We live in a world that makes it challenging to determine what we should or shouldn’t do when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle. Many of us try our best to get it right because we know how much good health matters. But for many, sorting through all the noise is frustrating. Life is stressful, and slipping into bad habits becomes easier and easier with each passing … [Read more...]
A Look Inside Michelle Obama’s Kitchen Garden; Plus Her Message to Parents
As parents, we strive to give our children the best. We want them to get the best education and to receive the best medical care. Anything less is unacceptable. But do we have the same standard when it comes to what we feed our children and how much we encourage them to exercise? Do we still go above and beyond to make sure they’re getting the best? If you’re not as diligent … [Read more...]
The 3 People Your Health Impacts No Matter Your Weight Amount
III John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. One of the realities of life is your body’s metabolism slows down the older you get. Before, you could possibly get away with eating fast food a few times a week, or ice cream every night before you went to sleep. This will not last forever because your metabolism … [Read more...]
How to Tackle Health and Wellness in 2015 with 2 Things
Happy New Year! It’s the first week of a new year. Do you believe in New Year’s Resolutions? I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions, I set goals for the year. What are your goals for the year? If you set small goals you can achieve the bigger goals. I’ve heard Steve Harvey say, “inch by inch, it becomes a cinch”. I am going to work on improving my health and hopefully I can … [Read more...]
I Refuse to Look Perfect at Home for my Husband
Lately, I’ve been in a number of conversations about what a wife should look like when she’s at home with her husband. Is it okay to wear a head scarf? Should I be cleaning up in heels? Should I put on my makeup before he gets up in the morning? I’m not going to knock you for whatever you do. But I’ll let you know what I do. I don’t spend every minute of every day at home … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Habits for Feeling Great and Living Longer
March means Spring is here, and it's also National Nutrition Month (NNM). NNM is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. We can all benefit from eating less … [Read more...]
Couple Works Together to Lose 500 Pounds
For Angela and Willie Gillis loving one another is the easy part. They’ve been doing it for years first as best friends and now as husband and wife. According to an article by CNN, “their individual strengths balance the other’s weakness.” They have what most couples strive to have in the sense that they balance each other. The balance that they share is something that hasn't … [Read more...]
Work Out Now So You Can “Work It” in the Bedroom Later
Are you aware of the correlation between exercise and your love life? According to Femista Jones, “You can experience increases in both your libido and stamina if you incorporate regular exercise into your normal routine.” As referenced in the Ebony article, according to the Office of Minority Health, 80% of women and 70% of men are overweight. With regards to the African … [Read more...]
FLOTUS Michelle Obama Doesn’t Discuss Weight With Her Daughters
While the First Lady is passionate about talking to our nation about the importance of healthy eating and exercise one thing she doesn’t talk much about is weight, particularly with her daughters. During Monday’s “Fireside Hangout” on Google, First Lady Obama made herself available to answer questions from a few adults as well as a class of third graders. The purpose of the … [Read more...]
Get up, Get out, GET ACTIVE! Your Health Depends On It
Obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are a few of the negative effects of not exercising. African-Americans are much more likely to be affected by these health issues than the general population. That is concerning on many levels, especially since we can influence our risk if we just GET Active. Physical exercise is something we all know is needed in our lives. … [Read more...]
Ways To Enjoy 2012…And Your Marriage
There's no denying that 2011 was tough. But now it's a New Year, but is it a New You? It's in the days after Christmas and the first week or so of January that everywhere you turn people profess their desire to "begin again!" Although January is just another month, using the beginning of the year as a starting point can be healthy. The following are some strategies, NOT … [Read more...]
How Many 10-Year-Olds Do You Know With Their Own Workout DVD?
From Yahoo Sports!: C.J. started working out five years ago when his football coach told him and his teammates to go home over a weekend and get some exercise. He did some push-ups and sit-ups and loved it. Not too long after, he saw a P90X infomercial and loved that too. He's been working out ever since. C.J. does his own routines three times a week, after school and … [Read more...]