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New Playlist Time! Little Favours featuring "Two Jackson Climbs!"

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

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Little Favours featuring "Two Jackson Climbs" (50-minute Ride)

 

 

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!

 

Are you looking for a fun playlist that mixes up a little bit of the old & the new and features two “Jackson Climbs?”  Well then you are in luck because the one I present today does just that—you’re welcome!

 

So let’s get started on this one, shall we?

 

• Little Favours: KT Tunstall

I love KT Tunstall and this song was one of the first I learned to play on my electric guitar. Try to ignore its charms (I dare you!)

 

 

 

• If You’re Wondering: Weezer

Just about everything this band writes I love right off the bat including this gem.

 

 

 

 

• Swamp: Talking Heads

If you have any appreciation for the band Talking Heads, be sure to check out their 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense directed by Jonathan Demme who would later helm The Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia.

 

 

 

 

• De Doo Doo Doo, de Da Da Da: The Police

Do not take this personally, but sometimes, De Doo Doo Doo, de Da Da Da is all I want to say to you. (Please tell me you get that joke?!)

 

 

 

 

• Hot Dog: Led Zeppelin

This is a completely silly and inconsequential song by Led Zeppelin that always makes me smile when it shows up on my iPod.

 

 

 

 

• Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough: Michael Jackson

Aha! Our first “Jackson Climb” and just how happy does it make you feel? (Me? Off the charts!)

 

 

 

 

• Music:  Madonna

This video is completely filthy and I love it. (Look out for Da Ali G yo.)

 

 

 

 

• California Sun: The Ramones

I played it before and I will play it again. “California Sun” is just too perfect of a “break” song for my classes.

 

 

 

 

• Rhythm Nation: Janet Jackson

I remember trying to imitate the dance moves from this video and failing spectacularly. (Look kids—our second “Jackson Climb!”)

 

 

 

 

• Brain Stew: Green Day

Being a total sucker for crunchy guitar sounds—this songs makes me want to drink beer out of a plastic cup and scream “yeah!”

 

 

 

 

 

• Sexy Back: Justin Timberlake

For this "always a hit with the class" number, I have a whole complicated “in a 2 & now in a 3” choreography that took me forever to get just right. (Spinners will know what I am talking about—I think…)

 

 

 

 

 

• Tie Your Mother Down: Queen

If loving Queen is wrong—I don’t wanna be right.

 

 

 

 

• Clocks: Rhythms del Mundo

This is a saucier, sexier version of the Coldplay song which is neither saucy nor sexy but I love it more than most people.  

 

 

 

 

And—that’s it!

 

 Let me know what you think of my picks and feel free to share ideas with me!

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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New Playlist Time! The "Come On" Party Ride...

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

(This Month...)

 

"Come On" (50-minute Ride)

 

Hello there!

 

Today I am offering this rock & roll-heavy playlist that will hopefully get you in the mood to take your workout to the next level. These are some of my favorite songs of all time and my wish is that if nothing else—hearing them will make you just a bit happier than you were before.

 

To get you in a fist-pumping mood, check out this old-as-the hills photo of me with a couple of friends of mine taken at the parking lot of the Van Halen show. I am the one on the left holding a…bottle of ice tea. Yeah sure—that’s it!

 

 

Party on!

 

 

• Come On: The Panderes

This Midwest band plays music that makes me all kinds of happy and this song in particular takes puts me in an excellent mood. (Sorry-could not find the ban'd offical video but here is the actual song.)

 

 

 

 

 

• Fire Sign: The Gossip

Beth Ditto is one of my all-time favorite singers. I dare you to listen to this and not agree. (By the way--if you find the official video for this--please send me the link!)

 

 

 

 

• Got to Give it Up: Marvin Gaye

When this song comes on—the whole room lights up with smiles and the energy just lifts.

 

 

 

• Long Train Runnin’: The Doobie Brothers

One of the first concerts of my life was a Doobie Brothers show—true story!

 

 

 

 

• Fantasy: Earth, Wind & Fire

I wish there were a band out today who produced music & lyrics as positive as Earth, Wind & Fire did in their heyday. Fantasy is one of their absolute best songs in their catalog.

 

 

 

 

• Revolution: The Beatles

I prefer the version from the Cirque de Soleil soundtrack—Love. (This clip is not from Cirque de Soleil!)

 

 

 

 

• Pumped Up Kicks:  Foster the People

I know some people are sick of this poppy tune—but I am not one of them.

 

 

 

 

• I’ll Stick Around: Foo Fighters

Very few bands can make heart-pounding tunes like my Foos. Love the band and this song.

 

 

 

 

• California Sun: The Ramones

Where I would like to be right now—in the warm California sun.

 

 

 

 

• Poker Face: Lady Gaga

No, she is not rock & roll however she named herself after the Queen tune Radio Gaga so I think she rocks fine and dandy thankyouverymuch.

 

 

 

 

• Higher Ground: Stevie Wonder

One of my all-time favorite songs in the world and this live version is killer!

 

 

 

 

• Hand in My Pocket: Alanis Morisette

When I first moved to New York from Northern California—I would play this song over and over again on my Walkman. It still makes me a little misty-eyed when I pay close attention to the lyrics.

 

 

 

 

• City of Blinding Lights: U2

I think they are talking about New York and not Paris—but I could be wrong.

 

 

 

 

• High and Dry: Radiohead

A perfect way to cool down after a tough workout is with this one from Radiohead.

 

 

 

That’s it for me today. Let me know what you think of my picks and feel free to share ideas with me!

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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New Playlist of the Month! The "Cry Baby" Cee Lo and Purrfect Ride!

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

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"Cry Baby" (50-minute Ride)

 

 

Hey there!

 

For some strange reason Cee Lo Green has been on my brain. Ever since I read about his love for animals and then noticed he brought his kitty Purrfect to The Voice set—I knew I found a kindred spirit.

So today’s playlist is in honor of Cee Lo & Purrfect. I highly recommend a cat’s love in your life!

 

Now, let’s get to it!

 

• Cry Baby: Cee Lo Green

Not his best work but I just love the beat of this song and it has such a great build to it. Really starts off a class well.

  

 

• Last Nite: The Strokes

The just right tune when I need to get my indie rock groove going.

 

 

 

• Nasty: Janet Jackson

This song popped onto my iPod shuffle the other day and made me smile. Just had to use it and I am highly amused by the joyous expressions when my class hears the first few notes. “Give me a beat!” (Look out for a cameo by a young Paula Abdul.)

  

 

 

• Beautiful Day: U2

I never tire of this song.

 

 

 

 

• When You’re Falling: Afro Celt Sound System

One of my favorite “go to” climb songs.

 

 

 

 

• Shake it Out: Florence and the Machine

I am simply obsessed with this song. “So shake it out! Oh oh oh!

 

  

 

 

• She Bop:  Cindy Lauper

Sounds very innocent but Cindy is singing about naughty self-love and it is awesome.

 

 

 

• Hang Fire: The Rolling Stones

Because The Stones rule.

 

 

 

• How You Like Me Now: The Heavy

If you are not familiar with this funky tune—click on this video now! You will thank me later. (You’re welcome!)

 

 

 

 

• All My Life: The Foo Fighters

If you need a hard-charging song to get you over that treadmill hurdle—this one will do the trick.

 

 

 

• Praise You: Fatboy Slim

This is another favorite of mine for climbing. It’s just so bouncy and positive

 

 

 

 

• Turn it On Again: Genesis

I love ending a hard ride with this tune. It just feels like a good way to end a hard workout.

 

 

 

• Underneath it All: No Doubt & Lady Saw

A groovy cool down tune that reminds me of my funner times in the 90s.

 

 

 

 

That’s it for me today. Let me know what you think of my picks and feel free to share ideas with me!

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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New Playlist Time! "Are You Sexy & You Know It?"

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

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"Are You Sexy & You Know It?" (50-minute Ride)

 

Howdy!

 

I have been struggling for weeks to come up with a brand-new playlist, when all of a sudden a song came into my life—Sexy and I Know It from LMFAO. Normally I am not a techy, dance music kind of gal but this one had me hooked from the first listen.

 

So with that as my inspiration, I created the following playlist which features my favorite songs by some of my favorite artists. I hope it gets you in the mood to groove on the bike, treadmill or (if you are lucky enough to live in a global warming place!) outside.

 

Let’s do this thing!

 

• That’s Not My Name: The Ting Tings

Love, love, love this song with its catchy lyrics and hard-driving beat. Music that builds as it goes along always works as a warm-up and the last two minutes of this tune are my favorite.

 

  

 

 

• Gold on the Ceiling: The Black Keys

Honestly I can’t think of any song by The Black Keys that I do not enjoy tremendously and this gem from their new album is near perfect.

  

  

 

 

• Ray of Light: Madonna

This is my all-time fave by the Lady Madonna (though it always seems longer than I remember it being originally.) She wrote this for her daughter Lourdes who is 15 years-old now. Can you believe that? (Shaking my head.)

 

 

 

 

• Rebellion: Arcade Fire

If you are looking for a good “climb” song be it for running or cycling uphill—this track is perfect!

 

  

 

 

• E-Pro: Beck

The guitar hook on this makes me wish I kept up with my lessons. (Got to get back to my guitar…)

 

 

 

• She: Green Day

This is a little running tune (two minutes long) that always make me smile.

 

 

 

 

• Without Me:  Eminem

“Now this looks like the job for me so everyone just follow me!”

 

  

 

 

• Freedom 90: George Michael

I don’t know if you have heard but last fall George Michael fell very ill and almost died! Thankfully he is alive and well. Now, can he get his ass back in the studio! (Please, George!)

 

  

 

 

• Award Tour: A Tribe Called Quest

This song makes me want to transport myself back to Brooklyn in the early 1990s and be a real hipster (and not the poseurs we have now!)

 

  

 

 

• Sexy and I Know It: LMFAO

Just one word—wiggle!

 

  

 

 

• Raise Your Glass: Pink

This one from Pink always gets people in an “up” mood. (Did you know she was set to play Janis Joplin in a biopic that did not come to fruition?)

 

 

 

 

 

• Baby, I Love Your Way (Live): Peter Frampton

Last weekend I saw Peter Frampton in concert (and why not?) and it was about as much fun as I had at a show in ages. This song got a HUGE response from the crowd. (Makes me want to transport myself to 1970s California and attend an all-day music festival!)

 

 

 

 

That’s it for me today. Let me know what you think of my picks and feel free to share ideas with me!

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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What Have the Internets Taught Us? @FitBottomedGirl @ryandonsullivan @KerriOlkjer @AllWomenStalk @FitFluential

 

 

What Have the Internets Taught Us?

 

Featuring links from Fit Bottomed Girls, Ryan Sullivan, Fit Views,

All Women Stalk & Fit Fluential 

 

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!

  

I have scoured the web for the best stories on getting healthy in 2012 and picked a few of my faves. Enjoy!

 

  

 

Fit Bottomed Girls: “10 Songs to Add to Your Running Playlist”

Really cool playlist put together here by the fabulous, music-loving Jenn of Fit Bottomed Girls.

• http://fitbottomedgirls.com/2012/01/10-songs-to-add-to-your-running-playlist-like-now/

 

  

Ryan Sullivan: “Have You Kissed Yourself Today?”

I get all mushy inside when I read this. Thanks for posting Ryan!!

• http://www.ryandsullivan.com/have-you-kissed-yourself-today/

 

 

Fit Views: “Sh*t Healthy Living Bloggers Say”

I am getting more than a little tired of the “Shit (blankety blank) Say” trends (and the one about personal trainers was downright misogynistic) but this made me giggle! Lovely Kerri features it on her Blog and you can also catch her in the video.

• http://fitviews.blogspot.com/2012/01/little-sunday-fun.html

 

 

 

All Women Stalk: “Things to Stop Doing Right Now” 

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to form healthier habits (and ditch the terrible ones!) this is the article for you.

• http://health.allwomenstalk.com/things-to-stop-doing-right-now/

 

 

 

Fit Fluential:  “Five Ways to Get Outside in the Winter”

NYC is freezing right now but this feature may just give me a nudge to workout in the park!

• http://fitfluential.com/2012/01/five-ways-to-get-outside-in-the-winter/

 

 

That’s all I have for today folks! Keep checking back with me as I plan to feature more of my favorite links and clips in the future.

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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Playlist of the Week "Lonely Boy" The Black Keys Ride

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

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"What a Lonely Boy" (45-minute Ride)

 

Hello Everyone!

 

This week I decided to start a playlist with a song by one of my favorite bands, The Black Keys, who have a video for Lonely Boy that gives me a major case of the smiles.

 

In fact, many of the songs on today’s list feature videos that I think are deserving of a looksee. So let’s get to it shall we?

 

 

• Lonely Boy: The Black Keys

If this video doesn’t make your heart grow fonder there is something seriously wrong with you. I mean seriously!

 

 

 

 

• Now That We Found Love: Heavy D and the Boyz

RIP Big Guy.

  

 

 

 

• Telephone: Lady Gaga & Beyoncé

I am late to the Gaga party but am catching up quickly.

 

 

 

 

• Radio Song: R.E.M.

Farewell one of my favorite bands of all time.

 

 

 

 

• Get Back: The Beatles

I prefer the two-minute “Love” version (from the Cirque do Soleil show.)

 

 

 

 

• Weapon of Choice: Fat Boy Slim

Christopher Walken began his career as a hoofer on Broadway and here he shows off his mad skills. Once again—if you don’t smile watching this; I really don’t think we can be friends.

 

 

 

 

• Head Like a Hole:  Nine Inch Nails

I know I should get over my crush on Trent Reznor but I am weak dammit!

 

 

 

 

• Sirens: The Pack A.D.

A Vancouver-area duo that I am digging these days and boy do they make me want to smash a drum kit!

 

 

 

 

• A Little Less Conversation: Elvis Presley vs. JXL

Because.

 

 

 

 

• Hollaback Girl: Gwen Stefani

I like the  dirty word version because it is more fun to say: “This shit is bananas! B A N A N AS!”

 

 

 

 

• My Moon My Man: Feist

Quick climbing song that ends with the sound of footsteps running off of a porch. You will see what I mean after you download it for yourself.

 

   

 

 

• The Impression I Get: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

I tried doing the “guy who dances throughout the show” dance during one of my classes last week and NO ONE go the reference. Felt pretty silly for sure.

 

   

 

 

• Windows Are Rolled Down: Amos Lee

Anyone not acquainted with Amos Lee needs to get an education straight away. He is one of my favorite songwriters these days.

 

   

 

That’s all I have today folks. Please, please know about some of your favorite songs. I am always looking for good tunes!

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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My Halloween Playlist--So Let's Party All You Ghosts & Zombies!

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S HALLOWEEN PLAYLIST

 

"Halloween" (45-minute Ride)

 

(Image courtesy of FOX Television)

Boo! Here is the playlist for my Halloween ride this year. I hope you find it fun & inspiring.

 

I tried to avoid anything too obvious or corny (Monster Mash <coughs, coughs.>) and disregarded my first crack at it which included a “hit from hell”—Hangin’ Tough by Boston bad boys The New Kids on the Block. The problem with that song is that it is funny to hear for the first 30 seconds and then the overall awfulness of it takes over and you want to gouge your eyes out by the time it is halfway through. I will dissect this below the “real list.”

 

Anyhoo—let’s say we try this out all you Goblins and Goblettes!

 

 

• Don’t Fear the Reaper: Blue Oyster Cult

Such a great song and who couldn’t use some more cowbell, really. This is also the song that opens the TV Miniseries The Stand and it is so damn perfect! (Have you heard that Ben Affleck is directing the big screen version? Weeee!)

 

 

 

 

• Disco Inferno: The Trammps

If only because I love the defiant way they spell their name.

  

 

 

 

• Psycho Killer: Talking Heads

Everyone loves this song and it has an excellent, consistent beat.

 

 

 

 

• Devil Inside: INXS

Remember how hot Michael Hutchence was? RIP Dude.  

 

   

 

 

• Dead Man’s Party: Oingo Boigo

This song always reminds me of the Rodney Dangerfield classic Back to School. RIP Dude.

 

   

 

 

• Hell: Squirrel Nut Zippers

Back in the 90s there was a resurgence of swing music and this band did it pretty damn well.

 

 

 

 

• Spooky:  Dusty Springfield

A cool classic by a white lady form England who sounds like an African American chanteuse. RIP Dusty.

 

   

 

 

• People Are Strange: The Doors

For some reason I have been meeting people lately who tell me they are not fans of The Doors. Just as with Bowie last week I say-- “Well, you are just f***ing wrong!”

 

 

 

 

• The Time Warp: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Of course.

 

   

 

 

• Werewolves of London: Warren Zevon

Such a talented guy and he wrote so many great songs but he is mainly known for this one which I still think is pretty cool. RIP Dude.

 

 

 

 

• Thriller: Michael Jackson

The full video for your viewing pleasure (until they make me take it down at least!) A little trivia--Michael was raised as a Jehovah's Witness so he felt compelled to add the warning at the start of the video. He was under pressure from his church to not make anything too scary or offensive.  RIP MJ.

 

 

 

 

• Witchcraft: Frank Sinatra

Any chance to play ole Blue Eyes say I. (Wow, another deceased artist! This is a Halloween ride for sure!)

 

 

 

This piece of dung is just too bad to be fun. The lyrics are dumb. The music is ponderous. The chants are lame and the whistles make me cuckoo! But if you can stand it—here is your hit from hell!!!!

 

 

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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Playlist of the Month "British Invasion" Ride--Yeah Baby!!

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

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"British Invasion" (45-minute Ride)

 

 

Cheers everyone! This month I was inspired by the wedding of Paul McCartney to Nancy Shevell and decided to get my mod dress on and shimmy to some UK beats. I decided against sticking to the 1960s as most of those songs are only 2-3 minutes long and the “single era” sound can get really old for some people who aren’t fans.

 

Whether you teach or just like to try out new playlists on your iPod—I hope this inspires you to keep going and have fun while working out.

 

I mean if you can’t have fun with it—why even bother?!

 

 

• Magical Mystery Tour: The Beatles

From the loud beginning to the hard-driving middle to the kind of spooky piano playing at the end—it’s a quick way to set the mood and take your class on a journey.

 

 

 

 

• Come Dancing: The Kinks

I know there are a million, jillion Kinks songs to choose from but I always wanted to play Come Dancing in a class setting and people really seem to dig it.



 

 

 

• Bodysnatchers: Radiohead

Super-fast, heart pumping song that is perfect for sprints and intervals.

 

 

 

 

• You Can’t Always Get What You Want: The Rolling Stones

This is one of those songs that when it begins-- people will instantly sit up and clap with joy. Such a cute thing to see! (And I agree with their enthusiasm.) Perfect for a long, windy climb. Just keep adding resistance ‘til you can’t take it anymore.

 

   

 

 

• Say You’ll Be There: The Spice Girls

If loving The Spice Girls is wrong—I don’t want to be right.

 

 

 

 

• A Hard Days Night: The Bealtes

Normally I do not play the same artist two times in a set but this one just helps break the routine up perfectly. Use this as a break or to zoom along for two minutes

 

   

 

 

• Rehab:  Amy Whinehouse

Yes, she is gone and that is unbelievably sad. But, and this is important, Amy would have wanted us to remember her with fondness and joy. It’s okay to play this song!

 

 

 

 

• Rebel Rebel: David Bowie

Someone told me once that they were not a big fan of Bowie and I growled back “Well, you are just f***ing wrong!”

 

   

 

 

• She’s Electric: Oasis

Am I the only one who misses Oasis? I loved What’s the Story Morning Glory sooooo much.

 

   

 

 

• The Seeker: The Who

This one is good for your speed/strength intervals.

 

 

 

 

• Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen

The Wayne’s World song as my nephew calls it. The little scamp!

 

 

 

 

• Someone Like You: Adelle

A very beautiful and completely depressing love song.  

 

 

 

 

(Or if you prefer something less melancholy try…)

 

• Here’s Where The Story Ends: The Sundays

Because it’s just so darn sweet & pretty. (And very 90s sounding—no?)

 

 

 

 

That’s all I have today folks. Let me know about some of your favorite songs. I am always looking for good tunes!

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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Playlist of the Month: "Jay to the Z Ride!"

  

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S FAVORITE PLAYLIST

(This Month...)

 

"Jay to the Z Ride" (50-minute Ride)

 

Hello there everybody! This month I am featuring a playlist I recently created that for some reason turned out to have quite a bit of Jay-Z on it. Normally my rule is to never have a duplicate artist on one list but I just could not help myself this time.

 

Have you bought the latest Kanye West Jay-Z record Watch the Throne? I have and one particular song, “No Church in the Wild” rocked my world so much I got right to creating the list you see below. Very heavy beats here today so it definitely more of a ‘strength” ride with resistance on the wheel and not as freewheeling –like you see at Soul Cycle. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.)

 

Whether you teach or just like to try out new playlists on your iPod—I hope you enjoy this.

 

 

• Bootylicious: Destiny’s Child

A little Stevie Nicks groove mixed in with fun/dirty lyrics get people in a good mood to begin.

   

 

 

• Getaway: Earth Wind & Fire

Oh yes people, let’s getaway. And leave today!

  

   

 

 

• Tennessee: Arrested Development

I am getting a little self-referential here as I just welcomed two new cats into my home—one having them the name of Tennessee. She is a tuxedo cat—does anyone get the reference? (“Duh---gee Tennessee!”)

 

 

 

 

• Clocks: Coldplay

I just can’t hate on Coldplay and this song just has so much power & build to it.

 

 

  

 

• No Church in the Wild: Kanye West & Jay-Z (featuring Frank Ocean)

Love, love, love this song and want to marry it. The beat is killer! (Get the clean version if you play it in public.)

 

 

 

 

• Rise Above 1:  Reeve Carney & Bono (from the Spiderman musical)

I refuse to pay a penny to see Spiderman in-person but I have to admit I sort of and kind of really, really like this song. Reeve Carney is adorable by the way and is set to play musician Jeff Buckley in the movie about Jeff's life.

 

 

 

 

• Panic Switch: Silversun Pickups

If you are looking for a hard-pumping song with a fast beat—try this one out.

 

   

 

 

• Smooth Criminal: Michael Jackson

Used to LOVE the video for this song.

 

   

 

 

• Umbrella: Rihanna with Jay-Z

Took me a while to warm up to this song but once I “got it’—it became a favorite.

 

 

 

 

• Bom Bom Bom: Living Things

Used them in last month’s playlist as well but my students really get into this song.

 

   

 

 

• Empire State of Mind: Jay-Z and Alicia Keys

Just the coolest song about my hometown—that is all.

 

 

 

 

• Sara: Fleetwood Mac

My second cat is named Sarah and I just love her so. If you are curious what they look like—I will put a picture of my cats below. I promise this will NOT turn into a blog about cats!

 

   

 

That’s all I have today folks. Let me know about some of your favorite songs. I am always looking for good tunes.

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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Meet Tennessee & Sarah!

 


 

They Said What? Fave Quotes from @MoreMag @FitnessMagazine @SELFmagazine and more

 

 

They Said What?

 

Featuring Quotes from More, Fitness, Glamour, The New York Times and SELF

 

Hello everyone!

Today I am so excited to introduce a whole new feature on Brooklyn Fit Chick—They Said What? This will be a collection of quotes from my favorite news magazines and other media that entertain, enlighten, inspire, enrage or just plain confound me. So let’s get to it!!

 

 

More: Modern Family’s Julie Bowen (September issue)

• Being called fat at her first professional gig, the ABC daytime series Loving: “Between scenes, [a costar] would say, ‘Can you believe how fat you are?’ ” Bowen recalls. Rather than allowing her confidence to be sapped, she sought support from the segment of the showbiz community that forever bears silent witness to the talent’s bad behavior.  “I thought, go talk to the crew, and you’ll find out that they hate her, too.” 

 (Link to Julie Bowen interview)

 

 

Fitness: The Biggest Loser contestant Olivia Ward (September issue)

• On setting small goal: “The very first day of The Biggest Loser we had to push Jillian (Michaels’) truck while she had he foot on the brake...I learned from Jillian the power of setting small, manageable goals.” 

 (Fitness magazine.com)

 

 

Glamour: Rhianna (September issue)

• Asked whether she “looks for trouble”: “Yes and no. I hate drama. But at the same time, nothing bothers me more than when life’s perfect. And that’s the sick part.”

 (Link to Glamour magazine.)

 

  

The New York Times: Helen Mirren (August 28, 2011)

• Describing why her film career is an attempt to “conquer her prudishness”: “I’m constantly searching to liberate myself from my own insecurities and my own uprightness.’

 (Link to New York Times Article)

 

 

SELF: Jennifer Hudson (September issue)

And finally I bring you a quote from the September issue of SELF magazine that contains this quote from actress Jennifer Hudson: "I'm prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar! I hope it has inspired people."

(Link to Jennifer Hudson's Diet Secrets on Self.com)

 

Well one of my regular readers, Cassandra Z. who tweets at @iamcassandra was pretty peeved by this statement and offered me the following comment that she generously agreed for me to share with all of you today.

 I was disappointed after reading this quote from Jennifer Hudson [SELF cover girl; September 2011] because I felt it sent the wrong message to women: That being skinny trumps career achievements. She continues to say, "You never know you're being discriminated against until you see what you've been deprived of. Everybody wants you to wear this or put you on the cover of that." It was as though her weight loss became less of a healthy lifestyle change and more of a Hollywood-skinny-girl-gets-the-swag change. I think it would have helped if she used different words instead of 'weight loss.'

Had she had something like "I'm prouder of maintaining a healthy weight than my Oscar," I think it would have been taken in a more positive light. I'm sure she meant well, but it just rubbed me the wrong way.

 

-Cassandra

 

So what do you all think? Did J-Hud’s comment bother you? Let me know! Let’s get this discussion going!

 

I will bring more of my favorite quotes in the future so be sure to keep checking back!

 

 

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