Bodacious & Curvaceous

One of the biggest myths about big girls (and guys) is that they’re lazy. WE ARE NOT! I personally LOVE working out. It’s near impossible for me to work out without music. I mentally focus on the lyrics of the song in order to drive through  difficult workouts. The nature of the music stirs up different energies in  me. Sometimes, I want very positive energy. Those are the songs that say, “Look up to the sky, Vicky. You are strong. You are Beautiful!”  Other times, I need something bitchy. These songs say to the world, “I don’t care about you. I’m the one that’s worth it. I DO THIS FOR ME!”  Other times I want a Party theme playlist that screams, “LETS HAVE FUN!!” I love to mix up genres and styles, although I must admit I lean towards Eurodance, HipHop and R&B. I throw in some Arabic and Spanish music now and then. Sometimes, I add another language that I have no background in if the beat is hot.  Oh, and bringing back old favourites can give you a feeling of nostalgia. It does for me! Anyway, for a moment in time, these songs are my mantras as I sweat and my heart pounds. Now, they can be yours. =)

Inna “Hot”
Favourite line: Fly like you do it… like you’re high like you do it … like a woman

Samantha  “U-Turn”
Favourite Line: Burn Motherfucker, Burn! I push the breaks and make a u-turn.

Pink “U+ Ur Hand”
Favorite Line: Keep the drink, just give me the money!

Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina “Stereo Love”
Favorite Line: I can fix all those lies … But baby, baby I run, but I’m running to you

The Ian Carey Project “Get Shaky”
Favorite Line: Baby go crazy! Break the rules!

“Number 1 Punjabi” from the Bollywood film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Favorite Line: I have no clue what they’re saying, but basically since 2002 when I saw the movie, I loved the song. The beat is so catchy, makes me want to break into dance or run, or both!

Alexandra Burke featuring Flo Rida “Bad Boys”
Favorite Line: the Bad Boys are always catching my eye…

Black Eyed Peas “Imma Be”
Favorite Line: Imma be on the next level

Godsmack “Crying Like a Bitch”
Favorite Line: I told you one too many times, And you were crying like a bitch.
*Might I suggest this song for bicep, tricep, or upper body work in general. It makes me feel like a bad ass. Indeed, I am a rockstar.

Alicia Keys “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart”
Favorite Line: Tonight I’m going to find a way to make it.

Now that’s one awesome set of tracks!

Does your play list need a boost? If you don’t have your workout songs set up, DO IT NOW! You don’t want to be shuffling through your ipod or mp3 player while you’re working it out. Here are some of my current workout songs. I have them on my ipod’s “Workout Songs” playlist so I can stay focused. I usually stick to high energy, positive songs. I like songs that I can focus on a part of the lyrics to improve myself. So, without further ado, in no particular order…. my current workout faves:

Daddy Yankee – Llamado de Emergencia
Katerine – Ayo Technology
Cascada – Castles in the Sky
Pitbull & Akon – Shut it Down
La Roux – Bullet Proof
Lumidee – Never Leave You
Scooter – J’adore Hardcore
Serge Devant ft Hadley – Addicted
Good Charlotte – Dance Floor Anthem
John O’Callaghan ft. Sarah Howells – Find Yourself
Beenie Man – King of the Dancehall
Selene Gomez – Naturally