Beyonce's B-Day Celebration on BET

BET IS BUZZING WITH EXTRAVAGANT PLANS FOR BEYONCÉ'S B'DAY CELEBRATION

Top-Rated Music Video Countdown Show 106 & PARK Lets Loose With Special Party-Themed Episode to Honor the Sexy Songstress's Latest CD Release

* BET Lights the Candles for Beyoncé on September 5th @ 6:00 p.m. ET/PT*

New York, NY (BlackNews.com) - On Tuesday, September 5, BET Network's 106 & PARK will throw its most exclusive party yet with an elaborate bash in honor of music superstar Beyoncé. Hosted by Terrence and Rocsi, the two-fold event will celebrate the release of her sophomore solo album, B'Day, and commemorate her 25th birthday. Event details are being kept top secret for shock value and sizzle, but guarantees the birthday girl will be thrilled by who and what BET has in store starting at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Viewers can expect a magnificent transformation of the 106 & PARK set and surprise appearances by special guests. Honored to be apart of this milestone for one of the industry's most dynamic entertainers, 106 & PARK's mission is to make Beyoncé's 'B'Day' one she'll never forget.

ABOUT 106 & PARK
As BET's highest rated-music series of all time, 106 & PARK has quickly become the leading music video countdown show on television. Live from New York City, the most energetic show on the planet comes fully equipped with an incredible audience and exclusive live performances. And there's more, 106 & PARK allows fans to vote for the videos that they would like to see on the countdown via the networks website: BET.com. 106 & PARK is compared heavily with MTV's TRL but the numbers show the two can't compete-THE PARK is the number one slot among black households.

ABOUT BET Networks
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 83 million households according to Nielsen media research, and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, the Number 1 Internet portal for African Americans; BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; and BET Mobile, a service venture into the lucrative world of ring tones, games and video content for wireless devices.

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Watch Behind the Scenes: The Making of B-Day

As you watch the clip, Beyonce's song Resentful is playing in the background. Check it out here

Sorry, no update yet

I know that 8/21 was to be the day that I posted an updated picture of myself on this blog. I haven't had a chance to take my picture yet. Even so, I don't think I am ready to post a pic just yet. My goal is 140 and I am at 151 at this point. Looks like I have hit a plateau, so I guess that means exercise wise, I need to kick it up a notch. Dieting can only get you so far it seems. I'll give myself another month or so to get down to 140, so I am going to update my "After" photo on 9/25/06. Wish me luck :-)

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I Call it "The Beyonce Diet"

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August 17, 2006

By JANE RIDLEY

The mere thought of drinking a quart of salt water every morning makes most people want to barf, but an actress on a tight deadline has no time to be finicky.

You can view the entire article at http://www.nydailynews.com/city_life/story/443997p-373945c.html . Thanks for reading the New York Daily News

Watch Beyonce's New Video: Ring the Alarm

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Want A Flat Stomach? - Here's The Best Exercise

By Lisa Irby

The best exercise for the stomach is probably not the one you're thinking of. It's not the traditional sit-up or ab crunch. It's not even ab related.



So before you go out and buy the Gut Buster 2000, you should know that the best exercise you can do for your stomach won't cost you a red cent.



All you need are your two feet because the exercise that I'm talking about is none other than walking or jogging.



If you've found that your stomach is flabbier than you'd prefer it to be, it's likely there are other parts of your body that need firming up as well.



Your body cannot just eliminate fat in one area. So if you are trying to crunch your way to a flatter stomach without exercising the rest of your body, you'll never see results.



To achieve a flat stomach, your entire body has to get leaner. Read that sentence again.



Start by doing cardio exercises to get your heart rate up and improve your metabolism. A good fast-paced walk three times per week is a great way to accomplish this. Not only does this burn calories, but it's good for your heart.



Did you know that a good, consistent cardio workout can increase your metabolism by up to 24 hours? Yep, it's true!



A Quick Exercise for Your Metabolism



Below is a sample workout that you can do to help give your metabolism a quick boost. It will help your body burn calories more efficiently if performed regularly.



1) Perform 30 seconds of hard exercise (i.e. run in place as fast as you can)

2) Perform one minute of moderate exercise (i.e. a casual jog or brisk walk).

3) Repeat this process 10 times.

4) Cool down for 3-5 minutes



Remember...



In addition to a healthy diet, walking and/or jogging is one of the best stomach exercises you can perform because it raises your metabolism enough to burn excess calories all over your body.



Total body fitness is the key to a flat stomach, not just spot toning one area. Why not kick-start your fitness program with a nice, fast-paced walk 3-4 times per week? Your stomach and the rest of your body will say, "Thank you." :)



About the Author: Lisa Irby is the author of http://www.flat-stomach-exercises.com, a site that presents the REAL FACTS on slimming your waistline and dispels many dieting myths.



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Beyonce's "Ring The Alarm" Video Premiere

On August 16th Yahoo! Music will premiere the smoking hot new video for the “bootylicious” singer’s second single, “Ring The Alarm,” directed by music video legend Sophie Muller, whose other credits include Eurythmics, No Doubt and Shakira. Beyoncé will also be performing the brand new single at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards on August 31st.


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ET Interviews Beyonce

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LIsten to Beyonce's New Song: Ring The Alarm

I just finished listening to Beyonce's Ring the Alarm. She cuts up on this one. I wonder where she got the inspiration to write this song. Listen to it HERE. Leave a comment to share what you think of it.

Start Your Day With The Right Diet

By Kang-pang Chan

If you want to start your day right, the best thing to do is start with a good breakfast. As we all know, and have been told by our elders, we should all eat our breakfast. However, this seems to be something that modern fast-paced lifestyle is missing.

If you're always in a hurry, and could only eat a cereal rather than a full meal, then it's okay to
do so, but you just have to know what body type you are in, to decide what's a healthy breakfast to you in the long run.

Breakfast is actually made up of two words: break fast, which is to mean you're literally breaking the fast, and you don't want to stuff yourself with unnatural foods to 'break your fast' so to speak. Besides if you eat a healthy breakfast you'll notice that your mental as well as physical functioning throughout the day will be sharper too. Eating a healthy breakfast just makes common sense, and your body will love you for doing so.

Many people eat breakfast cereal to start their day off, but most breakfasts of this type are not doing justice to the body at all. Most grain based cereals are devoid of nutrients found in complex carbohydrates that the body needs. Fiber has a lot of these types of complex carbohydrates, but most cereals are just empty foods that contain only fine grain in them without the other bulkier substance that makes you healthy. Eating cereals is only as good as eating paper nutritionally speaking. For a healthy breakfast you need over 30 grams of fiber, and it should consist of soluble and insoluble fiber.

By eating something that includes natural insoluble fiber it helps to correct gastro intestinal problems. Your stomach and bowels will empty more efficiently, and it has been shown that it reduces intestinal and
colon cancers. Insoluble fiber works by allowing more water into the intestines, and it helps with
passing stools easily. Soluble fiber in a healthy breakfast plays an important role too because the
stomach contents will stay longer. Other studies have shown that this reduces the
incident of diabetes, and clogged arteries of heart disease.

Processed cereals are bad for you because they are loaded with sugar, and a host of other artificial stuffs, let alone other vital minerals such as potassium and calcium. Taking supplements along with meals like this can have its advantage. If you're a man, make sure to supplement with good proportion of the mineral selenium in your healthy breakfast because this too reduces the risk of colon cancer.

It's very important also to take note of what body type you are with before going heavy on diets
with too much carbohydrates too. If you happen to be a protein type but eat mainly cereal
and grains in the morning, you'd find your energy declining sooner than you'd realize.

Eating right with appropriate foods for your body type is very rewarding too. The body feels more satisfied and no desires for junk foods for snacking during the day. It enhances digestion, and improves mental functioning too. Let's not forget our stomach is our second brain -- if we treat it right, it'd reward us greatly.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there is a saying that goes: 'Where there is good stomach energy, there is life.' No kidding about it.

Dr. Kang-pang Chan is a board-certified naturopathic physican by the American Naturopathic Medical Association and now based in Hong Kong.

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Eight Habits Of Successful Dieters

By Jordi Shoman

There are many ways to lose weight, but you do have to be careful of the food you eat, the amount of exercise you do and the amount of food that you eat. There are many foods that are filling and yet do not contain any calories that may hamper your efforts to shed the extra pounds. Most diets involve using eight habits that teach you how to eat healthy, lose weight and keep it off.



1. Use tools to help you measure out the right servings of food. These include scales, ladles, measuring spoons and measuring cups. This will help you recognize what constitutes a portion. Some dieters find that when they divide their plate into four equal sections it helps them get the right servings of the food groups at each meal.



2. Fruits and vegetables are foods that you can eat in limitless amounts. These are great for snacks when you feel the craving for something sweet. You should make fruits and vegetables the main focus of your meals. Even when you can't get fruits and vegetables in season, the frozen vegetables will give you the nourishment that you need.



3. All diets should include at least 2 servings of milk each day. If you happen to be lactose intolerant, there are dairy products available that are lactose free. Making sure you get the right servings of milk will make sure your body has the proper amount of calcium to keep your bones healthy and strong.



4. Grains form the basis of healthy eating. Whole grains are best and you can check the labels when you go grocery shopping. The following ingredients are the ones you should look for:



* Brown rice

* Bulgar

* Cracked wheat

* Graham flour

* Oatmeal

* Whole barley

* Cornmeal

* Whole rye

* Whole oats



5. Protein will give you the energy you need to burn up the calories. It is the muscle food that you need and will give you the energy you need to keep exercising.



6. You need to limit the amounts of fats and sugars that you have in your diet in order to lose weight healthy. Alcohol is also something you need to restrict when you are trying to lose weight. One drink a day is the recommended allotment for a woman and no more than two for a man.



7. Take a vitamin supplement.



8. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.



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