Being healthy is not just about what we see on the outside. It also involves having a strong mind. As a matter of fact, your mental health has a huge impact on reaching fitness goals. It is important to value yourself and it starts with the way you think. Here are things you can do […]
I use to think that all I had to do was work out to lose weight. HOWEVER, experience has taught me that losing weight begins with how you eat. For many, food cravings are the culprit when it comes to slimming down. But how you eat isn’t out of your control, there are simple things you can do […]
“Progress requires perseverance.” – Author Unknown Remember the things that come easy usually don’t last and the things that last don’t come easy. You’re only guaranteed to fail if you quit. Don’t give up just because things aren’t moving as fast as you’d like them to. It doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as […]
“Don’t waste words on people who deserve your silence.” – Author Unknown Sometimes the best way to deal with a negative person is to not deal with them at all. Remember, a rude person is like a plant, it feeds off of getting you mad but in order to deflect negativity, you have to learn to […]
If you’re on social media, you’ve probably seen the “tummy tea” craze. It seems like every time I log on, I see an ad or someone promoting it. It wasn’t until I saw a fitness model that I really admire mention it that I decided to do a little more research. Now, she wasn’t necessarily […]
When people see my postpartum weight loss, one of the most frequent questions I am asked is: “What do you eat?” Now, I’m the first to admit that I don’t eat “100%” clean but when I was actively trying to drop the extra “baby weight” I was very conscious of how I ate. Here’s a […]
“Do more than just exist, embrace change.” – Author Unknown Change isn’t always easy because you’re fighting to hold on and fighting to let go at the same time. However, change is necessary for growth. If you truly want to experience the fullness of life, you can’t allow yourself to stay stuck in one place. […]
Every path has a puddle. ~George Herbert Success is not just about reaching your destination; it’s also about overcoming the challenges along the way. Remember, the adversity you experience in life is not designed to hurt you; it’s designed to make you stronger! To be successful, you have to learn how to transform your wounds […]
On this day, (October 1st), Lords of the Underground released their debut album “Here Come The Lords” in 1993. One of my personal favorite albums of all time. Take a trip down memory lane with 2 classic from that album: “Funky Child” and “Chief Rocka”
“No matter who much you know, there’s always room to grow.” – M.Collins Always do your best to take advantage of opportunities to improve yourself. Remember, humility is the mother of greatness and it is important to be teachable at all times.
While juicing is a great way to jump start a weight loss program, it’s not a long term solution to bad habits. However, a proper juice cleanse CAN be effective if you consider the following: Keep It Quick. Steer clear of a juice cleanse that requires more than 5 days. Extreme juicing can be counterproductive as […]
On September 30th, 1962, Marlon Williams, aka, “Marly Marl was born. Happy Birthday! He got his start as a New York disc jockey and eventually went on to produce some of hip-hop’s early biggest hits. Marly Marl has worked with hip-hop icons like Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Masta Ace, Kool G. Rap, MC Shan […]