jagged and thin. What is the point of having long hair if it is not healthy? So slowly I began to cut my ends.

 

 My hair was Jagged with uneven hairs 1/13/14.

The first time I took ¼” off. Then the next month, I took 1” off. 

This is the next cut 2/9/14

As I began to see how healthy my hair looked, I shaped my hair, taking a total 2” off.  

 Now when I do my hair I have no small break offs in the sink or in my hands. And I was able to wear my fro and let it blow in the wind!

Only cut your hair when it is needed,  here are some clues that it’s time for a trim.

-when you see hair shedding that is broken off pieces versus full pieces of hair.

-Your braids are thick at the root and thin at the ends

-Your hair will not grow and stays the same length.

-you have uneven jagged edges