For the first time in way too long I went out dancing to celebrate my friends birthday! At a local lounge in NW, DC. Indulj® is located on U Street just off the metro and frankly I have not had such a great time in probably 4 years. I owe most of that to two factors:
1. The people I was with
2. The DJ
I asked the DJ “What is your name?? I just love the music you are playing!”
(which I am sure there would have been a more hip way of saying that) and he said
“It is Travis Bond” and I said “What is your DJ name?” and he said “That’s my name, I tried to come up with something but I just stuck with my name!”
I WAS JUST THRILLED!!!! (for those of you that know me- you know that names like Young Larry, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe. . . etc. crack me up in general)
Travis played a great mix from the new stuff like Lil Wayne (whom I can’t stand- but I realize everyone else loves him) to some of my favorites from the 90′s. . . the youth of today have no respect for artists like Color Me Badd, Kriss Kross, Will Smith, Boyz II Men, and TLC to name a few

For over 10 years DJ Trav Bond has stimulated thousands of crowds with his energetic style. His trademark technique of Mixing, Hits, Hits and more Hits sets new standards in every venue he rocks.

The blend of his advanced turntable skills and incredible record selection have provided opportunities to perform at multiple “Major Concert” shows, captivating crowds of more then 20,000 and opening for artists such as 50 Cent/G-Unit, TI, and The Roots to name a few. In 2007 he was selected by Terrence J and Rocsi of BET’s 106 and Park as their official DJ specializing in Step Shows, Concert hosting and more. Trav Bond as he affectionately knows as, short for Travis Bond, has since grown to be one of the most respected DJs in and around the national event circuits with his recent selection as the DJ for the Stomp The Yard National Step Show Tour.

Trav is currently focused on choosing a permanent radio home combing his past experience as an on-air radio personality and an upper echelon mixer to the airwaves. He brings a humbleness to his environment that is unparalleled. The crowd ALWAYS comes first attitude has carried him to venues from Los Angeles to Turks and Caicos. With DJ Trav Bond having a good time is not an option.

By the end of the night my feet needed to be amputated and I was dead tired- I reminisced back to my college days of “going out” every week “busting” (ha ha ha) a few dance moves on the make shift dance floor at whatever “Animal House” fraternity was sponsoring the party. I brought the “fan” move back to the dance scene this weekend- a move specifically designed for the hot, sweaty club scene. It occurred to me that maybe my weekly dance workouts were actually helping me keep slim and trim. I like to refer to my college years as “the thinner years” due to the fact that I weighed about 60 pounds lighter than I do now. . . the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests:

Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight

Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it’s especially important if you’re trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight.

When losing weight, more physical activity increases the number of calories your body uses for energy or “burns off.” The burning of calories through physical activity, combined with reducing the number of calories you eat, creates a “calorie deficit” that results in weight loss.

Most weight loss occurs because of decreased caloric intake. However, evidence shows the only way to maintain weight loss is to be engaged in regular physical activity.

Most importantly, physical activity reduces risks of cardiovascular disease and diabetes beyond that produced by weight reduction alone.

• Maintain weight.
• Reduce high blood pressure.
• Reduce risk for type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and several forms of cancer.
• Reduce arthritis pain and associated disability.
• Reduce risk for osteoporosis and falls.
• Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

So I think you can have a really great time at “da club” and a workout doesn’t have to be Richard Simmons Sweatin‘ to the Oldies . . .

Jana suggests to herself and others. . . find yourself in the club more often!

So a Shout Out to Young Larry, Rinaldi and my friend Kafui for celebrating their Birthdays. . . from “Utah” Peace Out** for now!

**I guess the youth of today are not saying “Peace Out” anymore- or so I was told on the street